June 2026 is shaping up to be one of the quietest months of the year for new releases, and there’s a pretty clear reason for it. Grand Theft Auto VI was originally scheduled to launch on May 26, 2026, before Rockstar pushed it back to November 19, and a lot of developers and publishers had already moved their own titles out of the way to avoid getting steamrolled. The end result is that the late-May and June window was effectively cleared out, only for the very thing everyone was clearing space for to no longer be there. May ended up packed thanks to that vacuum, but June is where the gap is most obvious.
Personally, it’s going to be a month for me to catch up on other titles. I’m picking up Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2, since I do consider it the best game I’ve ever played, and will casually spend some time going through that game again in handheld mode. I’m also considering The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, which looks to be a mix of Chrono Trigger and The Legend of Zelda. I’m definitely picking up Star Fox on Switch 2 at the end of the month.
The other thing worth keeping in mind is that June is when the summer gaming event season kicks off. PlayStation’s State of Play is set for June 2, Summer Game Fest returns on June 5, and the XBOX Games Showcase 2026 lands on June 7. We might end up getting a few shadow drops and surprise releases out of all those reveals, but as it stands now, here’s what’s actually on the calendar.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2)
Of all the games launching in June, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth might just be the headliner for many people. The second entry in Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy is finally heading to XBOX Series X|S and Switch 2 after launching on PlayStation 5 in February 2024 and PC in early 2025. In my review, I called it the best games I’ve ever played, and XBOX Series X|S and Switch 2 owners finally get to find out why for themselves. This version also includes the Streamlined Progression feature that debuted with Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on XBOX and Switch 2, which gives players unlimited HP, MP, and ATB along with 9,999 damage for those who’d rather focus on the story. A free demo has been available since February to let you carry your save data into the full release.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth releases on June 3, 2026 for XBOX Series X|S and Switch 2.
The 7th Guest Remake
I covered The 7th Guest Remake back when Vertigo Games first announced it, and as someone who grew up playing the original on my IBM PS/2, I’m genuinely curious to see how the remake holds up. The 7th Guest Remake is a full rebuild of the 1993 mystery adventure that helped define the CD-ROM era of PC gaming, featuring volumetric video performances that put live actors fully inside Henry Stauf’s mansion in 3D rather than as flat video overlays. The puzzles have been redesigned with respect to the original, the environments have been reimagined, and the mansion itself shifts and transforms through visual effects as you explore. Owners of The 7th Guest VR also get the remake for free, and vice versa, which is a nice gesture for fans who supported the VR version back in 2023. The Switch and Switch 2 versions are coming later in 2026.
The 7th Guest Remake releases on June 4, 2026 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC.
Gothic 1 Remake
The original Gothic launched in 2001 as a PC-only release from Piranha Bytes, and it built a cult following despite its rough edges. Now, 25 years later, Gothic 1 Remake finally arrives from Alkimia Interactive and THQ Nordic after first being teased with a prototype demo back in 2019. Built in Unreal Engine 5, the remake reimagines the Colony, a prison camp sealed off by a magical barrier where players take on the role of a nameless convict navigating the camp’s faction politics. The developers have been very intentional about preserving the unforgiving, minimal hand-holding design of the original while modernizing the combat, animations, and presentation. I never played the original, so I’m considering the remake, especially since the buzz around this one has been pretty consistent.
Gothic 1 Remake releases on June 5, 2026 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC.
NBA The Run
If you’re tired of waiting for NBA 2K to do something interesting, NBA The Run might be worth a look. It’s a fast-paced 3v3 arcade street basketball game from Play by Play Studios that takes players to iconic streetball courts around the world, including Venice Beach and The Tenement in the Philippines. The visual style leans heavily into hand-drawn, comic book aesthetics, which puts it in a completely different lane from the photorealistic direction the sports genre has been chasing for the last decade. Three modes are available at launch, including solo, squads, and custom private tournaments, with rollback netcode handling the online play.
NBA The Run releases on June 9, 2026 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC.
