Games, that will be released in 2026 for Xbox Series X/S

I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival - release date for Xbox Series X/S

Isometric, Sandbox, Post-apocalyptic, Science fiction, Survival, Crafting, Casual game, Farm Simulator, Role-playing game

January 8, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 8.9/10

Steam: 83/100

The game takes place in a destroyed and flooded post-apocalyptic city. The main character builds a shelter on the roof of a skyscraper. You can explore nearby...

SimRail - The Railway Simulator

Action, Simulation, First-person view, Trains, Exploration

January 13, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 80/100

A realistic railway simulator with driving physics, detailed surroundings, and a large-scale multiplayer mode. The game offers around 500 km of real railway routes...

Payday 3: Shopping Spree Heist

Shooter, Online, DLC, First-person view, Tactics, Cooperative (co-op)

January 13, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

In this addition, the gang strikes at the Nobleman Galleria shopping center, which the Palatucci crime family uses as a cover for money laundering and illegal goods...

DreadOut Remastered Collection

Adventure, Third-person view, Mysticism / Supernatural, Exploration, Survival horror, Horror

January 14, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 5.7/10

Steam: 57/100

A collection of remasters of two iconic Indonesian horror games — DreadOut and DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark. The games feature an improved lighting system with...

BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW

Adventure, Horror, First-person view, Action

January 16, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Steam: 73/100

Metacritic: 68/100

A psychological horror game that explores the effects of social media addiction and its impact on the psyche. The protagonist, Anne, a bullied survivor, finds...

2XKO

Arcade, Fighting, Side view, Fantasy

January 20, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 8.3/10

Metacritic: 78/100

Dynamic game set in the League of Legends universe. The gamer controls familiar characters and faces off against the opponent. Battles take place in various...

MIO: Memories in Orbit

Platformer, Indie, Side view, Science fiction, Metroidvania, Exploration

January 20, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 4/10

Steam: 86/100

Metacritic: 82/100

An android named Mio awakens on a large spaceship that has fallen into disrepair. The main character explores overgrown locations filled with hostile machines to...

Final Fantasy VII Remake

Role-playing game, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga, Japanese role-playing game, Third-person view

January 22, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 86/100

Metacritic: 88/100

Final Fantasy VII Remake is a re-release of the Japanese role-playing game Final Fantasy VII from 1997. Fans of the cult JRPG and newcomers unfamiliar with the...

Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven

Action, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, DLC, Isometric, Roguelike, Fantasy, Dungeons, Construction

January 22, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 86/100

The plot of the add-on takes players to winter lands, where the long-forgotten deity of lambs, Yngya, awakens. Gamers need to restore the flock and return what was...

EBOLA VILLAGE

Adventure, Third-person view, Puzzle, Exploration, Zombies, Survival horror, Action, Horror

January 23, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 6.8/10

Steam: 79/100

A dark game inspired by classic survival horror games from the 90s, set in Russia. The main character named Maria is investigating mysterious events in the village...

Escape from Ever After

Role-playing game, Action, Turn-based, Side view, Comedy, Fantasy

January 23, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 9.9/10

Steam: 96/100

Metacritic: 82/100

A bright game in the spirit of the Paper Mario series. In the story, greedy corporations from the real world want to profit from the magical worlds of books. The...

Pathologic 3

Action, Adventure, First-person view, Open world, Detective, Survival horror, Horror, Remake

January 23, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

VGTimes: 8.2/10

Players: 4/10

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 79/100

The horror action takes place in a gloomy city, engulfed by a mysterious plague, and the main character will be the young doctor Daniil Dankovsky, one of the...

Highguard

Shooter, Online, First-person view, Free game, Science fiction

January 26, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

VGTimes: 6.8/10

Steam: 46/100

Metacritic: 63/100

Team game from the former authors of Apex Legends and Titanfall, where gamers take on the role of mysterious Guardians fighting for control over the continent...

