It might be the month of love, but February is also the month where the video game industry shakes off any festive-season cobwebs and shifts into gear. February 2026 looks like an exciting month full of new releases, sequels, and remakes across PC and console, so if you’re looking to revisit fantasy worlds from yesteryear or unleash a horde of genetically modified kitties, you’re spoilt for choice here.We’ve gathered up everything that you can look forward to this month, and for a broader look at what’s to come, you can also check out GameSpot’s 2026 upcoming games calendar. Unemployment Simulator 2018Release date: February 3Platforms: PCIn a month that includes Resident Evil Requiem, Unemployment Simulator 2018 might be the most horrifying release around, thanks to its “too real” vibes. Trapped in a single-bedroom apartment located in an undisclosed Nordic welfare state, the goals are simple: Endure emotional pain and societal pressure, battle your inner demons, and do try to keep the bathroom clean. See on Steam MenaceRelease date: February 5Platforms: PCWe don’t know when–or if–a new XCOM game will ever see the light of day, but Menace looks like a solid option for anyone who wants to indulge in some tactical turn-based action. As the commander of a strike force that consists of marines, mercenaries, and criminals, it’s up to you to think several steps ahead and make tough decisions in a distant system where you’re facing off against a mysterious threat. With tanks, walkers, and infantry squads at your disposal,…
