Check out the big releases for PlayStation 5 in 2026

The gaming landscape for PlayStation 5 is promising, with the expectation of long-awaited titles such as Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Persona 4 Revival and Fable in 2027. However, for those who don’t want to wait that long, 2026 holds a robust crop of 19 releases that are a great reason to dive into the console’s universe now and enjoy a variety of experiences.

Master Chief’s return with Halo: Campaign Evolved in July

Among the classics of science fiction in games, Halo occupies an undeniable space. Marking his arrival on PlayStation in an imposing way, Halo: Campaign Evolved presents itself as the perfect gateway to the legendary supersoldier Master Chief. This remake of Combat Evolved has been meticulously improved, offering improved graphics, new and redesigned missions, as well as several new features that integrate the most acclaimed aspects of the franchise, such as narrative, movement and expanded arsenal. The title will also feature an online cooperative mode for up to four players, local cooperative for two, multiplatform compatibility and shared progression between PS5 and PC, promising a complete experience from July 28th.

Japanese mythology in Beast of Reincarnation

The fusion between traditional mythology and science fiction is an element little explored in games, and Game Freak embraces this proposal in its ambitious action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation. The setting is a post-apocalyptic, infested Japan in the year 4026, where the lonely Emma and her dog Ko represent humanity’s last hope. The journey to uncover the source of the corruption, the Beast of Reincarnation, involves exploring an enigmatic universe and combining Emma’s skills with Ko’s strategic turn-based commands in real-time sword-fighting combat. This title arrives on August 4th.

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Big Walk’s unusual cooperative adventure

The new venture from the team behind Untitled Goose Game, Big Walk, doesn’t disappoint in its originality and eccentricity. The premise of exploring an open-world environment takes on a unique twist by requiring intense collaboration and communication through sounds, codes and gestures controlled by the L2 and R2 buttons to move the characters’ arms. This quirky charm captivates from the start, allowing up to 12 players to join together on this cooperative, puzzle-focused, multiplayer-only journey. The launch is scheduled for August 4th and the game will be included in the PlayStation Plus catalog.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls brings epic fights in the Marvel universe

With electrifying clashes, legendary comic book characters and a vibrant anime-inspired aesthetic, Arc System Works’ remarkable team fighting game, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, promises to captivate both genre enthusiasts and Marvel admirers. The initial cast features 20 heroes and villains, from Black Panther and Doctor Doom to Spider-Man and Carnage, each with unique abilities that turn 4v4 battles into a visual spectacle for up to 64 participants in the online lobby. For beginners, the game offers an accessible tutorial, a single-player mode that teaches the mechanics and the possibility of simplifying commands and blow combinations. Arrives on August 6th.

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Metal Gear Solid: Collection Master Vol. 2 expands the stealth saga

Yes, the iconic Snake is back. Konami continues with its definitive collection of the renowned stealth series, presenting the second volume of Metal Gear Solid: Collection Master. This new package brings together three essential titles: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel. The compilation offers an excellent dose of Snake’s signature action, enriched with various extras and bonuses, such as a master book that explores the narrative and characters. Players who have saved data from Metal Gear Solid: Collection Master Vol. 1 will still have the advantage of receiving additional in-game items. Launching on August 27th.

Sophia unravels mysteries in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

With an intense mix of action, adventure, stealth and an engaging narrative, the third chapter of the A Plague Tale saga, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, explores a different path, with its plot set 15 years before the events of Requiem. Asobo Studio this time entrusts the leading role to the cunning Sophia, a looter who ventures through a story with mythological elements. Your mission is to survive the lethal traps, complex puzzles, and beasts of Minotaur Island while being pursued by a relentless army. The launch takes place on August 27th.

Star Wars Zero Company brings strategy and action to the Clone Wars

Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment transport players back to the era of the Clone Wars with Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics title that promises deep immersion with mercenaries, intrigue and astromech droids. This captivating science fiction strategy game develops an unprecedented narrative, where the player assembles a diverse team, including Jedis and armed mercenaries, to defend the galaxy. Troops can develop bonds that activate powerful combat synergies, essential for overcoming challenges. The game arrives on August 27th.

Mysteries and vampires in The Blood of Dawnwalker

The dark fantasy action RPG developed by Rebel Wolves, The Blood of Dawnwalker, has generated great anticipation since its announcement. Despite revelations about its complex system of choices and consequences, brutal combats with magic and swords, and the detailed kingdom of Sangora Valley in the 14th century, many secrets still remain in the shadows. The plot involves vampires, both literal and metaphorical, in a story of morality and family ties. Players will have just 30 days to save the Coen family, who are facing a mysterious variant of the vampire curse. Launching September 3rd.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword revives samurai action

Capcom’s acclaimed supernatural swordfighting, soul-absorbing franchise returns with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Set in the early Edo period in Kyoto, the player takes on the role of the solitary samurai Musashi, who must face both human enemies and the demonic Genma. He will use powerful blows and the extraordinary abilities granted by the legendary Oni Gauntlet. The game stands out for its impressive variety of attacks, defenses and combos, as well as an exciting new feature: the ability to use the scenery to your advantage during battles, adding a strategic and fun layer to confrontations. Arrives on September 4th.

