Best Upcoming Games to Play While Waiting for GTA 6

The industry and the players are eagerly awaiting the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 from Rockstar Games, but it seems the wait until May 26, 2026, just got a little longer. Grand Theft Auto 6 has once again been delayed to November 19, 2026, over 6 months since its first delay, and as such, frustrated players who have been waiting over 13 years at that point might be looking for some of the best upcoming games in 2026 to pass the time. Luckily, 2026 is pretty stacked for game releases, and we’ve compiled some that have a lot of charm, potential, and fun to immerse you in open worlds and gameplay loops that’ll keep you entertained until you can finally get your hands on GTA 6 on November 19, 2026. While these games might not hit the same spot as GTA 6, they still offer great worlds to explore and addictive gameplay that’ll make time go faster.