Dear Witcher fans, I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it looks like The Witcher 4 won't be making an appearance in 2026. GameCentral has compiled a list of highly anticipated video games that have yet to receive release dates and why they probably won't be hitting shelves this year.
While there are plenty of exciting games coming out across all platforms this year, there are still a few titles that have been on our radar for quite some time but show no signs of being released anytime soon. Some may get a new trailer or update in the next 12 months, but it's unlikely they'll actually come out this year. In fact, even 2027 seems like a stretch for some of these games.
One such game is Alien Isolation 2, which has been in development for over a decade. Despite its flaws, the original game was a successful adaptation of the Alien franchise and a solid survival horror experience. Fans were thrilled to hear about a sequel from the same director back in 2024, but with no trailer, screenshots, or even a promotional image, it's clear that the project is still in the early stages of development. Given the lengthy modern development cycles, it's safe to say that we won't be seeing Alien Isolation 2 until after the release of the PlayStation 6 and new Xbox, assuming there are no changes to Sony and Microsoft's plans.
Another highly anticipated game, Assassin's Creed Hexe, was teased alongside Assassin's Creed Shadows back in 2022. However, since Ubisoft typically takes their time with mainline entries in the franchise, it's unlikely that we'll see this witch-themed game until at least 2026. That's not to say there won't be any Assassin's Creed content this year, as there are rumors of a remake of Assassin's Creed 4 launching in the coming months.
As for the highly anticipated BioShock 4, it's been over six years since its announcement and there's still no sign of a release date. Take-Two has promised a new BioShock game since 2019, but it seems like development has hit some major roadblocks. The company even changed the leadership at developer Cloud Chamber and completely overhauled the game's narrative. Depending on how much work needs to be redone, BioShock 4 may not see the light of day until the 2030s. There's also talk of a BioShock movie in the works, but it's not expected to start production until director Francis Lawrence finishes his current project in 2026.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 was another game that fans were hoping to hear about at The Game Awards last month, but Square Enix was noticeably absent from the event. Given the four-year gap between the first game and 2024's Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, it's definitely too soon to expect the third installment to be released. However, creative director Tetsuya Nomura has reassured fans that work on the game is progressing well. And although there are plans to bring the entire trilogy to Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2, director Naoki Hamaguchi has stated that this won't disrupt development.
Kingdom Hearts 4 is another game that hasn't received much attention since its announcement in 2022. Creative director Nomura has promised that development is going smoothly, but fans have only been treated to a few vague screenshots. It's unclear if the cancellation of a mobile game project has affected the development of Kingdom Hearts 4, but unless Square Enix surprises us with a new trailer this year, it's unlikely that the game will be released before the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy is complete.
Lastly, we have the next Mass Effect game, whether you call it Mass Effect 4 or Mass Effect 5. The announcement for this highly anticipated sequel was made back in 2020, but the excitement for it has slowly diminished over the last five years. While it's still an exciting prospect, the lack of updates and information has left fans wondering when it will actually be released.
Attention Witcher fans, it looks like The Witcher 4 won't be coming out anytime soon. GameCentral has compiled a list of highly anticipated video games that are still without release dates and unfortunately, it seems like they won't be launching in 2026.
While there are plenty of exciting games to look forward to on PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC this year, there are some that have been in the works for quite some time and still show no signs of being released. It's possible that we may see a new trailer or update for these games within the next 12 months, but it's highly unlikely that they will actually hit the shelves this year. In fact, some of these games may not even be released until 2027.
One of the highly anticipated games on this list is Alien Isolation 2. It's been over a decade since the first game was released and while it had its flaws, it was a successful adaptation of the Alien franchise and a great survival horror game. The confirmation of a sequel from the same director was definitely exciting news, but it came in 2024 with no trailer, screenshots, or even a promotional image. Developer Creative Assembly has also stated that the project is still in early development, so it's safe to say that we won't be seeing Alien Isolation 2 anytime soon.
Another game that has been in the works for a while is Assassin's Creed Hexe. This game was teased back in 2022 along with Assassin's Creed Shadows, but with the latter being released just last year, it's unlikely that we'll see Assassin's Creed Hexe anytime soon. However, there have been rumors of a remake of Assassin's Creed 4 coming out this year, so there's still a chance for some Assassin's Creed action in 2026.
BioShock 4 has been in development for over six years now, but it seems like it's still a long way from being released. Take-Two has promised a new BioShock game since 2019, but there's been no real update on its progress. In fact, there have been some major changes within the development team, leading to delays and possible reworking of the game's narrative. It's possible that BioShock 4 won't see the light of day until the 2030s.
In other news, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is still in the works, but it's too soon to expect it to be released anytime soon. The four-year gap between the first game and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, released in 2024, suggests that it's still in the early stages of development. However, the good news is that the team is working on it and it's progressing well. There have also been talks of bringing the entire trilogy to Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2, but this hasn't affected the development of Part 3.
Fans of Kingdom Hearts have been eagerly waiting for the next installment, Kingdom Hearts 4, since it was announced in 2022 with a cinematic trailer. However, there hasn't been any news about it since then, except for a few vague screenshots shared as an apology for the cancellation of a mobile game. It's unclear how this cancellation has affected the development of Kingdom Hearts 4, but it's safe to say that it won't be released until after the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy has been completed.
Lastly, the next Mass Effect game has been announced back in 2020, but there hasn't been much progress since then. While it was once highly anticipated, the last five years have seen excitement for the game slowly dissipating. It's possible that we may not see this game until after the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy has been completed.
