Top 10 Best Gaming Projects To Look Out For In 2026

The world of video games is always changing. What is a whispered rumor today could be a huge hit tomorrow. As we move through 2025, a year that has already seen a lot of great releases, we can’t help but look forward to the exciting promise of 2026. This next year looks like it could be one of those important times, a possible golden age when big technical advances, longer development cycles, and bold creative ideas all come together. For players all over the world, this is a moment full of excitement, with forums humming with rumors and wishlists being carefully put together.

This higher level of excitement isn’t just because of new games in popular series, though there are a lot of those. It’s about experiences that promise to change genres, stretch the limits of storytelling, and make us feel things in ways we’ve only just begun to think about. There are so many projects in the works that fans have been waiting for years for sequels to come out, and there are also new IPs that want to make their own mark on the world. As always, the hard part is figuring out what is real and what is just hype.

Nubia Magazine live and breathe this realm of digital adventure. Our staff spends a lot of time breaking down trailers, looking at what developers have to say, and keeping an eye on what the gaming community is saying. We’re not just here to tell you what’s coming; we’re also here to help you sort through the noise and find the titles that could take over your screen and your discussions. It’s a labor of passion, fueled by the same thrill that every player feels as they count down the days until the release.

With that in mind, we’ve put up our most anticipated list, which focuses on the games that could shape 2026. These games have a lot of development experience, a lot of new ideas, and that special something that may make them popular right now. Get ready and join us as we count down the top 10 gaming projects you need to keep an eye on in 2026.

List Of Top 10 best Gaming Projects To Look Out For In 2026

1. Grand Theft Auto VI

Just saying this title sends shockwaves through the whole industry. The next game from Rockstar Games after the cultural phenomenon that is GTA V is probably the most awaited video game ever. This huge open-world game promises a huge jump in living-world realism and story richness as it takes you back to the sun-drenched, crime-ridden state of Leonida, mainly the neon-lit streets of Vice City. The fact that Lucia and her unknown collaborator are both confirmed as the main characters suggests a robbery adventure story on a scale never seen before. There will be a lot of talk, record-breaking sales, and a virtual playground in 2026 that will set the standard for interactive entertainment for years to come.

2. Resident Evil Requiem (tentatively RE9)

The survival horror genre is making a great comeback, and who better to lead the way than Capcom? There is a lot of evidence that this will be the next mainline game (RE9), even though it hasn’t been formally confirmed yet. After the RE Engine era’s accomplishments, fans are excited to learn what happens next in the story. Will it continue the story of Rose Winters from the shadows of Resident Evil Village, or will it switch to a new horror? There is a lot of speculation, but Capcom’s past work ensures a masterclass in tense atmosphere, vicious fighting, and a tale that will keep us up at night. Horror fans need to see this.

3. Marvel’s Wolverine

Insomniac Games, the firm that made the best Spider-Man games, has made a standalone adventure featuring the fan-favorite mutant Logan. Marvel’s Wolverine is said to be a mature, character-driven adventure that makes use of the developer’s skills in fluid fighting and interesting stories. The short teaser hinted at a dark, gritty atmosphere, maybe in Madripoor, and the brutal, bone-crunching might of Wolverine’s adamantium claws. If Insomniac can make the character’s raw beauty and tragic depth come across as well as they did with Peter Parker and Miles Morales, we will have a superhero game that is very unusual and very powerful.

4. Fable

Playground Games, known for the amazing Forza Horizon series, is taking a big risk by entering the strange and sometimes grim realm of Albion. The studio’s characteristic polish and a tone that properly mixes fairy-tale magic with British humor make this revival of the classic Fable series stand out. Fans have been waiting for the promise of a huge, changing open world where your actions really change the terrain and your hero’s look. We might finally get to earn our wings as a hero or horns as a villain in a really next-generation fantasy RPG in 2026.

5. 007: First Light

The people behind the Hitman trilogy, IO Interactive, are making a new James Bond origin story called *007: Project 007*. We expect this title, which could be called First Light, to be ready to take center stage by 2026. The idea of a gritty, story-driven spy thriller based on the studio’s perfect track record with sandbox assassination gameplay is really exciting. Think of the careful thought that goes into a Hitman level, but with the cool gadgets and world travel of Bond. This isn’t a tie-in to a movie; it’s IO’s own take on the character, meant to offer players their own “Become 007” moment.

6. Crimson Desert

Pearl Abyss’s amazing action-adventure RPG has changed from an MMORPG to a story-driven, single-player game with internet components. The gameplay previews have been nothing short of amazing, with harsh, physics-based combat, huge areas to explore, and a dark, adult story. The planet of Crimson Desert could be a technical milestone in 2026 because of how realistic and big it is, from snowy mountain tops to lush forests and dry deserts. It’s a risky undertaking that could make Pearl Abyss a big name in the world of high-fantasy RPGs.

7. Nioh 3

Team Ninja has been busy with the great Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and the upcoming Rise of the Ronin, but fans are still waiting for a real sequel to the popular Nioh series. The complicated, high-skill fighting, deep loot systems, and interesting new takes on Japanese history drew in a lot of fans. A possible Nioh 3 in 2026 would be a big deal for people who prefer souls-like games. What would happen next in the story? Could it go into a new mythological area? The fact that there might be a new chapter in this punishingly rewarding franchise is enough to put it on any shortlist.

8. Gears of War: E-Day

Emergence Day, the most terrifying day in the famous series that shaped a generation of cover shooters, is back. Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel that claims to put players back in the shoes of Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago during the first, catastrophic Locust invasion. The Coalition is using Unreal Engine 5 to make The Coalition the most visually terrifying game ever, with brutal, visceral combat that brings back the dismal desperation of the original trilogy. This is a reunion for fans, a chance to see the horror that made the heroes great, with all the graphics power of today.

9. Phantom Blade Zero

Phantom Blade Zero quickly became one of the most exciting dark horses. Its debut showed off lightning-fast, stylish combat that combines the intensity of Souls games with the fluidity of character action games. It takes place in a dark, steampunk-inspired Chinese fantasy realm and promises a complex, non-linear story with a unique “kill-and-explore” loop. The creator, S-Game, has put a lot of love into the game’s complicated world-building and fighting system. If it keeps its promises, this game might become a huge cult phenomenon in 2026, giving players a new and very difficult martial arts experience.

10. The Duskbloods

The Duskbloods are an interesting wildcard that rounds out our selection at Nubia Magazine. This project has gotten a lot of attention for its ambitious idea, which is generally described as a mix of dark fantasy with new multiplayer dynamics. The term alone makes you think of a world full of gothic mystery and maybe cursed or vampire-like families. In an industry that thrives on new ideas, it’s important to keep an eye on promising new IPs like The Duskbloods. They are often the source of the next great trend or the next universe we didn’t know we needed until it came along.