August 2026 Video Game Releases: Full List And Highlights

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Published Aug 1, 2026, 1:00 AM EDT

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2026 has already been an absolutely stacked year for gaming so far, but on top of what we've already gotten to enjoy for ourselves, the next few weeks are bringing even more releases from brand-new games like Beast of Reincarnation, long-awaited ports, and DLC for critically acclaimed releases. Although there aren't as many big-budget triple-A releases hitting us in August, that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of unique games that nobody is talking about enough on the horizon.

Regardless of which platform you play on or how interested you are in the avalanche of indie games arriving each week throughout August 2026, there are bound to be a few titles that you'll want to keep your eye on during the transition between Summer and an already loaded Fall season, starting with Game Freak's surprise action title Beast of Reincarnation.

Game Freak Is Bringing Its Most Ambitious Title Yet

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As the biggest original release of August this year, Beast of Reincarnation is a major departure from Game Freak's previous releases, offering a unique sci-fi fantasy RPG that already looks incredibly promising so far. Set in the far future of 4026, Beast of Reincarnation follows the story of an outcast named Emma and her dog Koo as they travel through a post-apocalyptic Japan to combat the deadly creatures and diseases plaguing the land.

Aside from how jarring it is to see such impressive visuals from Game Freak compared to Pokémon's lackluster fidelity in recent years, it's hard not to get excited over the great level of atmosphere and world-building on display in the studio's latest title, which boasts a unique mix of real-time and turn-based combat with incredibly cinematic animations to enjoy when it releases on August 4 for PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC.

Should Game Freak's darker original story with Beast of Reincarnation succeed, it could be the start of a new direction for the studio moving forward, with the opportunity for more ambitious projects and sequels in the future that could even see their positive aspects bleed over into the Pokémon franchise.

It's A Great Month To Be A Nintendo Fan Thanks To These Games

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Although we're not getting any major first-party Switch titles this summer, aside from Part 1 of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, which brings new areas, furniture, outfits, and even new Pokémon to the game, there are a plethora of re-releases and third-party titles arriving on both the Switch 2 and even the original Switch.

Starting off with some incredible ports like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, Lies of P, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and most notably Elden Ring, Switch users are getting an absolutely stacked roster of re-releases to enjoy on the handheld for the very first time.

Even if you've already played some of the original games on other consoles when they first released, the novelty of being able to play them on the go combined with the new visual and performance enhancements in games like the Mtal Gear Solid: Master Collection and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, adding new content to the experience, there's plenty of reason to be excited about these long-awaited ports.

If you're more of a fan of multiplayer games, however, Switch 2 players are also getting two hit MMOs added to the Nintendo Store this month, with the third-person base-building shooter Once Human, alongside the highly anticipated Switch 2 port of Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail on August 4 that finally brings the critically acclaimed MMO to the system after years of rumors and waiting.

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While the Switch 2 might be getting the most ports out of each console, one of the most exciting re-releases of the month easily comes from the release of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, which offers a remastered version of both Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker when it releases on August 27 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC.

Having already showcased some of the impressive visual upgrades compared to the original two games, the Master Collection is easily the definitive way to experience the series from now on, not only for making the series far more accessible on a wide variety of platforms, but also fixing some of the biggset flaws with the poor performance or hardware limitations that held the series back for so long, with Metal Gear Solid 4 needed it the most.

Even though they aren't the most ideal entries to jump into for a first-time player, it's great to have something to look forward to if you've been waiting for the series to become fully remastered for your enjoyment, or revisiting as an experienced fan looking for an excuse to revisit the beloved series.

Every Game Releasing In August 2026

While we've already gone over some of the most exciting titles we're looking forward to seeing over the next few weeks, it only scratches the surface of the massive amount of games we're getting in August. Although most of these experiences come from smaller indie studios or solo developers, there are still some projects coming from big franchises on the horizon.

Star Wars Zero Company is one upcoming game that absolutely deserves the attention that the sci-fi franchise demands, bringing a unique decision-based tactical strategy game set during the Clone Wars era of the series on August 27, which even promises to bring back fan-favorite characters like Anakin Skywalker in their golden years.

