After what appeared like the tip of console exclusives, Xbox and PlayStation are formally getting again into the sport. (Let’s be actual, Nintendo never left it.)
Whereas the previous technology of PS5-exclusive games ultimately made their strategy to PC, Sony announced in Could 2026 that future single-player video games will truly be unique to the console. That was a latest announcement, so issues are being ironed out, and a few video games which were growth will nonetheless see a simultaneous launch on each programs.
With out additional ado, right here’s what video games it’s a must to stay up for beneath the PlayStation banner in 2026 and past.
Upcoming PS5 Video games
Marvel’s Wolverine – September 15, 2026 (PS5 Unique)
Insomniac Video games
The following PS5-exclusive sport comes from none apart from Insomniac, the studio behind the huge Spider-Man and Miles Morales video games. Whereas they’re transferring away out of your pleasant neighborhood web-swinger, the studio is holding issues within the Marvel household with a brand new tackle the clawed Canadian mutant. The linear motion sport will loop in different acquainted faces from the world of X-Men, and Insomniac has promised plenty of gore and… other things… that warranted an M-rating.
Phantom Blade Zero – October 29, 2026 (Timed PS5 and PC Unique)
S-Recreation
This Wuxia-inspired action game comes from Chinese language studio S-Recreation, and is technically the fifth entry within the Phantom Blade series. The unique video games have been developed in RPGMaker and translated as ‘Rainblood,’ and whereas the brand new entry appears to be like graphically beautiful, studio founder Soulframe Liang acknowledged in a PS blogpost that he sees Zero as a “non secular rebirth” of these originals.
After a short delay from earlier this yr, Phantom Blade Zero is about to launch on October 29, 2026 on each PS5 and PC. It’s not a full unique, nevertheless, and can be launched on Xbox and Change 2 a full year later, in Fall 2027.
God of Conflict Laufey – February 16, 2027 (PS5 Unique)
Santa Monica Studio
The following mainline God of Conflict sport was revealed at a State of Play in February 2026. God of Conflict Laufey will characteristic none apart from Kratos’s spouse and Atreus’s mom, Faye, in a narrative that overlaps with the timeline of the 2019 reboot and Ragnarok.
After passing away in Midgard, Faye wakes up within the Everywhen, a aircraft within the afterlife with gods from throughout mythologies vying for energy. Her journey isn’t over, and she or he nonetheless needs to help her household. She gained’t be alone, both, getting assist from a gelatinous cube and a ribbon. Yep, chew on that.
God of Conflict Laufey is formally set to be released completely on PS5 on February 16, 2027. You’ll be able to try our full interview with the team at Santa Monica Studio for extra.
Till Daybreak 2 – 2027 (PS5 Unique)
Firesprite
An Until Dawn sequel was revealed on the similar State of Play as God of Conflict Laufey. Whereas we don’t have too many particulars, our first trailer confirmed off a brand new forged of characters, together with Neil Newbon of Astarion fame. The story will observe a bunch of pretend ghost hunters in search of clicks on a ‘haunted’ island, who finally discover themselves wrapped up in a really actual and lethal disaster. Count on the return of massive consequence resolution making, tons of potential endings, and a few gnarly cutscenes.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet – TBA (PS5 Unique)
Naughty Canine
To be sincere, there’s an opportunity Naughty Dog skips the PS5 generation solely. The studio’s final new sport was technically The Last of Us: Part 2, simply earlier than the current-gen console’s launch. Fortunately, we now know what the corporate has been engaged on within the interim, and it’s the truth is an entirely new IP.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet locations you as Jordan A. Mun, a rogue bounty hunter caught on the distant planet of Sempiria in an alternate, 80’s-inspired model of the longer term. Particulars have been sparse because the sport’s announcement, however Neil Druckmann has commented on the game’s title and focus on faith.
There’s been no phrase on a launch date, although Naughty Canine staff have reportedly been beneath quite the crunch to get by way of the tip of growth.
Fairgame$ – TBA (PS5 and PC)
Haven Studios
The one multiplayer sport on this record can also be one I wouldn’t fairly get your hopes up about. Fairgame$ was introduced all the way back in 2023, although experiences of the brand new IP date back to 2021. The heist shooter was imagined to be the debut sport from Haven Studios, however the staff had additionally been tapped to help the ill-fated Harmony. The studio’s founding member, Jade Raymond, and its creative director, each left the studio in 2025, a typically large yr for studio shuffles beneath PlayStation.
Final we heard, Fairgame$ was delayed to 2026, which is… proper now. After the success of Helldivers 2, it appears fairly sure that if this one does launch, it will even be playable on PC. We’ll let if we hear something extra.
Bonus: GTA 6 – November 19, 2026 (Timed Console Unique)
Rockstar Video games
We’re straying away from first-party PlayStation titles, however its price calling out what’s anticipated to be the biggest game launch of all time. Whereas GTA 6 is not beneath PlayStation and gained’t be unique to the PS5, it’s going to the truth is be exclusive to consoles. Which means you’ll solely be capable of play it on the PS5 or Xbox Collection X/S for a but to be introduced window of time after its launch.
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