2026 has delivered a huge lineup of games, and the Game of the Year conversation is already getting crowded.
From Nioh 3 and Resident Evil Requiem to GTA 6, Control Resonant, Phantom Blade Zero and Path of Exile 2, these are 10 games that could make a serious impact in 2026.
In this video, we’re taking a look at 10 of the biggest and most anticipated games of the year, bringing together the titles that have the gameplay, worlds, stories and ambition to become part of the 2026 GOTY conversation.
🎮 10 GOTY Contenders of 2026:
0:00 • Nioh 3
1:02 • Resident Evil Requiem
1:33 • Crimson Desert
3:08 • Saros
4:51 • 007 First Light
5:47 • Onimusha: Way of the Sword
8:10 • Control Resonant
9:11 • Phantom Blade Zero
12:10 • GTA 6
13:40 • Path of Exile 2
Which games will ultimately stand out when the year is over? We’ll find out.
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