Two acclaimed triple-A titles are also getting major expansions in the form of paid DLC with STALKER 2: Cost of Hope and Mafia: The Old Country Man of Honor, which not only offer an excuse to revisit the games, but add onto them in meaningful ways that we can't wait to see play out when they release alongside the rest of the following games:

Game

Platform(s)

Genre

Release Date

Is This Seat Taken?	Switch, Mobile, PC	Puzzle	August 1
Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams	PS5	Action	August 1
Blue Ridge Hunting	PC	Action	August 1
Nomad Drive	PC	Driving	August 1
Good Heavens!	PC	Survival	August 1
We, Junk Artists	PC	Adventure	August 1
Big Ambitions	PS5, Xbox Series X\|S	Management	August 1
Chop Chop Inc.	PC	Co-Op	August 1
Colorbound	PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X\|S, Switch, PC	Puzzle	August 1
Pop! Pachinko	PC	Arcade	August 1
Creepshow	PC	Horror	August 1
Keep It Up!	PC	Platformer	August 1
Stream Bakery	PC	Management	August 1
The Comyths	PC	RPG	August 1
Ligao: Bronze Age Survival Game	PC	Survival	August 1
All You Can Fish!	PC	Fishing	August 1
Silly Suspects	PC	Party	August 2
Anomaly President	PC	Strategy	August 3
Vegabones	PC	Roguelite	August 3
Ostronauts	PS5, Xbox Series X\|S	Simulation	August 3
Beast of Reincarnation	PS5, Xbox Series S\|X, PC	Action RPG	August 4
Big Walk	PS5, PC	Puzzle	August 4
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail	Switch 2	MMORPG	August 4
Kynseed	Switch	Life Sim	August 4
HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon	PC	Action RPG	August 4
Kora. IL-2 Series	PC	Flight Combat	August 4
Nature Minds	PC	Puzzle	August 4
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass Part 1	Switch 2	Life Sim	August 5
Lies of P: Complete Edition	Switch 2	Action RPG	August 5
Akatori	Switch PC	Metroidvania	August 5
Fields of Mistra Full Release	PC	Farming RPG	August 5
Mazey Village	PC	Adventure	August 5
Block Block Block	PC	Puzzle	August 5
Ranchbound	PC	Farming	August 5
Gloopalaxy	PC	Platformer	August 5
Kill The Shadow	PC	RPG	August 5
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls	PS5, PC	Fighting	August 6
Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator	PC	Action	August 6
Restory	PC	Adventure	August 6
Monsters Are Coming!	PC	Roguelite	August 6
The Skin Stapler	PC	Horror	August 6
Dig, Dig, Die	PC	Roguelite	August 6
Approximately Up	PC	Platformer	August 6
Uncanny Tales: The Watcher	PC	Psychological Horror	August 6
Doloc Town	PC	Survival RPG	August 6
Spiritstead	PC	Life Sim	August 6
Sovereign Tower	PC	Strategy	August 6
Echobreaker	PC	Action RPG	August 6
Mind Inc	PC	Strategy	August 6
Diaspora	PC	Sci-Fi Strategy	August 6
Madden NFL 27	PS5, Xbox Series X\|S, Switch 2, PC	Sports	August 6
Bonereader	PC	Horror Adventure	August 6
Capy Castaway	PC	Adventure	August 6
Rogue Eclipse	PC	Space Roguelite	August 7
Frozen Ship	PC	Survival	August 7
Grain Rot	PC	Horror	August 7
Expeditions: Samurai	PS5, Xbox Series X\|S, PC	Tactical RPG	August 7
Elderwood online	PC	MMORPG	August 7
Grizzly & the Lemmings: Crazy Party	Switch, PC	Party	August 7
Backpack Boy	PC	Puzzle Platformer	August 10
Project Looking Glass	PC	Immersive Sim	August 10
Crosstalk	PC	Adventure	August 10
Pax Autocratica	PC	Grand Strategy	August 10
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered	Switch 2	RPG	August 11
Grounded 2	PS5	Survival	August 11
Agent 64: Spies Never Die	PC	Shooter	August 11
No More Room In Hell 2	PS5, Xbox Series S\|X, PC	Shooter	August 11
Luminary	PC	Action Adventure	August 11
Swordcery	PC	Action RPG	August 11
Hellbound, Inc	PC	Roguelike Deckbuilder	August 11
Ledgerbound	PC	RPG	August 11
King's Well	PC	Adventure	August 11
The Cave Diver	PC	Exploration	August 12
Pro Jank Footy	PC	Sports Arcade	August 12
Verde	PC	Puzzle Adventure	August 12
Security 51	PC	Horror	August 12
Duskfade	PS5, Xbox Series S\|X, Switch 2, PC	Adventure	August 13
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam	PS5, Xbox Series S\|X, PC	Shooter	August 13
Wild Blue Skies	PC	Action Adventure	August 13
Low-Budget Repairs	PC	Simulator	August 13