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Marvel’s Wolverine stars in Insomniac’s new adventure

Known for its intense comic book-inspired action adventures, Insomniac Games delivers one of the most anticipated releases of the year: Marvel’s Wolverine, starring the iconic Canadian mutant. In this completely original plot, Wolverine travels the world with the mission of helping to free other mutants, with the collaboration of well-known figures such as Jean Grey, Sabretooth and Mystique. The game promises visceral combat, memorable scenes and the hero’s unmistakable healing factor, ensuring an experience true to the character. Launching September 15th.

Control Resonant innovates with action RPG elements

Moving away from the third-person shooter mechanics of its predecessor, the sequel to Remedy’s acclaimed sci-fi thriller Control Resonant now incorporates action RPG elements. The narrative follows Dylan Faden, a former Federal Bureau of Control (DFC) prisoner, on his frantic search to locate his sister, Jesse, the current Director of the DFC, and, in the process, rediscover himself. Equipped with the Aberrant, his metamorphic weapon capable of transforming into various tools, such as blades and a gigantic hammer, Dylan ventures out to save Manhattan from paranatural annihilation. Your journey will be filled with challenging adversaries, physics-bending exploration, and immersive cosmic horror. Arrives September 24th.

Silent Hill: Townfall offers intense psychological horror

Speaking of terrifying adversaries, this return to the Silent Hill franchise promises to deliver that and more. Simon Ordell’s 1996 journey across the Scottish island of St. Amelia immerses players in a first-person horror experience, with an intimate narrative about grief and repercussions. While there is an arsenal of firearms and hand-to-hand combat at your disposal, survival will primarily depend on stealth, creating distractions, and solving puzzles to overcome the psychological horrors that await. Launching September 24th.

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Rayman Legends Retold brings classic platforming reimagined

The mission to reinterpret the acclaimed action platform game Rayman Legends is ambitious, but Ubisoft embraces the challenge with enthusiasm. The new version, Rayman Legends Retold, features vibrant 3D graphics, fully voiced cut scenes, gameplay enhancements, and additional stages. Players will be able to explore the Glade of Dreams with up to three friends in local co-op or enjoy matches of the Kung Chute minigame, an updated version inspired by football. Arrives on October 1st.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve elevates aerial combat

Bandai Namco’s renowned saga continues to set the standard for aerial combat simulators with Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. The title mixes intense battles with first-person cinematic sequences, developing a narrative that adapts to the player’s choices in the skies. The addition of an online lobby represents the series’ most expansive multiplayer mode to date, offering cooperative missions, cross-platform functionality, and support for up to eight players in competitive clashes. The launch is scheduled for October 2nd.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer explores racing in the New Republic

Surprisingly announced, Star Wars: Galactic Racer has been growing in interest ever since. Although its plot takes place in the era of the ‘New Republic’, after the events of Return of the Jedi, this narrative-focused racing game allows the customization of characters and vehicles, covering elements even from the prequels. Players will be able to compete on iconic planets like Jakku and Tatooine. Additionally, an online multiplayer mode allows for exciting races with up to 12 participants. Arrives on October 6th.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse combines action and legacy

Faced with the threat of nefarious forces seeking eternal darkness, the legendary House Belmont reacts with a rush of retaliation. The result of a collaboration between Evil Empire, Motion Twin and Konami, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse combines the fluid action of Dead Cells with the rich narrative and visual style of Castlevania. The result is a classic side-scrolling adventure filled with traps, secrets, and monstrous creatures. The plot takes place in a medieval Paris under siege, two decades after the events of Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse and the recent animated series, promising ingenious gameplay, spectacular combat and the innovative level design that characterizes the franchise. Launching on October 15th.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in a conflict in Korea

The acclaimed first-person shooter title, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, aims for a new era with its campaign set on the Korean peninsula, portraying a conflict between North and South Korea. The narrative, full of intense and emotional moments, is complemented by a robust multiplayer mode that includes 12 new 6×6 maps, covering both open scenarios and more closed combat. Also noteworthy is the new and dynamic Kill Block map, with its changeable settings. Additionally, ZDM mode allows up to 20 squads of three players to face off in a living sandbox environment. Arrives on October 23rd.

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Phantom Blade Zero mixes folk horror and Wuxia

Considered S-Game’s most ambitious project to date, Phantom Blade Zero merges folk horror, fantasy and Wuxia elements into an engaging action RPG. The title promises frantic combat in a semi-open and dark world. The developer coined the term ‘Kungfupunk’ to describe the fusion of machines and martial arts, inspired by the golden age of Hong Kong action films. Players will follow Soul, an assassin with just 66 days to live, on a relentless journey of revenge. The release date is October 29th, and a dedicated State of Play is expected later in the year.

Grand Theft Auto VI promises open world revolution in November

Probably the most anticipated title of all: Rockstar Games’ colossal open-world game is about to make its debut. Expectations are high to find out what awaits Jason and Lucia in the underworld of the sunniest place in the United States. Grand Theft Auto VI promises to be the most ambitious and immersive evolution of the renowned series, with release scheduled for November 19th.