After multiple AAA video game releases like Marathon, Pokemon Pokopia, and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, this month has even more treat for gamers with titles like Pokemon Champions, Pragmata, Saros, and more. Some games that were out but not available for certain platforms will also get some exciting release like Hades 2 for consoles and starfield on Playstation 5
Here is a list of April 2026’s top 10 video game releases that you should lookout for!
Darwin’s Paradox!

Darwin’s Paradox! is an upcoming platform video game developed by ZDT Studio and published by Konami, with the official release date of 2nd April 2026 for Windows, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S. In this game, players take on the role of an octopus named Darwin, who must use his intelligence and ability to survive and make it back to the ocean.
Dive into an unforgettable adventure with Darwin the octopus! ๐ ๐ธ
— Konami (@Konami) February 13, 2026
Darwin's Paradox! – a brand new story-driven adventure platformer developed by the indie team @StudioZDT – releases April 2
Pre-orders start today!#StateofPlay #DarwinsParadox #StateofPlayKONAMI pic.twitter.com/sTtYRNSrzI
Starfield

Bethesda’s SCI-FI RPG, Starfield is finally coming to PlayStation 5 this 7th of April, with 2 new DLC for all platforms. The first DLC (Terran Armada) will introduce new characters, locations, enemies, quest, systems, and rewards. Moreover the second DLC (Free Lanes) will ”deepen the core Starfield experience for both new and returning players” according to Bethesda.
THE TERRAN ARMADA IS COMING. #Starfield's upcoming story DLC — Terran Armada — is set for release on April 7!
— Starfield News (@StarfieldNews) March 17, 2026
Terran Armada introduces a new questline across the Settled Systems, with new characters, locations, enemies, quests, systems, and rewards. Players get the chance toโฆ pic.twitter.com/QCkPE9sUnV
THE FREE LANES UPDATE.#Starfield's biggest update yet — completely free for all players — adds significant new features & systems designed to deepen the core Starfield experience for both new & returning players, most significantly opening up interplanetary travel withinโฆ pic.twitter.com/NUjoHzharo
— Starfield News (@StarfieldNews) March 17, 2026
Pokemon Champions

Pokemon Champions is a F2P Nintendo Switch game coming on 8th of April, with its mobile version coming later this year for both iOS and Android. In this game, players will be to able to make their own team of 6 Pokemons and battle with other players online.
Get ready for #PokemonChampions, arriving April 8 on Nintendo Switch!
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 24, 2026
Additionally, a free update for Nintendo Switch 2 owners will provide even clearer graphics.
Add to your Wish List here: https://t.co/8TAjAhCJEp pic.twitter.com/z6dwJgVcD5
Hades 2

Hades 2 is finally coming to Xbox and PlayStation 5 on April 14, having previously being a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. Hades 2 is a top-down rogue like action RPG game which is a direct sequel to its predecessor Hades, which won multiple game of the year awards.
HADES II is coming to @Xbox Series X|S and @PlayStation on April 14!๐
— Supergiant Games (@SupergiantGames) March 26, 2026
It'll be on @XboxGamePass that same day.
Time for the Princess of the Underworld to suit up in our brand-new animated trailer!โจ pic.twitter.com/ui4lf1YL79
Mouse: P.I for Hire

Mouse: P.I for Hire is a striking-looking first person shooter coming 16th of April on Windows, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S. Interestingly, the game features character designs based on early Mickey Mouse cartoons.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, launching 16 April 2026.
— MOUSE: P.I. For Hire (@mousethegame) March 8, 2026
Wishlist now ๐ญ
Steam: https://t.co/ZXiVHhyiJv
PlayStation: https://t.co/L7g9vRMvzS
Xbox: https://t.co/VT6C5N5awE pic.twitter.com/LImks7l50R
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream

Tomodachi life: living the Dream is Switch exclusive releasing on 16th April, it is a life simulator where players create Mii characters, make them befriend each other and try to improve the overall happiness of the island they live in.
Live the dream with this nearly 8-minute overview video for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, available on Nintendo Switch April 16. A demo is available now. pic.twitter.com/YEfs9sbrKj
— Greta | Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream hype era! (@GretaTheLittles) March 25, 2026
Pragmata

One of the most awaited games that was announced in The Game Awards 2025 is finally coming on 17th April on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC. Pragmata comes from the makers of Resident Evil and Monster Hunter, and is an action game with a Hacking twist, where players must multitask shooting robot enemies and simultaneously hacking their defences with a puzzle mini-game.
PRAGMATA has officially GONE GOLD! ๐
— PRAGMATA (@PRAGMATAgame) March 31, 2026
Thank you to all the fans who have supported us so far! We're thrilled to share this important milestone with you all.
Launch is just around the corner! The dev team is looking forward to seeing #PRAGMATA in your hands on April 17. pic.twitter.com/2vjG7Zz60j
Albion Online

Finally being released on Xbox on 21st of April, Albion Online is a F2P is a open world sandbox MMORPG game set in a medieval world. In this players can drive the economy, craft gear, make guilds and take part in PvP combat with high stakes, while focusing on world exploration.
Albion Online Is Finally Making Its Xbox Console Debut After Nine Years. https://t.co/vMW4Rr3dTK
— Pure Xbox (@purexbox) January 28, 2026
Outbound

Planned to release on PC, Xbox, Switch, and PS5 on 23rd of April with the title of most anticipated game nominee, Outbound is a cosy open-world exploration game set in a utopian near future. You start with an empty van and turn it into the house of your dreams either alone or with friends, by finding exploring and finding items to craft/build upon your van.
Ready to pimp your ride on April 23rd? ๐ Tobi from @SquareGlade will show you how to make your van feel like home! ๐
— Outbound ๐ Cozy Exploration Game (@OutboundTheGame) April 2, 2026
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Saros

Finally after countless flashy dodges and boss fights clips on social media, Saros is set to release on 30th April as a PlayStation exclusive. with a third-person shooter gameplay that rains bullet hell on enemies.
In Saros, activate (and survive) the eclipse to reap increased rewards ๐
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) March 30, 2026
The sci-fi action game hits PS5 on April 30 https://t.co/b8vuu8XdTk pic.twitter.com/SW0XQIjrXI
