The 19 upcoming PlayStation 5 games for 2026 include long-awaited sequels and new features
The video game landscape for the PlayStation 5 will be vibrant in the coming years, with high expectations for future releases such as Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Persona 4 Revival, both scheduled for 2027. For players looking for more immediate news, there are a series of 19 titles confirmed for the year 2026. This diverse selection represents an opportunity for console owners to enjoy varied experiences and for new consumers to consider purchasing the PS5, taking advantage of the current moment of platform.
Remake of Halo: Campaign Evolved promises to bring science fiction classic to PlayStation 5
One of the greatest science fiction classics in video games, Halo, will make its long-awaited debut on PlayStation 5 on July 28, 2026. The launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved marks the entry of the iconic super soldier Master Chief on the platform, presenting a complete remake of the acclaimed Combat Evolved. This new version brings a significantly improved visual and gameplay experience, including additional missions and popular elements from the franchise, such as improvements to the narrative, movement and arsenal. The title will also feature online cooperative modes for up to four players and local cooperative modes for two, among other features.
The Beast of Reincarnation mixes mythology with science fiction
Slated for August 4, 2026, Game Freak’s action RPG The Beast of Reincarnation features an intriguing mix of traditional mythology and science fiction. The plot unfolds in a post-apocalyptic Japan, in the year 4026, where the survival of humanity depends on the marginalized Emma and her dog, Koo. The duo embarks on a journey to uncover the origin of corruption, which manifests itself in the figure of the Beast of Reincarnation, exploring a world of mysteries and combining real-time sword combat with turn-based commands.
Great Walk encourages teamwork with unique elements
The developer of Untitled Goose Game surprises again with Grande Caminhada, a visually unique and peculiar title that will be released on August 4, 2026. The game challenges participants to explore an open world, emphasizing collaboration and communication through gestures and corners, using the L2 and R2 buttons. Up to 12 players can participate in this puzzle-focused multiplayer adventure. The title will also be available as one of the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games on launch day.
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls features dynamic combat with heroes and villains
Arriving on August 6, 2026, MARVEL Tokon: Souls in War, from Arc System Works, promises to satisfy fans of fighting games and the Marvel universe with its frenetic action and vibrant art style inspired by anime. The game has 20 playable heroes and villains, from Black Panther to Carnage, each with unique abilities that make 4×4 battles a spectacle. With support for up to 64 players in an online lobby, the game offers an intuitive tutorial and a single-player mode to make it easier for new players to adapt to commands and combos.
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Metal Gear Solid: Collection Master Vol. 2 expands stealth saga on PS5
Konami expands its collection of the renowned stealth series with Metal Gear Solid: Collection Master Vol. 2, scheduled for release on August 27, 2026. This compilation includes the titles Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, offering more electrifying adventures with Snake. In addition to the games, the package comes with bonuses such as a book detailing the story and characters, as well as the possibility of obtaining additional items for those who have saved data from Metal Gear Solid: Collection Master Vol. 1.
Resonance: A Legacy of the Plague Tale dives into new mythological narrative
On August 27, 2026, the A Plague Tale series will receive a new edition with Resonance: A Legacy of Plague Tale, which explores a slightly different path, set 15 years before Requiem. Asobo Studio puts players in control of Sophia, a skilled looter, in a story with mythological elements. She must overcome the traps, puzzles and creatures of Minotaur Island, while being pursued by a relentless army, promising an intense mix of action, adventure and stealth.
Star Wars Zero Company innovates with turn-based strategy in the Clone Wars
The Star Wars universe returns with Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based strategy game from Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment, arriving on August 27, 2026. Set in the era of the Clone Wars, the sci-fi story allows players to assemble a team of diverse archetypes, including Jedi and mercenaries, for galactic security missions. Developing bonds between troops unlocks powerful combat synergies, adding depth to gameplay.
The Blood of the Dawn Walker brings dark action RPG and decisive choices
The dark fantasy action RPG The Blood of the Dawn Walker, from Rebel Wolves, has generated great anticipation and will be released on September 3, 2026. Set in the 14th century in the kingdom of Vale Sangora, the game promises an extensive system of choices and consequences, brutal combats with swords and magic, and a rich narrative involving literal and metaphorical vampires. The central plot revolves around Coen’s fight to save his family, who face a mysterious variant of the vampire curse, with a deadline of 30 days.
Onimusha: The Way of the Sword returns with epic samurai action
Capcom brings back the acclaimed adventure Onimusha: The Way of the Sword, on September 4, 2026, with an epic swordsmanship and soul-stealing proposal. The story takes place at the beginning of the Edo period, in Kyoto, where players control the samurai Musashi. Your mission is to eliminate human enemies and the demonic Genma, using sword stances and the abilities granted by the Oni Gauntlet. The title stands out for its variety of attacks, defenses and combos, as well as the possibility of using the environment during combat.
