Biggest Video Game Releases in July 2026
July 2026 is proving that the gaming industry has no intention of slowing down in the back half of the year. After a jam-packed first six months that gave us Resident Evil Requiem, Forza Horizon 6, and Crimson Desert, this month is delivering a mix of massive remakes, sequels, spin-offs, and indie gems worth your time and money. Here’s a breakdown of everything worth knowing.
Halo: Campaign Evolved
The headline release of the month is easily Halo: Campaign Evolved, a full ground-up remake of the original Combat Evolved built in Unreal Engine 5. Inspired by the Xbox launch title from 2001, this version brings Master Chief back with new weapons and three additional missions layered into the classic story. With Microsoft’s backing and a beloved original to work from, this is shaping up to be one of the safest big bets of the summer.
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced
Ubisoft’s remake of one of the most beloved entries in the Assassin’s Creed franchise has already made waves this month. Black Flag Resynced brings the swashbuckling pirate adventure back with modern visuals and refinements, and it’s arriving alongside EA Sports College Football 27 giving players two very different flavors of blockbuster to choose from on the same release day.
Splatoon Raiders
After four years away, Splatoon is making its comeback but not as a new mainline entry. Splatoon Raiders is a Switch 2 exclusive spin-off set on a chain of mysterious islands, built around treasure-hunting rather than the series’ usual turf-war multiplayer. It supports co-op for up to four players, and also features a wave-based PvE mode for players who want a more action-focused experience alongside the story.
EA Sports College Football 27
Sports fans have plenty to dig into this month with EA Sports College Football 27. As an annual release, don’t expect a revolution, but the game brings a handful of solid upgrades: customizable stadiums and audio, dynamic weather, and a new Coach Mode that lets players run their team from the sidelines instead of the field.
Palworld 1.0
One of the more surprising hits of the past couple of years is finally graduating out of early access. Palworld first took the industry by storm back in 2024, and its full 1.0 release this month adds a new endgame area called the World Tree, fresh story content, additional lore, new Pals to capture, a reworked progression system, and a long list of quality-of-life improvements.
Backyard Baseball
Nostalgia hits hard this month with the revival of Backyard Baseball. Following its acquisition of the Backyard Sports franchise, Playground Productions is bringing back the beloved series with four gameplay modes, 11 remastered stadiums, 24 teams, and 30 playable characters including a fully 3D Pablo Sanchez.
DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations Expansion
Id Software isn’t slowing down either. The Revelations expansion for DOOM: The Dark Ages is bringing brutal new content to one of the standout shooters of the past year, giving fans another reason to jump back into the carnage.
Final Fantasy X/X-2 Remaster on Switch 2
To mark the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy X, this new Switch 2 version brings enhanced visuals, a high-speed mode, a random encounter toggle, and several other quality-of-life features long enjoyed by PC players. The Final Fantasy X-2 remaster is bundled in as well, making this the definitive way to revisit the era on Nintendo’s newest console.
Worth Watching: Wuthering Waves and Where Winds Meet
Two free-to-play favorites are also making moves this month. Wuthering Waves is finally landing on Xbox Series X/S, while Where Winds Meet is getting its first expansion, “Hidden Mountain.” Neither has a locked release date at the time of writing, but both are expected before the month is out.
Final Thoughts
Between blockbuster remakes, sports sequels, and one of the most talked-about early access games finally reaching 1.0, July 2026 has something for every kind of player. And with Grand Theft Auto 6 looming in November, this may be one of the last chances for other big releases to get their moment in the spotlight before the industry’s attention shifts entirely.
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