We've only just reached the halfway point of 2026, and the likes of Capcom, IO Interactive, and Pearl Abyss have launched titles to critical acclaim — but after Sony's PlayStation State of Play and Summer Game Fest up next, it's clear that gamers have only experienced a small slice of what this year's game catalog has to offer.
The biggest event of all game releases, and frankly, one of the most anticipated games of all time, GTA 6 is still in the pipeline for launch on November 19, 2026, if there are no more planned delays from Rockstar Games. That also explains one very noticeable trend within the latest game announcements.
