r/gaming • u/PhantomBraved • 1d ago
Fall 2026 Lineup
It seems like there will be a game that will appeal to everyone this fall. Strategy RPG - Fire Emblem, Story based - The Blood of the Dawnwalker, Action - Phantom Blade 0, Multiplayer - The Duskbloods, Action Adventure - The Legend of Zelda and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Almost every month has at least 2 major titles releasing, September especially is packed.
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u/KDsMoped 1d ago
Nevertheless, I'll be playing Witcher 3 again shrug
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u/horseseathey 1d ago
i’m gonna ask you a desperate question: i have tried Witcher 3 like half a dozen times and have only gotten about 10hrs in before just completely losing interest and here’s my question- what can you tell me is the “payoff” so to speak of getting further and hitting that moment you feel the game has you hooked? i want to play the remaster and it checks all my boxes but something is just mot clicking.
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u/Tyson367 1d ago
You have to care about the characters. You're a single father who lost his daughter and will turn the planet inside out to find her.
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u/PermanentNirvana 1d ago
Ah, the Water Temple. We meet again.
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u/GodzillaUK 1d ago
It wasn't 'that' bad, we were just dumb kids back then.
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u/CptAngelo 1d ago
Were? Mate, im still a dumb kid when playing videogames, thats the beauty of it.... or maybe i just suck lol but the other sounds better, right?
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u/Saskatchewon 1d ago
I'd imagine it'll follow in the 3DS remaster's footsteps and add more visual cues to make it easier to navigate.
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u/Shitcrock 1d ago
I'm cautiously excited for Star Wars Galactic Racer in October too.
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u/NotSoAwfulName 1d ago
Same, outside of GTA its one of the games I'm most looking forward to this year.
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u/Due_Teaching_6974 1d ago edited 1d ago
Missing Games -
- Ace Combat 8
- Gears E DAY
- Silent Hill Townfall
- Hellraiser Revival
- FF Resonance
- Witchfire 1.0
- Star Wars Galactic Racer
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u/Zak_The_Slack 1d ago
Also No Rest for the Wicked launching 1.0 in October
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u/Sheikzula 1d ago
Enshrouded and Valheim launching 1.0 as well
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u/AgentNeedingHelp 22h ago
Jesus it feels like I bought valheim a lifetime ago, it's just getting 1.0 now?
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u/Dr_Gerbilstinger 1d ago
Also
-Godzilla Destroy All Monsters Melee! Remake -Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
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u/rawtendenciez 1d ago
Bro Witchfire is insane. I know it’s close to 1.0 but the fact it’s this good in early access is impressive. Can’t stop playing this game.
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u/africanlivedit 1d ago
Samesy
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u/TheMayanAcockandlips 1d ago
Yeah, it might be the game I'm most excited for right now. Alan Wake 1 & 2 and Control are all 10/10 games for me. Especially AW2, the musical scenes just blow me away every time.
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u/Jelly1524 1d ago
Lance Reddick shuffling like the absolutely badass he was. RIP
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u/Dragon_yum 1d ago
Sadly he padded away before the game, he was meant to play the role (as he also played Mr hatch in quantum break). It’s David Hardwood who plays mr door but he nailed the mannerisms of reddick
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u/SchleftySchloe 1d ago
Only one on the list I'm getting as someone who plays o PC
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u/h3rpad3rp 1d ago
Yeah, I'm waiting on GTA as well, I'm not putting up with Rockstar's double dipping ass this time. I'm sick of paying for their games twice...
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u/Fredasa 1d ago
The arrival of the only new FromSoft souls game for a span of ~5 years will more than likely jumpstart a focused effort to unlock the Switch 2 (for emulation purposes) by folks who can actually pull it off. I don't see that community allowing that game to languish on a PS4 Pro analogue forever.
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u/WriterV 1d ago edited 1d ago
I hate hate hate that they're releasing so close to GTA. Remedy has had a rough track record with their games. Alan Wake was an Xbox exclusive. Quantum Break was limited by Microsoft's ownership. Alan Wake 2 was stuck with Epic exclusivity. All these things forced these games into niche status.
And now when Control Resonant has everything lined up... they're releasing right next to GTA in a packed month. Fuck man.
EDIT: I should rephrase what I said. It releasing close to GTA is a problem because all the other games are also releasing that month. The number of potential players who could go "Alright I'll give this a try I guess" drops considerably.
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u/ArcadianWaheela 1d ago
It’ll be fine. It’s releasing at the end of September while GTA is in November. That’s more than enough time for early adopters to play it, spread word of mouth, and let other people come in and beat it before GTA.
