Best upcoming PC and Console games in 2026 other than GTA 6
Top 5 most anticipated PC and console games of 2026
The gaming landscape in 2026 is poised to deliver a plethora of titles across various genres, promising to captivate players with innovative gameplay, compelling narratives, and cutting-edge graphics. Here's a curated list of the most anticipated games set to release this year:
1. The Elder Scrolls VI
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC (Windows)
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Genre: Open-World Action RPG
Status: In development; no official release date but heavily anticipated for 2026
Overview:
The Elder Scrolls VI is one of the most awaited games of the decade. Following the monumental success of Skyrim (2011), fans have spent years clamoring for the next chapter in the high-fantasy RPG series. While Bethesda has been tight-lipped on story details, speculation and brief teasers suggest the game will explore the regions of Hammerfell or High Rock.
Key Features (expected):
Massive open world with deep lore and factions
Revamped Creation Engine (also used in Starfield)
Enhanced character customization and magic system
Potential political and civil war narratives
Fully voiced NPCs and dynamic AI interactions
Bethesda's track record with open-world storytelling is unmatched, and TES VI promises a next-gen RPG experience with unmatched scale and immersion.
2. Fable (Reboot)
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC
Developer: Playground Games (known for the Forza Horizon series)
Genre: Action RPG / Fantasy Adventure
Release Window: Expected 2026
Overview:
After a decade-long hiatus, the beloved Fable series is returning with a full reboot. Known for its whimsical humor, moral choices, and fantastical world, the new Fable is being rebuilt from the ground up using the ForzaTech engine, promising visually stunning environments and immersive gameplay.
Key Features (expected):
A vibrant, fairytale-inspired open world
Real-time action combat system
Morality-based choices that shape the story and the protagonist
A blend of humor and drama
Possibly multiplayer or online elements
It’s the return of a cult classic with modern visuals and storytelling, handled by a talented studio known for creating highly polished, open-world experiences.
3. The Blood of Dawnwalker
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Rebel Wolves (studio founded by ex-CD Projekt Red developers)
Genre: Dark Fantasy Open-World RPG
Release: 2026 (tentative)
Overview:
Set in a gritty 14th-century Europe-like world plagued by a vampire uprising, The Blood of Dawnwalker casts players as Coen, a supernatural warrior known as a "Dawnwalker" — a vampire who hunts his own kind. Expect a strong narrative focus with branching choices, similar to The Witcher 3.
Key Features:
Choice-driven RPG elements with moral dilemmas
Realistic melee and magic combat
Gothic architecture and horror-themed environments
Deep character development and political intrigue
The game is being led by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz (game director of The Witcher 3), which gives fans high hopes for another masterclass in narrative-driven RPGs.
4.Gears of War: E-Day
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC
Developer: The Coalition
Genre: Third-Person Shooter
Release: 2026
Overview:
A dramatic prequel to the Gears saga, E-Day explores the fateful Emergence Day — when the Locust Horde first invaded Sera. The game follows a younger Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, diving deep into their brotherhood and the emotional chaos of war’s beginnings.
Key Features:
Gritty, horror-infused tone returning to the franchise’s roots
Modern visuals using Unreal Engine 5
Iconic Lancer chainsaw rifle origins
Emphasis on raw survival and emotional storytelling
After Gears 5 evolved the franchise, E-Day aims to ground it again in its core themes: horror, brotherhood, and resistance. It’s both a love letter to longtime fans and an entry point for newcomers.