Marvel’s Wolverine arrives with brutal action adventure from Insomniac Games
One of the most anticipated titles of the year, Marvel’s Wolverine, from Insomniac Games, will be released on September 15, 2026. Known for its impactful action adventures based on comics, the developer presents an unprecedented story where the Canadian mutant with sharp claws fights to free his companions, with the participation of well-known characters such as Jean Grey, Sabretooth and Mystique. The game promises intense combat, memorable scenes and the hero’s characteristic inexhaustible healing factor.
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Resonant Control explores cosmic horror with an action RPG focus
The sequel to Remedy’s sci-fi thriller Resonant Control is scheduled for release on September 24, 2026 and moves away from the third-person shooter genre, adopting action RPG elements. The plot follows Dylan Faden in his desperate search for his sister and FBC director, Jesse. Armed with his shapeshifting weapon, the Aberrant, capable of transforming into blades or a hammer, Dylan faces disturbing enemies, physics-defying exploration, and cosmic horror to save Manhattan from paranatural annihilation.
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Silent Hill: Townfall offers first-person psychological horror experience
For horror fans, Silent Hill: Townfall marks the return to the famous series on September 24, 2026. Simon Ordell’s journey across the Scottish island of St. Amelia, released in 1996, immerses the player in a first-person horror story focused on loss and consequences. Although there are bladed weapons and firearms at your disposal, survival depends on stealth, distractions, and puzzle solving to overcome the psychological terrors that await.
Rayman Legends Retold reimagines classic platformer with improvements
Reimagining the acclaimed action platformer Rayman Legends is a challenge that Ubisoft embraces with Rayman Legends Retold, scheduled for October 1, 2026. This enhanced version features vibrant 3D visuals, cinematic cutscenes with full voice acting, gameplay adjustments and additional stages. The title allows adventures through the Bosque dos Sonhos with up to three friends in local cooperative mode and offers revamped matches of the Kung Foot minigame, inspired by football.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve expands aerial combat and multiplayer
Combat flight simulators reach new heights with Bandai Namco’s Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, arriving October 2, 2026. The game combines intense aerial combat with first-person cinematic sequences, where the player’s actions in the skies can alter the course of the story. The introduction of an online lobby enables the series’ largest multiplayer mode to date, with cooperative missions, cross-platform play and competitive combat for up to eight players.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer promises narrative races on iconic planets
Surprising the public upon its reveal, Star Wars: Galactic Racer gained even more popularity and is scheduled to be released on October 6, 2026. Although it takes place in the New Republic era, after Return of the Jedi, the narrative-focused racing game features customizable characters and vehicles reminiscent of the prequel trilogy films, in iconic settings such as Jakku and Tatooine. Online multiplayer allows up to 12 players for adventures under the stars.
Castlevania: The Curse of Belmont combines Dead Cells styles with classic mythology
On October 15, 2026, Castlevania: The Haunting of Belmont emerges from a collaboration between Evil Empire, Motion Twin and Konami. This title combines the fluidity of Dead Cells with the rich mythology of Castlevania, resulting in a classic platform adventure full of traps, secrets and monstrous enemies. Set in a medieval Paris, two decades after the events of Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, the game promises platform strategy, spectacular combat and the captivating level design that fans love.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 begins new era of shooting on the Korean Peninsula
The iconic Call of Duty franchise enters a new phase with Modern Warfare 4, which will be released on October 23, 2026. The game’s campaign mode is set on the Korean Peninsula, amid the war between North and South Korea. In addition to the exciting plot, the extensive multiplayer mode includes 12 new 6v6 maps, short and long distance, with the Kill Block map promising adrenaline with its constantly changing layouts. The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) also returns, allowing up to 20 squads of three players to face off in a dynamic environment.
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Phantom Blade Zero mixes folk horror and wuxia in action RPG
Folk horror, fantasy and wuxia come together in Phantom Blade Zero, a vibrant action RPG with frenetic combat in a dark, semi-open world, scheduled for release on October 29, 2026. The fusion of machines and martial arts, inspired by Hong Kong action films, creates the “Kungfupunk” style. Players control Soul, an assassin with just 66 days to live, on a relentless journey of revenge. A State of Play event dedicated to the game will be held later in the summer.
Grand Theft Auto VI is one of the biggest releases expected for the PlayStation 5
One of the most anticipated open-world games worldwide, Grand Theft Auto VI, from Rockstar Games, is almost coming to PlayStation 5, with a release confirmed for November 19, 2026. Expectations are high to follow Jason and Lucia on the darker side of a sunny version of America, as the Grand Theft Auto franchise evolves into its biggest and most immersive experience to date.
