There are several sequel It's set to release in the coming months, with more to come in 2026, and fans knew it would come eventually. For example, although grand theft auto 5 Released in 2013, fans knew there hadn't been any news about the series in over a decade. grand theft auto 6 It will arrive eventually. Building on the success of previous games, it would be wild if Rockstar were to sit on the IP.
What other sequels are coming in the future are even more surprising. Not to mention several products that already had solid release dates when they were announced. To many fans, it seemed like this game would never happen. Is it worth waiting for the long-awaited sequel? With a preview, let’s take a look at some history and find out.
Moonlighter 2: Endless Vault
Shopping for a Thief
- Expected release date: 25/11/19 (Early Access PC)
- planned system: PC and Xbox Series X/S
moonlighter is an innovative roguelike game from 2018 that combines dungeon-based running and shopkeeper simulator. Players would dive into dungeons, collect loot, and then sell what they found in stores or use them as materials to craft or upgrade equipment. It would have been fine as a standalone experience, especially since developer Digital Sun has made other games since then.
That is why the announcement Moonlighter 2: Endless Vault It was a big deal because it seemed like the developer had moved on. The original gameplay loop appears to have remained intact, but the sequel has the added bonus of being now presented in 3D instead of 2D from a top-down perspective. Moonlighter 2 It's coming out in Early Access soon, which is really exciting.
Kirby Air Rider
smash style racer
- Expected release date: November 20, 25
- planned system: Switch 2
Kirby Air Rider ii was announced this year, in 2025, and will be released just a few months after its announcement. Considering it's the only other game in the series, this is a surprising twist. Kirby Air Ridewas a 2003 GameCube game.
Both games share the same special effects. KirbyIt's based on a racing game, but the sequel appears to be much more complex. There are new characters, vehicles, combat opportunities during races, and more. It almost looks like Super Smash Bros. Spinoff, and it can give mario kart world Another Switch 2 racing exclusive looking to give it a run for its money.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Samus Returns
- Expected release date: 12/4/25
- planned system: Switch and Switch 2
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was originally announced as a Switch game in 2017, the same year the console launched. After numerous delays, including studio changes, the game will finally release on both Switch and Switch 2 in December 2025. beginning series and more metroid The main series of games starring Samus has seemed dead for over a decade.
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption The game was released on the Wii in 2007, creating an even longer wait for fans who enjoyed playing Samus from a first-person perspective. In addition to shooting space pirates, the sequel boasts a semi-open world that can be explored on a motorcycle along with Samus gaining super powers.
Onimusha: Path of the Sword
Defeat the Demon
- Expected release date: 2026
- planned system: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Except for the first and third rounds, most of the entries were Onimusha The series is similarly self-contained. final fantasy. Onimusha: Path of the Sword This is the next game in the series that fans have been waiting for since the PS2 days. Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams was a later PS2 game released in 2006 that received good reviews, but Capcom ultimately did not continue the franchise on the new hardware.
During this 20-year wait, there have been some mobile spin-offs and remasters, but none to the degree that fans wanted to see: proper new entries. Onimusha: Path of the Sword It looks darker and the combat looks more intense than the PS2 era games, so perhaps this is the reboot treatment the series needs in 2026.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Brick by Brick
- Expected release date: 2026
- planned system: PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S
Technically, this is the last immersion experience featuring the LEGO version of Batman. LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham 2014. There was a Batman segment in the game about toys coming to life. lego dimensions Starting in 2015, with a villain-centered spin-off. Lego DC Supervillains2018. This gap in proper LEGO Batman content is why. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight It's a really big deal.
It's basically a reboot of the franchise, or more like a celebration of everything that came before, including the live-action films, from Tim Burton to Christopher Nolan. Legacy of the Dark Knight The scope will also increase with an open world city to explore, multiple playable characters, and responsive combat. Batman: Arkham stratagem.
Scott Pilgrim EX
Save Canada from invaders
- Expected release date: 2026
- planned system: PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S
Scott Pilgrim EX Close to spiritual successor Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The GameIt is based on the movie of the same name. Both the movie and the game were released in 2010 and were well received by niche comics fans. The original game soon disappeared from digital shelves, only to return in 2021. This was the first good sign, and in 2023, Netflix created a new cartoon based on the original with a twist. Scott Pilgrim Takeoff.
Scott Pilgrim EX It seemingly takes place after the events of the original comics, but this time Scott and his friends are facing off against interdimensional beings. The fighting gameplay style still includes a world map where players can move between levels, beat up baddies, and level up by purchasing items or eating food.
fable
A comedy RPG rises from the ashes.
- Expected release date: 2026
- planned system: PC and Xbox Series X/S
Based on Microsoft's continued shenanigans regarding canceling games in development, it may be too early to assume: fable In reality, it won't come out until 2026, or at all. In the end, the last big game is fable franchise, fable legend, It was canceled in 2016.
fable luck Although it was a free-to-play spinoff card game released in 2017, it was actually the last main title in the series. fable 3 In 2010. So while rebooting fable It may or may not come out, but it looks really interesting. There's a decent open world to explore, the series' patented weird humor, and impressive action combat. Plus, Richard Ayoade will be included, and who doesn't love his quick wit?
