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Famitsu most-anticipated games rankings

Overview

In late July 2026, Famitsu’s weekly poll of Japan’s most-anticipated video games listed the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time among the top ten titles, earning 376 votes alongside entries such as Pokémon Generation 10 and Grand Theft Auto VI. A week later, a refreshed “most wanted games” chart showed the newcomer Pokémon Winds and Waves leading the list with 578 votes, while the Zelda remake moved up to fourth place, indicating continued strong interest despite a lower vote count. The rankings also highlighted ongoing enthusiasm for legacy franchises like Persona 4 Revival, Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave, and upcoming releases such as Grand Theft Auto VI and Persona 6. By August 10, 2026, Pokémon Winds & Waves maintained its popularity, securing the top spot in the latest Famitsu reader poll with 588 votes. The Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake also saw an increase in ranking, moving to third place. The updated top ten list reflects a significant interest in upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives, which occupy five of the top ten positions. Other notable entries in the rankings include Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Persona 4 Revival, Persona 6, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Xenoblade Genesis, Grand Theft Auto 6, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The current trends show a distribution of interest between Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 titles. In a subsequent poll conducted between July 29 and August 4, 2026, Pokémon Winds and Waves maintained its position as the number one most anticipated game. The Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake saw further movement, rising to the second position in the rankings. The poll continues to highlight significant interest in titles slated for the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside high-profile PlayStation 5 releases such as Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6.

Entities

Famitsu · Nintendo · Pokemon Winds and Waves · The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (remake) · Metal Gear Solid

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Nintendo titles lead Famitsu most wanted games chart

    The latest Famitsu most wanted games chart shows Pokemon Winds and Waves at number one, with Fire Emblem and Zelda also securing top spots in reader votes.

  2. 13 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Gaming charts show Pokemon and Elden Ring leading popularity and revenue

    Gaming charts for late August 2026 show Pokemon Winds / Waves leading Famitsu’s most wanted list, while Elden Ring remains the top revenue generator on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop.

  3. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Famitsu reader poll ranks most anticipated video games

    The latest Famitsu reader poll shows ‘Pokemon Winds and Waves’ remains the most anticipated game, with the ‘Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ remake climbing to second place.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Pokémon Winds & Waves tops Famitsu’s most wanted games list

    Pokémon Winds & Waves leads Famitsu’s most wanted games list in Japan, followed by Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and Persona 4 Revival, highlighting high anticipation for Nintendo Switch 2 titles.

  5. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Pokemon Winds and Waves leads Famitsu's most wanted games chart

    Famitsu’s July poll shows Pokemon Winds and Waves leading with 578 votes, Zelda Ocarina of Time remake rising to #4, and several major titles in the top ten.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Famitsu ranks Zelda Ocarina of Time remake among Japan's top‑anticipated games

    Famitsu's poll puts the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake in Japan's top‑10 most‑anticipated games, while its reviews give Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok a near‑perfect 35/40 score.

Sources

beyondpixels.at · beyondpixels.de · brasilgamer.com.br · gonintendo.com · multiplayer.it · nintendoeverything.com · nintendonews.com · noticiasdemalaga.es · trachtenbibel.at · unsimpleclic.com · xbox-mag.net

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history