Here are some of the late 2026 games that are already showing up on release roundups and watchlists:

Game Expected timing Notes
Halloween: The Game September 8 Listed on a 2026 release calendar as an asymmetrical horror game.
Control: Resonant September 2026 Highlighted in coverage of a packed second-half release window.
Gears of War: E-Day October 2026 Included among the biggest second-half releases.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 October 23 Also listed in second-half 2026 PC release coverage.
Grand Theft Auto VI November 19 on consoles One of the year’s biggest late-window launches.

Other late-window titles

A few other games are being watched for 2026, though their exact dates are still less settled: Marvel’s Wolverine , Phantom Blade Zero , Pragmata , Perfect Dark [Reboot] , and The Duskbloods.

What the trend looks like

The general pattern is that the back half of 2026 is shaping up to be crowded, especially around September through November. That usually means some dates may shift, but it also signals a very busy stretch for major releases.

TL;DR: late 2026 already has a few clear anchors, with September–November looking especially stacked for big games.