August 2026 Games To-Do
New games releasing in August 2026.
Marvel TOKON: Fighting Souls
Aug 6PS5 / PCFightingMarvelAnime-inspired Marvel fighting game with 20 launch fighters, team-based mechanics, and rollback netcode.
Releases Aug 6, 2026
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2
Aug 27Multi-platformActionKonamiMGS4 finally freed from PS3 exclusivity, plus Peace Walker and Ghost Babel.
Releases Aug 27, 2026
Star Wars: Zero Company ★
Aug 15PC / ConsolesTurn-Based StrategyBit ReactorXCOM-style tactical combat in the Star Wars universe, from the studio founded by XCOM developers.
Releases Aug 15, 2026
Mortal Shell 2
Aug 20PS5 / Xbox / PCAction RPG/SoulslikeThe soulslike sequel expands on the original's shell-possessing mechanics with a larger world.
Releases Aug 20, 2026
The Sinking City 2
Aug 28PS5 / Xbox / PCHorror/InvestigationLovecraftian detective horror returns with a new investigation in a flooded, corrupted city.
Releases Aug 28, 2026
August 2026 Games Collection
Games released before August 2026, ranked. Full write-ups in our Best Games of 2026 hub.
Forza Horizon 6
May 19Xbox / PCRacingPlayground Games91 MetacriticReleased May 19, 2026
Pokémon Pokopia
Mar 5Switch 2RPG90 MetacriticReleased Mar 5, 2026
Mewgenics
Feb 10PCSimulation90 MetacriticReleased Feb 10, 2026
Resident Evil Requiem
Feb 27PS5 / Xbox / PCSurvival Horror89 MetacriticReleased Feb 27, 2026
Subnautica 2
May 14Unknown WorldsSurvivalPCReleased May 14, 2026
Halo: Campaign Evolved
Jul 28XboxFPSMultiplatformReleased Jul 28, 2026
007 First Light
May 27PS5 / Xbox / PCActionIO Interactive88 MetacriticReleased May 27, 2026
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced ★
Jul 9PS5 / Xbox / PCAction RPGUbisoftReleased Jul 9, 2026
SAROS
Apr 30PS5ActionHousemarque87 MetacriticReleased Apr 30, 2026
Hermit and Pig
Feb 5PC / XboxAdventure87 MetacriticReleased Feb 5, 2026
Nioh 3
Feb 6PS5 / PCAction RPGTeam Ninja86 MetacriticReleased Feb 6, 2026
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Mar 13Switch 2 / PS5 / PCRPGCapcom86 MetacriticReleased Mar 13, 2026
Star Fox
Jun 25Switch 2NintendoRemakeReleased Jun 25, 2026
Mixtape
May 7AnnapurnaNarrative AdventurePS5Released May 7, 2026
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Jun 3Square EnixAction/RPGSwitch 2Released Jun 3, 2026
EA Sports College Football 27
Jul 9EA SportsSportsReleased Jul 9, 2026
OPUS: Prism Peak
Apr 16Switch 2 / PCAdventure86 MetacriticReleased Apr 16, 2026
Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven
Jan 22Multi-platformRoguelike86 MetacriticReleased Jan 22, 2026
Cairn
Jan 29PS5 / PCClimbing Sim86 MetacriticReleased Jan 29, 2026
PRAGMATA
Apr 17PS5 / Xbox / PCActionCapcom85 MetacriticReleased Apr 17, 2026
Timberborn
Mar 12PCCity Builder85 MetacriticReleased Mar 12, 2026
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Jun 18PC / PS5 / Xbox / Switch 2Action RPGSquare EnixReleased Jun 18, 2026
EA Sports UFC 6
Jun 19PS5 / XboxSports/FightingEA VancouverReleased Jun 19, 2026
Directive 8020
May 12SupermassiveSurvival HorrorPS5Released May 12, 2026
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
Jun 11System EraSurvival/CraftingReleased Jun 11, 2026
Splatoon Raiders
Jul 23NintendoAction-AdventureSwitch 2Released Jul 23, 2026
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
Jul 23GameMillFightingReleased Jul 23, 2026
How We Rank
Games are primarily ranked by Metacritic score, supplemented by player reception, cultural impact, and genre significance.
S Tier = exceptional, must-play regardless of genre preference
A Tier = excellent, highly recommended
B Tier = good, worth your time if the premise appeals to you
C Tier = decent, has strengths but notable weaknesses
FAQ
What games are coming out in August 2026?
The biggest August 2026 releases are Marvel TOKON: Fighting Souls (Aug 6), Star Wars: Zero Company, Mortal Shell 2, and The Sinking City 2.
What is the best game released in 2026 so far?
Forza Horizon 6 (91 MC), followed by Pokémon Pokopia (90 MC) and Mewgenics (90 MC). Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (84 MC) is the best-reviewed AC entry since the 2013 original. Full write-ups in our Best Games of 2026 hub.
What games are coming out later in 2026?
The biggest remaining releases: Marvel TOKON: Fighting Souls (Aug 6), MGS Collection Vol. 2 (Aug 27), Marvel's Wolverine (Sep), and GTA VI (Nov 19).
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA VI launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox. PC version will follow later.
