Video Game Release Calendar 2026: Major PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Mobile Launch Dates

Last updated: May 3, 2026. This living video game release calendar tracks confirmed 2026 launch dates, platform availability, delays, and newly announced releases across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and mobile where available.

What’s confirmed for 2026 so far

• The 2026 slate is already shaping up around a few major talking points, including Grand Theft Auto 6, Forza Horizon 6, 007 First Light, Subnautica 2, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
• The calendar is intentionally living. As publishers announce firm dates, move release windows, or delay projects, this page should be updated to reflect the latest verified information.
• We’re including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Switch 2, and mobile releases when confirmed, so readers can scan by platform as well as by date.

Early in the year, the release slate includes a mix of indie launches, early access titles, and platform-specific releases, while May already shows a much denser schedule with several high-profile multi-platform games.

How to use this release calendar

• Confirmed dates are listed as exact launch days, while early access and 1.0 releases are labeled separately.
• Platform labels show where each game is currently scheduled to appear, including staggered launches when a title lands on different systems at different times.
• If a publisher moves a date or changes platform support, that shift should be tracked in the update sections below.
• The monthly tables are organized for quick scanning, not ranking, so the goal is to help you find what is coming and when.

2026 release calendar by month

Later 2026 months remain open for future confirmations, and that is exactly what makes this calendar worth bookmarking: the schedule is still taking shape.

Biggest 2026 games to watch

• Grand Theft Auto 6 remains one of the biggest names attached to 2026, even as the year’s broader schedule continues to fill in around it.
• Forza Horizon 6 stands out as a major Xbox and PC release, and it appears consistently in multiple May summaries.
• 007 First Light is another marquee title mentioned in the freshest May coverage, with a wide platform spread that includes console and PC coverage.
• Subnautica 2 is notable because it is currently listed as an early access launch, which makes its status especially important to track over time.
• LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is one of the clearest multi-platform entries in the late-May slate.
• Call of the Elder Gods, Directive 8020, Mixtape, and Bubsy 4D all appear in the updated May listings, making them useful checkpoints for readers following multiplatform launches.

Platforms and release coverage

• PC releases: a large share of the 2026 calendar is still PC-first or PC-simultaneous, especially for indie games and early access titles.
• PlayStation releases: May shows strong PS5 coverage, with several multi-platform launches and a few console-specific additions.
• Xbox releases: Xbox Series coverage is especially visible in the bigger May titles, including Forza Horizon 6 and Subnautica 2.
• Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 releases: both systems appear throughout the calendar, and Switch 2 support is already showing up in multi-platform and exclusive-style launches.
• Mobile releases: some titles, such as Heartopia and Farming Simulator '26, are listed with iOS and Android support where confirmed.
• Some games launch at the same time across several platforms, while others follow staggered timing or platform-specific rollout plans.

Delays, shifts, and newly announced dates

• Track titles that move from broad windows to exact dates, since those confirmations are often the most useful change for readers.
• When a game is delayed, the calendar should keep the previous context visible so readers can see what changed and why it matters.
• Newly announced titles should be added as soon as they are confirmed, especially if they meaningfully change the month-by-month slate.
• Concise date-change callouts make the update history easier to scan when you revisit the page later.

This month’s most important updates

May 3, 2026 update: the May slate has expanded significantly, with firm dates now visible for Forza Horizon 6, 007 First Light, Subnautica 2, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and several smaller multi-platform releases. The Relic: The First Guardian appears to have shifted to summer in the newest evidence, making it one of the more notable changes to monitor.

What to revisit next

• Keep an eye on publisher showcases and seasonal reveal windows, since those are often when the next wave of 2026 dates gets locked in.
• Late-year gaps are likely to fill as studios settle their launch plans and avoid crowded windows.
• Check back for new confirmations, platform additions, early access-to-1.0 transitions, and delay updates as the year develops.

If you’re building your own release watchlist, this calendar pairs well with broader planning guides like The Ultimate Game Buying Checklist and update-focused explainers such as How to Read Patch Notes Like a Pro. For readers looking beyond blockbusters, Indie Game Discovery is a useful companion when the 2026 calendar starts filling out with smaller releases.