Gallery five
What has actually been announced, what platform holders have said about next-generation hardware, and the trends worth watching.
Release dates move. Big games are frequently delayed, sometimes more than once, and platform plans change as hardware costs shift. This gallery lists only games and platforms that have been officially announced by their developers or publishers, and describes their status in general terms. For the current date of any title, check the publisher's official website or the platform store listing. We have not played any of these games.
Platforms listed are those confirmed at announcement; others may follow.
A return to Vice City and the state of Leonida, led by two protagonists. The release has already moved once, so confirm the current date on Rockstar's site.
From the team behind Marvel's Spider-Man, first announced in 2021 with a mature, action-focused take on the character.
A reboot of the British fantasy series by the Forza Horizon studio, promising humour and an Albion rebuilt for modern hardware.
Revealed with a cinematic trailer at The Game Awards 2024, starring Ciri as the new lead witcher.
A new science-fiction world from the studio behind Uncharted and The Last of Us, also revealed at The Game Awards 2024.
Announced with a brief teaser in 2018. Bethesda has confirmed it is in development but has shared few details.
Switch 2 launched in June 2025 and belongs to the current generation. These are the next devices on the horizon.
A compact gaming PC running SteamOS, designed to bring a Steam library to the TV with a console-like experience.
A standalone headset that can also stream games from a PC, announced alongside the Steam Machine and a new Steam Controller.
Microsoft has announced a multi-year partnership with AMD for future Xbox hardware, with an emphasis on playing across devices.
Sony released the PS5 Pro in November 2024 as a mid-generation upgrade with improved graphics and its own PSSR upscaling. Sony and AMD have also publicly discussed a collaboration called Project Amethyst focused on machine-learning graphics techniques. Sony has not formally announced a PlayStation 6, so treat any specifications you see online as speculation until they come from Sony directly.
Trust the source, not the headline. Showcase events are where most official announcements happen.
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