Is there a video game on this planet Earth that can draw the spotlight away from Grand Theft Auto 6? With Rockstar Games having delayed what is undoubtedly the most-anticipated entertainment property of the decade to November 19, the video game release calendar has been thrown into absolute disarray. This means that 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest years of the current generation, with a stacked lineup of AAA titans and transformative indies jostling for attention. What's scary is that it's only January, with the likes of GDC, Summer Game Fest, and Gamescom still to come.
Big in 2026 is here to help you navigate a stacked year for new releases. Throughout the month of January, GamesRadar+ is spotlighting the 50 most anticipated upcoming video games with new insights, hands-on access, and exclusive interviews with the development teams working to bring these titles to life. While we are primarily focused on giving you a window into the virtual worlds you'll be exploring in 2026, we have also decided to profile a few key 2027 releases that we believe will contribute to the conversations that we are all going to have about video games this year.
Our new year preview runs all month, so keep this Big in 2026 coverage hub bookmarked to make sure you don't miss any of our previews. And don't forget to drop into the comment section below to let the GamesRadar+ team know what games you are most excited to play this year.
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