10 Must-Play Games Releasing in Early 2026

10 Must-Play Games Releasing in Early 2026 Two thousand twenty six is here and the game flood is officially coming down! In this video, we're counting down the top 10 NEW games releasing in the first half of 2026. From anime Soulslikes to James Bond's origin story, this year is absolutely stacked with incredible releases. Games Featured: Code Vein 2 - Bigger anime Dark Souls (January 30) Nioh 3 - Team Ninja's mastered Soulslike formula (February 5) Pragmata - Capcom's mysterious sci-fi enigma (April 24) High on Life 2 - The talking gun sequel (February 13) Soros - Housemarque's next Returnal-style game (April 30) Reanimal - Spiritual successor to Little Nightmares (February 13) Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight - Arkham meets Lego (May 29) Crimson Desert - Pearl Abyss's single-player epic (March 19) 007: First Light - IO Interactive's James Bond origin story (May 27) Resident Evil Requiem - Return to post-nuke Raccoon City (February 27) BONUS GAMES: Marathon (Bungie's PvP extraction shooter) John Carpenter's Toxic Commando (Co-op shooter with 80s synth) Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Classic horror returns) Whether you're into Soulslikes, horror games, action adventures, or co-op shooters, the first half of 2026 has something incredible for everyone. From PlayStation 5 exclusives to multi-platform releases on Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC, these are the games you absolutely need to know about. Which game are you most excited for? Drop a comment below and let us know! If you enjoyed this video, smash that like button and subscribe for more gaming content every single day. #gaming2026 #upcomingames #residentevil #ps5games #xboxgames #newgames2026 #gaming