Every PS5 game dated for early 2026 – what to expect

PlayStation’s official roundup lays out the early-2026 release slate with firm dates, supported platforms and core mechanics across new entries, sequels and remakes. The list spans January through May and mixes single-player adventures, action RPGs, horror, and PvPvE shooters. Several projects emphasize flexible playstyles or co-op, while others lean into visual overhauls and quality-of-life systems. Below is a concise schedule followed by game-by-game breakdowns with key gameplay features and platform notes. Where a trailer was provided, the official YouTube link is included as plain text.

Release schedule at a glance

This table summarizes dates and platforms for quick reference. Details on combat systems, modes and structure follow in the sections below.

Arknights: Endfield – Jan 22 (PS5)

A spinoff of the original tower-defense RPG, Endfield shifts to tactical real-time combat with a party of up to four, adds exploration and emphasizes resource gathering and base/factory expansion in a high-tech sci‑fi setting. Character roster includes Da Pan, a sunglasses-wearing panda companion. Trailer:

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin – Jan 28 (PS5)

• Open-world action RPG set in Britannia, telling an original story within the franchise.
• Drop-in/out co-op for up to five players.
• Multiversal structure with rifts, alternate dimensions and timelines.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wFaGacKOjc

Code Vein II – Jan 30 (PS5)

This action RPG spans eras, tying your actions as a Revenant Hunter 100 years in the past to consequences in the present. Expect a customizable build system, AI partners with unique equipment, and the return of blood-drain mechanics to trigger special abilities. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf6HMdCStmQ

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined – Feb 5 (PS5)

The classic time-traveling adventure is rebuilt with a diorama-inspired visual style that highlights Akira Toriyama’s character designs. Combat has been updated with additional abilities and pre‑emptive strikes. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7te7FaS91k

Nioh 3 – Feb 6 (PS5)

Team Ninja returns with a dark fantasy action RPG featuring samurai and ninja combat systems. You play as Tokugawa Takechiyo, confronting a calamity called the Crucible while facing yokai forces led by a rival sibling. The story spans the Edo, Sengoku, Heian and Bakumatsu eras and intersects with relevant historical figures. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0-IoidwojI

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X – Feb 12 (PS5)

• Side-scrolling roguelite with the series’ combo-heavy combat.
• Emphasis on power-ups and a detailed progression system.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy7TP81eBc8

Tides of Tomorrow – Feb 24 (PS5)

From the creators of Road 96, this narrative adventure moves to an ocean world, Elynd. As a Tidewalker nomad, your choices shape the story, with asynchronous multiplayer ensuring that other players’ decisions influence NPC reactions to you. The plot centers on finding a cure for the planet’s plastification. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmC5eYNiUrI

No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files – Feb 26 (PS4, PS5)

A spin-off set between the first two Somnium Files entries. Blends visual novel storytelling with escape room-style puzzles and third-person exploration, including sequences where you enter suspects’ dreams to uncover clues. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wsv5trQ9gUY

Resident Evil Requiem – Feb 27 (PS5)

• Survival horror entry featuring Grace Ashcroft and returning character Leon S. Kennedy.
• First- or third-person viewpoints are selectable during play.

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Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-itAC7Z6jZw

Marathon – March (PS5)

Bungie’s extraction shooter focuses on high-stakes PvPvE in the Tau Ceti setting. Players scavenge abandoned colony outposts, contend with rival Runners and UESC security, and can form temporary alliances via proximity chat before racing to extract alive. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61ZdeqZAy2M

Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse – March 5 (PS4, PS5)

A colorful 2D Metroidvania roguelike where a cursed hat can possess enemies to use their abilities in combat, traversal and puzzle-solving. Between runs, you rebuild a village. Multiplayer supports up to four players.

Coffee Talk Tokyo – March 5 (PS5)

Spin-off of the slice-of-life visual novel, set in summertime Tokyo. You listen to patrons – including supernatural characters such as vampires, mermaids and ghosts – and craft latte art while their stories unfold. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x21cCkMaYk

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake – March 12 (PS5)

The cult horror classic returns with visual and audio enhancements. The Camera Obscura remains central for photographing objects and fighting hostile spirits, with new functions such as filter switching that can extend “shooting” distance in combat. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V8mt28YVwE

Crimson Desert – March 19 (PS5)

An open-world fantasy adventure on Pywel with combat, crafting and cooking, plus side activities like fishing and mining. Encounters range from rival tribes and monsters to a mechanical dragon. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPBxiZlyk0o

Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered – March 19 (PS5)

• Remaster of the PS2-era tactical action entry with a modernized presentation, refined gameplay and UI updates.
• Includes content from Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends, adding new weapons, storylines and challenge modes.
• Classic 1‑vs‑1,000 combat remains the core loop.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4qY9DYE184

Pragmata – April 24 (PS5)

Capcom’s new sci‑fi IP strands astronaut Hugh and android Diana on a lunar research station controlled by rogue AI. Gameplay blends weighty third-person shooting with Diana’s reality-bending hacks to hijack enemies and solve environmental puzzles. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmsc_GokLPI

Saros – April 30 (PS5)

From Housemarque, Saros pairs a mysterious setting with fast-paced sci‑fi shooting. Unlike Returnal, each death lets you choose and permanently upgrade your weapon and suit loadout, altering your build for subsequent runs.

007 First Light – May 27 (PS5)

IO Interactive’s Bond project is set before 007 status. Missions support multiple approaches – gadgets, stealth takedowns, social engineering such as bluffing or eavesdropping, gunplay and hand‑to‑hand. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdDVyBtYrUI

Final takeaway – Why this schedule matters

The early-2026 slate emphasizes variety and player agency, from build-driven action RPGs to narrative experiments and extraction shooters. If you plan your time by genre or by co-op options, these dates give you a clear window to prioritize what lands first on your PS5 – and, in a few cases, PS4.