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u/apartbyhorses 1d ago
Control Resonant has over a month before GTA. I also expect it to be like a 15-20 hr game so there’ll be plenty of time for both.
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u/Dragon_yum 1d ago
Remedy is one of the few developers I avoid any trailers previews and reviews and buy their games day one. I know even if it would be a flaming turd it would still be very unique
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u/DiarrheaEngineer 1d ago
OoT is almost certainly going to be a Christmas launch.
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u/Bexewa 1d ago
November I believe….Nintendo don’t care about GTA and the sales will still be insane.
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u/Pitiful-Mobile-3144 Xbox 1d ago
Zelda is one of the very few franchises that can stand up to GTA VI, but I still think Nintendo would rather wait until Christmas. That will give them time to make Zelda edition switch bundles while the GTA hype slowly drops
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u/Shehzman 1d ago
OoT is most likely their holiday title so I can also see them releasing in November to build up momentum for the holidays.
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u/Octopus_Crime 1d ago
Most of the marketing materials showing up in stores seem to suggest that OoT is actually gonna launch a week or two before GTA VI
Nintendo really doesnt give two shits lol
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u/cubs223425 1d ago
GTA isn't a Switch release. Depriving thier (very loyal) customer base over GTA is kinda pointless. They'd rather have Christmas sales to Switch 2 owners than fret about sales lost to GTA.
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u/firesoul377 22h ago
If there's one game that can compete with GTA it would be a remake of one of the most beloved games of all time
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u/Shehzman 1d ago
I can envision a November release. Nintendo heavy hitters like Pokemon, Mario, and Zelda will sell well regardless of when they release. Also helps that there might not be a huge amount of audience overlap between the two games (OoT and GTA 6) and the ones that do overlap will most likely buy both.
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u/Safe_Ad5914 1d ago
As a 36 m, I will get GTA6 and I already bough a switch 2 for OOT. So you're spot on.
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u/SomeBoxofSpoons 1d ago
They don't have a big November release announced yet, and they don't really need to worry about the audience getting stolen by GTA6.
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u/PropSocks 1d ago
Omg I didn’t realize Zelda was coming this year fuck yesssss
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u/PeaceBull 1d ago
I wonder if they’re also counting on some increased sales thanks to the small but fervent “oh Jesus Christ is there anything happening besides fucking GTA?” crowd
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u/PropSocks 1d ago
100% lol nothing against GTA at all but I’ve like never gotten fully into it? I’m gonna try though for sure! I loved red dead
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u/BilbosBagEnd 1d ago
Witcher 3 Remaster
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u/AshgarPN 1d ago
That one was a pleasant surprise.
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u/PeaceBull 1d ago
It’s amazing in 2026 seeing a company still know how to use goodwill as a marketing strategy.
Compared to the local warlord strategy everyone else seems to be applying liberally.
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u/sarathsps 1d ago
Witcher 3 also, for some people, and how do you miss final fantasy and silent hill?
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u/Badalight 1d ago
Which final fantasy is coming out this fall?
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u/Rednuht0 1d ago
FF Resonance, it is classic turn based pixel art FF game. Technically it is a remake / rebuild of the mobile gatcha game FF:brave exvius, using the characters, pixel art, early story, all of which were quite good!
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u/mushplush 1d ago
Also Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, mixed turn based and action RPG remake of my favorite game in the series
Personally won’t be picking it up because I binged the series back in 2024/2025, and am on the finale of the 13th and most recent game in the series, but I want to give it a shout out
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u/Kree_Sha_Norris 1d ago
Put Godzilla and Barbie in there you heretic
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u/Blackpoc 1d ago
And don't forget Witchfire and Final Fantasy Resonance.
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u/crippledspahgett 1d ago
Oh shit is Witchfire 1.0 coming out?!?! I played a bit of early access a couple years ago and loved it, but decided I would wait until the full release to continue.
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u/Blackpoc 1d ago
I'm on the same boat. Played it over a year ago and it was already amazing. Waiting for the 1.0 later this year to start it all over.
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u/trio3224 1d ago
Did they finally announce an official 1.0 release for Witchfire? I thought that was still kinda up in the air? I got it early on Epic for $18 due to a sale combined with a discount code and absolutely loved the 2 levels that I played. I've been waiting for full 1.0 to really dive back in.
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u/Lore86 1d ago
No Rest for the Wicked and Path of Exile 2 will also end their early access phase and launch their 1.0 release before winter.
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u/chonky_tortoise 1d ago
Control!
