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What games are coming in August 2026? Marvel, Star Wars and the impossible return of Metal Gear Solid 4

August brings Game Freak's dark RPG, Marvel's new fighting game, a Spanish adventure and an absurdly crowded August 27. These are the five releases worth watching.

Emma jumps beside a waterfall in Beast of Reincarnation
Image: Game Freak / Fictions · material promocional oficial
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Beast of Reincarnation shows a completely different side of Game Freak

Game Freak leaves Pokémon behind for a dark action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic Japan. Emma and her giant dog Koo combine real-time combat with tactical commands.

It launches August 4 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and joins Game Pass on day one.

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Marvel Tōkon turns Marvel heroes into an Arc System Works anime

The 4v4 fighting game launches August 6 on PS5 and PC with 20 characters, cross-play and a €69.99 standard edition.

Carnage strikes Spider-Man in Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls
Image: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Marvel Games · material promocional oficial
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Duskfade revives the colourful 3D action platformer

Spanish studio Weird Beluga delivers a fast platforming adventure built around time, exploration and large fantasy guardians. It launches August 13.

Zirian explores the fantasy world of Duskfade
Image: Weird Beluga / Fireshine Games · material promocional oficial
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Star Wars Zero Company brings XCOM-style tactics to the Clone Wars

Former XCOM developers lead a tactical campaign starring mercenaries, clones, droids and Force users. It launches August 27 on PS5, Xbox Series and PC.

Hawks and the members of Zero Company in promotional artwork
Image: Electronic Arts / Lucasfilm Games · material promocional oficial
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Metal Gear Solid 4 finally escapes the PS3

Master Collection Vol. 2 brings MGS4, Peace Walker and Ghost Babel to modern platforms on August 27, with 4K and 60 fps targets on the most powerful systems.

Snake aims a weapon in Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2
Image: Konami Digital Entertainment · material promocional oficial
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