Release Calendar
12 storiesEditorial conclusions draw on edition access offset, delay revision marker and cancellation status flag, with uncertainty stated when the implementation is incomplete or changing. Fiscal-year guidance and subscription entry date add the context needed to compare implementations without treating them as identical. A neighbouring page is more appropriate whenever Release Calendar is merely supporting context rather than the central issue.
Upcoming indie games for 2026: release dates, genres and platforms
A diverse line-up of indie games is scheduled for 2026 and beyond, with confirmed release dates, platform details and a wide range of genres from management sims to horror and adventure titles
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Dates: Key Games Arriving in 2026 and Beyond
Nintendo has detailed a substantial line-up of games for Switch 2, confirming release dates for major titles through late 2026 and previewing what's in store for 2027 and beyond. Here's what's officially scheduled and what remains unconfirmed
Gears of War: E-Day Beta Headlines Xbox Game Pass August 2026 Additions
Xbox Game Pass will introduce a wave of new titles in early August, led by the open beta for Gears of War: E-Day, alongside several notable indie and sports releases for subscribers on console and PC
Super Mario Sunshine Arrives on Nintendo Switch Online in August
Nintendo has confirmed that Super Mario Sunshine will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack catalogue on 13 August, requiring a Switch 2 and an active subscription to access the GameCube classic
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Rumoured for November Switch 2 Launch
Nintendo fans believe The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 could launch in November, potentially going head-to-head with GTA 6, after new amiibo release dates fuel speculation
Fractured Worlds Sets August Release for PS5, Steam and Epic Games Store
Laser Guided Games has confirmed that Fractured Worlds, a dark fantasy action RPG led by Matt Oelfke, will exit early access and launch in full on PlayStation 5, Steam and Epic Games Store on 26 August 2026
PlayStation Plus August 2026 Lineup Brings Dying Light 2 and More
Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation Plus monthly games for August 2026, with Dying Light 2: Stay Human: Reloaded Edition leading the selection alongside Big Walk and Signalis for PS4 and PS5 subscribers
God of War Laufey Release Date Set for February 2027
Sony Santa Monica has officially announced that God of War Laufey will launch on 16 February 2027, following confirmation at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The release will include a physical disc edition ahead of PlayStation disc production ending
Tomb Raider: Catalyst Officially Delayed to 2028 by Amazon Games
Amazon Games has confirmed that Tomb Raider: Catalyst will now launch in 2028, moving back from its previously announced 2027 window. The next major Tomb Raider entry is being developed by Crystal Dynamics for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Every Legend of Zelda Game on Switch and Switch 2 by 2026
Nintendo has detailed the full line-up of The Legend of Zelda games available on Nintendo Switch, with new entries and upgrades confirmed for Switch 2, plus a major remake and a live-action film adaptation on the horizon
Helix: Descent N Ascent launches on PC and Switch with 10% discount
Badass Mongoose has released Helix: Descent N Ascent, a non-violent puzzle-adventure, on Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game focuses on exploration and ability-based puzzles, and is available now with a limited-time launch discount
Splatoon Raiders release date set for 23 July on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has officially confirmed Splatoon Raiders will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on 23 July 2026, with pre-orders now open and select UK retailers offering exclusive bonus items