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The Pipeline: 2027's top 5 upcoming games

Based on official publisher announcements as of November 2026. Dates and features may change.

Feb 23, 2027 · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · PC

Fable

Playground Games' reboot of the fantasy RPG.

Confirmed by the publisher
  • On Xbox Game Pass at launch; Premium Edition early access from Feb 18, 2027
  • Single-player only
  • 1,000+ hand-crafted NPCs with routines and memories
  • 60 FPS Performance Mode
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Feb 18, 2027 · PS5 · Xbox · PC (Switch 2: May 20, 2027)

Persona 4 Revival

A ground-up remake of Persona 4 Golden.

Confirmed by the publisher
  • Unreal Engine 5, upgraded visuals and revamped UI
  • Combat adds Baton Pass, Prime Time and Send Flying
  • Fully voiced social links and remixed soundtrack
  • Day-one on Xbox Game Pass
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Feb 4, 2027 · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · PC

Metro 2039

4A Games returns to the Moscow metro.

Confirmed by the publisher
  • Single-player story-driven shooter set in 2039
  • 60 FPS with ray tracing on PS5 and Xbox Series X
  • Won "Best Visuals" at the gamescom awards
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Spring 2027 (date TBA) · PS5 · Xbox · PC

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn

Owlcat's third-person sci-fi action RPG.

Confirmed by the publisher
  • Day-one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
  • Fully voiced and motion-captured
  • Companions, romance and choices with consequences
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Apr 8, 2027 (check official site) · PS5 · Xbox · PC · Switch 2

Final Fantasy VII Revelation

The final part of the remake trilogy.

Confirmed by the publisher
  • Level 99 cap confirmed
  • Optional Weapon bosses
  • Major late-game content across the world map
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