Insider Gaming has compiled a list of eight anticipated co-op titles set to release in 2026, promising diverse experiences from horror to racing. These games highlight the growing appeal of cooperative play in various genres. Fans can look forward to local and online options across platforms.
The article from Insider Gaming, published on January 3, 2026, spotlights upcoming co-op games that blend single-player depth with multiplayer fun. It emphasizes how 2026 will offer thrilling cooperative adventures, from tense horror to open-world action.
Among the highlights is Reanimal from Tarsier Studios, scheduled for February 13, 2026. This new IP draws inspiration from Little Nightmares, featuring co-op multiplayer in claustrophobic, isolated settings with less linear gameplay to heighten vulnerability.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, releasing on May 29, 2026, shifts from typical LEGO formulas toward an open-world Gotham reminiscent of Rocksteady's Arkham series. It includes two-player local co-op and free-flowing combat, impressing at Gamescom 2025.
FromSoftware's The Duskbloods is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive launching sometime in 2026. Set in a gothic, dystopian world, it offers PvPvE action with co-op support for tackling demanding ARPG challenges alongside a teammate.
343 Industries' Halo: Campaign Evolved reimagines the 2001 classic with co-op elements in its single-player campaign, explicitly excluding online multiplayer to focus on narrative-driven play.
Other entries include Pokémon Pokopia on March 5, 2026, an Animal Crossing-like title where players embody a Ditto in human form, supporting four-player co-op; Nioh 3 from Team Ninja on February 6, 2026, a Soulslike with co-op against mythological bosses; Forza Horizon 6, set in modern Japan including Hokkaido and Tokyo, expected to feature online co-op similar to its predecessor; and Crashout Crew by Aggro Crab, a chaotic online co-op game for up to four players handling physics-based delivery tasks.
The piece encourages readers to wishlist these titles and join discussions on the Insider Gaming Discord, underscoring 2026's potential as a standout year for co-op gaming.
