From Resident Evil to 007 First Light: Here's a complete guide to top 5 most anticipated 2026 video games apart from GTA 6

Gamers, we have already entered into 2026, and the gaming community is shaping up to be a monumental year for video games! After an epic 2025, all eyes are on Grand Theft Auto VI, the most anticipated release in over a decade. Can Rockstar really live up to 13 years of hype? The trailers hint at a world bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever, so buckle up and start imagining your first heist in the next-gen GTA universe!GTA VI isn't the only game generating buzz for 2026. Fans can also look forward to Resident Evil Requiem, marking the return of iconic character Leon S. Kennedy; the highly anticipated revival of Fable; and Control: Resonant, which promises the signature mind-bending gameplay fans love from Remedy Entertainment.Resident Evil Requiem (27 February, 2026): According to GosuGamers, Capcom's next Resident Evil instalment serves as both a continuation and a fresh chapter, concluding the Ethan Winters storyline while introducing a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft.

It's not only a complete reboot, although Leon S. Kennedy returns as a co-protagonist, heading back to Raccoon City to confront a new and dangerous threat.

007 First Light (28 May, 2026): 007 First Light offers a fresh take on the James Bond franchise from IO Interactive, coming off the success of their revitalised Hitman trilogy.

Players step into the shoes of a 26-year-old James Bond, navigating a critical mission that will decide if he earns his coveted 00 status, giving fans an exciting origin story of the iconic spy.Control Resonant (2026): Control Resonant is Remedy Games' official follow-up to the 2019 hit Control, and this time it is focusing on Jesse Faden's superpowered brother, Dylan Faden. Departing from the original's third-person shooter mechanics, the game takes a hack-and-slash approach.

Forza Horizon 6 (2026): The Horizon Festival is finally in Japan, fulfilling a long-standing fan request in the series. Forza Horizon 6 will explore an as-yet-unrevealed region of Japan, picking up after the Mexico-based Forza Horizon.

Marvel’s Wolverine (Q3/Q4 2026): Following their success with the Marvel's Spider-Man series, Insomniac Games is now turning its attention to another fan-favourite Marvel hero: Wolverine. The game will also include a roster of iconic mutants from the Marvel universe, such as Mystique and Omega Red.