Speedball

Arcade, Action, Futurism (Future), Sports game

January 27, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Steam: 70/100

A futuristic sports action game with a top-down view, set in the grim world of the year 2138. Players will participate in brutal matches that combine high speed...

I Hate This Place

Comics, Crafting, Survival horror, Isometric

January 29, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Steam: 64/100

Metacritic: 60/100

The game takes place in cursed lands, where reality is distorted and dangerous creatures roam in the darkness. Players need to explore the Rutherford Ranch (from...

Countless Army

Top-down view, Tower Defense (Tower Defense), Fantasy, Strategy, Tactics

January 29, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Steam: 71/100

The player sends waves of troops to break through the enemy's defense and capture territory — there are different kingdoms with their own features. You will have to...

Front Mission 3: Remake

Role-playing game, Strategy, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Tactics, Science fiction, Action

January 30, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 9/10

Steam: 74/100

Metacritic: 66/100

Remake of Front Mission 3 with updated graphics, new features, and various improvements. The events of the game take place in the year 2112 in a world where...

Code Vein 2

Role-playing game, Action, Anime / Manga, Fantasy

January 30, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

VGTimes: 4.8/10

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 66/100

Metacritic: 70/100

In the world of the future, immortality turned out to be a curse. After the mysterious Moon Rapachis appeared, the former guardians of eternal life turned into...

The 9th Charnel

Action, Adventure, Horror, Stealth, First-person view, Puzzle, Survival, Walking Simulator, Survival horror

January 30, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Steam: 30/100

The main character and his colleagues are geneticists from the research institute "Epsilon". They set out to conduct research in a reserve but get into an accident...

Hollow Knight

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Indie, Side view, Metroidvania

February 5, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 8.8/10

Steam: 97/100

Metacritic: 89/100

An atmospheric action-platformer about a journey through the dying underground kingdom of Hallownest, inhabited by mysterious insects and strange creatures. A dark...

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined

Adventure, Top-down view, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game, Role-playing game

February 5, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Steam: 86/100

Metacritic: 82/100

The main character, along with his friends, sets out beyond their small island. In a mysterious cave, they are transported to the past, where they learn that their...

Super Bomberman Collection

Action, Collection, Puzzle, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Comedy, Battle Royale

February 5, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Steam: 88/100

Metacritic: 85/100

A collection of the Bomberman series, which includes several versions of seven retro games. Along with the games, it features a Boss Rush mode where players can...

My Hero Academia: All's Justice

Action, Fighting, Anime / Manga, Online

February 6, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 1.5/10

Steam: 63/100

Metacritic: 68/100

A fast-paced fighting game based on the anime and manga My Hero Academia. The game offers large-scale 3v3 battles where beloved heroes and villains of the franchise...

Carmageddon: Rogue Shift

Racing, First-person view, Third-person view, Roguelike, Survival, Action

February 6, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 4.9/10

Steam: 62/100

Metacritic: 69/100

A survival race with roguelike elements, set in the year 2050 in a post-apocalyptic world. After the Third World War and devastating natural disasters, the planet...

JDM: Made in USA

Racing, Simulation, DLC, Open world, Casual game

February 6, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Steam: 64/100

The expansion is dedicated to the spirit of American car culture, focusing on power, style, and individuality. At the center are six unique cars (Ironvale...

Crisol: Theater of Idols

Action, Shooter, Adventure, Horror, First-person view, Mysticism / Supernatural

February 10, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 8/10

Steam: 79/100

Metacritic: 74/100

The game takes place in the sinister world of Hispania, a nightmarish interpretation of Spain. The protagonist is Gabriel, a soldier with an unusual gift to turn...

Relooted

Action, Adventure, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Logic, Indie, Tactics, Side view, Exploration, Runner, Parkour

February 10, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 70/100

The player controls Nomali and her team to retrieve African artifacts taken to Western museums. As you progress, you need to plan and prepare heists, solve puzzles...

