For gamers, fantasy is a genre that never seems to get old. Even though many fantastic new video games are released every year, it never seems like enough. Although some people may associate fantasy with traditional tales of elves and wizards, the genre can actually apply to all kinds of settings, and many fantasy games have found ways to shake things up.
Several major fantasy titles are on the way in 2026, including Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert and Xbox Fable. Even beyond 2026, there are plenty of incredible games on the horizon. Games like The Witcher IV promise to be revolutionary, and there are many other titles that will give players the chance to explore fantastic new worlds.
Crimson Desert launches March 19
It’s been a long road for Pearl Abyss’ open-world fantasy RPG, Crimson desert. The game was pushed back several times before finally setting its release date in March, and now, it’s almost here.. Fans have already seen tons of footage for the game, but for many, they still feel like it can’t be real.
It’s because Crimson Desert has been dubbed the “do-it-all” game since fans first got a real look at it. In combat, it seems like players can do everything from swinging on magical grappling hooks to attacking enemies with a magical bazooka made entirely of aerial spells. Each new section of the game that fans see seems more unreal, especially when they showed off things like giant steampunk robots that players can pilot to attack enemies.
Fable Looks revives a beloved RPG franchise
THE Fable The series is one of Xbox’s oldest, and they finally decided to return to it as they began to expand their game library. Currently, Fable is being developed by Playground Games, a studio previously known for its work on the popular Forza Horizon series. The new title has been in development since at least 2018 and appears to be Xbox’s flagship title for 2026.
Fable is perhaps one of the most anticipated titles among Fantasy gamers, but interestingly the game itself hasn’t been shown much. So far, it’s just a series of cinematic trailers that only hint at what the game might look like with minor snippets of gameplay. Hopefully the game will live up to fans’ expectations when it finally releases in 2026.
The Blood of Dawnwalker is the perfect RPG for fans of The Witcher
If Blood of Dawnwalker I feel like this sounds familiar, it’s no accident. The game is developed by Rebel Wolves, a nice studio made up of former CD Projekt developers, best known for their work on The Witcher. This time, players will have the chance to become a monster themselves, playing as Coen, a Dawnwalker who has both a human and a vampiric side..
DawnwalkerIt is The unique selling point is that players only have a limited amount of play time to complete the main story. Coen has only thirty days to save his family from vampires, and each main and side quest undertaken by the player takes up valuable time. It’s a lofty goal, but given the developers’ pedigree, fans have every reason to believe they can achieve it.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave will return to the world of the three houses
In September, Nintendo announced a new Fire Emblem ​​​​​​game, The weaving of fortunewas coming to Switch 2. So far, fans don’t know much about the game’s story, but based on its trailer, it takes place in the same world as Three houses. At the moment, no one knows if it’s a sequel or a prequel, and Nintendo hasn’t even announced a release date yet, although they have confirmed that the game will arrive in 2026.
A notable element of The weaving of fortune ​​​​​​is that it looks like the characters will have a real world to move around in. It seems like this could bring the tactical RPG franchise closer to a more traditional JRPG. The weaving of fortune looks like another ambitious guy Fire Emblem game, just like Three housesand I hope this will bring the franchise back to the forefront.
Solasta II brings the tabletop experience to video games
The original Solasta was an RPG based on Dungeons and Dragons a set of rules from the developers of Tactical Adventures that were largely ignored at the time. However, Solaste II launches following Baldur’s Gate 3 being one of the most successful games of 2023, so expectations are a little higher. Still, it seems Tactical Adventures is more than up to the challenge, as Solaste II visually, this already looks like huge progress.
In this new game, players will enter the continent of Neokos while attempting to fight against the dangerous Shadwyn alongside a handful of allies. This game will be most suitable for people desperate to discover a new game using the D&D rules game, or those who really enjoy the tabletop experience. Regardless, Solaste II enter early access sometime in 2026, while a demo of the game is already available.
ArcheAge Chronicles looks to reinvent the franchise
Although it was never one of the definitive MMORPGs, ArcheAge was certainly a popular title for many gamers. However, the developers at XLGames decided to pivot with Chronicles of ArcheAgetoning down the MMO aspects while leaving it as an online action RPG. This new game places more emphasis on combat, offering new mechanics for players to test their skills.
Despite the change, the developers promise to focus more on story and play in a shared world, even if the number of players in each world is a bit smaller. Chronicles of ArcheAge was initially announced in 2024 during a Sony state of play, but they have been largely silent since, aside from a news article published over the summer. Presumably fans will hear more about the game in 2026 and hopefully it will get a release date.
Light No Fire has already made major promises
THE No Man’s Sky developers Hello Games promised a lot when the popular sci-fi game first took off. Initially, players were disappointed, but after nearly a decade of updates, they delivered on all of their promises and then some. Now they seek to fulfill a new promise with Light without firean upcoming open-world fantasy game.
Light without fire sees Hello Games once again saying they’re going to deliver big things, like setting the entire game in a world bigger than Earth that all players can explore. The goal is to offer even denser content and a larger scale for a single planet than NMS I could never dream. There’s a lot to do, but surely promising the world must be easier than promising a galaxy?
The Witcher IV sees Ciri play a leading role
The Witcher IV was finally revealed at the 2024 Game Awards, and even though the trailer didn’t show any gameplay, it was still breathtaking. This time around, players will go straight back to monster hunting, with Ciri playing the role of witcher in place of Geralt.
It’s unclear how CD Projekt Red will balance Ciri’s incredible powers against the monster she’ll face, but the studio has shown fans that it can deliver incredible games, which is why The Witcher IV is one of the most anticipated upcoming fantasy games. Based on the brief tech demo shown by the studio, the game deserves all the hype it’s getting, and the title is ready to show off the potential of next-gen gaming.