Game over: which video games will appear in Russia in 2026
Several anticipated game releases are expected in 2026. Among them is a new installment in the Grand Theft Auto series, the previous game of which was released in 2013, the sequel to Resident Evil: Village (2021) subtitled Requiem, as well as a new project in the PUBG universe, which remains highly popular in Russia. The editors of Izvestia selected seven of the most significant novelties of the year. The selection includes both projects for personal computers and console games. At the same time, GTA VI has not been officially announced for the PC platform at the moment.
Resident Evil: Requiem
The year 2026 will begin with one of the most high—profile releases in the horror genre - Resident Evil: Requiem, the ninth numbered part of the famous series from Capcom. The game was presented at Summer Game Fest 2025, and the release will take place on February 27 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. The developers are returning the series to its roots: It's a dark and intense story where atmosphere, exploration, and plot are important. The main character, FBI Agent Grace Ashcroft— arrives in the devastated Raccoon City area to investigate a series of horrific crimes and face the consequences of old disasters.
Screenshot from the game Resident Evil: Requiem
Requiem is not just another part, but an attempt to scare the player again and make him feel vulnerable. There are few resources, dangerous enemies, and dark, frightening locations that need to be carefully explored. The fights are intense, each decision can be the last, and the story is closely connected not only with the past of the series, but also with the personal drama of the heroine. All this makes the game one of the most anticipated horror games of 2026.
Grand Theft Auto VI
After many years of waiting, Rockstar Games is preparing for the release of Grand Theft Auto VI, a game that has already been called the main release of the decade. The official release date is November 19th, and it will be the main event of the fall. GTA VI will offer a huge open world inspired by Florida, with a big city in the spirit of Vice City. The streets will be filled with live characters, and the world will react to the player's actions like never before.
Screenshot from the game Grand Theft Auto VI
The developers rely on the feeling of a real, living city: people behave differently, events are constantly changing, and the story develops more flexibly. Players will find both familiar criminal tasks and new ways to tell the story and influence what is happening. GTA VI should become not just a sequel, but a new starting point for open-world games.
Marvel’s Wolverine
Marvel's Wolverine, a new game from Insomniac Games, the creators of Spider—Man, will be released in the fall of 2026. The project will be exclusive to the PS5 (at least at the start) and will tell the original story of Logan. The focus is on his claws, fierce melee combat, the ability to recover quickly, and the character's complex personality.
Screenshot from Marvel's Wolverine game
The game relies on a more mature and serious tone. The camera will be positioned close to the character to enhance the feeling of personal involvement in battles and events. The plot focuses on Wolverine's internal conflicts, his past, and his confrontation with both mutants and ordinary people. Insomniac's experience in creating cinematic games gives hope for a strong story and a spectacular presentation.
PUBG: Black Budget
The PUBG series is preparing an unexpected twist with the game PUBG: Black Budget. This is a new shooter that differs from the usual "royal battle". Instead of one big match, players go on separate trips to a mysterious island stuck in a time loop. There they will have to complete tasks, fight with other gamers and dangerous creatures, and then try to get out alive.
Screenshot from the game PUBG: Black Budget
Each entry lasts up to 30 minutes, and the game area is gradually becoming more dangerous. In the process, you can upgrade your equipment, strengthen your base, and develop your character. Black Budget combines shootouts, survival and exploration, which makes it look like one of the most unusual and daring projects of 2026.
Gothic Remake
The classic role—playing game returns in the form of the Gothic Remake, a completely updated version of the original 2001 Gothic. The project is based on a modern engine and offers noticeably improved graphics, a more lively world and redesigned controls, but at the same time tries to preserve the spirit of the original.: harsh atmosphere, dangerous world and freedom of action.
Screenshot from the game Gothic Remake
The gamer, as before, begins the journey weak and helpless, gradually developing and finding his place among different groups and camps. The world has become bigger, the number of quests has increased, and the characters are now more active in responding to the player's actions. Gothic Remake is a chance for new users to get to know the legendary RPG, and for fans to return to the familiar but updated world.
Pragmata
Pragmata is a new original game from Capcom, which takes place on the Moon in the near future. The release is scheduled for April 24 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2. The main characters are a man named Hugh and an android girl named Diana, who together are trying to survive in a dangerous and desolate lunar world and find a way back to Earth.
Screenshot from the game Pragmata
The gameplay combines shootouts and puzzles, and success largely depends on the interaction between the two characters. This is the first new Capcom universe in a long time, and the studio clearly expects to make it not a one-time project, but the beginning of a big story for fans of science fiction and story adventures.
007 First Light
007 First Light is one of the most ambitious projects of 2026 from IO Interactive studio, known for the Hitman series. The game tells the original story of a young James Bond, a 26—year-old agent who is just starting to serve in MI6 and is undergoing his first serious tests. The release will take place on March 27 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
Screenshot from the game 007 First Light
Players will be offered different ways to complete tasks: you can act quietly and unnoticeably, using gadgets and cunning, or you can engage in open firefights. The project relies on a tense atmosphere of espionage, spectacular scenes and freedom of choice. 007 First Light will be Bond's return to video games with a new take on the famous agent.
Thus, judging by the list, 2026 promises to be one of the key years for the gaming industry. It will combine the return of iconic series, high-profile sequels and new projects that will be able to set the vector of game development for the coming years.
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