GRIND's Recommendations for March 2026
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Dear readers, we've successfully navigated the first two months of the year! The good news is that the drought of releases, which began in January, has ended, and March 2026 is shaping up to be the busiest month yet. Whether you prefer action games, epic stories, or even racing games, this month seems to have something for everyone.
Small disclaimer: while we do our best to keep the list updated, recommendations may be subject to unforeseen changes — last-minute delays, cancellations, or surprise releases of titles we had no information about.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
Release date: 3 March 2026
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Another remaster for a Legacy of Kain title? In this economy? Apparently so! The famous game that united the destinies of Raziel and Kain returns to modern platforms, promising a memorable adventure for new generations, as well as a serious dose of nostalgia for long-time fans.
Like the remaster for Soul Reaver 1 & 2, Defiance includes the game's scenario, additional unfinished levels that were excluded from the original version, a few new skins, the ability to switch between classic and updated textures, and a lost demo of a cancelled sequel. If this game lives up to the previous remaster, then it is, without a doubt, a must-play.
World of Warcraft: Midnight
Release date: 3 March 2026
Platforms: PC
After the confrontations in K'aresh and the epic battle against a weakened Dimensius, the heroes of Azeroth return to familiar lands, where they discover Xal'atath's assault on Silvermoon. The World Soul saga continues with the new World of Warcraft: Midnight expansion, in which champions will have to defend Azeroth and the Sunwell from the forces of the Void.
Players will explore familiar but reimagined zones, such as Eversong Woods and the Blood Elves' capital, alongside new locations: Zul'Aman (the Amani trolls' kingdom), Voidstorm (the sanctuary of the ren'dorei who dared to study the Void), and Harandar, a vast underground jungle where the roots of the World Trees meet.
In addition to class reworks and new zones, players can finally enjoy a long-awaited feature: housing.
Pokémon Pokopia
Release date: 5 March 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
We have a new spin-off in the great N's famous franchise, where we play as an adorable Ditto. The little creature confirms our greatest fear: it can transform into absolutely anything, including humans. Fortunately, it doesn't seem interested in conquering the world, but rather in using its powers to build a small town where Pokémon can live peacefully.
The title seems like a reinterpretation of the Minecraft and Stardew Valley formula through the lens of the Pokémon universe, and if you're a fan of Dragon Quest Builders, then Pokopia is definitely worth a try.
Marathon
Release date: 5 March 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X/S
Once upon a time, back when GRIND magazine didn't even exist, and Apple was also associated with gaming, Bungie released a small FPS called Marathon on Apple Macintosh. 30 years after the last title in the series and after the 'obscure franchises' Halo and Destiny, the famous developer returns to the universe that propelled it to fame in the '90s.
However, don't expect a direct sequel: the new Marathon is an extraction shooter made in partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment. Will this live-service be the next Concord or Arc Raiders? Unfortunately, we don't have the answer yet.
Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf
Release date: 5 March 2026
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
The beloved 2D puzzle-platformer with a distinctive visual style returns with a sequel that promises an even more ambitious adventure. Lana and little Mui must not only survive but save the very essence of the planet.
The new story explores the eternal conflict between technology and tradition, and the protagonist will have to unite different tribes to face the rapidly approaching danger.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
Release date: 12 March 2026
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
The most acclaimed title in the Fatal Frame franchise finally arrives on modern platforms. Gone are the days when we were more scared of the price of a PlayStation 2 or an original copy of Crimson Butterfly; now we can be scared of ghosts on a PlayStation 5, in 4K.
The remake uses a new graphics engine, expanded areas, and improvements for the Camera Obscura, but also introduces a third-person mode for those who don't want to look horror directly in the face. And if the scares become too intense, certain spirits can be avoided through the new stealth system.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando
Release date: 12 March 2026
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
What do we have here? A co-op FPS where we fight the forces of evil, with a story written by the legendary John Carpenter, master of modern horror. The new game from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment seems to be exactly what we needed: a spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead.
The action unfolds in PvE missions, where players, along with friends, confront the Sludge God, an ancient entity accidentally awakened by a team of researchers during excavations. The gameplay follows the classic formula of the genre, but character interactions and the ability to drive vehicles could offer that extra something to differentiate it from the competition.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Release date: 13 March 2026
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
The Monster Hunter Stories series holds a special place in the franchise's universe, offering the same spectacular world and creatures, but in a more accessible formula than the main titles. Without the chaos of intense hunts or the meticulous planning specific to the core series, Stories focuses on story and exploration.
The new adventure places us in the role of the prince of Azuria, searching for a solution to an ecological disaster called "Crystal Encroachment," an anomaly affecting both fauna and monsters. At its core, the game is a simplified JRPG, with a combat system built around the "Rock-Paper-Scissors" mechanic.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Release date: 19 March 2026
Platforms: PC
Less than a year after its PlayStation 5 launch, Sony Interactive Entertainment is bringing Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to PC. So get your best boots, a few metres of rope, and a lot of patience to traverse Australia. The PC version promises platform-specific technical improvements, but the story and gameplay remain as eccentric and experimental as in last year's edition.
Crimson Desert
Release date: 20 March 2026
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Probably the most important release of the month, Crimson Desert is a spin-off of the famous MMORPG Black Desert Online. Initially conceived as a prequel, the project evolved into a full-fledged single-player adventure set in an impressively sized open world.
Exploration is natural, without artificial level barriers, and players are encouraged to create their own combat style by combining weapons and abilities for the most cinematic confrontations. And if a mission's destination is too far away, you can shorten the journey... by riding a dragon.
Screamer
Release date: 26 March 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
What do we have here? A game with anime sequences, but with a racing style reminiscent of Need for Speed: Underground 2. The title developed by Milestone is inspired by the lesser-known 1995 game, created by Graffiti and published by Virgin Interactive. Unlike that project, the new Screamer is not just a simple racing game, but a true urban epic. We will participate in spectacular car battles, using abilities such as Boost, Strike, or Shield, in a story about revenge against a corrupt system.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabell Park
Release date: 26 March 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
As expected, Nintendo wasn't going to leave the newest Mario title stuck on the previous generation. In the year the famous plumber turns 40, Super Mario Bros. Wonder receives a native version for Nintendo Switch 2. The new edition brings not only technical and graphical improvements but also additional content: 17 co-operative missions, Toad Brigade challenges, new characters, and an assisted mode designed to make the experience more accessible.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
Release date: 31 March 2026
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
Are we really in 2026? Because it seems unreal to get a new game in the Legacy of Kain franchise. Ascendance is a prequel to Soul Reaver and will allow us, for the first time in the series' history, to play with three different characters: Kain, Raziel, and Elaleth. Unlike previous titles, this will be a 2D action-platformer that emphasises skill and intense confrontations.
Folks, these are our recommendations for March 2026! We hope at least one of these titles has caught your eye and will fill your backlog... or make it even more impossible to manage.
