So far, 2026 has shaped up to be a quiet year for new game releases. There have been a few good game releases, Hytale and Mewgenics, and an extremely bad game release, Highguard. However, March 2026 seems to be turning up the heat with several highly anticipated releases or additions to popular games, as well as some hidden gems that most gamers may not know about. This list aims to discuss all of these games but unfortunately will not cover every single release in March 2026. In chronological order of release date in March 2026, here are the new games releasing in March 2026.
World of Warcraft: Midnight, March 2 – Not a new game, but the newest expansion of World of Warcraft and the second expansion in three part “World Soul Saga.” Players will revisit old and discover new lands to fight back against the encroachment of the Void. Again, it is not a new game but costs as much as a new game to access.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, March 3 – Another game that is not new but a remastered classic. Fight as Kain and Raziel to defeat Nosgoth and his forces for freedom from Nosgoth’s control.
Marathon, March 5 – From the creators of Halo, Bungie, comes Marathon, a high action extraction shooter with an interesting art style. Gamers are skeptical of this game as Halo has not been a great game as of late and they are worried the same bad decisions will be made for Marathon.
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse, March 5 – This 2D platformer Hollow Knight-like take players on a journey through dungeons to uncover the secrets behind the witch’s cursed hat.
Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf, March 5 – This is the second game in this modern 2D platformer series. Players must solve puzzles and defeat the demons that threaten Lana and her world.
Pokémon Pokopia, March 5 – The newest Pokémon game that is a survival crafting game. Play as a ditto that has taken on the form of their late trainer to befriend other Pokémon and build a life in the wilderness together.
Slay the Spire II, March 5 early access – A sequel to this popular roguelike game that utilizes cards for the combat system. Choose a character, build a deck, and confront the spire as it introduces new mechanics and becomes more difficult.
Ghost of Yotei Legends, March 10 – After the somewhat controversial release of Ghost of Yotei in 2025, this new Legends version of the game allows players to team up with others to take on demonic monsters and become stronger together.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, March 12 – A remake of the 2003 game, this horror adventure takes players to a haunted abandoned village through the eyes of twin sisters to seal away the spirits.
Greedfall: The Dying World, March 12 – This prequel tells the story of Teer Fradee, an island native that has their land colonized by other worldly creatures. Through plague and political plots, players must fight for freedom.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, March 12 – This zombie survival game has players team up to take down the Sludge God that is turn living creatures into zombies. Teams must fight through hordes of undead and stop this existential threat to earth.
WWE 2K26, March 12 – The yearly installment of the new WWE game featuring all-time favorite wrestlers like The Rock, Jona Cena, and more.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, March 16 – Based on the world of popular Anime series, play as a Prince Tristan of Liones to restore order the land by stopping the space-time anomalies that plague it.
Crimson Desert, March 19 – From the creators of Black Desert Online, Crimson Desert is a souls-like that explores the world of Pywel, both beautiful and dangerous. Players must fight through bandits and monsters to discover the mysteries of Pywel.
Mouse, March 19 – A black and white 1930s cartoon inspired game that follows a Private Investigator Mouse as he looks into dangerous mouse mafia activities.
Life is Strange: Reunion, March 26 – Partners, Chloe and Max have the power to turn back time. Chloe discovers that Max will tragically die in a fire in the future, so Chloe must continually relive her past to avoid this future.
Screamer, March 26 – A remake of the popular racing gaming in 90s, Screamer aims to being the arcade racing into homes. All new graphics, cars, racetracks, and high-octane racing are things players can look forward to in this game.
Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection, March 27 – A remake and combination of multiple past Mega Man games, this collection brings updated graphics to classic Mega Man combat, story, and characters.
There are tons more lesser-known releases like Solasta II and1348 Ex Voto, as well as new releases to specific consoles like Super Mario Bros Wonder for the Switch 2 and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PC. March 2026 is looking like a really great month for new games.