Clawed	PC	Action Adventure	August 13
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns	PC	RPG	August 13
Servant of the Lake	Mobile, PC	Puzzle	August 13
BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X	Switch 2	Action Roguelike	August 13
Sandustry	PC	Factory Simulation	August 13
Tower Dominion	PC	Tower Defense	August 13
Memorium	PC	Psychological Horror	August 13
Nightmare Shift	PC	Horror Simulation	August 13
Stack Mates	Switch, PC	Party	August 13
Mafia: The Old Country Man of Honor	PS5, Xbox Series S\|X, PC	Action	August 14
Lootbound	PC	Action Roguelite	August 14
Static Dread: The Submarine	PC	Horror	August 14
Dino Party	Switch, PC	Party	August 14
Tukoni: Forest Keepers	PC	Adventure	August 17
Feed It	PC	Horror	August 17
Nimbit Frontier	PC	Colony Simulation	August 17
The Sinking City 2	PS5, Xbox Series S\|X, PC	Survival Horror	August 18
Reka	PC	Adventure	August 18
Twisted Tower	PC	Shooter	August 18
Entropy	PC	RPG	August 18
Exark	PC	Action Roguelite	August 18
Backyard Baseball	PS5, Xbox Series X\|S, Nintendo Switch, PC	Sports	August 18
BeastLink	PC	Action RPG	August 18
Lost Pirates: Die Together	PC	Co-op Survival	August 18
Tic-Tac: Twelve O'Clock	PC	Horror Puzzle	August 19
Project P.I.T.T.	PC	Tactical Shooter	August 19
Mortal Shell II	PS5, Xbox Series X\|S, PC	RPG	August 20
The Witch's Bakery	PC	Adventure RPG	August 20
Steins;Gate Re:Boot	PS4, PS5, Xbox Series S\|X, Switch, PC	Visual Novel	August 20
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope	PS5, Xbox Series S\|X, PC	Shooter	August 20
Brigador Killers	PC	Action Simulator	August 20
Vacation Cafe Simulator	PC	Management	August 20
Gallipoli	PC	Strategy	August 20
Puppergeist	PC	Puzzle Platformer	August 20
Over Requiemz	Nintendo Switch	Visual Novel	August 20
Grim Trials	PC	Action Roguelite	August 20
Cozy Marbles	PC	Puzzle	August 20
Swarmdustry	PC	Automation	August 20
Driving Is Hard	PC	Driving	August 20
Fatal Train	PC	Horror	August 20
Vholume	PC	Rhythm Action	August 21
Dwarrf: A Pinball Roguelike	PC	Roguelite	August 21
VAULT Protocol	PC	Tactical Shooter	August 21
The Lantern of the Laughless Saint	PC	RPG	August 21
The Sorting Bureau	PC	Puzzle	August 21
Once Human	PS5, Xbox Series X\|S	MMO Shooter	August 25
Aliens: Firestorm Elite 2	PS5, Xbox Series X\|S, PC	Third-Person Shooter	August 25
Blood Dungeon	PC	Roguelite	August 25
Box Knight	PC	Action Platformer	August 25
24	PC	Puzzle	August 25
Western Rye	PC	Farming Life Sim	August 25
Settler's Domain	PC	Strategy	August 25
Ultrapool	PC	Sports	August 25
Leon & Suharto	PC	Adventure	August 25
Monke Survivor	PC	Roguelite	August 25
Find my Frogs: Branches	PC	Puzzle	August 26
Brigandine Abyss	PS5, Nintendo Switch	Tactical RPG	August 26
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy	PS5, Xbox Series S\|X, PC	Action Adventure	August 27
Star Wars Zero Company	PS5, Xbox Series S\|X, PC	Strategy	August 27
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2	PS4, PS5, Xbox Series S\|X, PC	Stealth Action	August 27
Lou's Lagoon	PS5, Switch, PC	Adventure	August 27
Hakuoki Ibun: Berezinskii no Majo	Switch	Visual Novel	August 27
AstroScaper	PC	Space Exploration	August 27
Aggelos 2	Switch, PC	Metroidvania	August 27
Hyperdimension Neptunia Unlimited	PS5, PC	Action RPG	August 28
Divinum	PC	Action RPG	August 28
Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters	PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC	Sports	August 28
Russian Survivors	PC	Bullet Heaven	August 28
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition	Switch 2	Action RPG	August 28
Breathedge 2	PC, PS5, Xbox Series X\|S	Survival Adventure	August 31

While it might be a little overwhelming to keep track of all these titles coming out in August, it does mean there's a little something for everyone this month. Even with the absence of too many original triple-A titles aside from Beast of Reincarnation, with games like Mortal Shell for hardcore Action RPG fans, The Sinking City for survival horror, and plenty of cozy games like Capy Castaway for anyone looking to spend the rest of summer with some tailor-made games by their side.