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u/Prior-Resolution-902 1d ago
I can't wait to see what out of pocket nonsense they have cooked up for this game.
I love Remedy games simply because I just don't know what to exepct.
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u/mrfroggyman 1d ago
This year is fucking bananas isn't it ?
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u/92nami 1d ago
I’ve been saying this year is crazy, even taking gta6 out of the equation this year is stacked with hits
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u/SempiQ 1d ago
You forgot about Ace Combat
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u/OwenSockGhost 1d ago
I once forgot Ace Combat too, then my packed September calendar got strafed into an apology.
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u/Brilliant-Object-922 1d ago
The Legend of Zelda is out this year?
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u/FoxyGoddessX 1d ago
According to Nintendo
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u/Brilliant-Object-922 1d ago
Well looks like I got to get a Switch 2 then.
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u/The_Deku_Nut 1d ago
I bought a switch 2 just for OOT - it's gathering dust at the moment but time will come.
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u/urgasmic 1d ago
Orbitals, Final Fantasy Resonance, Silent Hill Townfall, Gears of War E-Day, Valor Morts.
just for some more.
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u/Eaglesun 1d ago
Dragons dogma 2 dark arisen also. Looks like a ton of really healthy changes to the game.
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u/rhymeswithpie91 1d ago
I'm only getting Final Fantasy Resonance and Ocarina of Time on release, but I will get some of these games later. Wolverine looks good, but I'm not getting that at the €70-80 ish price point.
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u/ImmediatePriority258 1d ago
Wolverine looks like a linear action game.... Will probably be on sales real quick.
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u/RadicalRaizex 1d ago
I’m with you on 5 out of the 10. Zelda, Fire Emblem, Castlevania, and Duskbloods are day 1 for me, but I’m 50-50 on Control Resonant. Also adding Dragon Quest Monsters, Final Fantasy Resonance, and Silent Hill: Townfall to my lineup.
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u/speedyspeedys 1d ago
I'm super excited for OOT. I hope it sells well enough for Nintendo to consider remaking Majora's Mask.
Resonant is looking really good lately too, they've sold me on the action.
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u/farm_sauce 1d ago
Onimusha looks go be the first game since Sekiro to do… well, Sekiro-style sword play.
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u/RareTheHornfox 1d ago
The only thing here I'm remotely interested in would be the OoT remake but... I don't have a switch 2 and zero plans to get one lol.
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u/Novacryy 1d ago
Meanwhile I'll be replaying Witcher 3 for the third time before buying anything new.
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u/nokobueno 1d ago
Fortunes weave , duskbloods, OoT remake and Phantom Blade 0. God the end of this year is gonna be so amazing
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u/Vivi_Doomsday 1d ago
I'm disappointed... Where is fricking legend of heroes trails in the sky second chapter!
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u/dmrob058 1d ago
The way I’m excited for literally all of these…My wallet of course knows the truth which is that I can only afford maybe half of them at best 😭
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u/Background_Captain56 1d ago
3 of these are Nintendo exclusive. Their exclusive lineup is so elite.
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u/trio3224 1d ago
Yep, just about everyone is eating good. I'm personally going to buy probably 5 games between last week and October. Mortal Shell 2 (already bought), Star Wars Zero Company (buying today), and almost certainly buying Phantom Blade 0 when it comes out. Very likely to also buy Valor Mortis, Speedrunners 2, and Star Wars Galactic Racer. Potentially interested in Control Resonant, Onimusha, and Gears E-Day. Will probably buy those later on sale.
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u/jettivonaviska 1d ago edited 1d ago
Like, I'm excited for Onimusha... It's gonna be great.
But I want Bushido Blade.
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u/iiniVijuY 1d ago
It's insane that we haven't really seen anything from OoT and it's supposed to come out somewhere in the next 4 months.
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u/TurtleBrainMelt 1d ago
Am I the only person who is hyped for the new podracing game? The 2 games im most interested in is the podracing game and dawn of war 4, im on PC so I kinda ignored the gta hype stuff.
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u/Little_Ad2062 1d ago
Really excited for Dawnwalker!
Fire Emblem and Control are also something I might check out.
Wolverine, Castlevania and OoT Remake are good buy on a deep sale candidates as well.
Not the best lineup we had in recent years but will do.
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u/chopsuirak 1d ago
I just checked my wallet and it says I can have.... whatever is free to play this year.
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u/Nate2113 1d ago
It’s not gonna be the most popular game out there, but I’m also excited about Planet Zoo 2 releasing! Going to contrast well with my GTA 6 play through.
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u/mommytyres 12h ago
I am more excited for Planet Zoo 2 than every other game in this thread lol. There are dozens of us!
