December 2026 is a packed month for PC gaming, headlined by the long-awaited Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and the charming Rayman Legends Retold. From a new Dragon Quest Monsters entry to the full launch of Path of Exile 2, there is something for every kind of PC gamer this month.
December 2026 brings one of the year's strongest months for PC gaming. Strategy fans can finally get their hands on Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV, the long-awaited return of the beloved RTS series, while platformer lovers are treated to Rayman Legends Retold and a modernised Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition arriving on the same day. RPG players are well served too, with Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, and the full 1.0 release of Path of Exile 2 all dropping this month. Rounding out the lineup are the action-packed Attack on Titan 3, the gothic bullet-hell shooter Caladrius 2: Dark Element, the co-op adventure Hela: Of Mice & Magic, and the dwarven farm-sim RPG Hammer & Harvest: Dwarven Roots. Mark your calendars, December is going to be busy.
Kicking off the month on December 1st, Hela: Of Mice & Magic is a heartwarming 3D co-op adventure set in breathtaking landscapes inspired by Northern Sweden. You play as a brave little mouse tasked with restoring harmony to a world falling out of balance, exploring vast environments, solving puzzles, and helping the creatures you meet along the way.
The game supports both solo play and local co-op, making it an ideal pick for players looking for a gentle, story-driven adventure to share with a friend or family member during the holiday season.
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December 3, 2026
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December 3, 2026
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The Dawn of War series makes its triumphant return with its fourth mainline entry, going back to the deeply satisfying real-time strategy roots that made the franchise a classic. Command four unique Warhammer 40,000 factions, including the Adeptus Mechanicus making their series debut, across 70+ epic campaign missions. Beyond the campaign, the game offers the fan-favourite Last Stand mode, Skirmish, and full multiplayer, making it one of the most content-rich RTS releases in years.
Dawn of War IV is a PC exclusive, so this is the home platform to play it on. If you have been waiting since Dawn of War III for Relic to find their footing again, this is the one.
Ubisoft revisits one of the most beloved platformers of the last decade with Rayman Legends Retold, a bold reimagining of the 2013 classic. Featuring overhauled visuals, a retold story, a mysterious new realm to explore, and brand-new musical stages, this is more than a simple remaster. Best of all, the legendary couch co-op returns, play solo or with up to four players.
If you missed Rayman Legends the first time around, or simply want to experience it fresh, Retold is the definitive way to play on PC this December.
Square Enix brings the Dragon Quest Monsters spin-off series to a new generation with The Withered World. Follow fledgling monster wranglers Bianca and Nera as they befriend creatures from across the Dragon Quest universe, raise them up, synthesize new breeds, and pit them against rivals in battle. The game blends classic monster-collecting depth with modern RPG production values.
December 3rd is going to be a big day for RPG fans, and Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is one of the highlights launching simultaneously on PC alongside consoles.
Releasing alongside Rayman Legends Retold on the same day, Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition gives the franchise's fan-favourite 2011 platformer a modern coat of paint. The Enhanced Edition brings 4K resolution, 60 FPS gameplay, new quality-of-life features, and 60 hidden Relics to discover scattered throughout the adventure.
Join Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies as they fight to save the Glade of Dreams from the invading Darktoons. If you have never played the original, or want to replay it at its absolute best, this is the version to pick up.
Release date
December 3, 2026
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Release date
December 3, 2026
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For fans of cosy farming sims with an RPG twist, Hammer & Harvest: Dwarven Roots offers a uniquely dwarven spin on the genre. You have been tasked by the Dwarf King to reclaim ancient halls, grow crops, harvest crystals, mine ores, and craft magnificent works before the King returns to judge your progress. The underground setting gives the familiar farming formula a fresh flavour.
A PC exclusive releasing December 3rd, it is a great pick for players looking for something relaxing but rewarding among the month's bigger releases.
One of the most anticipated releases of the year for puzzle fans, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is the long-awaited new mainline entry in Level-5's beloved mystery-puzzle series. Set one year after the events of Professor Layton and the Unwound Future, Layton and Luke are drawn into a new adventure in a place called Steam Bison following a mysterious incident.
This marks the first brand-new Professor Layton title in years and the first on modern platforms including PC, making December 10th a landmark day for fans of the series.
Attack on Titan 3 is the ultimate culmination of the action game series based on the iconic manga and anime. The game lets players experience the full story from beginning to end, with the ODM gear action system further refined to deliver the most exhilarating and stylish combat the series has ever produced.
Fans of the franchise who have been following the games since the original Koei Tecmo release will find this to be the most polished and complete entry yet, arriving December 10th across PC and consoles.
Caladrius 2: Dark Element is the long-awaited sequel to the cult-classic gothic bullet-hell shooter, returning over a decade after the original with enhanced systems and striking new character art by acclaimed illustrators. The game's infamous Shame Break system makes a comeback alongside new Element Shot mechanics, all set in a dark and beautiful world ruled by beauty and darkness.
This is a must-watch release for fans of the shoot-'em-up genre, offering both single-player and co-operative multiplayer modes for those who want to brave the darkness together.
Path of Exile 2 from Grinding Gear Games reaches its full 1.0 release on December 11th, already carrying an impressive OpenCritic average of 88/100 from early access reviews. Set years after the original, you return to the dark world of Wraeclast to stop a new corruption from spreading, across an all-new campaign with six new character classes and a deeply reworked skill gem system.
The game is free-to-play and supports solo or co-op for up to six players, making it one of the most accessible yet mechanically deep action RPGs releasing this holiday season.
With 65 confirmed PC releases across the month, December 2026 is shaping up to be one of the best months of the year for PC gaming. Whether you prefer commanding armies, solving puzzles, or grinding loot dungeons, there is a release here to look forward to.
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