As of now, there is no official announcement from Nintendo or any major gaming publisher confirming a Resident Evil 3D launch in early 2026. It’s possible there may be some confusion with the original Resident Evil 3 (2020), which was a remake of the 1999 classic and released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC—later available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. If you're referring to a potential new Resident Evil title or a 3D reimagining of the series (such as a remake of Resident Evil 3 in a new format), it’s speculative at this point. Capcom, the developer behind the Resident Evil series, has not confirmed any such project for 2026. For accurate updates, it’s best to follow official sources like: Capcom’s official website Nintendo’s announcements Reputable gaming news outlets (e.g., IGN, GameSpot, Polygon) Stay tuned for any official reveals at events like The Game Awards, E3, or Capcom’s own presentations. Let me know if you meant a different game or need details about the current Resident Evil timeline!

The surprise reveal of Super Meat Boy 3D at today’s Xbox Games Showcase has sent shockwaves through the gaming community—especially given the franchise’s long-standing reputation for punishingly precise 2D platforming. Fans are reeling from the announcement that the iconic red, jiggly meat hero is finally making the leap into full three-dimensional space, promising to bring the series’ trademark chaos and speed to a whole new dimension—literally.

Set to launch in early 2026 on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, the new game builds on the original’s legacy of brutal difficulty, instant respawns, and grotesquely satisfying destruction. The 3D trailer wastes no time showcasing the franchise’s signature flair: a meaty protagonist hurtling through rotating sawblades, plummeting into industrial grinders, and bouncing off walls with slick, frame-perfect precision—now in full 3D. New mechanics like wall-running, mid-air repositioning, and gravity-defying leaps suggest that the core challenge has been re-engineered for depth and spatial awareness, without sacrificing the series’ soul.

The inclusion of wall-sliding and 3D traversal opens up entirely new possibilities for level design—think vertical labyrinths, collapsing platforms, and multi-layered trap sequences that twist and turn in ways only 3D space can deliver. Yet the game still feels unmistakably Super Meat Boy: absurd, gory, and relentlessly joyful in its commitment to failure as a form of progression.

It’s worth noting the emotional weight behind the franchise’s return. Originally created by Edmund McMillen and Jonathan McEntee as a 2008 Flash game, Super Meat Boy (2010) redefined what indie platformers could be—tight, challenging, and emotionally cathartic. Its sequel, Super Meat Boy Forever (2020), came after McMillen stepped away from development, sparking debate and nostalgia for the original creative team.

With McMillen’s current role in this 3D entry still unconfirmed, fans are left speculating: Is he back in the driver’s seat? Or is this a new era, led by a fresh team carrying forward the torch? The absence of a direct statement from McMillen only deepens the intrigue.

Then there’s the Mario warp pipe opening. In a scene straight out of a fever dream, the trailer begins with a familiar green pipe, the iconic Wii sound effect, and a sudden sploosh as our red hero tumbles out—only to immediately face a spinning blade. The jarring callback to Nintendo’s mascot, despite no mention of a Nintendo platform, has ignited online chaos. Is it a meta-joke? A nod to the 2010 game’s infamous Nintendo-inspired level? Or a cryptic hint at a crossover that’s not yet confirmed?

For now, all eyes are on the 2026 release window. With the Xbox Games Showcase now in full swing, fans are already dissecting every frame of the trailer, mapping out level layouts, and debating whether 3D can truly capture the magic of 2D precision.

One thing’s certain: Super Meat Boy 3D isn’t just a sequel. It’s a statement—a bloody, gory, gloriously chaotic evolution of one of indie gaming’s most enduring cult classics.

Stay tuned to IGN Live all weekend for more deep dives, developer interviews, and behind-the-scenes breakdowns of the biggest reveals from this year’s showcase.

🎮 The meat is back—and it’s going full 3D.