52 Games Challenge 2026!!!

[bikingjahuty]

It's here again! With less than a week left in 2025, I figured we can get a 52 games challenge thread going to stir up excitement and also to reserve spots in the thread for next year.


For anyone who's not familiar with the 52 Games Challenge, it's essentially VGcollect members committing themselves to beat at least 52 games (one game a week on average) in one calendar year and reducing our backlogs. This challenge is a lot of fun, not just playing and beating games, but also seeing what others are beating as well. A lot of good game discussion happens here as we comment on each other's reviews and blurbs about games. When you beat a game, abandon one, or whatever feel free to write a small blurb about it, or a super long, detailed review too if you want.


Let's beat a ton of games in 2026 and make it another awesome year of gaming!

[bikingjahuty]

This year I have little doubt I'll reach 52 games beat again. Given how I play a pretty balanced combo of shorter games (lots of arcade style games and games that can be beat in under a couple of hours) and longer games (10+ hours), it won't be hard for me to beat 52 games again. However, where I might fall short compared to 2025 (I beat around 130 games) is committing myself to other things as well in 2025 that I either neglected or didn't put as much time/effort into as I should have. This will no doubt reduce my games beat output, but to what extent is to be seen. I'm estimating I'll beat around 80 games this year, but that number could go up or down depending on how things go in 2026. It's even possible I hit triple digit games beat, but again, my need to prioritize other, non-game related things in 2026 will likely get in the way of that. Anyhow, like always I'm super excited to complete the challenge again and look forward to seeing what everyone else beats too!


COMPLETED

1.



ABANDONED


1.

[dhaabi]

Previous 52 Game Challenges: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

[moonlightvalkyrie]

Reserving my spot for this year! Unfortunately, I had a very rough year in 2025, and gaming had to take a major backseat. However, I am excited to once again give this a try! Good luck to everyone on your 2026 gaming goals!!! 

[supremeusername]

Reserved. Can't wait for 2026!

[kashell]

I'll be there!

[aliensstudios]

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[telekill]

Participating once again. Let's see how far I get in comparison to previous years...
2023 - 27 Completed.
2024 - 17 Completed.
2025 - 16 Completed.

Currently Playing:
1. Battlefield 6 (PS5) [Multiplayer]

Completed: 00
1.


Planning to Play:
1. Code Violet (PS5)
2. Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered (PS5)
    - Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness (PS2)
3. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (PS5)
4. Zelda: Skyward Sword (Switch)
5. 007: First Light (PS5)