GTA 6 isn’t coming to PC yet: 5 games to get excited about instead

So you’re proud of owning a gaming PC that can run any game and are happily existing. But just then, a friend with a console reminds you how you won’t be able to play GTA 6 at launch. Quite a heartbreaking moment, right? But well, it doesn’t have to be. Even though GTA 6 isn’t coming to PC yet, it surely will arrive some day. And until then, there are lots of other games to be excited about. So if you’re also wondering what all you have to look forward to as a PC gamer, read on.

Here are 5 games that are all the hype right now and are absolutely worth being excited about.

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

If there is one Assassin’s Creed game fans have been begging Ubisoft to revisit, it’s Black Flag. After all, it remains one of the most successful games of the Assassin’s Creed Franchise till date. And this year, we will finally get to play the game with next-gen graphics.

The game originally launched back in 2013 and had a mix of naval combat, open-world exploration, and well, pirates. Lots of pirates. And now, Ubisoft is bringing it back in the form of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a full remake built using the latest version of the Anvil engine. The game launches on July 9 this year and will be much more than just a visual upgrade.

In a reveal video on their official YouTube channel, Ubisoft said that Resynced comes with reworked stealth mechanics, improved parkour, enhanced naval gameplay, dynamic weather systems, new story content, and even expanded character arcs. That’s not even it. The developers have also addressed some of the original game’s most frustrating mission designs.

Now for players who missed Black Flag the first time around, this is a great opportunity to experience Edward Kenway’s pirate adventure. And for those who have already spent hours in the original game, there is enough to justify another trip to the Caribbean.

Control Resonant

Only a few games have nailed weird supernatural storytelling quite like Control. And the game’s sequel is expected to elevate the madness. Instead of playing as Jesse Faden, we will now step into the shoes of her brother Dylan as he battles reality-bending threats across a distorted version of Manhattan. The game is set to launch on September 24, 2026.

One thing to note about Resonant is how it appears different from the original. We will be getting deeper RPG systems, talent trees, build customisation, and a new shapeshifting weapon called the Aberrant. According to the trailer, Combat also appears to be faster, more aggressive, and much more melee-focused than before.

So if you enjoyed Control’s bizarre world but wished there was even more freedom in how you approached combat and character progression, Resonant could be exactly what you’re looking for.

Silent Hill: Townfall

Silent Hill fans have been eating well lately, and Townfall is another addition to an already enriched lineup of Silent Hill games. The last one, Silent Hill f, got some solid reviews and its successor, Townfall, seems to have a lot in store. The game will be set in the fog-covered Scottish town of St. Amelia and will take us though the story of Simon Ordell.

The game will be playable in first-person mode and the eerie atmosphere is likely to lead to an intense horror experience. Even though Konami is still keeping many details under wraps, everything shown so far points towards a slower, more psychological style of horror that focuses on tension rather than jump scares.

If you love horror games that make you uncomfortable long before anything actually happens, keep this one on your radar.

Fable

It has been over a decade since the last mainline Fable game, which means an entire generation of players has never experienced Albion’s unique brand of fantasy adventure.

Thankfully, that is about to change.

Playground Games is rebooting the beloved RPG franchise, and the early gameplay video suggests it is retaining the series’ trademark humour, whimsical world-building, and player-driven choices while dramatically modernising the visuals and gameplay.

What makes Fable stand out in today’s RPG landscape is its personality. While many fantasy games focus on saving the world from ancient evils, Fable has always been more interested in letting players kick chickens, make questionable life decisions, and deal with the consequences.

If the reboot can capture even half the charm of the original trilogy, it could end up being one of the biggest RPG releases of the decade.

Phantom Blade Zero

Phantom Blade Zero is another title that people are waiting for eagerly.

Developed by Chinese studio S-Game, Phantom Blade Zero seems to be a mix of lightning-fast sword combat, dark fantasy aesthetics, martial arts action, and some of the most stylish animations we’ve seen in years.

The game takes us to the journey of Soul, an elite assassin who has been framed for murder and given just 66 days to uncover the truth behind a conspiracy. That setup alone sounds interesting, but the real draw is the combat. Every trailer so far has looked like a blend of Sekiro, Ninja Gaiden, Devil May Cry, and classic wuxia films.

Unlike many modern action RPGs, Phantom Blade Zero appears focused on speed and spectacle rather than stamina management and slow, methodical combat. Every encounter looks fluid, aggressive, and incredibly satisfying.

Now will any of these games replace GTA 6? Probably not.

Rockstar operates on a completely different scale, and there is a reason millions of players are counting down the days until its next release. But the idea that PC gamers have nothing to look forward to until GTA 6 arrives simply isn’t true.

And who knows? By the time you’ve finished all of the aforementioned games, Rockstar might just finally get ready to talk about a PC release date.

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