Resident Evil Requiem and Nioh 3: February Brings the Biggest Game Releases of 2026

February 2026 is no joke. The month brings the triumphant return of two giant franchises: Capcom finally delivers Resident Evil Requiem (the long-awaited RE9), while Team Ninja sets feudal Japan ablaze with the open world of Nioh 3. If you were waiting for the right moment to dust off your console or debut new hardware, the time is now.

The return to Raccoon City in Resident Evil Requiem

The biggest highlight of the month is, without a doubt, Resident Evil Requiem. Capcom decided to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary by going back to its roots — literally. The game takes us back to the ruins of Raccoon City, a place everyone thought had been wiped off the map.

The story splits the spotlight between newcomer Grace Ashcroft (daughter of Alyssa, from RE Outbreak) and veteran Leon S. Kennedy, now in his 50s but still a master at surviving chaos. The title promises to blend dense psychological horror with the visceral action that made the series famous. Resident Evil Requiem arrives on February 27 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and will be one of the major launch titles for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Nioh 3 and the evolution to open world

Right at the start of the month, on February 6, fans of “soulslike” games have a date with Nioh 3. Team Ninja decided to take a risk and turned the journey into an open-world action RPG. This time, we follow Tokugawa Takechiyo in a dark version of Japan, where hordes of Yokai dominate everything.

The combat system has been refined with the “dual style,” allowing instant switching between the brute force of the Samurai and the lethal agility of the Ninja. If you enjoy intense challenges and a fantastic historical setting, Nioh 3 is a must-have on PS5 and PC.

Other highlights you can’t miss

Beyond the two giants, February’s calendar is packed:

• Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (02/05): The PS1 classic comes back to life with modern graphics and improved gameplay.

• Mario Tennis Fever (02/12): The Switch 2’s first big sports bet, promising the largest character roster in series history.

• Yakuza Kiwami 3 (02/12): Kazuma Kiryu’s story in Okinawa finally gets the remake treatment it deserved.

Get your wallet and your hard drive ready, because February 2026 will demand time (and a lot of stamina) from any gamer.