The Most Anticipated PC Games of 2026: From Cult Classics to Blockbuster Returns
It may not be the best year to upgrade your PC, but 2026 is packed with games worth the wait. From long-awaited reboots to bold new IP, here are the PC titles we can't stop watching this year.
The Best PC Games (You Should Be Playing)
Explore our list of standout PC games that you don't want to miss. From big-budget blockbusters to indie gems and expansions, our updated list covers the year's best releases.
Diablo IV surpasses $1B in revenue, with $150M coming in from microtransactions
Turns out $28 for in-game armor is pretty lucrative
Black Myth: Wukong and Naraka Bladepoint receive path tracing, plus RTX updates en route for other titles
Diablo 4 to receive ray tracing on March 26, Star Wars Outlaws adds RTXDI
Highly anticipated: Black Myth: Wukong has been one of the most impressive-looking upcoming games since its initial 2020 unveiling. With the release date a few months away, Nvidia has announced that it will become the third AAA game to employ path tracing. Additionally, the popular free-to-play game Naraka Bladepoint will receive path tracing through an update soon.
Blizzard wants to know if it's okay to charge $100 for Diablo 4 DLC
Will Blizzard ever learn?
Play Diablo IV for free: Steam's 7-day trial is now running, with major discounts on all editions
Play right up to level 20
Diablo IV's first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, will introduce a never-before-seen class
Starring the prime evil Mephisto
Blizzard is giving away that blood-infused PC you've always wanted
Giving some back after years of squeezing the blood out of players via in-game transactions
Blizzard may have just confirmed that Diablo IV will receive annual expansions
Alongside its quarterly seasons
The Best PC Games (You Should Be Playing)
What a year of contrasts it's been for PC gamers. After almost every big release was arriving unoptimized and disappointing, our patience is being rewarded with some of the highest-scoring and popular games in years.
Blizzard says that modding Diablo IV can result in a permanent account ban
Blizzard singles out TurboHUD for Diablo IV along with hacks and cheating tools
Diablo IV's most powerful gear is so rare most players will likely never find it
Hardcore players say, "Hold my beer"
DDoS attack on Blizzard leads to more calls for a Diablo 4 offline mode
Some players were unable to access the game for over 12 hours
Diablo 4 player finds game lore hinting at a possible new playable character
Evidence of the completely unique class was previously found in Diablo Immortal
Diablo IV becomes Blizzard's fastest-selling game in less than 24 hours (Update: More than three acts)
Early access players have tallied a total of over 10,000 years of game time in just four days
Blizzard is already working on two expansions for Diablo IV
Blizzard has big plans for Diablo IV
Diablo 4 first reviews are now live
Diablo 4 is a massive sequel with stunning visuals and an excellent soundtrack, refining the iconic series and making it one of the best ARPGs of 2023. According to reviews, Diablo 4 is a must-play for old and new fans alike.
Blizzard is "really confident" Diablo IV can do the impossible by avoiding launch-day server overload
Hope it invested heavily in server capacity for what is arguably its most highly anticipated game ever
Nvidia bundles Diablo IV with RTX 4000 series desktop GPUs
Perfect timing to push DLSS 3 and possibly boost the 4070's lukewarm launch
Diablo IV is receiving another open demo in May
A surprise third beta with rewards carrying into the full game
Blizzard promises quarterly story and content updates for Diablo IV
Every three months look forward to new missions, narrative, and game mechanics
Everything you need to know about Blizzard's Diablo IV beta
Ready yourself for batting the hordes of hell later this month