August 2026 brings a diverse lineup of video game releases, including a Marvel fighting game from the studio behind Guilty Gear, a Star Wars-themed XCOM-style strategy title, and a rare non-Pokémon game from Game Freak. The month also sees the launch of long-awaited sequels and ports, with the summer quiet period offering a handful of notable titles before the busy September season.
Early August Releases
Beast Of Reincarnation (August 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) is a post-apocalyptic role-playing game from Game Freak, marking a departure from Pokémon. It features real-time sword combat and a canine companion for special moves.
Big Walk (August 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC) is a co-op adventure from the creators of Untitled Goose Game. Up to eight players explore an open world with proximity chat and tools like megaphones and signal flares.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls (August 6, PlayStation 5, PC) is a 4v4 tag fighter by Arc System Works. It launches with 20 characters, including a planned DLC of Phoenix Cyclops, and suffered performance issues during its beta.
Mid-August Releases
Grounded 2 (August 11, PlayStation 5) arrives on PlayStation 5 in early access alongside the Into The Abyss update, adding underwater exploration and mounts. The survival game shrinks players into a park environment.
The Sinking City 2 (August 18, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) returns to H.P. Lovecraft's world with a supernatural flood in 1920s Arkham, Maine. Developer Frogwares crowdfunded the sequel after the Russia-Ukraine war.
Mortal Shell 2 (August 20, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) builds on the original's soul-like formula with a horror focus and more gunplay. Cold Symmetry's sequel promises fresh ideas to stand out from FromSoftware games.
Late August Releases
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 (August 25, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) increases the player count to four and adds deeper team mechanics and a customizable specialist class. The original was a top seller in the UK.
Star Wars Zero Company (August 27, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) is an XCOM-inspired strategy game set during the Clone Wars. Players command mercenaries with permadeath options, base management, and cameos like Anakin Skywalker.
Resonance: A Plague Legacy (August 27, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) is a prequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem, shifting to Crete with protagonist Sophia and action-focused combat lacking rats.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (August 27, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC) includes Metal Gear Solid 4 (finally off PS3), Peace Walker HD, and Ghost Babel.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (August 28, Nintendo Switch 2) bundles the base game and Shadow of the Erdtree DLC with two new character classes and cosmetics, also available as paid DLC on other platforms.
The month also features Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, promising new announcements.
