IGN Fan Fest 2026: 007 First Light and 50+ Games Confirmed

By Daniel Burrows "Windfell_" Gaming News
2 February 2026 no comments

If your 2026 gaming calendar was looking a little thin, IGN Fan Fest just backed up the delivery truck and dumped a mountain of hype on your doorstep, with the event kicking off on February 25, 2026.

IGN Fan Fest 2026 is the best place to be later this month, with eager fans able to catch exclusive celebrity interviews, gameplay, trailers, and deep dives on some of the most highly anticipated gaming titles this year.

Between the return of the world’s most famous secret agent and a LEGO Batman game that feels more Arkham than blocky, the event will feature over 50 games and exclusive reveals on February 25, 2026.

👉 READ ALSO: Why 007 First Light is the Bond Game We’ve Waited Decades For

IGN Fan Fest 2026: The Blockbuster Breakdown

IO Interactive is bringing its Hitman DNA to James Bond’s origin story, 007 First Light, giving us a 26-year-old 007 who’s as comfortable in a bar fight as he is in a tailored suit. It’s methodical, stylish, and exactly the kind of “ultimate spycraft fantasy” we’ve been waiting for since the 64-bit days.

Meanwhile, TT Games is finally giving Batman the respect he deserves. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight isn’t just about smashing bricks, but about mastering a fluid combat system that feels heavy and satisfying.

Moving through a rain-slicked Gotham that actually reflects neon signs off the street is a vibe we haven’t seen in a LEGO title before. It’s a love letter to the character’s 80-year history that feels surprisingly mature for a game made of plastic parts.

However, that’s not all, as IGN has confirmed that the event will include “over 50 games,” telling fans to “expect more trailers, announcements, reveals, and more” across the two days.

IGN Fan Fest: The Complete Confirmed Lineup

The sheer volume of games set to feature is staggering, ranging from massive AAA sequels to niche simulators that we’re already secretly obsessed with. Here is the full list of titles confirmed for the event:

• 007 First Light
• Crimson Desert
• Invincible VS
• LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
• Poppy Playtime
• Powerwash Simulator 2
• Street Fighter 6
• WWE 2K26
• Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes
• Bellwright
• Bus Simulator 27
• Celestial Return
• Denshattack!
• Directive 8020
• Dreadmoor
• Esoteric Ebb
• Everwind
• Frostrail
• Gallipoli
• Gambonanza
• Gate Guard Simulator
• Going Medieval
• Hela
• Heroes of Newerth Reborn
• HITMAN
• Imprinted
• Join Us
• Kiln
• Mexican Ninja
• Minos
• Mistfall Hunter
• Mixtape
• MONOWAVE
• Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
• Necrophosis: Full Consciousness
• Out Fishing
• Outbound
• Outward 2
• Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf
• Ranger’s Path National Park Simulator
• Samson
• Second Stone
• Solarpunk
• Space Scum
• Tears of Metal
• Threads of Time
• Town to City
• Until Then
• Valorborn
• Vampire Crawlers
• Verminsteel
• Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2
• Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy
• Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
• Where Winds Meet
• WILL: Follow the Light
• Windrose
• Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis

How to Catch the Action: Platforms & Coverage

You can watch IGN Fest 2026 on February 25-26 on the official IGN social media platforms.

• YouTube & Twitch: Look for the official IGN channels for the full multi-hour streams and curated “Best of” reels.
• X (Twitter): Perfect for those bite-sized 30-second reveals and “blink-and-you-missed-it” Easter eggs.
• IGN.com: The home base for exclusive developer interviews that didn’t make the main stage cut.

If you’re watching on mobile, we recommend jumping straight to the individual game playlists, it’s the fastest way to skip the filler and get right to the projects you’ve actually wishlisted.

Is the 2026 Hype Real?

IGN Fan Fest 2026 is set out to prove that developers are finally stepping out of the “cross-gen” shadow. These games aren’t just prettier, but more ambitious. From the tactical depth of Owlcat’s Dark Heresy to the sheer arcade joy of Denshattack!, there’s a sense that the industry is taking risks again.

Which of these 60 titles is currently sitting at the very top of your wishlist, or are you just here to see James Bond finally get the IO Interactive treatment?

Daniel Burrows "Windfell_"

Fueled by a passion for gaming and the ever-evolving world of gaming news, Daniel loves connecting with seasoned and new players to bring games to life on the page, exploring their narratives and gaming trends. A self-published fiction and fantasy author, Daniel has nearly 20 years of experience writing gaming news and a love for storytelling that drives his enthusiasm to deliver breaking news, in-depth analysis, and industry innovations. You will find him in-game as "Windfell."