2027 Game Releases: GTA 6 Aftermath & Major Franchise Returns

With the final stretch of 2026 underway, the focus is already shifting to what’s next: a packed 2027 calendar highlighted by major franchise returns and long-awaited follow-ups. While 2026’s spotlight is expected to be dominated by the cultural wave around Grand Theft Auto 6, the year after is shaping up to deliver multiple high-profile releases across RPG, JRPG, and first-person survival horror.

Announcement highlights: three big names on the horizon

The 2027 lineup discussed here centers on three releases with meaningful brand weight. First, Playground Games is developing a reboot of Fable, aiming to honor the original entries from the first Xbox era and Xbox 360. Second, Square Enix is preparing the third and final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII remake sub-series, titled Revelation, with timing likely tied to spring 2027. Third, Metro 2039 is positioned as a next-step entry in the Metro first-person survival-horror series, though currently without a confirmed release date.

Practical impact: key dates and what players should watch

Fable reboot: scheduled for February 23, 2027, with the note that the project previously faced at least one announced delay.
Final Fantasy VII: Revelation: no confirmed day yet, but the likely launch window is spring 2027 based on information shared during Summer Game Fest.
Metro 2039: expected to raise the quality bar again for the series, but there is no verified 2027 release date and no immediate confirmation from 4A Games.

Platform scope: where these games are expected to land

The platform list provided for the 2027 slate includes PC, Switch 2, Steam Deck, Xbox Series X, PS5, and PS4 (along with mobile gaming). The updates here don’t specify platform-by-platform release plans for each title, but they do frame the coverage as spanning those ecosystems.

What comes next

For players planning ahead, the next meaningful checkpoints are straightforward: watch for official confirmation of a precise release date for Final Fantasy VII: Revelation beyond the spring 2027 window, and look for 4A Games to confirm whether Metro 2039 truly targets 2027 rather than remaining “hopeful” timing. Fable has the clearest calendar anchor at this stage, with February 23, 2027 marked as the date to watch.