What to Play in July 2026: New Releases for PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2

Dozens of games are released every month on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, making it easy to get lost among the releases. We have selected the most interesting new titles of the month: major single-player adventures, cooperative projects, and online games with regular updates. For each game, we've included the release date, platforms, and a purchase link, so you can jump straight to the project you're interested in.

In July 2026, several major single-player games are launching at once: a remake of the best Assassin's Creed game, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a story expansion, Doom: The Dark Ages — Revelations, the vibrant Moss: The Forgotten Relic, and the pirate city-builder Corsair Cove. Below are all the single-player releases for July, along with their release dates and platforms.

In the expansion, the Doom Slayer, wounded and betrayed by his allies, finds himself in a ruthless frozen hell, where alongside a mysterious companion, he will uncover secrets of the past and battle an offspring of the gods. The gameplay will feature a major new addition — a spear, which will allow players to crush enemies using new devastating attack combinations. You can learn more about the project's core mechanics in our Doom: The Dark Ages review.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced breathes new life into the iconic action game, offering a fresh look at Edward Kenway's adventures through the lens of modern graphics. The Caribbean is once again open for exploration: storms, naval battles, and classic stealth await players. Thanks to overhauled mechanics, the classic story plays in a completely different way, while preserving everything that made the original Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag great.

An action RPG set in the Sword Art Online universe. Players are invited to create their own hero and embark on a journey through the familiar world of the series, completing quests, gathering resources, crafting, and upgrading gear. Throughout the adventure, you can engage in real-time combat utilizing a dynamic battle system, as well as team up with famous characters from the franchise — including Kirito and Argo — alongside new allies, Wiseman and Iori.

A colorful arcade game about high-speed trains, stunts, and underground racing in a vibrant Japanese dystopia. At the heart of the story are Emi and a group of outcasts who decide to challenge the powerful Mirado Corporation, seeking to reclaim control over the railway and tear down a system built on fear and total authority.

Denshattack! combines high speeds, acrobatic elements, and the atmosphere of a futuristic road movie. While traveling through mega-cities, coastal zones, and volcanic regions, you can perform flips, grinds, and complex combos to earn style points and build your reputation among street gangs and revolutionary groups.

A re-release of the adventure puzzle dilogy Moss and Moss: Book 2, fully adapted to be played without a VR headset. The game transports you to the ruins of a once-great kingdom, gradually being reclaimed by nature, where every location looks like a living page from a fairy tale book.

At the heart of the story is a brave little mouse named Quill, with whom a special bond is formed as you progress. Exploration of the world is intertwined with solving puzzles, searching for hidden secrets, and traveling through dangerous ancient ruins filled with the magic of the past. The soft fantasy atmosphere, expressive visual style, and emotional storytelling turn this adventure into a warm tale of trust, courage, and hope.

The game returns The Guild series to its roots, offering a deep simulator of medieval life, trade, and dynasty building in the spirit of the classic Europa 1400: The Guild. The story begins with a small family of merchants, whose humble business can over time grow into an influential dynasty capable of wielding power far beyond a single city.

Wealth here is merely the starting point on the path to power. The medieval world operates by the laws of intrigue, politics, and social ties, where reputation, alliances, and the art of negotiation mean just as much as gold. Through trade, crafting, diplomatic maneuvers, and backroom deals, the player gradually guides their dynasty from simple townspeople to the top of the social hierarchy.

A sci-fi card roguelike where the survival of humanity depends on clever train building, tactical decisions, and the ability to seize every opportunity in the fight against a deadly fog. The journey takes you through a ruined, hazardous world where bandits, anomalies, and unpredictable events turn every stretch of the track into a test of strategy and endurance.

At the core of the Fogpiercer expedition is a deckbuilding system made of locomotives, train cars, and a crew, which shapes your starting deck and grants access to new cards and abilities. Turn-based battles revolve around car positioning, weapon synergies, and chain effects: machine guns, artillery, defense systems, and special modules allow for different approaches to every encounter as you forge your own path to victory.

The new RPG from the creators of The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante takes place in the same universe but is not a direct sequel. The events unfold parallel to Sir Brante's story, yet the focus shifts to a different level of power and responsibility. This time, the player is set to live the life of the heir to the throne of the Blessed Arknian Empire — Prince Jerian of the House of Tempests, whose destiny is predetermined from birth. The hero's path begins in childhood and goes through all stages of growing up leading to the coronation, turning life into a chain of decisions, each made at the cost of pain and leaving its mark on the fate of an entire country. It is a story of constant pressure and moral choices, where even victories come with a heavy price.

The game tells the story of Rei, a human spirit who must defeat mystical entities of nature known as Kami to claim their power. Gurei features a dynamic difficulty system: each boss's strength changes depending on the order in which they are defeated. An enemy chosen first might end up as the final boss on a different route, making the selection of your path a key part of the strategy.

