Monthly Games Guide: August 2026 Monthly Games Guide
We may be nearing the end of the year, but game releases aren’t slowing down. August is a bit more manageable compared to the maelstrom that is September. This month players get to experience brand new worlds and beloved favorites in new ways. With Switch 2 slowly getting more games, it’s on track to become my favorite console, personally. Whether you like handheld, consoles, or PC gaming you may need to start drafting up some PTO requests to fit in all the incredible games coming this month. Prepare your wallets and schedules, let’s get into August game releases.
Beasts of Reincarnation
Kicking off the month in spectacular fashion is a game that seems to have been tailored to my specific tastes. Beast of Reincarnation takes place in the year 4026. Explore post-apocalyptic Japan as Emma, an outcast, alongside Koo, her canine companion that never leaves her side. With the last hopes of humanity riding on the shoulders of this motley duo, expect the world to be as brutal as it is breathtaking. In this single player game, players can customize their character utilizing a skill tree system as well as gear and items called spirit stones found along their journey.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: August 4
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
Marvel fans new and old can look forward to this new installment in the Marvel gaming universe. The task is simple, on paper, defeat the Champion of the Universe or Earth will be destroyed. With Earth as the battleground, players will engage in four-on-four battles in a “best of” round-based format. Twenty heroes from the universe have been confirmed as playable characters with at least four others hinted at as coming with post-launch downloadable content. Of these twenty, fourteen have been announced alongside three teams; both their names and roster. Battle it out across multiple Earthside locations with bright, comic-style graphics and sound effects to match.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
Release Date: August 6
Lies of P: Complete Edition
Experience the world of Krat in the palm of your hands as Lies of P comes to Switch 2. The complete edition includes both the base game and Overture expansion as well as some fun weapon and outfit bonuses to kick off your story in style. This version has been optimized for Switch 2, including graphic settings options for swapping between handheld and docked modes. Players can expect all the post-launch quality of life updates such as the addition of difficulty modes and more. Enjoy this brutal re-imaging of the childhood tale of Pinocchio wherever you prefer to game – on the go or at home.
Platforms: Switch 2
Release Date: August 6
Ambrosia Sky: Act Two
Dahlia’s journey, which kicked off just under a year ago, is now wrapping up in Ambrosia Sky: Act Two. Enjoy the relaxation of spraying deadly fungi away in this heartfelt and cathartic conclusion to her explorations on The Cluster. Players can expect both past fungi and new strains to clean up, keeping the gameplay fresh and exciting. And for those wondering if Dahlia ever finds her beloved Maeve, you’ll soon have your answer. Act Two offers new upgrades to Dahlia’s arsenal as well as brand new vistas to explore. Soft Rains has worked hard to ensure a satisfying conclusion for Ambrosia Sky fans. As a “thank you” to the community, this new game is free for those who own Act One.
Platforms: PC
Release Date: August 6
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 Edition
Come back to Cyrodiil as one of the greatest RPGs comes to the world of Switch 2. This remaster includes the base game, Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine expansions, as well as cosmetics and more. Both the graphics and gameplay have been updated to deliver the same stunning world players have loved for many years. Choose a beloved class or try something new as you fight to save Tamriel.
Platforms: Switch 2
Release Date: August 11
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam
Travel back in time to one of the most well-known conflicts in history. Experience boots-on-the-ground, high octane combat in this immersive first-person shooter. But the fighting doesn’t end there. Take it to the skies and seas with historically accurate weapons as you fight for victory. Matches are massive 50 v 50 player battles, demanding teamwork and more to survive. Players will experience both the mountains and forests as they vie to be the last ones standing.
Platforms: August 13
Release Date: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Madden NFL 27
Experience football under the stadium lights like never before in Madden 27. Each stadium has its own traditions, sounds, and lighting – all carefully brought into the game world to enhance the player experience. The brand-new Persona Engine allows each athletes personality to shine. Highlighting their thoughts, motivations, and responses makes for more interactive and transformative gameplay as every choice ripples into future actions. For those looking to etch their name in history, take on the G.O.A.T. Career Journey. This journey starts in high school and ends at the Hall of Fame with more in-depth skill trees and playable positions, allowing players to customize their growing legacy. Purchasing the deluxe edition allows for 3-day early access as well as other benefits such as the team builder ultimate team pack and franchise points.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC
Release Date: August 13
Star Wars Zero Company
Players take on the role of Hawks, leader of Zero company, a wayward bunch who offer their unique skills from across the galaxy for hire. Decisions hold profound impact in this turn-based tactics game. Missions both on and off the battlefield influence the game in real time. From recruiting your ideal squad, both custom characters and in-universe created, building trust, and using intel from the Clone Wars, utilize all this and more to come out on top. Pre-ordering Zero Company rewards players with some cool cosmetics directly inspired by the Clone Wars era.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: August 27
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Fifteen years before Requiem begins the third installment in the franchise. Play as Sophia, a girl on the run hoping to uncover the secrets of her past. Enemies lie both ahead and behind as she finds herself on Minotaur Island, an army chasing her with the unknown unraveling ahead. Players can expect to face trials, puzzle-solving, and plenty of battling as they unravel the truth behind a curse, long buried and left to be forgotten. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is set in both the Middles Age and Minoan times, where the fate of two heroes are inexplicably intertwined across the ages.
Platforms: August 27
Release Date: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 2
Infill and don’t make a sound in the second installment of this well-known and beloved franchise. Volume 2 comes with Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriot, Peace Walker, Babel as well as screenplay books and soundtracks for each title. Players with save date from any title in the first volume of the Metal Gear Master Collection will receive in-game items usable in Guns of the Patriots and Peace Walker. Relive this iconic series brought to life on the Switch 2 as the infamous Solid Snake.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, PC
Release Date: August 27
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition
Elden Ring has cemented itself as one of the most iconic action RPGs. Selling over 30 million copies, player took on the role of the Tarnished and fought their way to the throne of Elden Lord. Fans can now experience the heart pounding Lands Between as it comes to Switch 2. Tarnished Edition includes both the base game of Elden Ring as well as Shadow of the Erdtree, the celebrated and brutal expansion. Brand new features include armor and character creation options as well as special customization for Torrent, your beloved mount. Test your metal once more, or enter Limgrave for the first time, with an experience optimized for handheld gaming.
Platforms: Switch 2
Release Date: August 28
