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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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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

01Most
anticipated

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

Next weekAug 27, 2026

125 anticipating

PCPS5Series X|SAdventure

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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.

41 already out this month

20

Thu

Mexican Ninja

Mexican Ninja

PC · PS5 · Series X|S

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope

Puppergeist

Puppergeist

Gallipoli

Gallipoli

Grim Trials

Grim Trials

Over Requiemz

Over Requiemz

Driving Is Hard

Driving Is Hard

Ground Zero Hero

Ground Zero Hero

25

Tue

Once Human

Once Human

PS5 · Series X|S

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2

PC · PS5 · Series X|S

Blood Dungeon

26

Wed

Brigandine Abyss

Brigandine Abyss

PS5 · Series X|S · Switch 2

27

Thu

Star Wars Zero Company

Star Wars Zero Company

PC · PS5 · Series X|S

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

28

Fri

Elden Ring

Elden Ring

Switch 2

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition

Switch 2

Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters

31

Mon

Serious Sam: Shatterverse

Serious Sam: Shatterverse

PC · PS5 · Series X|S

Already out in August 2026

3

Mon

Street Fighter 6: Year 4 - Yasmine

Street Fighter 6: Year 4 - Yasmine

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · Switch 2

4

Tue

Beast of Reincarnation

5 days

Blood Dungeon

Funguys Swarm

Funguys Swarm

Next week

Lou's Lagoon

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

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

Tearscape

Tearscape

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version

Mind Diver

Mind Diver

Hyperdimension Neptunia Unlimited

Hyperdimension Neptunia Unlimited

Chou Shin Jikuu Geimu Neptune: Unlimited

Chou Shin Jikuu Geimu Neptune: Unlimited

Aggelos 2

Aggelos 2

Horripilant

Horripilant

Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad

Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad

Next week

Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters

Out now

Beast of Reincarnation

PC · PS5 · Series X|S

Big Walk

Big Walk

PC · PS5 · Switch 2

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail

Kynseed

Kynseed

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

Final Fantasy XIV: Crossroads

Final Fantasy XIV: Crossroads

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

5

Wed

Lies of P: Complete Edition

Lies of P: Complete Edition

Switch 2

Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin

Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin

6

Thu

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands

PS5 · Series X|S

Monsters Are Coming!

Monsters Are Coming!

Series X|S

Madden NFL 27

Madden NFL 27

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

No More Room in Hell 2

No More Room in Hell 2

PS5 · Series X|S

Sacred 2 Remaster

Sacred 2 Remaster

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

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

12

Wed

Akatori

Akatori

Series X|S

Genshin Impact: Everwinter Without Mercy

Genshin Impact: Everwinter Without Mercy

PC · PS5 · Series X|S

Pro Jank Footy

Pro Jank Footy

13

Thu

Duskfade

Duskfade

PC · PS5 · Series X|S · Switch 2

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam

Hell Let Loose: Vietnam

PC · PS5 · Series X|S

Wild Blue Skies

Wild Blue Skies

Cloverpit

Cloverpit

Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns

Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns

BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X

BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X

Tyrant's Realm

Tyrant's Realm

Madden NFL 27

Madden NFL 27

Future Knight

Future Knight

Menherarium

Menherarium

Tower Dominion

Tower Dominion

14

Fri

Mafia: Definitive Edition

Mafia: Definitive Edition

PS5 · Series X|S

Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor

Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor

PC · PS5 · Series X|S

Lootbound

Lootbound

Small Saga

Small Saga

17

Mon

The Sinking City 2

The Sinking City 2

PC · PS5 · Series X|S

18

Tue

Starsand Island

Starsand Island

PS5 · Switch 2

19

Wed

Tekken 8: Bob

Tekken 8: Bob

PC · PS5 · Series X|S