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Release CalendarUpcoming releases by month, ranked by hype.All MonthsEvery release month, past and upcoming.All Games A–ZBrowse the full catalog alphabetically.Most AnticipatedThe most hyped games across every date.PS PlusWhat’s joining and leaving PlayStation Plus.PS Plus LibraryEvery game currently on PS Plus, A–Z.

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Every release in August 2026, ranked by hype.

August 2026 Game Releases, Ranked by Hype — Playvane

Game releases — August 2026

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Elden Ring

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Elden Ring

Out nowRe-releaseAug 28, 2026

96 anticipating

Switch 2Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

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Hype is IGDB’s anticipation signal — roughly, how many players are tracking a game before it’s out. We rank each month by it, so the most-anticipated title still to come leads as that month’s headline and bigger artwork marks the hotter games. Anything that’s already out sits in a quieter “already out” section below.

3

Mon

Street Fighter 6: Year 4 - Yasmine

Street Fighter 6: Year 4 - Yasmine

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · Switch 2

4

Tue

Big Walk

Big Walk

PC · PS5 · Switch 2

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail

Switch 2

Kynseed

Kynseed

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

Final Fantasy XIV: Crossroads

Final Fantasy XIV: Crossroads

5

Wed

Lies of P: Complete Edition

Lies of P: Complete Edition

Switch 2

Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin

Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin

7

Fri

Grizzy & the Lemmings: Crazy Party

Grizzy & the Lemmings: Crazy Party

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · Switch

John Fox

John Fox

11

Tue

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

Switch 2

Sacred 2 Remaster

Sacred 2 Remaster

Switch

12

Wed

Pro Jank Footy

Pro Jank Footy

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · Switch

13

Thu

Duskfade

Duskfade

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · Switch 2

Cloverpit

Cloverpit

PS5 · Switch · Switch 2

Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns

14

Fri

Small Saga

Small Saga

Switch

18

Tue

Starsand Island

Starsand Island

PS5 · Switch 2

Dead Age 2

Dead Age 2

Switch 2

20

Thu

Another Crab's Treasure

Another Crab's Treasure

Switch 2

Puppergeist

Puppergeist

PC · Series X|S · Switch

Over Requiemz

25

Tue

Blood Dungeon

Blood Dungeon

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · Switch · Switch 2

Funguys Swarm

Funguys Swarm

26

Wed

Brigandine Abyss

Brigandine Abyss

PS5 · Series X|S · Switch 2

27

Thu

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 2

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection: Volume 2

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · Switch · Switch 2

Lou's Lagoon

Lou's Lagoon

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · Switch · Switch 2

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version

28

Fri

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · Switch 2

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition

Switch 2

Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters

31

Mon

Forest of Deceit

Forest of Deceit

Switch

Pikmin 3 Deluxe

Pikmin 3 Deluxe

Overwatch: Reign of Talon - Season 4: Heroes of Busan

Aug 11, 2026

Season

Overwatch: Reign of Talon - Season 4: Heroes of Busan

Aug 13, 2026

Remake

Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns

BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X

BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X

Tyrant's Realm

Tyrant's Realm

Tower Dominion

Tower Dominion

Madden NFL 27

Madden NFL 27

Future Knight

Future Knight

Menherarium

Menherarium

Aug 20, 2026

Re-release

Over Requiemz

Grim Trials

Grim Trials

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

Ground Zero Hero

Ground Zero Hero

Dogpile

Dogpile

Driving Is Hard

Driving Is Hard

Out now

Remaster

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version

Tearscape

Tearscape

Hyperdimension Neptunia Unlimited

Hyperdimension Neptunia Unlimited

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version

Mind Diver

Mind Diver

Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad

Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad

Chou Shin Jikuu Geimu Neptune: Unlimited

Chou Shin Jikuu Geimu Neptune: Unlimited

Aggelos 2

Aggelos 2

Horripilant

Horripilant

Out now

Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters

Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon

Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon

Hoversteppers

Hoversteppers