Crimson Desert, Marathon, Pokémon Pokopia, and More: 10 Hot Video Games You’ll Want to Play in March

Much like spring flowers, a fresh crop of heavy-hitting games blooms this month on PC, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S. March’s lineup is stacked with must-play titles, including Bungie’s extraction shooter, Koei Tecmo’s spooky survival-horror remake, and Nintendo’s cozy life sim. Want to see what else March has to offer? Read on to see the month’s top releases, and check out our 2026 video game calendar for more titles coming later this year.

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered

• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

• Release Date: March 3, 2026

• Rating: M

This remaster updates the final clash between vampire lord Kain and his vengeful lieutenant, Raziel. You swap between both protagonists in this dark fantasy action game, which now features enhanced HD visuals, a modernized third-person camera, and other notable improvements.

Marathon

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

• Release Date: March 5, 2026

• Rating: M

In Marathon, you play as a Runner—a cybernetic body containing human consciousness—on the derelict colony Tau Ceti IV. Scavenge for loot and navigate hostile environments while competing against rival players and AI-controlled security in this PvPvE extraction shooter. In a nice touch, Marathon features cross-play and cross-save functionality across all platforms.

Pokémon Pokopia

In a post-apocalyptic Kanto abandoned by mankind, you play as a Ditto mimicking its human master. Work alongside other Pokémon to transform the Kanto ruins into a utopia—a Pokopia, even—by crafting abodes and furniture, landscaping the earth, and learning new abilities to sculpt the world around you.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S

• Release Date: March 12, 2026

• Rating: M

In this horror game, you play as sisters Mio and Mayu as they attempt to escape a cursed village. Use the iconic Camera Obscura to photograph and seal ghosts away, keeping the siblings alive as they explore the haunted ruins. This remake features improved movement and camera controls, along with a dedicated evasion button for more intuitive gameplay.

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

• Release Date: March 12, 2026

• Rating: M

An ecological disaster has summoned the sludge god from the depths, turning the living into undead abominations. As the Toxic Commando, you team up with others to blast hordes of mutant monsters. The upcoming title blends first-person shooting and melee with off-road driving, and supports cross-platform play.

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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S

• Release Date: March 13, 2026

• Rating: T

Two centuries after a devastating civil war, the rival kingdoms of Azuria and Vermiel are embroiled in a new conflict as a crystal blight swallows both nations. Become a Rider, tame classic Monster Hunter beasts, and battle in turn-based RPG combat.

MLB The Show 26

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S

• Release Date: March 17, 2026

• Rating: E

Step up to the plate with MLB The Show 26 to enjoy a revamped Franchise mode, now featuring an improved Front Office Experience. This year’s release also offers a new trade hub, enhanced pitching and hitting, and 11 new teams for the Road to the Show mode.

Crimson Desert

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

• Release Date: March 19, 2026

• Rating: M

Crimson Desert stars Kliff, the leader of the mercenary group called the Greymanes, who must navigate a medieval fantasy world to search for his scattered comrades. Crimson Desert features intense combat, physics-based environmental interactions, and an expansive open world to explore.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park

This upgraded version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder brings the Flower Kingdom to Nintendo Switch 2, with 4K resolution support and smoother frame rates. It also adds Rosalina as a playable character, as well as new boss battles against all seven Koopalings. The Meetup in Bellabel Park expansion introduces a minigame-packed zone for local and online multiplayer fun.

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection

• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

• Release Date: March 27, 2026

• Rating: E10

In the year 220X, a boy named Geo Stelar bonds with an alien, Omega-Xis, to become Mega Man. This collection includes all seven versions of the original trilogy (these games were released like Pokémon games, with multiple versions of each title). They have been updated for single-screen play and include high-resolution filters, an art gallery, and a music player.

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