Games Coming Out In July 2026 That You Should Be Excited For

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With the first half of the year in the rearview, it’s absolutely fair to say we’ve had some banger months and some unexpectedly excellent games that’ll find themselves in contention when it comes to discussing Game of the Year in just a handful of months.

Although we know what awaits us in September and, of course, November, July does feel like the beginnings of a gentle ramp-up to a busy end of year.

Ubisoft is looking to remain afloat with the much-anticipated remake of Black Flag, the arguable diamond in what has been an up-and-down franchise in Assassin’s Creed, whereas Doom: The Dark Ages’ big expansion takes things back to year zero for the Doomslayer.

Perhaps most significant is Halo, the most Xbox game there perhaps ever has been, coming to PlayStation. It was once unthinkable to imagine Master Chief doing his thing anywhere else, but this is 2026.

Here’s a rundown of all of the best games that July 2026 has to offer.

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Rhythm Paradise Groove

Release Date: July 2

Platforms: Nintendo Switch

Cheapest Price: Amazon – $58 (free delivery) / JB Hi-Fi – $58

 

Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations

Release Date: July 7

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

 

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

Release Date: July 9

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Cheapest Price: Amazon – $87.95 (free delivery)

 

Backyard Baseball

Release Date: July 9

Platforms: PC, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

 

EA Sports College Football 27

Release Date: July 9

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

 

Digimon Story: Time Stranger

Release Date: July 10

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2

Cheapest Price: Amazon – $99 / JB Hi-Fi – $99

 

Palworld

Release Date: July 10

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

 

Wuthering Waves

Release Date: July 10

Platforms: Xbox Series X/S

 

The Alters: Last Variable

Release Date: July 13

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

 

D-topia

Release Date: July 14

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

 

The Mound: Omen of Cthulu

Release Date: July 15

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

 

Heave Ho 2

Release Date: July 16

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2

 

The Mermaid Mask

Release Date: July 16

Platforms: PC, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5

 

Moss: The Forgotten Relic

Release Date: July 16

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

 

Lifted

Release Date: July 22

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5

 

Tears of Metal

Release Date: July 22

Platforms: PC

 

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game

Release Date: July 23

Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

 

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster

Release Date: July 23

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2

 

Splatoon Raiders

Release Date: July 23

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2

Cheapest Price: JB Hi-Fi – $84

 

Unbeatable

Release Date: July 27

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2

 

Halo: Campaign Evolved

Release Date: July 28

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Cheapest Price: Amazon – $79 (free delivery) / JB Hi-Fi – $79

 

Gothic Classic

Release Date: July 28

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

 

BloodRayne: Definitive Collection

Release Date: July 29

Platforms: Nintendo Switch

 

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Release Date: July 30

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2

Cheapest Price: Amazon – $89 (free delivery) / JB Hi-Fi – $89

 

The Relic: First Guardian

Release Date: July 31

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5