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📅 2026 Watchlist: The Q1 Preview

Sunday, December 21, 2025 | Updated 10:00 AM ET

We are just 10 days away from the new year. While we're all busy playing our Steam Sale purchases, 2026 is already stacking up to be massive. We've updated our launch calendar based on the latest confirmations.

🔥 The "Big Three" of Early 2026

Mark your calendars. These are the verified heavy hitters dropping in the next 90 days:

Resident Evil Requiem (RE9)
📅 Feb 27, 2026
The next mainline entry stars a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, but expect plenty of connections to the classic lore.

Crimson Desert
📅 March 19, 2026
After years of delays, this open-world RPG from the Black Desert team finally has a concrete date.

Project 007: First Light
📅 March 27, 2026
IO Interactive (Hitman) brings us the origin story of James Bond. This is verified to be an Epic Games Store exclusive at launch.

🤔 The "Maybe" List

These titles are rumored for Q1/Q2 but still lack a specific day:

• Clockwork Revolution: LinkedIn leaks suggest a 2026 target, likely late Spring.
• State of Decay 3: Still estimated for 2026, though some insiders worry it might slip to 2027.
• Pragmata: Capcom's mysterious scifi game is tentatively listed for April 24.

🎁 Epic Games Store Update

Yesterday's Tropico 6 giveaway was a hit. Here is today's unlock:

Today’s Game (Dec 21): Loop Hero
A unique rogue-like deckbuilder. Don't let the retro graphics fool you; it's addictive.

💬 Discussion

Are you buying Resident Evil on Day 1, or are you waiting for reviews? Tell me in the comments!