Sony Reveals 18 Major PS5 Releases for the First Half of 2026

Sony is showing no signs of slowing down following the anticipated 2025 releases of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Ghost of Yotei. The official PlayStation Blog recently showcased a lineup of 18 high-profile titles scheduled for the coming months, featuring a diverse mix of high-octane action, immersive RPGs, and modern reimaginings of classic series.

Among the standout highlights is Resident Evil Requiem, which marks the return of fan-favorite protagonist Leon S. Kennedy, alongside a remake of the horror classic Fatal Frame II. After a lengthy period of silence, Capcom’s Pragmata has finally received a concrete launch date. Meanwhile, Bungie is preparing its revival of Marathon, and IO Interactive is set to explore the origins of James Bond’s career in 007 First Light.

Upcoming games with confirmed release dates for PS5 (with several titles also supporting PS4):

1. Arknights: Endfield — January 22, 2026
2. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin — January 28, 2026
3. Code Vein II — January 30, 2026
4. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined — February 5, 2026
5. Nioh 3 — February 6, 2026
6. BlazBlue Entropy Effect X — February 12, 2026
7. Tides of Tomorrow — February 24, 2026
8. No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files — February 26, 2026
9. Resident Evil Requiem — February 27, 2026
10. Marathon — March 2026
11. Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse — March 5, 2026
12. Coffee Talk Tokyo — March 5, 2026
13. Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake — March 12, 2026
14. Crimson Desert — March 19, 2026
15. Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered — March 19, 2026
16. Pragmata — April 24, 2026
17. Saros — April 30, 2026
18. 007 First Light — May 27, 2026

Significant attention is being directed toward Saros, the latest project from Returnal developer Housemarque. The studio is promising a kinetic, futuristic shooter meticulously optimized to leverage the DualSense controller’s haptics and the PS5’s ultra-high-speed SSD.

This release schedule is expected to evolve as further announcements emerge. Gaming enthusiasts are also looking toward the Xbox Developer Direct in January, where the official launch window for the next Forza Horizon is likely to be revealed.

Source: iXBT.games