We all want to geek out and get out of the heat during the vacations, don't you? When the good weather's more or less here, we take advantage of the opportunity to get out in the fresh air and discover the various activities available. But if you have to stay at home because of the rain or the sweltering heat, why not settle down and immerse yourself in a variety of videogame worlds? If you don't know what to play, don't panic: our editorial team has put together a selection of the new video games forAugust 2026.
Whether you like adventure or horror, whether you want to play with your kids or have fun with your mates on a party game or the latest sports game... Our small selection of this month's releases is sure to please! So, what are we playing in August? We'll let you discover our selection.
And something to keep you busy, too, during your vacations, if you have any, or during your evenings and weekends, if you don't feel like going out. And if not, we'll keep you busy with the games released last July:
Video games: what will we be playing in July 2026? This month's gaming releases
In the mood for a refreshing break from the summer heat? Summer 2026 is also the time to discover the new video games for July. From eagerly-awaited blockbusters to more discreet releases, here's the list of must-have softs to make the most of summer with controller in hand! [Read more]
Enjoy the game!
Selection in progress, based on release date announcements
Beast of Reincarnation: Release Date of the Pokémon Developers' Action RPG Announced
Game Freak reveals Beast of Reincarnation, an unexpected action-RPG set in a post-apocalyptic Japan. Check out the trailer for this highly anticipated title, arriving August 4, 2026, on Xbox Series, PC, and PS5. [Read more]
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls - Rated PEGI 12, available on PC and PS5
Scheduled for release on August 6, 2026, on PC and PS5, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a 4-vs-4 team fighting game developed by Arc System Works, the renowned studio celebrated for its expertise in the fighting game genre. Available through Steam and the Epic Games Store, this latest title brings together iconic Marvel characters in a title that combines Japanese-inspired art with fast-paced, action-packed battles. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From August 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026
Video games: what will we be playing in July 2026? This month's gaming releases
