The PC Gaming Show 2026 brought a wave of announcements, from long-awaited sequels to surprise remasters. Several titles received concrete release dates, giving PC gamers a clear look at the year ahead.
Valheim 1.0 and Outward 2 Early Access dated
Valheim will finally leave Early Access on September 9, 2026, with the Deep North update adding a new snow-and-ice biome and enemies. Outward 2 enters Early Access on July 7, 2026, with an open beta live now. Dave the Diver: In the Jungle DLC arrives June 18, 2026.
Nightdive Studios is remastering Thief: The Dark Project, set for Winter 2026. Total War: Warhammer 40,000 was revealed, with closed beta sign-ups available now. Planet Zoo 2 showed gameplay and launches October 13, 2026.
Thief remaster and Total War 40K revealed
Company of Heroes Definitive Edition remasters the original game with enhanced visuals and 64-bit support, launching Fall 2026. Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, a narrative city builder, was announced with a demo out now.
The PC Gaming Show also included a detailed look at CONTROL: Resonant, which launches on September 24, 2026. Other notable announcements include Stronghold 4, Cassette Beasts 2002, and Serious Sam: Shatterverse.
Valheim's 1.0 release on September 9, Outward 2's Early Access on July 7, and Dave the Diver's DLC on June 18 are the key dates confirmed. The show delivered a mix of release windows and immediate playable demos.
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