STACK #255 January 2026

FEATURE GAMING

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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight May 29, 2026 Na na na na na na na na… it’s a whole lot of LEGO Batman! This bricktacular upcomer – the fourth LEGO Batman game – is set to be an original action adventure that’s been inspired by Batman through the ages, from comic books to TV, to movies and video games, and other stops in-between. LEGO Gotham City has never looked so good, and we’ll hit it with a roster of seven playable characters.

Resident Evil Requiem February 27, 2026 The latest in Capcom’s revered series of horror games is set to introduce a new protagonist, and a whole lot more frights for those brave enough to enter! A body is discovered in an abandoned hotel – the same place where FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft’s mother was murdered. She’s tasked with facing her past as much as solving the case, possibly uncovering the hidden truth behind the Raccoon City outbreak.

Nioh 3 2026 The third in Team Ninja’s epic action RPG series takes us back to the land of the rising sun as Tokugawa Takechiyo battles across time to rewrite fate and save a Japan ruled by yokai. Switch instantly between samurai power and ninja agility while exploring a sprawling open field, facing fierce foes, meeting iconic historical figures, and engaging in high-stakes combat – solo, or with allies.

Star Wars Zero Company 2026 Star Wars fans rejoice, for a new single-player, turn-based tactics game set in the final days of the Clone Wars is heading our way. Players will be tasked with commanding an elite squad through a gritty and authentic story in which they’ll step into the shoes of former Republic officer Hawks, the leader of Zero Company – an outfit of professionals for hire from all over the galaxy who don’t do things by the book.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword 2026

Marvel’s Wolverine 2026

After 20 years, we’re finally set to get our eager hands on a new instalment in Capcom’s legendary Onimusha series. Set during the Edo period, we’ll follow samurai Miyamoto Musashi through a dark fantasy reimagining of Osaka, as he takes on rival swordsmen, demons, and assorted other supernatural threats. Harvest souls while engaging in swordplay that requires skill and agility to succeed.

If you love Insomniac’s Spider-Man games, then you’ll be hanging for their take on Marvel’s mighty Wolverine. We’ll be stepping into the shoes of Logan in this action adventure, for which facts are currently thin on the ground, although it is set to be largely based on the character’s comic book mythology, and Omega Red and Mystique will feature. And yes, it will be set in the same universe as the Spidey games.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 2026 Prepare for a dino-mite time with the starring role return of Mario’s trusty pal Yoshi, in a stop motion styled new adventure. This seventh solo outing for the intrepid dinosaur is set to see him enter a magical book, in which he’ll search for and interact with an assortment of wild creatures. When he discovers a new one, Yoshi will be able to take on their abilities, helping to solve puzzles and further his journey.

Pokémon Pokopia March 5, 2026

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection March 13, 2026 The next Monster Hunter outing sees Azuria and Vermeil facing annihilation as a crystal blight spreads, awakening two legendary Skyscale Rathalos. As Azuria’s heir and lone Rathalos Rider, players will team with Princess Eleanor and her Monstie to stop the pending catastrophe. Raising Monsties, mastering strategic turn-based battles, and exploring a beautiful, seamless 3D world await the intrepid.

This is something a little different for Pokémon fans – a cosy life simulation! Players take on the role of a Ditto disguised as a human, befriending Pokémon and making a desolate land flourish using unique moves and abilities. Build a thriving town, craft items, grow crops, create habitats, and explore a world with real-time weather and day/night cycles as you customise your ever-expanding home.

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