The new games this month cover action RPGs, tactical adventures, fighting games, survival horror, multiplayer shooters, and smaller independent releases. August 2026 has brought new titles to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2.
This calendar focuses on notable releases with announced launch dates. It includes games already released earlier in August and the final titles still scheduled before the month ends. For a longer view beyond August, the complete upcoming games calendar tracks confirmed PC and console releases across the rest of 2026 and beyond.
Release dates can change. Store availability and launch times may also differ by region.
August 2026 video game releases at a glance
These are the main PC and console games released or scheduled for August 2026:
August 4
- Beast of Reincarnation — PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Big Walk — PC, PS5, and Switch 2
- Final Fantasy XIV — Switch 2
- Over the Hill — PC and consoles
August 5
- Akatori — PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo systems
- Fields of Mistria — PC
- Gunstoppable — PC and Xbox Series X|S
August 6
- Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls — PC and PS5
- Lies of P: Complete Edition — Switch 2
- Capy Castaway — PC
- ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs — PC and Mac
August 11
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered — Switch 2
- Grounded 2 — PS5
- The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition — PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2
- Agent 64: Spies Never Die — PC
August 12
- Agefield High: Rock the School — PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Pro Jank Footy — PC and consoles
August 13
- Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Duskfade — PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2
- Madden NFL 27 — PC and consoles
- Wild Blue Skies — PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Low-Budget Repairs — PC, PS5, and Meta Quest
August 14
- Grave Seasons — PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch
- Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor — DLC for supported platforms
August 18
- The Sinking City 2 — PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2
- Starsand Island — PC, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and Mac
- Twisted Tower — PC
August 20
- Mortal Shell II — PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Hell Let Loose: Gallipoli — PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Ground Zero Hero — PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2
- The Witch’s Bakery — PC and consoles
August 21
- Lord of Mysteries — PC and mobile platforms
August 24
- Combolands — PC
August 25
- 1666: Amsterdam — PC Early Access
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 — PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Once Human — PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
- Blood Dungeon — PC and consoles
- Apidya’ Special — PC and consoles
August 26
- Brigandine Abyss — PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2
August 27
- Star Wars Zero Company — PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy — PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 — PC and consoles
- Aggelos 2 — PC and consoles
- Lou’s Lagoon — PC, Xbox, and Nintendo systems
- The Immortal John Triptych — PC and consoles
August 28
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition — Switch 2
- Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters — PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch
- Garden of Witches — PC
- Backrooms Protocol — PC
- Inferno Protocol — PC Early Access
- Divinum — PC
- A Little Age — PC
August 31
- Serious Sam: Shatterverse — PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
- Breathedge 2 — PC, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
- ZENONIA 1 — PC
This calendar prioritizes notable launches. Smaller digital games may be added or moved as storefronts update their schedules.
The biggest games released earlier this month
August started with several recognizable releases across PC and consoles.
Beast of Reincarnation
Beast of Reincarnation launched on August 4 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The game comes from Game Freak and moves away from the studio’s familiar turn-based Pokémon formula. It follows Emma and her dog companion Koo in a post-apocalyptic version of Japan.
Its combat combines direct action with companion commands. Players can use Koo’s abilities while controlling Emma during fights.
The game is also available through Xbox Game Pass. Players interested in the PC version should check the final system requirements before downloading it.
Big Walk
Big Walk also arrived on August 4. It is a cooperative game built around exploration, communication, and solving environmental problems with friends.
PlayStation Plus members received access as part of the service’s August monthly games. Sony listed it alongside Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition and Signalis in the official August PlayStation Plus announcement.
Subscription availability is separate from permanent ownership. Access may depend on maintaining an active membership and claiming the game during the available period.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls launched on August 6 for PC and PS5.
The fighting game includes Marvel heroes and villains in team-based battles. Its roster features recognizable characters such as Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, Black Panther, and Carnage.
Players interested in online competition should check network requirements and available matchmaking options. Fighting game performance can also depend on connection quality and regional player activity.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam arrived on August 13 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
It expands the large-scale military shooter formula into a different historical setting. The game focuses on team coordination rather than individual players running through matches without a plan.
Communication and role selection remain important in this kind of multiplayer shooter. Players should confirm server availability and cross-platform features before choosing a version.
The Sinking City 2
The Sinking City 2 launched on August 18 across PC and current consoles.
The game moves further toward survival horror while retaining the unsettling atmosphere associated with the series. Players explore dangerous environments and face threats connected to its supernatural world.
Anyone choosing between platforms should check independent performance coverage. A multiplatform release can behave differently on PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2.
Mortal Shell II
Mortal Shell II arrived on August 20 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
It continues the dark action RPG direction of the original game. Its combat focuses on timing, melee encounters, and developing different character options.
Difficulty comparisons with other action RPGs should be made carefully. Similar visual styles do not always mean identical combat systems or progression.
August 27 is the busiest release day
The final Thursday of August carries several major launches.