The combat system is built around sword strikes, dodges, plunge attacks, and other basic actions, but with every defeated Kami, Rei gains unique abilities. These can include enhanced dashes, weapons for executing enemies, healing, and other skills that expand tactical options in battle and make each playthrough unique.

A spin-off of the Disgaea tactical game series. Gameplay-wise, the game resembles The Warriors series: the main character, a ruthless mercenary named N.A., fights for profit, hacking and slashing his way through legions of monsters. One of the key features is the ability to change the character's combat style right on the battlefield by choosing different types of weaponry. Despite the genre shift, the developers have stayed true to the series' traditions. The Item World will return to the game, allowing players to dive into an endless grind to upgrade their gear.

An open-world action RPG that invites players to embark on a journey across a massive fantasy continent in search of legendary heroes. The plot combines grand political conflicts with personal character stories, gradually revealing the inner workings of the world through exploration, combat, and developing relationships between allies.

Players have access to nineteen unique heroes, with the ability to switch between them right in the middle of combat to chain attacks, combine abilities, and choose the right tactics for any situation. Progression is built around exploring the world, gathering resources, and advancing through the story, while additional co-op modes allow players to team up with others for joint adventures and battles.

The action of The Relic: First Guardian takes place in the dark medieval world of Arsiltus, plunged into darkness after the destruction of a great ancient relic. Players will have to find the fragments of the powerful artifact and attempt to once again contain the awakened evil that threatens all living things.

The combat system is built on precise timing and requires careful calculation of every action. In battles, it is crucial to land strikes, block attacks, and dodge dangerous enemy thrusts in a timely manner. The character has a variety of weaponry at their disposal, including swords, axes, hammers, spears, and bows, as well as magical abilities that allow adapting the combat style to any situation.

A city-building simulator dedicated to developing a pirate base during the decline of the golden age of buccaneers. The player will lead the survivors of a shipwreck and set up a hideout on an unknown island, which will become the last stronghold of free seafarers. While many of the best pirate games on PC and Consoles focus exclusively on combat, this project offers vertical building mechanics on cliffs and slopes. To manage the settlement in Corsair Cove, players will need to construct bridges, ropeways, and complex chains connecting different levels of the island to manage over 50 types of goods.

July 2026 for co-op fans: the full release of Palworld, the colorful fighting game Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, and the chaotic co-op arcade An Eggstremely Hard Game. All the new co-op releases of July are in one section.

A colorful collection of rhythm mini-games where the gameplay is entirely driven by the music. Everything is tied to timing and hitting the beat: whether it's slicing ingredients on the fly or interacting with an environment that breathes in sync with the melody. The challenges constantly switch up their visual styles and gameplay rules, keeping the pace fast and the player engaged. The original soundtrack of Rhythm Heaven Groove, featuring catchy tracks, makes this musical adventure truly lighthearted and captivating.

An open-world adventure game where survival, exploration, and building combine with catching mysterious creatures called Pals. In this unusual world, players can travel across diverse biomes, gather resources, develop their base, and interact with Pals, who assist in combat, farming, and manufacturing.

Each Pal possesses unique abilities, allowing them to work on a farm, participate in battles, or help automate processes. The world is full of dangers and opportunities: wild territories, hostile factions, and hidden secrets coexist here, gradually unraveling as you explore.

Palworld launches in version 1.0, concluding its early access phase and offering a full release with a finalized content structure, improved stability, and expanded systems that unite survival, collecting, and co-op interaction into a single cohesive game.

A co-op action game from the creators of Zeno Clash, set in a cursed jungle full of ancient riches and deadly creatures. Four conquistadors embark on expeditions deeper into uncharted lands, where every discovery brings them closer to wealth, yet simultaneously makes their return less and less likely.

The game is inspired by the myths of Howard Phillips Lovecraft and places a special emphasis on psychological tension: the heroes must monitor their sanity as dark forces distort reality. Hallucinations, paranoia, and mistrust gradually tear the team apart, turning each expedition into a struggle not only against monsters but also against their own perception.

A dynamic co-op game where a Scottish squad fights off hordes of enemies in an effort to reclaim control over their home island. In battles, it is crucial to cleverly combine various abilities and gradually strengthen your squad, adapting tactics to the growing threats. Between fights, players will develop their settlement, unlocking new progression opportunities and gaining access to merchants, which allows them to prepare for the next encounters and build up strength before new trials.

A spin-off of the Splatoon series, where the familiar battles to paint the world in vibrant colors are taken to the next level. Players step into the shoes of mechanics and embark on an adventure to the mysterious Spearhalite Islands alongside the idol trio Deep Cut from Splatoon 3. As they explore new territories, they will not only participate in colorful showdowns but also uncover the secrets of the islands by using unique abilities and interacting with the environment.

A game based on the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, featuring battles with 12 familiar characters. The combat system is built around a variety of attacks, quick movements, and a flow mechanic that allows for creating dynamic strike combinations.

