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All Upcoming Video Game Releases For Month of August: Complete Schedule

ByKhris Brayton

August is here, and if you’re anything like me, you’re drowning in a backlog of games from the last three major sales, before getting into new game releases. But does that stop us from squinting at the release calendar, wallets poised for more pain? Absolutely not. This August brings a mix of long-awaited sequels, quirky indie gems, and the occasional surprise that’ll make you go, “Wait, that still exists?”

Here’s everything you need to know so you can pretend you’re sticking to a game queue, when really, you’ll buy ten titles and finish two. Maybe.

The Early Birds (August 5-7)

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For those itching to get started ASAP, the first week of August delivers some solid entries.

  • Apex Legends (Switch 2) – August 5

Just in case you needed more excuses to yell at strangers after a third-party ambush. Switch 2 players finally get to experience the insanity of Apex Legends, now slightly more portable (and, hopefully, less FPS drops).

  • Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (All major platforms) – August 5

Slay demons and cry over glorious animations in this sequel to the hit anime game. The words “fluid combat” will likely trend again by early August.

  • Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (Android) – August 5

Play one of the best narrative RPGs of all time on your tiny phone screen. Truly, who needs sleep?

  • Gradius Origins (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC) – August 7

This classic franchise relaunch is perfect for the masochistic gamer still addicted to shoot-em-ups. Expect pixelated spaceships and zero mercy.

Week 2 Heavy Hitters (August 8-14)

The mid-month releases include grand narratives and quirky indies.

  • Mafia: The Old Country (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – August 8

You’ve played a gangster in the U.S., now get ready for the mob drama to hit a more international stage. This one’s promising a mix of action, betrayal, and gray three-piece suits.

  • Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (PS5) – August 12

The haunting sequel to Hellblade promises mind-blowing visuals and a deep exploration of mental health… so basically, you’ll cry while marveling at the detail in every leaf.

  • Madden NFL 26 (All Major Platforms) – August 14

It’s Madden. You either need it to fuel your competitive streak or you don’t care. We see you, simulation football fans.

  • Drag x Drive (Switch 2) – August 14

Want fast cars but with dragons? Yeah, same here. August is truly delivering the chaos we’ve been craving.

Late-August Showdowns (August 20-29)

This is when the heavy hitters of summer make their entrance.

  • Black Myth: Wukong (Xbox Series X/S) – August 20

The game that made waves with jaw-dropping trailers finally comes to life. Get ready to clench your teeth as Wukong battles mythical beasts in a challenging blend of Chinese folklore and Soulsborne mechanics.

  • Gears of War: Reloaded (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – August 26

The OG chainsaw-gun action gets an overhaul. Reloaded hopes to remind us that there’s nothing quite like sawing aliens in half.

  • Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – August 28

Snake is BACK, and fans are buzzing about the remake treatment for this stealth-action masterpiece. August might as well end here; nothing will top this.

  • Lost Soul Aside (PS5, PC) – August 29

If action RPGs are your life (and honestly, how could they not be?), circle this date. Think Devil May Cry meets Final Fantasy, but with fresher combat.

Indie Darlings and Hidden Gems

If AAA titles are the burritos of gaming, indies are the unexpected, quirky tapas we didn’t know we needed.

  • Tiny Bookshop (PC, Mac) – August 7

Run your own cozy bookshop with a side of life sim. Buy it for the vibes, stay for the wholesomeness.

  • Discounty (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC) – August 21

A game about aggressive couponing? Yes, please. This chaotic capitalism simulator is already raising eyebrows.

  • Super Robot Wars Y (PS5, Switch, PC) – August 28

Robots, strategy, and anime aesthetics combine for a tactical RPG that mecha fans will drool over.

The Full Schedule

Apex Legends (Switch 2) – August 5

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – August 5

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (Android) – August 5

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley (iOS, Android) – August 6

Endless Legend 2 (Early Access) (PC) – August 7

Fruitbus (Xbox Series X/S, Switch) – August 7

Gradius Origins (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC) – August 7

Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between (Quest 3, Quest 2, PC) – August 7

The Royal Writ (PC) – August 7

Tiny Bookshop (PC, Mac) – August 7

Cat Quest III (Mac, iOS, Android) – August 8

Mafia: The Old Country (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – August 8

Abyssus (PC) – August 12

Echoes of the End (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – August 12

Fresh Tracks (PC) – August 12

Ra Ra Boom (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) – August 12

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (PlayStation 5) – August 12 – Read review

World War Z VR (Quest 3, Quest 2, Quest, PC) – August 12

Dorfromantik (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One) – August 14

Drag x Drive (Switch 2) – August 14

Madden NFL 26 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PC) – August 14

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition (PC) – August 14

Bendy: Lone Wolf (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – August 15

Off (Switch, PC) – August 15

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – August 19

Sword of the Sea (PlayStation 5, PC) – August 19

All Systems Dance (Early Access) (PC) – August 20

Black Myth: Wukong (Xbox Series X/S) – August 20

Void/Breaker (Early Access) (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – August 20

Discounty (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC) – August 21

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Switch, PC) – August 21

Gears of War: Reloaded (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – August 26

Helldivers 2 (Xbox Series X/S) – August 26

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (Switch 2, Switch, PC) – August 27

Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Switch 2) – August 28

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – August 28

Super Robot Wars Y (PlayStation 5, Switch, PC) – August 28

Lost Soul Aside (PlayStation 5, PC) – August 29

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – August 29

Final Thoughts on August Game Releases

August is delivering on every front—from nostalgia-laden remakes like Metal Gear Solid Delta to indies like Tiny Bookshop that aim straight for your heart. And with Black Myth finally making its debut, the mid-August doldrums are officially cancelled.

Which release has your attention? Spoiler alert for me: I’ll probably revisit Hellblade II just to wonder why my graphics card isn’t as strong as it thinks it is.

Khris is the Gaming Site Manager for Total Apex Media, and a contributor to multiple other pages. He gives insight across many genres, particularly Gaming, Entertainment, News, and Sports. He is an avid gamer and serves as a moderator for online gaming servers. He has previously written as a fan for sports blogs on SBNation, including Over The Monster and McCovey Chronicles, giving his proposals and opinions on the direction of the teams. He is also a contributor at FanSided's Surviving Tribal, where he considers himself a reality TV superfan, and at Stadium Rant, specialising in the MLB. In his spare time, Khris enjoys camping and hiking in nature, taking nature photography, playing board games and video games, and both playing and watching sports; he also considers himself an ace mini-golfer.

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