Star Wars Zero Company
Star Wars Zero Company is a single-player turn-based tactics game set near the end of the Clone Wars.
Players command a squad led by Hawks, a former Republic officer. The game focuses on tactical decisions and team management rather than direct action combat.
It launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players should check the official store listing for available editions and account requirements.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy follows Sophia in a story set before A Plague Tale: Requiem.
The game combines exploration, combat, puzzles, and a narrative connected to the existing series.
It launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Xbox has confirmed day-one Game Pass availability and Xbox Play Anywhere support through its official weekly release update.
PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate provide different types of access. Players should check their subscription before downloading.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 brings another selection of games from Konami’s stealth series to current systems.
Its announced platform coverage includes PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2.
Collections can include games originally designed for different hardware generations. Players should review the included titles and technical details before choosing a platform.
The collection may be useful for newer players who want easier access to older entries without finding original hardware.
What is still coming before August ends?
The month is not finished after the large August 27 release wave.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is scheduled for Switch 2 on August 28.
The release brings FromSoftware’s open-world action RPG to Nintendo’s current hardware. Players should check the official listing for included content and platform-specific details.
Technical coverage will be useful for anyone concerned about performance or image quality on the portable system.
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters is scheduled for August 28.
Its announced platforms include PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game provides another option for players interested in anime-based sports titles and arcade-style football.
Online players should verify matchmaking and multiplayer requirements for their chosen system.
Serious Sam: Shatterverse
Serious Sam: Shatterverse is scheduled for August 31 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
The game takes the series into a roguelike shooter structure with different heroes and repeated runs. Its late-August position makes it one of the final notable launches of the month.
Release-day availability should be confirmed through the appropriate storefront because August 31 falls directly before the September schedule begins.
Breathedge 2
Breathedge 2 is also expected on August 31.
It continues the space survival direction of the original game. The announced platform list includes PC and Xbox systems, with additional console support reported through the current release calendar.
Players should check whether every platform launches on the same day.
PC releases to watch this month
PC has received a mix of major multiplatform games and smaller projects during August.
Large releases include:
- Beast of Reincarnation
- Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
- Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
- The Sinking City 2
- Mortal Shell II
- Star Wars Zero Company
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
PC-only or PC-first releases include projects such as Agent 64: Spies Never Die, 1666: Amsterdam, and several smaller games arriving through Steam.
Early Access should be treated differently from a complete release. A game entering Early Access may still lack planned content or technical polish.
Players interested in upcoming storefront launches can use the guide to upcoming Steam games for a PC-focused schedule.
PS5 releases to watch this month
PS5 players received new RPGs, fighting games, horror releases, and multiplatform adventures throughout August.
Notable PS5 releases include:
- Beast of Reincarnation
- Big Walk
- Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
- Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
- Grave Seasons
- The Sinking City 2
- Mortal Shell II
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2
- Star Wars Zero Company
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
PlayStation Plus also added monthly games and catalog titles during August. A game joining PlayStation Plus is not the same as a new retail release, so those additions should be tracked separately.
Xbox releases to watch this month
Xbox Series X|S received many of the month’s major multiplatform games.
The lineup includes:
- Beast of Reincarnation
- Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
- The Sinking City 2
- Mortal Shell II
- Once Human
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2
- Star Wars Zero Company
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
- Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters
- Serious Sam: Shatterverse
Game Pass gives Xbox and PC players another way to access selected releases. Availability depends on the title, platform, and subscription tier.
A game launching on Xbox does not automatically mean it is included with Game Pass.
Switch and Switch 2 releases to watch
Nintendo’s current systems received ports, complete editions, and new multiplatform games during August.
Notable releases include:
- Big Walk
- Final Fantasy XIV for Switch 2
- Lies of P: Complete Edition
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
- The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition
- The Sinking City 2
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
- Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters
Players should check whether a release is designed specifically for Switch 2 or also works on the original Switch.
Nintendo versions may differ in resolution, performance, file size, or physical media format. Those details need to be judged individually.
How to choose what to play this month
A crowded release calendar can make every new game feel urgent. Most players do not need to buy several full-priced games during the same week.
Start with the platform you already use. Check whether the game supports the mode you want and whether your friends are buying the same version.
PC players should compare system requirements with their actual hardware. Console players should check storage space and online subscription requirements.
Other useful questions include:
- Is the game single-player or multiplayer?
- Does co-op cover the full campaign?
- Is cross-play supported?
- Is the release complete or in Early Access?
- Does a subscription already include the game?
- Are independent technical reports available?
- Does the game require an additional account?
- Are several editions being sold?
Waiting after launch can provide clearer information about performance and server stability.
Follow the final week and next month
The new games this month offer a strong mix across every major platform. August 27 is the busiest remaining date, followed by a smaller release wave on August 28 and August 31.
For a closer look at the immediate schedule, the new games releasing this week page tracks what is arriving over the next few days.
Players already planning beyond August can move directly to the September 2026 game release calendar.
Projects that have been announced without a final launch day are tracked separately under upcoming games without confirmed release dates.
