PC Gamer has confirmed that PC Gaming Show 2026: Most Wanted will take place on December 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET. The upcoming showcase will feature more than 70 games, including new trailers, announcements, developer presentations and a countdown of the 20 most anticipated upcoming PC games.
The event will stream through PC Gamer’s YouTube, Twitch and X channels, with additional viewing options expected across the show’s usual streaming platforms. Gaming presenter Frankie Ward will host the main broadcast, while Future presenters Midas and Jules Gill will lead the pre-show.
The December presentation will combine previously announced projects with new reveals from developers and publishers. Confirmed participants include Devolver Digital, Dotemu and Team17, although the organizers have not disclosed every game appearing during the broadcast.
Among the announced highlights is a new trailer for Thief: The Dark Project Remastered from Nightdive Studios. The updated stealth classic is scheduled to launch on December 3, coinciding with the showcase. Its appearance will give viewers another look at the remaster on its release day.
Ghost Town Games, the studio behind Overcooked, will also provide a behind-the-scenes presentation for Stage Fright. The upcoming cooperative adventure is among the specifically confirmed titles, with the developer-focused segment offering a closer look at the project.
Another scheduled appearance is Street Witch from Alien Cartel, which will receive a new trailer. Additional announcements from Devolver Digital, Dotemu and Team17 are planned, but the specific projects involved have not all been identified.
A central feature of PC Gaming Show 2026: Most Wanted will be its ranked countdown of 20 upcoming PC games. The selection is determined by The Council, a voting group consisting of gaming journalists, developers, content creators, streamers and other industry figures.
PC Gamer has reduced the countdown from 25 games to 20 for the 2026 edition. The organizers explained that the smaller selection is intended to provide more coverage time for each featured title rather than distributing the presentation across a larger ranking.
The full list of nominees has been made available ahead of the event, but the final rankings will remain undisclosed until the broadcast. The countdown is separate from the broader selection of more than 70 games receiving trailers, announcements or other coverage.
The December 3 showcase follows PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct earlier in 2026 and continues the event’s focus on upcoming PC releases from both independent developers and established publishers.
For viewers, the presentation will provide new footage, potential release-date announcements and updates on games currently in development. Confirmed appearances include Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, Stage Fright and Street Witch, while the remaining announcements and final top-20 rankings will be revealed during the broadcast.
