Marvel’s WolverineDate: TBAPlatform: PS5
Depending on how saturated you are with all things Marvel, chances are you might not be that interested in hearing about Wolverine. I know I wasn’t, until I saw who was developing it. The same studio behind the recent Spider-Man games, Insomniac, will be working on the new Wolverine game. Given the studio’s pedigree in storytelling and near-flawless execution, I expect a game that will be well-executed and rival GTA 6 in popularity. From previews, it seems the game will be rated M due to the amount of blood and gore shown. That said, we don’t have a concrete release date, just 2026, and it will be exclusive to the PS5.
Forza Horizon 6Date: TBAPlatform: XBS, PC, PS5
If you have ever shouted “Japan when” at your TV as if it could hear you, you can finally unclench. Forza Horizon 6 is taking the Horizon Festival to Japan, which means neon nights, mountain switchbacks, coastal stretches, and that one perfect road you will drive 40 times just to get the photo right. It launches first on Xbox Series consoles and PC in 2026 and is available from day one for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. PS5 players are invited too, just a bit later, because exclusives are now more of a suggestion than a rule.
Code Vein IIDate: January 30Platform: PS5, XBS, PC
Code Vein II is the sequel to 2019’s anime-flavoured Souls-like, and yes, it is still extremely goth. Bandai Namco has it down for a worldwide release in January. You play a revenant hunter, choose companions, and move between past and present versions of a world that looks like civilisation lost and never recovered. The original worked because it mixed tough fights with flashy style and a partner system that made the whole thing feel less lonely and more tactical. From what we have seen, that core vibe is intact, just bigger, bolder, and more confident about its melodrama. If the first one clicked for you, this should be an easy yes.
Nioh 3Date: February 6Platform: PS5, PC
Nioh 3 arrives on February 6, and it is absolutely here to lovingly bully you until you learn the timings. Team Ninja is sticking to its strengths: razor-sharp combat, vicious enemies, and loot that makes you stare at stats like you are doing your taxes. This time, the headline is a choice. You can lean more samurai or more ninja, which should make builds feel less locked in.
007: First LightDate: May 27Platform: XBS, PC, Switch 2, PS5
Another dark horse on this list because who really cares about James Bond anymore? That is, before you notice the studio taking on this challenge. IO Interactive is the company behind the Hitman franchise. I did get to watch some exclusive footage of the game at Gamescom this year, and it was intriguing. The game is a reimagined origin story for James Bond, focusing on doing espionage your way — similar to how Hitman works—with multiple options to complete the same mission. Expect gadgets, lavish hideouts, and, I am hoping, at least a few car chases in an Aston Martin. Hopefully, it will not be a Hitman game with a 007 skin.
ScreamerDate: March 26Platform: PS5, XBS, PC
Screamer is back, and it has zero interest in being a polite little nostalgia trip. Milestone’s reboot looks like someone poured anime energy into a dystopian street racer and then asked, “What if the cars fought back?” The big twist is vehicular combat powered by the ECHO system, where you build up energy and spend it on boosts, defensive tricks, attacks, and a full-send Overdrive mode for maximum drama. There is also a twin-stick control setup that sounds ridiculous until you remember that “ridiculous” is often where the fun lives. I loved the old Screamer, and this one looks properly unhinged in the best way — kind of reminds me of another classic racing game, Road Rash.
Phantom Blade ZeroDate: September 9Platform: PC, PS5
Phantom Blade Zero is a Chinese martial arts-based Souls-like action RPG played from a third-person perspective. S-Game is relatively new to game development, but their work so far on the game has been top-notch. It is releasing in September, and while I am not a big fan of the souls-like genre, I am liking the game so far and the combat. It might be a big hit like Game Science’s Black Myth Wukong, given the genre.
Resident Evil RequiemDate: February 27Platform: PS5, XBS, PC, Switch 2
Capcom is taking us back to Raccoon City again. Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth mainline entry, and it lands fairly early in February, even hitting Switch 2, which feels brave for a series that treats darkness like a paid actor. You play as Grace Ashcroft, with Leon also showing up to remind everyone why he is still the coolest person to ever reload a handgun. Best part, you can choose first-person or third-person view, so you can pick your preferred flavour of panic. Expect tense, classic survival horror.
