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2027 Upcoming Games Release Schedule
This article provides a comprehensive release schedule for video games anticipated in 2027. It details specific titles with their planned release months and platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Games with broader 2027 release windows are also listed.
Upcoming soulslike Valor Mortis costs $40 as it's up against GTA 6 and the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake: "We want this to be a game that you can pick up alongside these other great games"
Valor Mortis, an upcoming first-person soulslike from Lyrical Games, will launch at $40 due to a crowded release window. Director Blake Rochkind stated the pricing is a strategic decision to position the game as a companion title alongside major releases like Grand Theft Auto 6 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, aiming to be an "and" game rather than a direct competitor.
Diablo 5's 2029 release window comes from 'clarity of creative vision and production schedule'
Diablo 5 Executive Producer Matt Zitterman expressed confidence in the game's 2029 release window, citing clarity in creative vision and production schedule. He highlighted that the team is building on the foundation of Diablo 4 and has decades of experience with the franchise. This early announcement aims to foster open communication and feedback with the player base.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Launches at Midnight Local Time Worldwide, per PlayStation Store Listings
Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch at midnight local time worldwide, according to PlayStation Store listings. Players in New Zealand will be the first to access the game, with others in regions like Mexico and the United States having later access. The article suggests this staggered release could lead to spoilers emerging quickly and notes that setting a console's region to New Zealand might allow early access.
Nintendo release schedule – August 2026
Nintendo has updated its release schedule, with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Nintendo Switch Sports slated for September and October respectively. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is now listed for a 2026 launch window, while Xenoblade Genesis and Pokemon Winds/Waves are planned for 2027. Further details for Nintendo's 2026 lineup remain undisclosed.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls release time – find out exactly when you can play
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls will launch globally on August 6, with a simultaneous worldwide release at 11am EDT (4pm BST). Developed by Arc System Works, the game will be available on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, featuring 4v4 tag-team battles with a roster of 20 Marvel characters. There is no early access period, and all editions unlock at the same time.
Games Inbox: Are user reviews for video games reliable?
Readers discuss the reliability of user reviews for video games, with many expressing skepticism due to fanboyism and review bombing, favoring curated professional reviews or Steam's larger user base. The letters also touch on game release schedules, the evolution of game development timelines, the importance of modern-day storytelling in the Assassin's Creed series, and the business practices of companies like EA.
What is the exact release time of Halo: Campaign Evolved?
Halo: Campaign Evolved will launch globally on July 28 at 8 AM PT, with no local midnight release. Players who purchased the Premium or Collector's Edition received five days of early access. The game is described as a return to the roots of the first-person shooter franchise.
Spider-Man might not be in Avengers: Doomsday and I'm trying to work out what that means for Brand New Day
Despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day releasing shortly before Avengers: Doomsday, current cast lists and marketing suggest Tom Holland's Spider-Man will not appear in Doomsday. This is a significant departure from previous Avengers films and raises questions about the character's role in future MCU events like Avengers: Secret Wars, especially given potential plot points involving memory manipulation by Doctor Doom.
Steel Ball Run returns to Netflix this September, but a leak suggests the JoJo's anime won't end until 2028
Netflix has announced that JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run will premiere with weekly episodes starting September 25, with the first two stages comprising 11 episodes until December. This release plan aligns with a leak suggesting the anime's conclusion is not expected until 2028, with further episodes potentially arriving in June 2027, October 2027, and May 2028.
Capcom går mot strömmen – Onimusha: Way of the Sword släpps tre veckor tidigare
Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to September 4th, three weeks earlier than its original September 25th date. This decision was made to avoid a crowded launch window, with the new date placing it against titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker and Orbitals.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword's release date has been pushed up to avoid the pre-GTA 6 scramble
Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to avoid a crowded fall release window, particularly to steer clear of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. This adjustment aims to give the game a clearer path to market.
Capcom pushes forward Onimusha: Way of the Sword release date just days after devs stated they're not afraid of September's busy schedule
Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to September 4th, three weeks earlier than originally planned. This change affects all platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. The decision comes shortly after producer Akihito Kadowaki commented on the game's release within a busy September period, and ahead of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 launch in November.
Pokémon TCG: Full Release Schedule for 2026 and Beyond
The Pokémon Trading Card Game has confirmed its release schedule for 2026 and beyond, including details on Mega Evolution sets and their respective launch dates. This announcement provides players and collectors with a roadmap for upcoming expansions and products.
These 7+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (15th-21st June)
This week sees the release of several new games for the PlayStation 5, including The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and EA Sports UFC 6. Additionally, a selection of titles are being added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Final Fantasy 16 and Gitaroo Man.
2026’s autumn release schedules are pure insanity but it’s not GTA 6’s fault
The upcoming autumn release schedules for 2026 are exceptionally crowded, largely due to the November 19 release of Grand Theft Auto 6. This has created an "exclusion zone" around the highly anticipated title, forcing many other major game releases to compete for attention in a condensed period. This intense competition, coupled with the high cost of game development, poses a significant risk to publishers and could lead to underperformance for many titles.
As games pile into September to avoid GTA 6, Ghostrunner studio's promising Soulslike Valor Mortis is shifting its release to escape the rush
Ghostrunner developer One More Level has delayed its Napoleonic first-person Soulslike, Valor Mortis, from September 24 to October 13 to avoid a crowded release window. The game will now launch on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The studio is using the extra time to implement feedback from its newly released Steam demo.
GTA 6 scared so many games into September launches that other games are now getting scared into October
The upcoming soulslike game Valor Mortis has been delayed by 19 days, moving its release from September 24th to October 13th. This shift is attributed to the crowded September 2026 release schedule, heavily influenced by the anticipation of Grand Theft Auto 6's November launch. Publisher Lyrical Games decided to move the date to give Valor Mortis more breathing room amidst numerous other game announcements.
September Is So Busy For Games That One Of Them Just Got Delayed To Avoid The Others (And GTA 6)
Developer One More Level has delayed Valor Mortis from September 24 to October 13 due to a crowded release schedule, particularly with Grand Theft Auto 6 launching in November. The delay also allows for further improvements to the first-person souls-like game, which is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch.
Valor Mortis delayed as September release calendar becomes too crowded
One More Level has delayed the release of Valor Mortis from September 24 to October 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The decision was made due to a crowded September release calendar and to incorporate feedback from the Steam demo. The studio aims to give the Napoleonic soulslike game more room to stand out and improve its quality before launch.
