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NextPlay 2026 Guide: Tier Lists, Watchlists, and More

Learn how to make the most of NextPlay 2026. Create tier lists, build your watchlist, compare games, and export release dates to your calendar.

By Divik ยท Published ยท Updated 2026-01-11

Heads up: this article is from 2026-01-05 and details may have changed.

Welcome to NextPlay 2026

NextPlay is the ultimate tracker for 2026 video game releases. Here's how to use all our features.

๐ŸŒŸ Watchlist

Your personal watchlist lets you save games you're interested in.

How to Use:

1. Browse any game page

2. Click the "Add to Watchlist" button

3. Access your watchlist from the navigation bar

4. Your watchlist is saved locally in your browser

[Go to My Watchlist โ†’](/watchlist)

๐Ÿ‘‘ Tier List Creator

Create your own rankings of upcoming games!

How to Use:

1. Visit the Tier List page

2. Drag games from the pool into tiers (S, A, B, C, D, F)

3. Share your tier list with friends via the share button

4. Take a screenshot to share on social media

[Create a Tier List โ†’](/tier-list)

โš–๏ธ Game Comparison

Compare two games side-by-side to help make decisions.

How to Use:

1. Visit the Compare page

2. Select two games you want to compare

3. See platforms, release dates, genres, and more side by side

[Compare Games โ†’](/compare)

๐Ÿ“… Release Calendar

View all games organized by month.

How to Use:

1. Browse the calendar by month

2. Filter by platform if needed

3. Click any game to see its full details

4. Export individual releases to Google Calendar or iCal

[View Calendar โ†’](/calendar)

๐Ÿ† My Top 5

Quickly select and share your top 5 most anticipated games.

[Create Your Top 5 โ†’](/my-top-5)

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Tips & Tricks

  • Keyboard shortcuts: Use arrow keys to navigate game cards
  • Quick search: Start typing on the home page to filter games
  • Platform filter: Quickly find games for your preferred platform
  • Share feature: Most pages have share buttons for social media

If you have questions or suggestions, [contact us](/contact)!