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# Upcoming Games 2026-2027: Release Date Calendar
- URL: https://www.2ndshift.gg/upcoming-games-release-dates/
- Published: 2026-10-24T01:37:29.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-26T13:37:19.000Z
- Description: Every confirmed game release date from late 2026 through 2027, month by month, from GTA 6 and Zelda to Fable and FF7 Revelation.
- Author: CJ Davis
- Tags: Guides, Gaming, #start-here

*Last updated: October 26, 2026*

Here's every major game with a confirmed release date from now through the end of 2027, sorted month by month. Every date comes from the publisher or developer, or from a reputable outlet reporting the official announcement. We update this calendar every week, so check back before you plan your next paycheck around a launch.

## Biggest releases to circle

- **The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time** (Switch 2) – November 5, 2026
- [**Grand Theft Auto 6**](https://www.2ndshift.gg/gta-6-everything-we-know/) (PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – November 19, 2026
- **Until Dawn 2** and **Metroid Ravenous** – January 28, 2027
- **God of War Laufey** (PS5) – February 16, 2027
- **Fable** (Xbox Series X/S, PC, PS5) – February 23, 2027
- **Final Fantasy VII Revelation** (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC) – April 8, 2027
- **Kingdom Hearts IV** – late 2027 (no exact date yet)

## October 2026 (rest of the month)

| Date   | Game                         | Platforms                                  |
| ------ | ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Oct 27 | Minecraft (Switch 2 version) | Switch 2                                   |
| Oct 29 | Phantom Blade Zero           | PS5, PC                                    |
| Oct 29 | The Wolf Among Us Remastered | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, PC |

## November 2026

For a deeper look at the month, see our [November 2026 game releases guide](https://www.2ndshift.gg/november-2026-game-releases/).

| Date    | Game                                                                    | Platforms                |
| ------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ |
| Nov 5   | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time                                    | Switch 2                 |
| Nov 5   | Edge of Memories                                                        | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC |
| Nov 5–6 | Stellar Blade Complete Edition (Switch 2 version)                       | Switch 2                 |
| Nov 12  | Metaphor: ReFantazio (Switch 2 version)                                 | Switch 2                 |
| Nov 12  | Pikmin 4: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy                   | Switch 2                 |
| Nov 19  | [Grand Theft Auto 6](https://www.2ndshift.gg/gta-6-everything-we-know/) | PS5, Xbox Series X/S     |

## December 2026

| Date   | Game                                        | Platforms                                  |
| ------ | ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Dec 1  | Hela                                        | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC         |
| Dec 3  | Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World   | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, PC |
| Dec 3  | Rayman Legends Retold                       | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC         |
| Dec 3  | Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV            | PC                                         |
| Dec 3  | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (Switch 2 Edition)   | Switch 2                                   |
| Dec 4  | Monster Hunter Wilds (Switch 2 version)     | Switch 2                                   |
| Dec 10 | Attack on Titan 3                           | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC         |
| Dec 10 | Professor Layton and the New World of Steam | PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC                  |
| Dec 11 | Path of Exile 2 (1.0 full release)          | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC                   |

FromSoftware's **The Duskbloods** (Switch 2) is still officially due in 2026, but it has no release date yet.

## January 2027

| Date   | Game                 | Platforms                                  |
| ------ | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Jan 14 | Danganronpa 2x2      | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, PC |
| Jan 15 | Stranger Than Heaven | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC                   |
| Jan 19 | Titan Quest II       | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC                   |
| Jan 28 | Metroid Ravenous     | Switch 2                                   |
| Jan 28 | Until Dawn 2         | PS5                                        |
| Jan 28 | Tropico 7            | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC                   |

## February 2027

| Date   | Game                                                  | Platforms                                       |
| ------ | ----------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| Feb 4  | Metro 2039                                            | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC                        |
| Feb 4  | Muramasa: Revenant Blades                             | PS5, Switch 2, Switch, PC                       |
| Feb 12 | Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis                       | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC              |
| Feb 16 | God of War Laufey                                     | PS5                                             |
| Feb 16 | Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United                    | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, PS4, PC |
| Feb 18 | Persona 4 Revival                                     | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC                        |
| Feb 23 | Fable                                                 | Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC                        |
| Feb 25 | Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition | Switch 2                                        |