In addition to the main fighters, support characters can appear on the arena, influencing the playstyle and granting access to extra moves. Each battle becomes a combination of tactics, speed, and the skillful use of the heroes' unique abilities.

A chaotic co-op arcade game, which has every chance to join our list of the best co-op games 2026: 290+ picks for PC, PS5, Xbox & Switch, tells the story of two clumsy geese who must guide a fragile egg through a series of dangerous and unpredictable challenges. At first glance, the task seems simple, but every fall and collision leaves cracks on the shell, gradually changing the egg's behavior and turning it into an even more difficult object to control. The gameplay is centered around physics, interaction between players, and the constant chaos arising from mistakes. The geese can help each other overcome obstacles, rescue their partner in tough moments, and try to protect the egg from breaking.

A full remake of the story campaign of Halo: Combat Evolved, which preserves the spirit of the original but reimagines it with modern graphics, improved controls, and plenty of fresh details. The ring world looks more alive than ever, and every firefight feels sharper thanks to new animations, physics, and an expanded arsenal of weapons and vehicles, including the ability to hijack enemy transportation.

The remake is complemented by three new prologue missions, where Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson face unfamiliar enemies and unexplored locations long before the events of the original game. "Skulls" make a return, changing the rules of combat and offering challenges for those seeking more than just victory. This is a familiar story about the beginning of a legend, told with the power of modern technology and respect for the past. The game can be played solo, with two players via split-screen (consoles only), or with up to four players online. It also features support for cross-play and cross-progression.

The main online releases of July will be the asymmetric horror game Carnival Hunt, in the vein of Dead by Daylight, and the extraction action RPG Mistfall Hunter, where players team up to battle monsters.

A first-person psychological action horror game with asymmetric multiplayer, set in a dark and gloomy circus. Players are divided into survivors and one hunter: the survivors take on the role of wind-up rabbits, while they are pursued by one of the carnival monsters, each with their own unique abilities.

The key mechanic revolves around wind-up keys, which the survival of all participants depends on. Both the rabbits and the killer use them to move around, and if the energy level drains completely, the character dies. The survivors' goal is to collect keys, avoid the monster, and hold out until it runs out of energy. Furthermore, even after death, a rabbit can be brought back into the game if an ally finds a key and revives them.

A multiplayer roguelite detective game where players must solve a mysterious murder on a train that is constantly moving forward. The main feature of the game is procedural generation: each new investigation creates a unique situation with different passengers, clues, and the culprit's identity. Four detectives set out in search of the truth, but they approach the case with a touch of madness and look nothing like serious sleuths.

The core gameplay of Fatal Train centers around the investigation: you need to examine the train cars, check passengers' belongings, observe people's behavior, and look for evidence that will help solve the crime. However, a regular case quickly turns into a chaotic adventure—the train can encounter unexpected events like a fire, a lightning strike, or the appearance of supernatural phenomena that can completely alter the course of the investigation.

The action unfolds in a fantasy world that has survived a catastrophic war of the gods, leaving the lands filled with monsters. To stop the impending chaos, magic awakens new champions — the Gylden Hunters. Their goal is to restore the shattered Web of Fate and bring hope back to a world balancing on the brink of destruction.

The main emphasis is placed on multiplayer and the PvPvE format, where players can both team up in co-op to fight monsters and engage in confrontations with each other. Each encounter combines cooperative survival with competition for resources and influence in a dangerous, unstable world.

Single-player games are designed for a solo experience, focusing on story, atmosphere, and character development. Co-op and multiplayer projects involve playing together with other people.

Most modern story-driven games feature a choice system that affects how events unfold, so replaying can lead to a different ending or unlock new plot branches.

On most consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch), an active subscription to the respective online service is required. On PC, a subscription is usually not necessary.

Many modern games support cross-play, allowing you to play with friends on different devices. However, support depends on the specific project.

A live service game is a project that receives regular updates and new content, staying supported by the developers over a long period.

Usually, you just need to register, download the game client or app, and follow the instructions to create a character and begin.

Many online games are free-to-play but may contain in-game purchases. Some projects require a one-time purchase or a subscription fee.

New players are often offered starter packs, registration bonuses, exclusive items, or in-game currency to help them get a head start.

The list of games for the month is before you — ranging from massive single-player adventures to cooperative projects and online games with a vibrant community. Each release is interesting in its own way: some offer a deep plot and atmosphere, others focus on hours of gameplay with friends, while others are regularly updated and keep you engaged for months.

If you don't know where to start, consider the platform and genre: for those who love exploring worlds alone, story-driven actions and RPGs are a better fit, while fans of joint playthroughs should check out the cooperative section. System requirements and prices for each game can be checked directly on the game's page — links are provided in each block.

We update this feature every month, removing past releases and adding current new titles, so it's convenient to keep this page bookmarked. If any project has been undeservedly overlooked or if you want to share your impressions of a game that's already out — let us know in the comments, and we'll discuss it together.