Our Most Wanted Games of 2026 – #10 to #6

We’re getting into the hallowed floor of the High 10, the territory of listicles throughout numerous matters, as we seek for our very most desired games of 2026. This batch of video games has some galactic and never so galactic racing, a little bit of revolution within the air, a a lot needed sequel, and an expertise which may go away you shaken however not stirred.

10 – Star Wars: Galactic Racer

PS5, XSX|S, PC – 2026

In a galaxy far, far-off an Empire has fallen and a New Republic is forming. Nevertheless, this can be a time of nice upheaval and uncertainty, which suggests there may be house for some sci-fi motor racing. A religious successor to Star Wars: Episode I: Racer, Star Wars: Galactic Racer introduces us to the undergroung Galactic League, the place racers from totally different backgrounds and disciplines come collectively to show who the most effective pilot is within the galaxy. Podracer Sebulba is simply a kind of characters.

There’s additionally a brand new character known as Shade, and that’s who gamers embody. Shade is a racer beginning on the backside who has two objectives; glory and revenge. Glory in turning into the most effective racer within the league, and revenge in opposition to rival Kestar who desires to run the league in his personal manner. Racing simply makes up one a part of Star Wars Galactic Racer, as gamers must navigate alliances and rivalries with different racers to return out on high. There can be race tracks throughout acquainted planets in addition to new ones being added to the Star Wars universe.

9 –  Clockwork Revolution

XSX|S, PC – TBA

inXile Leisure has steadily constructed itself up as a studio that may ship enjoyable and fascinating RPGs, from The Bard’s Story collection, by Torment: Tides of Numenera and most just lately Wasteland 3 every displaying depth in concepts and execution. However since their acquisition by Microsoft they’ve been capable of push on in direction of full AAA territory. Clockwork Revolution is the time-bending RPG popping out of this ambition, and it’s excessive on our checklist following a great looking gameplay reveal that showcased enjoyable gameplay, comedy, and a world that may be modified by participant actions.

Clockwork Revolution is ready within the yr 1895 within the steam powered metropolis of Avalon the place people and clockwork folks stay and work collectively facet by facet. It is usually a world stuffed with criminals and a strong ruling class that may time journey to craft Avalon of their picture. Sadly for them, your character has additionally discovered a strategy to time journey and form the town to their very own ends. We all know the primary character is a scoundrel who seems they’ll do something to get forward. The character creation alone is built-in into the sport as somebody giving the police an outline of you after you may have robbed them.

8 – Forza Horizon 6

XSX|S, PC (and probably PS5) – 2026

The announcement for Forza Horizon 6 had a few of its impression taken away after the Forza Horizon social media accounts posted the teaser forward of the official reveal at Tokyo Sport Present. The teaser pans throughout gadgets from totally different components of the world earlier than deciding on a Japanese license plate and a white Neko determine. It then pans as much as present Mount Fuji, confirming Forza Horizon 6 can be happening in Japan.

Not a lot is understood about Forza Horizon 6 proper now, past the truth that it’ll keep it up within the traditions of the open world collection. Seasons can be returning, and the map can have be landmark-filled approximation of Japan, together with Mount Fuji, Tokyo, and rural areas. This map is being developed with Japanese consultants so extra is proven of the nation than simply the touristy bits. Count on to see an terrible lot extra of this recreation, and sure a launch date announcement through the Developer_Direct stream on 22nd January.

7 – 007: First Gentle

PS5, XSX|S, NSW2, PC – twenty seventh Could 2026

Whereas we nonetheless wait on the information on who would be the subsequent James Bond for the movies, we don’t have to attend for much longer for IO Interactive’s tackle essentially the most well-known of spies, even when the sport has been delayed to May. 007: First Light is IO Interactive’s most bold video games, taking over the mantle of crafting a brand new Bond story whereas utilizing classes realized from its extremely acclaimed Hitman video games.

Bond shouldn’t be but the globe trotting tremendous spy everyone knows, however a younger agent nonetheless incomes his repute and having to work as a part of a workforce. The mission is to take down 009 who has gone rogue, utilizing MI6’s personal ways in opposition to them. Bond is a free cannon who will do issues his personal strategy to get the job executed, even when it doesn’t please others within the organisation. The sport will characteristic spycraft, shootouts, and driving ( a primary for IO Interactive) with every taking inspiration from the 007 books and flicks.

You may read more about the game in our very own preview.

6 – Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

PS5, XSX|S, PC – 2026

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun was heralded as an incredible return to kind for the boomer shooter kind, getting vital acclaim and industrial success. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 has already acquired excessive expectations positioned upon its shoulders, and what we all know of it to this point appears to vow much more motion with out sacrificing a lot of what made Boltgun nice.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 provides us two protagonists to play as, Sternguard Veteran Malum Caedo and Sister of Battle, Nyra Veyrath. Every has their very own playstyle so you’ll be able to strive new methods of taking over enemies as you journey by a hive metropolis and mangrove swamps. The story may even have a branching narrative with every alternative taking you to totally different ranges, that means you’ll have to play by just a few instances to see all the pieces. On high of that there are new enemy models to have interaction in fight with together with Bloodletters ,Juggernauts and different new enemies from totally different factions. Boltgun 2 goes to be a much bigger and louder expertise than its predecessor, however we must wait and see whether it is higher.

That’s it for right this moment, and we’re going to take a break day tomorrow to catch our breath after which blitz by out high 5 with each day posts. What’s going to return out on high?