The Biggest Games Releasing in August 2025

August is the month of “Do not forget that Franchise?” Except for the annual Madden sport, lots of the video games we’re trying ahead to this month are returns to older franchises—one among which hasn’t seen a brand new entry in virtually 15 years. 

There are just a few remake/remaster-type video games on this checklist, however our first entry, Mafia: The Previous Nation, is a return to the collection’ roots. 

The brand new Dying Gentle sport takes us again to the unique protagonist, however in a brand new surroundings and with new powers. What’s previous is new once more!

General, issues are a bit gentle as we enter the again finish of summer time. There’s probably not “downtime” throughout any specific season anymore, and summer time actually is not bereft of recent titles prefer it as soon as was. 

This yr has introduced us high-profile releases just like the Nintendo Change 2 and Mario Kart World, Dune: Awakening, Loss of life Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bonanza, and Tony Hawk Professional Skater 3+4, amongst others. Even when issues are gentle, there are nonetheless a bunch of video games price trying out.

Mafia: The Previous Nation

Launch Date: August 8, 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Sequence X/S 

Here is the one factor it is advisable to find out about Mafia: The Previous Nation: It isn’t an open-world sport.

In contrast to Mafia III earlier than it, Previous Nation is a linear narrative story. You may play as mobster Enzo Favara, navigating the prison underworld of 1900s Sicily. 

You may experience horses, drive old-timey automobiles, and wield weapons like stiletto knives and sawed-off shotguns as you journey with Enzo by means of his story.

Even higher but, this sport goes for $50, making it particularly price maintaining a tally of.

Madden NFL 26

Launch Date: August 14, 2025 (Early Entry August 11 with Deluxe)
Platforms: Nintendo Change 2, PC (Steam, Epic Video games Retailer, EA App), PlayStation 5, Xbox Sequence X/S

One other August, one other Madden sport.

However that does not imply there is not something new to take pleasure in right here for seasoned followers. 

Together with all the brand new participant information, we are able to stay up for new options like Coach DNA, through which “teaching logic now simulates actual NFL head coach types and tendencies.”

A brand new climate system that provides depth to the gameplay may even be launched, making it far more than a visible characteristic.

Sword of the Sea

Launch Date: August 19, 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 (Day-1 on PS Plus)

You are a warrior with a sword, however nobody to battle and no reminiscence of preventing.

And so your sword turns into a surfboard, and as you discover the world of Sword of the Sea, you surf the sands of the world, rehydrating it as you go.

 In case you watch this trailer and take away Journey vibes, excellent news: That is developed by Big Squid, the developer behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey.

Dying Gentle: The Beast

Launch Date: August 22, 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic Video games Retailer), PlayStation 5, Xbox Sequence X/S 

On this standalone sport, you may step into the boots of Kyle Crane, protagonist of the unique Dying Gentle. The character has endured 13 years of brutal experimentation by a person known as The Baron, and Kyle is able to take revenge. 

Because of all that experimentation, he has new powers. Most distinguished is that talked about within the title. Kyle can unleash the Beast, permitting him to tear and tear aside zombies and human enemies alike, make large leaps, and extra. 

The sport has intensive stealth choices, driving, and extra to make its rural location thrilling to discover and battle in.

Gears of Warfare: Reloaded

Launch Date: August 26, 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Sequence X/S, Xbox Cloud (through Recreation Cross) 

However wait, you say, did not we simply get a Gears of Warfare remaster with Gears of Warfare Final? 

That was ten years in the past, and Gears of Warfare is approaching its twentieth anniversary. In case you’re an older gamer, I am sorry for telling you that. 

Gears of Warfare: Reloaded brings the sport to not simply PC and Xbox however to PlayStation 5 as effectively—unimaginable to these of us who performed the unique on launch day (or Emergence Day in Gears of Warfare parlance). 

This re-creation of the basic sport options the first marketing campaign operating at 4K decision at 60 FPS. On the similar time, multiplayer goes as much as 120 FPS on consoles (and doubtless no matter your GPU can deal with on PC). 

It sports activities trendy enhancements like 4K textures, HDR, upscaling, and enhancements to options reminiscent of shadows.

Metallic Gear Strong Delta: Snake Eater

Launch Date: August 28, 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Sequence X/S 

Metallic Gear Strong Delta: Snake Eater releases this month after a protracted wait. 

Although a remake, that is the primary main entry within the Metallic Gear Strong collection in years, and is, in fact, being made with out the involvement of collection creator Hideo Kojima. 

This can be a remake of the sport from the bottom up, with trendy graphics and new options. For instance, scars of handled wounds will keep persistent on Snake’s physique, whereas his uniform will mirror modifications on account of gunshots and different wounds, in addition to grime stains and leaves amassed by sneaking. 

You may even have entry to real-time camo swapping. Delta options each a basic Metallic Gear Strong management scheme and one which higher matches the sensibilities of contemporary gaming.

Shinobi: Artwork of Vengeance

Launch Date: August 29, 2025
Platforms: Nintendo Change, PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Sequence X/S

This yr is, with out query, the yr of the ninja—for video video games, at the very least. 

We have already got Murderer’s Creed Shadows, Ninja Gaiden Black II, and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. Ninja Gaiden 4 shall be launched this fall. 

However earlier than that, Sega will resurrect its Shinobi franchise for Shinobi: Artwork of Vengeance, releasing on the finish of August.

Shinobi retains the collection with its 2D side-scrolling roots, however brings attractive artwork and guarantees tight, satisfying gameplay.