We’re nonetheless in a comparatively ‘gradual’ interval for brand new releases, however February is when our record of upcoming 2026 video games begins tossing in just a few heavy hitters like Nioh 3 and Resident Evil Requiem. It isn’t busy in comparison with years prior, certain, however I am grateful for the free time after I look forward on the schedule for March. We actually want a month-to-month restrict on MMO and RPG releases or one thing—emphasis on the restrict when you’re combining the 2.
However till then there’s greater than sufficient to carry you over, together with the brutally sincere survival recreation Unemployment Simulator 2018, and Edmund McMillen’s turn-based adventures about selectively screwed up cats, Mewgenics. He thinks it is his finest recreation but, and Tyler might agree with him.
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February’s large PC launch dates
February 3
Unemployment Simulator 2018
Unemployment Simulator 2018 (Steam) kicks off the month with a despair banger I’ve had wishlisted for some time because of my colleague Chris Livingston. He wrote about looking for dopamine within the nervousness and fatigue administration sim final yr, dubbing it “essentially the most sincere survival recreation” he is ever performed.
February 5
Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined
Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined (Steam) is one other early within the month launch slated for this week, however you may get a head begin now with the RPG’s prolonged demo. It is a remake of a recreation that is over 25 years previous, and one which Sq. Enix humbly requests we not spoil. Luckily for Sq., I can hardly bear in mind what I did this morning, not to mention a narrative from many years in the past.
February 6
Nioh 3 (Steam) was introduced final yr throughout Sony’s State of Play, and it is the primary of the collection with a simultaneous console and PC launch. Crew Ninja’s third Soulslike set in feudal Japan is one other with a demo you’ll be able to strive proper now, and Shaun says it runs surprisingly effectively.
February 10
Mewgenics (Steam) was introduced nearly 14 years in the past, and acknowledging that has turned me into kitty litter mud. The weird cat-breeding roguelike is the subsequent recreation from Binding of Isaac creator Edmund McMillen, and one his co-developer Tyler Glaiel thinks we’ll take a breezy 200-something hours to roll credit on. I am unsure if that estimate contains achievements, however I am drained already.
February 13
Reanimal (Steam) is one other co-op horror journey from Tarsier Studios, the creators of Little Nightmares 1 and a couple of. It isn’t a part of the collection, nevertheless it actually suits proper in with its gloomy ambiance, pocket-sized protagonists, and terribly unsettling anatomically incorrect sheep.
February gaming occasions and gross sales
The Overwatch Highlight showcases new updates on February 4Hearthstone’s Highlight follows up on with its CCG stream on February 9DICE 2026 kicks off its annual summit on February 10The Diablo Highlight celebrates its thirtieth anniversary on February 11Black Voices in Gaming airs its Black Historical past Month showcase on February 19Themed Steam gross sales hold the month going till wrapping up with one other Subsequent Fest: February 5 – 9: Typing FestFebruary 9 – 16: PvP FestFebruary 19 –23: Horse FestFebruary 23 – March 2: Steam Subsequent Fest: February Version
Early entry video games and 1.0 launches in February 2026
February 5
PUBG Blindspot (Steam) brings its tactical, top-down rounds into early entry when the 5v5 squad shooter deploys on February 5.
February 5
Menace (Steam) is the subsequent tactical sandbox from Battle Brothers developer Overhype Studios and can make its early entry debut on February 5.
February 11
Starsand Island (Steam) abandons annoying metropolis residing in favor of cozy, nation farmland when it enters early entry on February 11.
February 12
Killer Inn (Steam) begins its early entry investigation for as much as 24 gamers in a chaotic, whodunit homicide thriller on February 12.
February 12
Rogue Level (Steam) pits its 4-man vigilante squads in opposition to the world’s greediest megacorporations in an early entry showdown on February 12.
February 16
Astrobotanica (Steam) dabbles in a bit prehistoric science when its alien botanist begins their early entry, survival crafting journey on February 16.
February 19
Kletka (Steam) rides its man-eating elevator to the end line when the co-op horror recreation launches in 1.0 on February 19.
February 25
Nested Lands (Steam) begins a survival horror settlement terrorized by the plague when the medieval RPG launches in early entry on February 25.
Video games with main updates and occasions in February
February 5
Rust (Steam) will let its brutal survivalists take their beef additional out to sea with the Naval Replace on February 5. It is already accessible on the staging department for gamers able to change canon fireplace now.
February 12
The Sims 4: Royalty & Legacy
The Sims 4 (EA) provides the Royalty & Legacy enlargement to its huge library on February 12. Lauren says the it is for the ‘enemies to lovers’ romantasy sorts on the market, and that it lastly provides an enlargement with an African theme to The Sims 4 library.
February 26
World of Warcraft Midnight
World of Warcraft Midnight (Website) formally launches on March 2, however begins its typical early entry interval just a few days earlier than on February 26 for gamers with the Epic version.
February TBD
Core Keeper (Steam) missed its January goal for the Voids and Voltage replace, however fear not. The subsequent main patch with large ol’ robo’ battles and superior automation stations will reschedule for someday this month.
Extra video games releasing in February 2026
February 3
Yapyap (Steam)
Magical vandalism with pals
February 5
Anthem#9 (Steam)
Wildly colourful gem-matching rogulite
February 5
Jackal (Steam)
Hotline Miami-inspired on line casino takeovers
February 5
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice (Steam)
3v3 fighter set within the collection’ ultimate arc
February 10
Crisol: Theater of Idols (Steam)
Blood-fueled first-person horror
February 10
Relooted (Steam) Heist sim the place you reclaim stolen cultural artifacts
February 11
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Darkish Ties
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Darkish Ties (Steam) Yakuza 3 remade and paired with a brand new journey
February 17
Norse: Oath of Blood (Steam)
Viking settlement sim with turn-based fight
February 18
Key Fairy (Steam)
Pacifist bullet-hell with a classy inverted colour scheme
February 18
Star Trek: Voyager – Throughout the Unknown (Steam)
Methods heavy strategic survival throughout the celebrities
February 19
Useless in Antares (Steam)
Intricate survival administration sim and a branching narrative
February 19
Love Everlasting (Steam)
Psychological horror pixel platforming
February 19
Styx: Blades of Greed (Steam)
Stealthy goblin homicide will get a sequel
February 20
Ys X: Proud Nordics (Steam)
QoL and graphical enhancements for the unique Nordics
February 25
Reigns: The Witcher (Steam)
Swipe left or proper for bathtub Geralt
February 26
Tales of Berseria Remastered (Steam)
Velvet’s journey with graphical updates and a DLC assortment
