Best 2026 Video Games for load times

#1

Load times were praised as very quick in both supporting reviews.

#2

Load times received strong praise for being nearly nonexistent.

#3

Loading is quick and unobtrusive, helping the game maintain its relaxed flow between pages and discoveries.

#4

Load times/install flow receive limited but strong praise for launching quickly before full install completion.

#5

Load times had limited but strong evidence, with Digital Foundry praising nearly instant transitions.

#6

Load-time impressions are very positive because several reviewers noted seamless docking or no loading screens entering cities.

#7

Load times were praised in both scored references for being almost instantaneous when the game ran well.

#8

Load times are praised as minimal or nearly absent in the reviews that discuss them.

#9

Load-related convenience was praised through quick fast travel between stands.

#10

Loading is generally quick across platforms, aside from Switch 1 and an initial Steam Deck load.

#11

Load times were praised by one reviewer as fast on PC.

#12

Faster loading is a welcome Switch 2 refinement, though several writers note that the original load times were already acceptable. It improves polish more than it changes the experience.

#13

Transitions are generally brief on PC, but the Switch 2 version can suffer noticeably long loading screens alongside its other performance problems.

#14

Load times were platform-dependent: one Switch 2 review reported lengthy loads, while another praised faster loading on Switch 2.

#15

Load times were mixed, with some reviewers reporting solid loads and others calling them slow or momentum-breaking.

#16

Load times were a recurring technical complaint, especially when moving between large customized zones.

#17

Reviewer evidence is mixed: load times drew both praise and caveats across 1 review(s).

#18

Load times are a weakness on Switch-focused reviews, especially reloads after death that can interrupt flow.

#19

Load times were a recurring platform concern, especially on Switch, though one review balanced the initial wait against smooth movement after loading.

#20

Loading can be a nuisance: reviewers mention longer-than-expected waits, including multiplayer loads that depend on the slowest machine in the group.

#21

Loading screens are one of the most consistent complaints. A few note short load times, but many say frequent transitions and menus make the universe feel chopped up.

#22

Hidden loading passages and squeeze-through gaps were noticeable enough to make the design feel dated to one critic.

#23

Loading can interrupt the experience in spots, adding another small layer of friction to an already deliberate pace.