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The Pipeline: 2027's top 5 upcoming games
Based on official publisher announcements as of November 2026. Dates and features may change.
Fable
Playground Games' reboot of the fantasy RPG.
- On Xbox Game Pass at launch; Premium Edition early access from Feb 18, 2027
- Single-player only
- 1,000+ hand-crafted NPCs with routines and memories
- 60 FPS Performance Mode
Persona 4 Revival
A ground-up remake of Persona 4 Golden.
- Unreal Engine 5, upgraded visuals and revamped UI
- Combat adds Baton Pass, Prime Time and Send Flying
- Fully voiced social links and remixed soundtrack
- Day-one on Xbox Game Pass
Metro 2039
4A Games returns to the Moscow metro.
- Single-player story-driven shooter set in 2039
- 60 FPS with ray tracing on PS5 and Xbox Series X
- Won "Best Visuals" at the gamescom awards
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn
Owlcat's third-person sci-fi action RPG.
- Day-one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
- Fully voiced and motion-captured
- Companions, romance and choices with consequences
Final Fantasy VII Revelation
The final part of the remake trilogy.
- Level 99 cap confirmed
- Optional Weapon bosses
- Major late-game content across the world map
The Critical Cut: 5 trending games
Popular with players in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.
Fortnite
Unmatched content cadence and cross-play reach. Monetisation is heavy, but the core gameplay is best-in-class.
PLAY GAME NOWMinecraft
Endlessly creative and family-friendly, with depth from first-night survival to huge community builds.
PLAY GAME NOWMarvel Rivals
Chaotic, colourful and easy to pick up. Balance and matchmaking are worth watching.
PLAY GAME NOWBattlefield 6
Delivers large-scale war spectacle, best enjoyed with a squad.
PLAY GAME NOWGrand Theft Auto V
World detail and storytelling still impress a decade on. Mature content: 18+.
PLAY GAME NOW