August is wrapping up with one last exciting week. In addition to Gamescom, there are plenty of highly anticipated releases coming up! Star Wars Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 are all on the schedule.

Here are the releases you definitely won’t want to miss.

Once Human

• August 25, 2026, on PS5 and XBOX Series X|S

Already available on PC, this free-to-play open-world multiplayer survival game is coming to consoles this week. A group of friends must fight to gather resources, claim territory, and face terrifying enemies.

Apidya’ Special

• August 25, 2026 on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch, and PC

Here’s a 24-bit pixel art side-scrolling shoot ’em up. It’s a modernized remake featuring new graphics and remixed music, all with authentic sound effects and old-school gameplay.

1666: Amsterdam

• August 25, 2026, on Early Access for PC

Patrice Désilets, one of the creators of Assassin’s Creed, will launch a new franchise this week. This narrative-driven third-person action-adventure game will immerse us in a dark Amsterdam that hides many secrets.

Blood Dungeon

• August 25, 2026 on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC

Get ready for a 2D platformer with auto-fire mechanics and a totally crazy soundtrack. You’ll need to wipe out hordes of monsters and collect gold, blood, and bones to boost your avatar’s abilities.

Western Rye

• August 25, 2026 on Early Access for PC

Let’s continue our journey with this open-world game focused on survival and building in the American Wild West. As an outlaw, you’ll have to build a ranch, farm the land, weather harsh conditions, and battle numerous enemies.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2

• August 25, 2026 on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC

The Alien universe will once again open up to co-op play with this PvE shooter, in which your squad will face off against the terrifying Xenomorphs. It features multiple classes and a Horde mode.

BRIGANDINE ABYSS

• August 26, 2026 on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC

In this turn-based strategy game, you’ll take the helm of one of six available nations. You’ll then lead your allies and combat monsters in a merciless battle against overwhelmingly powerful enemies—all set in a vibrant fantasy world.

Star Wars Zero Company

• August 27, 2026 on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC

The Star Wars franchise is about to get tactical with mechanics similar to that of the XCOM franchise**. This story takes place during the twilight of the Clone War. We’ll get to control formidable agents and forge deep bonds with them.

Aggelos 2

• August 27, 2026 on PS4, PS5, XBOX One, XBOX Series X|S, Switch, and PC

Let’s continue our journey with a 2D action-platformer where countless secrets, puzzles, and battles await us. Aggelos must come to the aid of the gods of light, who are threatened by the Army of Darkness.

Lou’s Lagoon

• August 27, 2026 on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch, and PC

This open-world life sim has you explore the idyllic Limbo archipelago. After a hurricane, you’ll need to gather materials, explore the surroundings, and help the locals rebuild their homes.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2

• August 27, 2026 on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC

Konami is treating us to a healthy dose of nostalgia this week! This compilation brings together Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and various bonus features. The resolution and frame rate for both titles have, of course, been improved.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

• August 27, 2026 on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC

Asobo takes us back into the world of the A Plague Tale saga, fifteen years before the events of Requiem. Players take on the role of Sophia as she sets out for Minotaur Island. She’ll face formidable foes and must uncover ancient secrets.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition

• August 28, 2026 on Switch 2

FromSoftware’s most iconic game is finally coming to Switch 2 this week. This edition includes both the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, optimized for the Nintendo console.

Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters

• August 28, 2026 on PS5, XBOX Series X|S, Switch, and PC

Absolutely thrilling soccer matches await us in this installment, which features 110 playable characters and brand-new, completely crazy moves to use during matches.

Flying Fire Shark !!! Toaplan Arcade Garage

• August 29, 2026, on PS4 and Switch

Finally, the shoot ’em up series created by Japanese studio Toaplan is back in the spotlight with this console release. Players will rediscover the thrills of the original 1987 title.