Major Game Releases & Exclusives (May-July 2026 & Beyond)
Key Questions
When does Halo: Campaign Evolved launch and how is it reviewed?
It launches July 28 with an 82 OpenCritic score, though Steam users report stuttering and crashes on PC.
What are the GTA 6 pre-order prices?
Physical and digital editions are listed at $79.99 and $99.99.
Which games join Game Pass in July?
Wave 2 includes Halo: Campaign Evolved and Beast of Reincarnation.
How did Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced perform?
The July 9 release was a major commercial success.
What October 2026 releases are confirmed?
Gears of War: E-Day, Ace Combat 8, and additional major titles are scheduled.
Which indie or smaller titles launched recently?
Denshattack earned 88 Metacritic, Mistfall Hunter launches July 29 on Game Pass, and Sponge Break releases July 30.
What Final Fantasy XIV expansion was revealed?
Evercold adds a new Bastion tank job and crossover raids with Evangelion and FFVII Remake, also coming to Switch 2.
Are there any sales on older GTA or EA titles?
GTA games are as low as $5 and Need for Speed Heat Deluxe is 95% off at $3.49 until July 30.
GTA 6 pre-orders live. AC Black Flag Resynced launched to massive success. Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 28 to strong reviews but with stuttering issues; known issues guide and PC settings guide published. Mistfall Hunter launches July 29 on Game Pass. Fable may be the last day-one Game Pass title. New releases: Denshattack (99/100 user score), Final Fantasy XIV Evercold expansion, Sponge Break viral. SpeedRunners 2 launches September 3. Starsand Island launches August 18. Amnesia: The Dark Descent remaster confirmed for late 2026. Culdcept The First re-released. Zenonia hits Steam August 31. Aeruta gets PS5/PS4/Switch ports. Helldivers 2 x Warhammer 40k crossover August 12. Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer beta August 6. Mortal Shell 2 open beta starts today (July 28), progress partially carries over. Genshin Impact 7.0 special program live with Snezhnaya content and redemption codes; banner preview reveals Odette and Alyosha, Stellar-Conduct reaction overhaul. Halo ReRemastered fan video gaining traction. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 trailer confirms August 27 release. Metal Gear Solid Δ new trailer released. 5 most anticipated Xbox games in August include Beast of Reincarnation, Star Wars: Zero Company.