Most Anticipated Video Game Releases for August 2025

Release date: August 14, 2025

Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2

Whether you’re a seasoned QB or a clueless armchair coach yelling “PUNT IT,” Madden NFL 26 delivers what fans crave. This year’s update brings a dynamic weather system (because who wouldn’t love the chaos of snow football?) and traits that mimic real-life players and coaches, making gameplay more immersive than your uncle yelling “FOUL BALL” at a football game. Oh, and the collaboration with all 32 NFL teams means you’re practically tailgating indoors. Pro-tip? Upgrade to the Deluxe Edition if you fancy throwing pixels in luxury.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition

Release date: August 14, 2025

Platform: PC

Old-timers, rejoice! Warhammer 40,000 is back with a Definitive Edition that’s sharper, smoother, and packed with nostalgia-inducing RTS greatness. With 4K textures, all expansions, and finally widescreen support, this is the literal glow-up you’ve been holding out for. If you’re new to the franchise, just know you’re plunging into a 64-bit-mod-ready war where big guns and grand strategy collide. Mods + orcs + strategy = hours of “just one more turn” gaming.

Delta Force

Release date: August 19, 2025

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Remember when tactical shooters were all about strategy, not just spamming grenades at your feet until people rage-quit? Delta Force wants to restore order (or chaos, your call) with its modern free-to-play revival. It’s fast-paced, tactical, and perfect for players who wish Call of Duty threw in more brains with the bullets. With exciting Operators and DLC inbound, this one’s likely to dominate your party chat this month.

Black Myth: Wukong

Release date: August 20, 2025

Platform: Xbox Series X|S

After making massive waves on other platforms, Black Myth: Wukong is finally arriving on Xbox, and about time, too! Combining souls-like combat with mythology-rich storytelling, Black Myth makes you feel like every combat encounter is boss-tier. Whether you’re outsmarting mythical creatures or dropping your controller in frustration (I see you, impossible bosses), “fun” is almost guaranteed. Xbox gamers, don’t sleep on this.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Release date: August 28, 2025

Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

You know it’s a big month for gaming when Metal Gear Solid Delta headlines the list. This is nostalgia with

a tactical espionage edge. Konami promises a relatively straightforward yet stunning modernized remake of the legendary “Snake Eater.” Stealth purists, rejoice; cardboard boxes and all of Snake’s quirks are coming back better than ever. And yes, the memes are likely coming, too.

Bonus Game Release Pick for Cozy Gamers

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar

Release date: August 27, 2025

Platform: PC, Switch

For the opposite of shooty-stabby-stress simulators, there’s Story of Seasons. Cozy, charming, and the gaming equivalent of a warm blanket on a rainy day, this life sim invites you to farm, foster friendships, and, oh yeah, restore a whole bazaar. It’s like adulting, but fun. Trust.

Final Thoughts

This August, game releases are as diverse as your Steam library’s “installed but never played” section. Whether you’re revisiting gaming classics or causing mayhem in open-world dramas, there’s something to scratch every itch this month.

What’s got you hyped? Share your must-play in the comments. And don’t be that person who “totally forgot” about the release date. Go smash that pre-order button before the FOMO kicks in.