Most Anticipated Games of 2027

8 games listed • Updated 8/19/2026

Anticipation lists have a credibility problem. They are usually written from announcement trailers, they treat every stated window as reliable, and they quietly omit that a meaningful share of these games will slip into the following year. So this one includes the caveat in every entry. What is confirmed, what is still vague, and how much weight the announced timing deserves given the studio's history. That is more useful than another gallery of pre-rendered footage. Everything here has an announced 2027 window as of August 2026. Treat that as an intention rather than a promise, particularly for the entries that have already moved once. Dates will change and this page will need revisiting; read it as a map of what is coming rather than a calendar.

Fable

(2027)

Role-playing (RPG)AdventureXbox Series X|SPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5

WHY IT'S HERE

An open-world action role-playing game where reputation drives everything. Already delayed more than once, so treat the window as genuinely soft.

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Persona 4 Revival

(2027)

Role-playing (RPG)AdventureXbox Series X|SPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5

WHY IT'S HERE

A full revival of one of the most loved entries in its series, built around a murder mystery in rural Japan. The studio has a strong record of hitting stated windows.

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Kingdom Hearts IV

(2027)

Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureXbox Series X|SNintendo Switch 2PC (Microsoft Windows)

WHY IT'S HERE

Continues the story in the city of Quadratum with new worlds and abilities. Long-running series with a history of extended development, so expect movement.

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Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

(2027)

Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventurePlayStation 5

WHY IT'S HERE

A bounty hunter stranded on a planet cut off from outside communication. High-profile studio, and the date has held steady since announcement so far.

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Resident Evil Veronica

(2027)

ShooterPuzzleAdventureXbox Series X|SNintendo Switch 2PC (Microsoft Windows)

WHY IT'S HERE

A remake bringing Claire Redfield back to the forefront, preserving the original structure while modernising it. Recent remakes from this team have shipped on time.

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The Wolf Among Us 2

(2027)

Point-and-clickAdventureXbox Series X|SPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5

WHY IT'S HERE

An episodic adventure following on six months after the first game. This one has been announced, delayed and revived before, so treat the date with real caution.

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State of Decay 3

(2027)

AdventureXbox Series X|SPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5

WHY IT'S HERE

Cooperative survival against a blood plague, reclaiming territory as a group. Announced years ago with a long quiet period, which historically signals more waiting.

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Clockwork Revolution

(2027)

Role-playing (RPG)Xbox Series X|SPC (Microsoft Windows)

WHY IT'S HERE

A time-bending steampunk first-person role-playing game where you travel into the past to change your city. Ambitious premise and a first project, so the window is uncertain.

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Methodology & FAQ

Limited to titles with an announced 2027 window as of August 2026, with each note flagging how firm the date appears based on announcement history rather than treating all windows as equal.

Q: How reliable are these dates?

Historically, a significant portion of announced windows slip by a year or more. Treat every date here as an intention and expect at least a few to move.

Q: Why are some famous upcoming games missing?

Because they have no announced 2027 window. Games with vague future dating were excluded rather than guessed at.

Q: Will this page be updated?

It needs to be, since dates shift constantly. Check the update stamp at the top before relying on any specific timing.

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