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Monthly Video Game Releases: April 1st to 30th | Console Creatures
Console Creatures provides a comprehensive list of video game releases scheduled for April 2026 across various platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Meta Quest, iOS, and Android. The article details full game releases, DLC, expansions, and early access titles, with a preview of major May 2026 releases.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of April 2026
April 2026 is set to be a busy month for game releases, featuring highly anticipated titles across various genres. Notable releases include Starfield and Saros for PlayStation 5, the tactical stealth game Darwin's Paradox, and the fighting game Invincible VS. The month also offers a diverse range of indie titles and niche genres, ensuring something for every player.
Best New Xbox And Game Pass Games For April 2026
April 2026 will see a diverse range of new games released for Xbox and PC, with many titles also launching day one on Game Pass. Notable releases include the roguelike Hades II, the cyberpunk action platformer REPLACED, and the unique word game Beyond Words. The month offers a variety of genres, from RPGs and survival horror to simulation and fighting games, ensuring something for every player.
Aphelion Launches April 28 on PC, PS5, and Xbox; New Persephone Trailer Debuts
Don't Nod announced that its sci-fi action-adventure game Aphelion will launch on April 28, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass and features a Pioneer Edition for PlayStation 5 releasing July 2, 2026. Players will explore the alien planet Persephone as ESA astronauts.
Release Dates/Windows
Several games have announced release windows or dates. Aphelion and Persephone have a trailer release on April 28th, while ATMOSFAR will enter Early Access in Q2. CALX revealed its release date during the Future Games Show on June 4th, and Dave the Diver received a new glimpse.
Future Games Show Spring Showcase & FGS Live From GDC 2026: Every Game Announcement and Reveal |
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026 featured over 40 game announcements and reveals for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The event, co-hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, included world premieres and updates from both AAA and indie developers. A subsequent FGS Live From GDC broadcast continued with additional reveals directly from the Game Developers Conference.
Don't Nod's Aphelion Dated For April | Console Creatures
Don't Nod's sci-fi adventure game Aphelion is set to launch on April 28, 2026, for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC, and will also be available on Game Pass. Players will control astronauts Thomas Cross and Ariane Montclair as they explore the uncharted planet Persephone after a crash landing.
Aphelion Releases on April 28 Digitally But Physical Edition Collectors Must Wait Until July
DON'T NOD has announced that their upcoming adventure game, Aphelion, will be released digitally on April 28, with a physical Pioneer Edition launching on July 2. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, and will also be included with Game Pass, offering a 10 percent discount on console pre-orders.
Everything Announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase and FGS Live From GDC on March 12, 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase and FGS Live From GDC presented over 40 upcoming games. Highlights included world premieres for Cordura, The 7th Guest Remake, Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns, and ReVamp. New trailers and gameplay were shown for titles like Dave The Diver: In the Jungle, Stupid Never Dies, Project Shadowglass, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, among many others across various genres and platforms.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase revealed numerous upcoming video games, including Cordura, Stupid Never Dies, Dave The Diver: In The Jungle DLC, and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Several titles like Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and WILL: Follow The Light received specific release dates in 2026, while others are slated for later this year or have demos available. The showcase featured world premieres, gameplay deep dives, and developer interviews across various genres and platforms.
Aphelion launches April 28
The cinematic science-fiction third-person action adventure game Aphelion is set to launch on April 28 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. Further details regarding the game's release were not immediately available.
We're About to Reach Aphelion 🪐
DON'T NOD's upcoming game Aphelion is an action-adventure survival title set on the cold planet Persephone. Players will explore as Ariane, searching for a lost crewmate while navigating treacherous environments and avoiding a mysterious life form. The preview highlights cinematic presentation, tense gameplay mechanics, and promising traversal tools.
2026 Upcoming Games Release Schedule
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a significant one for video game releases, with numerous titles slated for launch across various platforms. This includes highly anticipated games like Grand Theft Auto 6, alongside many sequels and new IPs. The article provides a month-by-month breakdown of confirmed release dates and general 2026 windows for games on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2026
This article provides a comprehensive list of upcoming PlayStation 5 game release dates scheduled for 2026. It includes tentative and confirmed dates for a wide variety of titles, noting that these dates are subject to change. The list is regularly updated and covers releases from March through to TBA dates.