## March 2027

| Date   | Game                               | Platforms                          |
| ------ | ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Mar 4  | Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember          | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC |
| Mar 5  | Gundam Rogue Orbit                 | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC           |
| Mar 18 | 007 First Light (Switch 2 version) | Switch 2                           |

## April 2027

| Date  | Game                         | Platforms                          |
| ----- | ---------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Apr 7 | Exodus                       | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC           |
| Apr 8 | Final Fantasy VII Revelation | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC |

## May 2027

| Date   | Game                                 | Platforms |
| ------ | ------------------------------------ | --------- |
| May 20 | Persona 4 Revival (Switch 2 version) | Switch 2  |

## June to December 2027

No major game has a confirmed exact date after May 2027 yet. Big titles like Kingdom Hearts IV and Pokémon Winds and Waves only have windows so far (see the next section). We'll add months here as publishers lock in dates.

## 2027 games with no exact date yet

| Game                                                     | Window      | Platforms                                     |
| -------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Lords of the Fallen II                                   | Q1 2027     | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC                      |
| Kirby and the World Beyond                               | Spring 2027 | Switch 2                                      |
| Spyro: A Realm Beyond                                    | Spring 2027 | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC            |
| The Expanse: Osiris Reborn                               | Spring 2027 | Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC                      |
| Kingdom Hearts IV                                        | Late 2027   | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC            |
| Pokémon Winds and Waves                                  | 2027        | Switch 2                                      |
| Resident Evil Veronica                                   | 2027        | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC (expected) |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora                                   | 2027        | PS5, PC                                       |
| State of Decay 3                                         | 2027        | Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC                      |
| Senua                                                    | 2027        | Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC                      |
| Clockwork Revolution                                     | 2027        | Xbox Series X/S, PC                           |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past (expansion) | 2027        | TBA                                           |
| The Wolf Among Us 2                                      | 2027        | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC                      |

## Delays worth knowing about

- **GTA 6** slipped from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, then to November 19, 2026\. Take-Two has repeatedly reaffirmed the November date since.
- **Fable** moved out of 2026 to February 23, 2027, clear of GTA 6.
- **Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis** slipped from 2026 to February 12, 2027 and picked up a Switch 2 version along the way.
- **Lords of the Fallen II** was pushed from 2026 to Q1 2027.
- **Kena: Scars of Kosmora** was officially delayed to 2027 in October.
- **Phantom Blade Zero** moved from September 9 to October 29, 2026.
- **Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV** and **Rayman Legends Retold** were both delayed to December 3, 2026.
- The **Switch 2 version of 007 First Light** was delayed again, to March 18, 2027.

## FAQ

### What games come out in November 2026?

The big two are The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 (November 5) and Grand Theft Auto 6 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S (November 19). Also in November: Edge of Memories (November 5), Stellar Blade on Switch 2 (November 5–6), and Metaphor: ReFantazio and Pikmin 4's Switch 2 Edition (both November 12).

### When does GTA 6 come out?

Grand Theft Auto 6 launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Rockstar hasn't announced a PC version yet. The game was delayed twice before landing on this date, and Take-Two has reaffirmed it in its earnings reports since.

### What are the biggest games of 2027?

The heaviest hitters with confirmed dates are God of War Laufey (February 16), Fable (February 23), Persona 4 Revival (February 18), and Final Fantasy VII Revelation (April 8). Kingdom Hearts IV (late 2027), Pokémon Winds and Waves (2027), and Resident Evil Veronica (2027) are also due, but none of them has an exact date yet.

### What Switch 2 games are coming out soon?

Minecraft's native Switch 2 version arrives October 27, 2026\. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time comes next on November 5, then Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2 on December 4\. Metroid Ravenous lands January 28, 2027 and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition on February 25\. Final Fantasy VII Revelation follows on April 8 and Persona 4 Revival's Switch 2 version on May 20\. Kirby and the World Beyond is set for spring 2027.

### How often is this release calendar updated?

We update this page every week. We only list a date once the publisher or developer has confirmed it, or a reputable outlet has reported the official announcement. Games with only a window like "Spring 2027" stay in the no-exact-date section until they get a real day.

