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| A look at February 2026’s biggest new video game releases, including Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Nioh 3, and Resident Evil Requiem. |
By Jon Scarr
January's game release list gave you room to breathe. February doesn’t. February 2026 is packed with sequels, long RPGs, and a few releases that can easily take over your week if you let them. If you’re trying to balance a backlog with new releases, this is one of those months where choosing carefully matters.
Here are the biggest new games coming in February 2026, ordered by date.
February 2026 Release Calendar (Grouped by Week)
Week of February 1–7
- February 1: Starsand Island (PC)
- February 3: Aces of Thunder (PC, PS5), Unemployment Simulator 2018 (PC)
- February 5: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2), Menace (PC)
- February 6: Nioh 3 (PC, PS5), My Hero Academia: All’s Justice (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S), PGA Tour 2K25 (Nintendo Switch 2)
- February 7: Carmageddon: Rogue Shift (PC)
Week of February 8–14
- February 10: Crisol: Theater of Idols (PC), Mewgenics (PC), Relooted (PC)
- February 11: Romeo Is a Dead Man (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S), Lost and Found Co. (PC)
- February 12: BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2), Mario Tennis Fever (Nintendo Switch 2), Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2), Cash Cleaner Simulator (PC), ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard (PC), Ride 6 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S), Killer Inn (PC), Disciples: Domination (PC)
- February 13: High On Life 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2), REANIMAL (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2), Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
Week of February 15–21
- February 17: Avowed (PS5), NORSE: Oath of Blood (PC), Virtual Boy (Nintendo Switch 2)
- February 18: Star Trek Voyager (PC)
- February 19: Styx: Blades of Greed (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
- February 20: Ys X: Proud Nordics (PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2)
Week of February 22–29
- February 26: No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S), Towerborne (PS5), City Hunter (PC)
- February 27: Resident Evil Requiem (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2), Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (Nintendo Switch 2), Resident Evil Village (Nintendo Switch 2), Tales of Berseria Remastered (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch)
A Quick Note on Release Dates
Release dates can still shift, especially when ports and platform rollouts are involved. Think of this as a snapshot of how February 2026 looks right now. I’ll keep updating links as reviews and new coverage go live.
February 5
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest VII is built around slow discovery and long story arcs, and this version is much easier to settle into. If you’ve always wanted to give it a proper shot but bounced off older releases, this is the most comfortable way to do it.
February 6
Nioh 3
If you’re looking for something that asks for full focus, Nioh 3 is that game. It pushes hard combat, tight timing, and builds that meaningfully shape how fights play out.
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice
This one is for anyone who wants a deep roster brawler tied to the series’ final arc. If you like learning characters and running extended matches with friends, it fits well alongside the month’s longer RPGs.
February 12
Mario Tennis Fever
Mario Tennis Fever brings new mechanics that shift how matches play without overcomplicating things. It’s easy to jump into for a few rounds and accidentally stay longer than planned.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
This remake gives Yakuza 3 a smoother path forward, with added story content and a new side chapter. If you’ve been waiting for a cleaner way to revisit this part of the series, February makes that easy.
February 13
High On Life 2
If you want a break from heavier games, High On Life 2 works as a sharp change of pace. It sticks to fast movement, strange weapons, and a tone that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
REANIMAL
REANIMAL leans into co-op play built around movement, puzzles, and staying alive together. If you liked the studio’s earlier work and want something darker, this is one to keep an eye on.
February 20
Ys X: Proud Nordics
This edition of Ys X brings upgrades and extra content that make it feel like the most complete version available. If you’ve been holding off, February is when it finally feels settled.
February 26
No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files
If you’re in the mood for a detective story that mixes investigation with puzzle solving, this is a strong late-month option. It also works well if you want something slower after weeks of combat-heavy releases.
February 27
Tales of Berseria Remastered
This remaster brings quality-of-life updates that make Velvet’s story easier to revisit. If you missed it the first time or have been waiting for a cleaner version, this is the moment.
Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem anchors the end of the month with a full-scale horror release. If you’ve been saving space for one game to carry you into March, this is likely the one.
The Shape of February 2026
February is the kind of month where trying to play everything backfires fast. There are RPGs that want real commitment, action games that ask you to stay sharp, and a final week that piles several heavy releases on top of each other. Even if you’re excited about most of them, your free time disappears quicker than you expect.
The month feels better when you’re a little selective. Lock in two or three games you actually want to finish, give them the time they deserve, and let the rest wait. February isn’t about sampling everything. It’s about settling into the right picks and enjoying them without rushing.
So what’s actually on your list this month? Are you diving into one long game, or jumpiong between a couple smaller ones? However you play it, February is going to make you choose.
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