THQ Nordic’s 2026 Xbox slate – dates and features you should know

THQ Nordic has outlined a broad Xbox lineup for 2026, spanning horror, platforming, racing, wrestling, RTS and RPG. The update anchors around Reanimal’s launch timing and recaps gameplay pillars across several established series. The selection ranges from family-friendly Bikini Bottom antics to physics-heavy demolition racing and a revival of classic survival horror. Below – the key facts, without marketing filler.

Reanimal – release date and co-op structure

The co-op mystery horror adventure Reanimal is slated to launch worldwide on Friday, February 13. Developed by the creators of Little Nightmares I & II, it follows orphaned siblings navigating a nightmarish “gamescape” to find their missing friends. The blog emphasizes a haunting, cinematic atmosphere and two ways to play together: couch co-op and online co-op.

• Focus: story-driven co-op horror with sibling protagonists
• Modes: couch and online cooperative play
• Tone: cinematic presentation with a dark, oppressive world

SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide – character swapping arrives

Released in November, SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide sends players across Bikini Bottom amid a supernatural clash between the Flying Dutchman and King Neptune. A notable addition is the ability to switch between SpongeBob and Patrick at will – described as a first for the franchise.

Wreckfest – physics-first demolition racing

Wreckfest continues its signature blend of demolition derby and traditional track racing. The game is known for a realistic damage model and a mix of arcade and simulation-style handling. Expect sophisticated driving dynamics, in-depth vehicle upgrading, and high-impact collisions that alter both cars and race outcomes.

Way of the Hunter – authenticity and co-op in open environments

Way of the Hunter: Ultimate Edition focuses on authentic, ethical hunting across vast open habitats. As the new owner of a hunting lodge, players use a premium selection of licensed firearms and can explore solo or in co-op.

• Setting: varied biomes with rich animal populations
• Play: single-player or cooperative hunting
• Equipment: licensed firearms with a realism-first approach

MX vs ATV Legends – bikes, ATVs, UTVs and a career to build

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MX vs ATV Legends supports multiple vehicle classes – bikes, ATVs, and UTVs – across large open environments. A robust career mode anchors progression, supplying a framework for long-term play and structured competition.

AEW: Fight Forever – arcade wrestling with AEW finishers

AEW: Fight Forever combines arcade-style wrestling with AEW signature finishers and moves. It features a roster of AEW talent, multiple match types, a career mode, deep customization, and more than 40 weapons.

Alone in the Dark – return to Derceto Manor in the 1930s

Alone in the Dark revisits the 1990s survival-horror classic with a single-player narrative set in the 1930s at Derceto Manor. Players choose Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood, with the investigation-driven structure emphasizing exploration and puzzle-solving elements tied to the mansion’s mysteries.

Also highlighted

• South Park: Snow Day!
• Wreckreation
• Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure – Ultimate Edition
• Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed: Dressed to Skill Edition
• Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
• Darksiders III

Bottom line – why it matters

This roundup pins a clear date for Reanimal and lays out core mechanics across THQ Nordic’s current Xbox catalog. If you track genre variety – from co-op horror to demolition racing and survival horror throwbacks – this serves as a concise guide to what’s playable now and what’s next on the calendar.