Gamers Share Their 2026 Gaming Goals: Finish Backlogs, Play Longer, and More
Gamers Share Their 2026 Gaming Goals: Finish Backlogs, Play Longer, and More
As 2026 begins, gamers around the world are setting their own “gaming resolutions,” not unlike personal goals for health, finances, or work. Social media has captured a charming mix of serious and humorous aspirations from “finally finishing my backlog” to “pause buying new games until I clear old ones”—that resonate strongly with players everywhere.
The trend started with Robert Ortega from the RPG Sanctuary page, who shared his previous year’s achievement of finishing 12 games and revealed a stress-free goal for 2026: continue playing nine unfinished games he enjoyed and progress through long-running series like Trails/Kiseki and Yakuza / Like a Dragon without setting strict numbers just the joy of continuing gameplay.
Comments quickly poured in, offering both laughs and the painful truths of modern gamers. Many confessed to having hundreds of backlogged games while repeatedly replaying favorites. Common goals included “buy fewer games, play more,” or more ambitiously, “clear my backlog before buying anything new,” though fan-favorite releases like Wolverine could instantly disrupt any plan.
Some goals reflected real-life circumstances: a 43-year-old father working 60+ hours a week hoped to finish two RPGs and one action game, considering that a success. Others aimed to focus on actual playtime rather than idly leaving games open while scrolling social media. Passionate resolutions also surfaced, such as replaying the Yakuza series on PS5 to prepare for upcoming Kiwami releases or playing more Japanese games while learning the language.
While these discussions may not make headlines, they perfectly reflect the hearts of gamers: 2026 isn’t necessarily about playing the most, but playing with meaning finishing what was started, extending playtime, or simply acknowledging a small victory by starting a long-backlogged game.
Readers, what’s your gaming goal for 2026?
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