Beastro
Beastro was originally scheduled to launch on May 21 as part of an XBOX Game Pass day one drop, but Timberline Studio pushed the standalone retail release on PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC to June 11. The Game Pass version is already live, so XBOX players have technically had access since May, but if you’re on PlayStation 5 or just buying it outright, June is when it actually arrives for you. Beastro is a cozy culinary adventure that combines deck-building and cooking, with players taking on the role of Panko, a young chef who has to run the local restaurant when his mentor mysteriously disappears. The meals you cook become cards that power the abilities of Caretakers, the adventurers who go out to fight off the monsters threatening the village.
Beastro releases on June 11, 2026 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC.
Denshattack!
I’ve been keeping an eye on Denshattack! since the demo dropped, and it’s easily one of the most stylistically unique games launching this June. From developer Undercoders and publishers Fireshine Games and Boltray Games, Denshattack! is a trick-based action adventure where you pilot a gravity-defying train through a neon-drenched dystopian Japan, ollie-ing, kickflipping, and grinding your way through a Tony Hawk Pro Skater-meets-Jet Set Radio loop. The soundtrack alone is worth paying attention to, with composers like Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania), Andrew One (TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge), and Kohta Takahashi (Ridge Racer) attached.
Denshattack! releases on June 17, 2026 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
From the team behind the Octopath Traveler series and Bravely Default, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is Square Enix’s first HD-2D action RPG. Team Asano teams up with Claytechworks to bring players a time-spanning adventure following Elliot and his fairy companion Faie as they travel through the Doorway of Time to lift a curse placed on Princess Heuria. Square Enix recently released a Prologue Demo on all platforms, with save data carrying over to the full game at launch. Seven weapon types, customizable Magicite upgrades, and Faie’s Fairy Actions round out the systems. Of all the smaller releases this month, this is probably the one with the most upside if you’re an HD-2D fan.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales releases on June 18, 2026 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
The original Hell Let Loose has been one of the more successful tactical FPS games in recent years, and Team17 and Expression Games are leaving the trenches of World War II behind for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. Built in Unreal Engine 5 as a standalone game rather than an update, Vietnam features 50-vs-50 battles across six maps inspired by real locations from the conflict. Seventeen specialized roles let players slot into infantry, recon, armor, mortar squads, and, for the first time in the series, helicopter units. NVA forces also get access to extensive tunnel networks for asymmetric ambush gameplay. An open beta is running from May 29 to June 1 on Steam ahead of launch, which gives you a chance to try it before committing.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam releases on June 18, 2026 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC.
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round
It’s been nearly seven years since Dead or Alive 6 first launched in 2019, and 2026 marks the franchise’s 30th anniversary, so Team Ninja is bringing it back with Dead or Alive 6 Last Round. The definitive edition adds optimizations for modern hardware, a new Photo Mode, and rolls in five characters previously sold as DLC (Nyotengu, Phase 4, Momiji, Rachel, and Tamaki) into the base roster of 24. Koei Tecmo also confirmed in May that The King of Fighters XIV guest characters Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond return as paid DLC available right at launch, rather than the months-long wait fans had with the original Dead or Alive 6. A free-to-play Core Fighters version launches simultaneously with Kasumi, Marie Rose, Honoka, and NiCO available out of the gate, plus access to all modes except Story Mode. Team Ninja also confirmed during the State of Play reveal that a brand-new Dead or Alive title is already in development, which is the more exciting news for longtime fans of the series.
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round releases on June 25, 2026 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC.
Star Fox
Closing out the month is the surprise Star Fox Direct reveal Nintendo dropped on May 6 with less than two months of lead time. Simply called Star Fox, the Switch 2 exclusive is the first new Star Fox game in a decade and a full remake of Star Fox 64 with the original stage layouts intact. The visuals have been completely overhauled, the entire cast has been redesigned with more animalistic looks, and the game now includes fully voiced dialogue, all-new cinematic cutscenes, and a sweeping orchestral soundtrack. A new 4-vs-4 multiplayer mode, co-op functionality, three difficulty options, mouse aiming via the Joy-Con 2, and GameChat-compatible character avatars round out the package.
Star Fox releases on June 25, 2026 for Switch 2.