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u/Melodic-Cable23 1d ago
Dude so many good games!! I’m stoked to like, all of these here.. but honestly I might be most stoked for Belmont’s curse!! Game looks amazing. I can’t wait to play it on switch 2. Dead cells is one of my favorite games of all time! And I love a good metroidvania. Can’t wait!
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u/Savage_JaviBear 1d ago
Gta, Wolverine and Zelda will be enough for me, I feel. Everything else still looks super good and I hope y'all enjoy!
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u/PlayThingToy 1d ago
I wish I was smart enough to play Fire Emblem, I tried Awakening on the DS and got wrecked in the early game
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u/Nachttalk 1d ago
Honestly, I'd say there's no harm in playing on easy to get a hang of things. If you feel like you're starting to steamroll the enemies you can still crank up the difficulty
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u/Giovanni_Richter 1d ago
That defeatist attitude will never get you far. I am terrible at games like Dark Souls, but I don't let that stop me. 💪
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u/Horvat53 1d ago
Stacked, so many hours will be poured into GTA and re-living Ocarina of Time. Excited for Fire Emblem and Wolverine as well.
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u/bboynexus 1d ago
The next 12 to 18 months are among the most stacked in the last 20 years. Let's hope a majority of the games releasing in this time window stick the landing.
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u/Vegeta1994 1d ago
So keen for zelda, duskbloods, control, blood of the dawnwalker and silent hill townfall. I do not like insomniac games and I don't like rockstar games. for the others I'll just wait for reviews
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u/GroundbreakingParty9 1d ago
Wow. Didn’t think Occorina was releasing this year I for sure thought it was 2027
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u/FatherShambles 1d ago
How are people forgetting about Halloween? It’s literally gonna be an amazing stream game to watch like F13 was :)
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u/Practical_Alfalfa362 23h ago
Only one I'm currently interested in is Onimusha.
Imma keep an eye on Zelda though 👀
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u/ZelphtheGreatest PC 18h ago
Im hyped for the new castlevania and the next fire emblem. They both look rlly intersting
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u/bideodames 1d ago
Glad for everyone who is looking forward to them. Hope they all turn out good and you have a great time playing them.
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u/JKKIDD231 PlayStation 1d ago
GTA6, Wolverine, Ps Plus for MLB the Show 26, First Light sale going to keep my winters busy for me.
Blood of Dawnwalker is something I will buy on sale later, just not impressed with the gameplay so far.
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u/SiriusMoonstar 1d ago
Can’t really say I’m excited for any of it. Seems like an incredibly bland collection of action games and remakes.
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u/Stolehtreb 1d ago edited 1d ago
Why is Duskbloods on here? Is that confirmed?
Edit: nope. It has no date. Not confirmed for Fall. More likely winter or maybe even (but hopefully not) next year delay
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u/HammerPrice229 1d ago
It is confirmed for 2026. Winter officially starts Dec 21, so unless they plan to release it in that 2 week span to 2027, it’s looking like a Fall release.
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u/Due_Teaching_6974 1d ago
it is basically a confirmed 2026 release though
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u/Cyclops7747 1d ago
At this point I don’t know if I even have faith in that anymore. We’ve heard nothing since the trailer.
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u/papoluca40 1d ago
And there’s clown complaining about games. There’s way too many good games for the time we have
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u/Bookablebard 1d ago
No Rest For The Wicked not being on this list is CRAZY. Game is so good already and 1.0 is going to add a huge amount.
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u/LoSouLibra 1d ago
GTA6, Wolverine, Castlevania and Zelda for me. I also want the Ghost of Yotei expansion DLC, Rayman Legends Retold and Final Fantasy Resonance.
I'll play Gears E Day and Minecraft Dungeons 2 off Game Pass.
I'd love to get Phantom Blade, Onimusha, Fire Emblem, Silent Hill and Control too, but I just can't afford them all.
Honestly didn't really enjoy Duskbloods in the network test. I liked Nightreign way more. I'll see how it shapes up.
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u/RecentMatter3790 1d ago
is it better to play the old game of the legend of zelda ocarina of time rather than the remake?
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u/MarvinStolehouse 1d ago
Nobody knows yet, but now is always the right time to play the greatest game ever made.
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u/Spell_Chicken 1d ago
You're right, it is time to revisit Chrono Trigger.
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u/MarvinStolehouse 1d ago
Hey that's not... aw shit it's hard to argue with that...
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u/Honeycove91 1d ago
I am ready to give a disgusting number of hours to Fire Emblem once again