Romeo is a Dead Man

Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Science fiction, Slasher

February 11, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Steam: 88/100

Metacritic: 75/100

The game takes place in a world where space begins to collapse as a result of some incident. The main character is revived thanks to new technology and is hired by...

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Beat them all, Open world, Role-playing game

February 11, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Steam: 59/100

Metacritic: 75/100

A reimagined reimagining of Yakuza 3, Kazuma Kiryu's story takes on new depth. The former yakuza strives to protect those closest to him, and with him, the...

Disciples: Domination

Role-playing game, Strategy, Adventure, Isometric, Turn-based, Tactics, Fantasy

February 12, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 7.8/10

Steam: 65/100

Metacritic: 69/100

Fifteen years after the victory over the gods, Nevendaar is once again engulfed in chaos. The empire is falling apart, and on the throne is Avianna, a heroine of...

RIDE 6

Simulation, First-person view, Third-person view, Motorcycle racing, Racing, Sports game

February 12, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 69/100

Metacritic: 74/100

A racing game with multiplayer, where you ride bikes and compete against opponents in various modes. In RIDE Fest mode, you can challenge 10 legendary champions...

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X

Action, Platformer, Cyberpunk, Roguelike, Side view, Procedural generation, Metroidvania

February 12, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 84/100

Extended version of the 2D action BlazBlue Entropy Effect from 2023. The events of the game unfold in a post-apocalyptic future, where the real world is on the...

The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy

Strategy, DLC, God Simulator, In real time, Business / Management, Isometric, Sandbox, Fantasy, Construction, Simulation

February 12, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Steam: 56/100

Metacritic: 72/100

The expansion allows players to build their own dynasty, develop its prestige, choose heirs, and even declare family members outcasts. Any sim can claim the crown...

Heart of the Forest

Adventure, Horror, Interactive movie, Mysticism / Supernatural, Survival horror

February 12, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Steam: 69/100

An interactive adventure inspired by German folklore. A group of students goes to the Black Forest, where they encounter a vengeful spirit that resides there. The...

Diablo 2: Resurrected — Reign of the Warlock

Role-playing game, Action, DLC, Slasher, Hack and slash, Isometric, Fantasy, Demons, Adventure

February 12, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

The expansion returns to the dark world of Sanctuary, where the forces of the Abyss begin to gain power once again. The familiar campaign retains the atmosphere of...

Roadside Research

Action, Simulation, Business / Management, First-person view, Science fiction, Cooperative (co-op), Comedy, Construction

February 12, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S (Early Access)

Players: 7.8/10

Steam: 87/100

Cooperative gas station simulator. Refueling on the roadside becomes a strange place when the people behind the counter are not actually human. Under the guise of...

Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Role-playing game, Action, First-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Open world

February 13, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 8.1/10

Steam: 83/100

Metacritic: 71/100

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a medieval role-playing action game set in a fully open world from a first-person perspective. You will take on the role of a...

Kingdom Come: Deliverance - Royal Edition

Role-playing game, First-person view, Collection, Fantasy / Medieval, Historical

February 13, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 8.8/10

Metacritic: 69/100

Royal Edition Kingdom Come: Deliverance includes all the content released for the game since its launch. Players take on the role of a blacksmith's son named...

REANIMAL

Action, Adventure, Horror, Platformer, Third-person view, Cooperative (co-op)

February 13, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

VGTimes: 7.0/10

Players: 8.7/10

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 81/100

A dark game from the authors of Little Nightmares 1 and 2 with a cooperative mode. Brother and sister must save their missing friends and get off the creepy island...

High on Life 2

Action, Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, Science fiction, Comedy, Skateboards

February 13, 2026 → Xbox Series X/S

Players: 10/10

Steam: 70/100

Metacritic: 72/100

The main character once again faces an intergalactic conspiracy and tries to save humanity. The character's arsenal includes a variety of alien weapons that can...