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*Sources:* [VGC release schedule](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/guide/new-game-release-dates/?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Game Informer 2027 release schedule](https://gameinformer.com/2027?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Shacknews 2027 release calendar](https://www.shacknews.com/article/150148/2027-video-games?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Shacknews (GTA 6)](https://www.shacknews.com/article/149250/gta-6-release-date-confirmed?ref=2ndshift.gg); [GameSpot (GTA 6)](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/if-rockstar-follows-its-own-precedent-dont-expect-gta-6-trailer-3-this-week/?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Game Informer (Ocarina of Time)](https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/09/08/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-launches-this-november?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Pocket Tactics (September 2026 Nintendo Direct)](https://www.pockettactics.com/nintendo-direct-september-2026?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Windows Central (Xbox Games Showcase 2026)](https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/everything-announced-at-xbox-games-showcase-2026-and-gears-of-war-e-day-direct?ref=2ndshift.gg); [VGC (Fable)](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/after-being-delayed-to-2027-fable-finally-has-an-actual-release-date/?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Push Square (Fable delay)](https://pushsquare.com/news/2026/05/fable-ps5-delayed-moved-away-from-gta-6-for-the-dedicated-moment-it-deserves?ref=2ndshift.gg); [SEGA (Persona 4 Revival)](https://sega.co.jp/en/release/260608%5F4.html?ref=2ndshift.gg); [VGC (Final Fantasy VII Revelation)](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-enix-confirms-final-fantasy-7-revelation-release-date/?ref=2ndshift.gg); [VGC (Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis)](https://videogameschronicle.com/news/tomb-raider-legacy-of-atlantis-has-been-delayed-to-2027/?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Nintendo (Metroid Ravenous)](https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-2-games/Metroid-Ravenous-3188729.html?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Gematsu (Until Dawn 2)](https://www.gematsu.com/2026/09/until-dawn-2-launches-january-28-2027?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Gematsu (Metro 2039)](https://www.gematsu.com/2026/09/metro-2039-launches-february-4-2027?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Windows Central (Wo Long 2)](https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/wo-long-2-wings-of-embers-release-date-revealed-with-demo?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Game Informer (Exodus)](https://gameinformer.com/gamescom-2026/2026/08/25/exodus-opening-night-live-trailer-reveals-an-april-2027-release-date?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Game Informer (Resident Evil Veronica)](https://gameinformer.com/sgf-2026/2026/06/05/resident-evil-veronica-is-a-code-veronica-remake-and-it-launches-next-year?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Game Informer (Lords of the Fallen II delay)](https://gameinformer.com/2026/06/25/lords-of-the-fallen-ii-delayed-to-2027?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Push Square (Kena delay)](https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/10/ps5s-kena-scars-of-kosmora-officially-delayed-into-2027-new-details-revealed?ref=2ndshift.gg); [VGC (Kingdom Hearts IV)](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/kingdom-hearts-d23-blowout-confirms-anime-series-release-window-and-more/?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Pocket Tactics (Pokémon Winds and Waves)](https://www.pockettactics.com/pokemon-winds-waves/2027-release-window?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Xbox Wire (The Expanse: Osiris Reborn)](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/03/26/the-expanse-osiris-reborn-xbox-partner-preview/?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Nintendo Life (007 First Light Switch 2 delay)](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/007-first-light-on-switch-2-delayed-until-march-2027?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Gematsu (Phantom Blade Zero delay)](https://www.gematsu.com/2026/06/phantom-blade-zero-delayed-to-october-29?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Engadget (Minecraft on Switch 2)](https://engadget.com/2231133/minecraft-is-coming-to-switch-2-on-october-27?ref=2ndshift.gg); [Game Informer (Attack on Titan 3)](https://gameinformer.com/2026/08/03/attack-on-titan-3-gets-a-new-trailer-and-december-launch-date?ref=2ndshift.gg); [VGC (Modern Warfare 4)](https://videogameschronicle.com/news/modern-warfare-4-announced-this-years-call-of-duty-is-skipping-ps4-and-coming-to-switch-2?ref=2ndshift.gg)