February was stacked, but March 2026 might be even bigger. From a brand-new Pokemon life-sim to the PC launch of Death Stranding 2, from a classic horror remake to a WoW expansion — here’s every major game releasing next month.
The Biggest Releases
World of Warcraft: Midnight — March 2 (PC, Early Access Feb 26)
The next chapter of the Worldsoul Saga. Midnight introduces player housing — a feature WoW fans have been requesting for over a decade. Early access for pre-orders starts February 26.
Pokemon Pokopia — March 5 (Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive)
A life-sim where you play as a Ditto transformed into a human form. Build homes, grow vegetables, collect Pokemon, and create habitats across different biomes. Supports 4-player online co-op with persistent servers. This is the Switch 2’s first major exclusive of 2026.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake — March 12 (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC)
Koei Tecmo’s full remake of the classic Japanese horror title. Includes a brand-new ending, new side stories, new locations, and a Silent Hill f collaboration. A demo drops March 5.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection — March 13 (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC)
The third entry in Capcom’s turn-based Monster Hunter spinoff. Two warring kingdoms face a mysterious Crystal Encroachment threat.
WWE 2K26 — March 6 Early Access / March 13 Standard (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC)
The largest roster in franchise history: 400+ Superstars and Legends. Editions range from Standard ($69.99) to Monday Night War Edition.
Crimson Desert — March 19 (PS5, Xbox, PC, macOS)
Pearl Abyss’ action-adventure RPG from the creators of Black Desert Online. Originally a prequel, now a standalone single-player experience. One of the most visually impressive games of the year.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (PC) — March 19 (Steam, Epic)
Kojima’s sequel finally hits PC with a port by Nixxes Software. Features DLSS/FSR/XeSS upscaling, frame generation, ultrawide support (21:9 and 32:9), and uncapped framerates at 4K.
The Full March 2026 Calendar
| Date | Game | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| March 2 | World of Warcraft: Midnight | PC |
| March 5 | Pokemon Pokopia | Switch 2 |
| March 5 | Fatal Frame II Remake Demo | PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC |
| March 6 | WWE 2K26 (Early Access) | PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC |
| March 12 | Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake | PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC |
| March 12 | GreedFall: The Dying World | TBA |
| March 13 | Monster Hunter Stories 3 | PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC |
| March 13 | WWE 2K26 (Standard) | PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC |
| March 19 | Crimson Desert | PS5, Xbox, PC, macOS |
| March 19 | Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (PC) | PC |
Looking Ahead
March is heavy on RPGs and monster-collecting games, making it an expensive month for genre fans. If you have to pick just one, Pokemon Pokopia and Crimson Desert are the two most anticipated new IPs of the bunch.
And for those thinking further ahead — GTA 6 is confirmed for November 19, 2026, so start saving now. Check out our complete GTA 6 hub for everything we know so far.
Week-by-Week Breakdown
Week 1 (March 1-7): The month kicks off with Marathon from Bungie, the most anticipated extraction shooter since Escape from Tarkov. Planet of Lana II also launches alongside EA Sports F1 25 and the quirky adventure game to a T from the Katamari Damacy creator.
Week 2 (March 8-14): The biggest week of the month by far. Cyberpunk 2077 hits Game Pass on March 10. Hollow Knight: Silksong finally releases on March 12 alongside Fatal Frame II Remake. This is the week that will define March 2026.
Week 3 (March 15-21): Call of Duty: Warzone Black Ops Royale enters the fray. Several mid-tier releases fill out the calendar for players looking for something different after the blockbuster second week.
Week 4 (March 22-31): The month winds down with indie releases and early access launches. A good time to catch up on everything you missed in the first three weeks.
What to Play First
If you can only play one game this month, make it Hollow Knight: Silksong. It has been the most anticipated indie game for over five years, and early impressions suggest it lives up to the hype. If you want action over exploration, Marathon offers a competitive extraction experience that is unlike anything else available right now.
