The Top 10 Video Games Releasing in July 2026

Coming off a news-packed month of June, the calendar turns to July with summer in full swing. For gamers, it feels like the calm before the storm with months like September and October bursting at the seams with new releases. Still, there are games that are worth your attention, headlined by updated versions of a couple of classics.

Before diving into the list, there’s also a pair of sizable updates to existing titles. DOOM: The Dark Ages is getting Revelations, a story-driven expansion, on July 7, and The Alters is adding Last Variable, which is a reported 20-hour expansion, on July 13. For new games, here are the top 10 releases for July.

10) Moss: The Forgotten Relic

Moss began life as a VR property, but developer Polyarc is making the transition to standard consoles. The puzzle-platformer has charming visuals and looks very intriguing.

9) Denshattack!

Boiled down to its essence, Denshattack! has a similar graphical vibe to Jet Set Radio, with gameplay more akin to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater.

8) The Relic: First Guardian

This game found its way onto my list for May before a last-minute delay pushed it into July, so here it is again. It’s a graphically impressive soulslike that aims to put a focus on storytelling.

7) Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game

Honestly, I might get this game just to beat the brakes off Sokka.

6) Splatoon Raiders

This Splatoon spinoff and Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive promises fast-paced, PvE gameplay. We’ll see if it finds as large an audience as the mainline games.

5) Echoes of Aincrad

Set in the Sword Art Online universe, Echoes of Aincrad is an action RPG with real-time combat. Unlike earlier SAO releases, Echoes allows you to create your own character.

4) Mistfall Hunter

As someone who has been thoroughly enjoying Marathon and ARC Raiders, the prospect of mixing extraction elements with action-RPG gameplay sounds like an enticing mix.

3) EA Sports College Football 27

Madden‘s little brother arrives to mark the start of another college football season. Expect nominal changes from last year, but that won’t stop it from selling like crazy.

2) Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

I’ve been a fan of the Assassin’s Creed series since its inception, and Black Flag was one of the best. I’m hoping Ubisoft nails the remake, setting the stage for more AC games to get the same treatment.

1) Halo: Campaign Evolved

Rebuilt from the ground up, Halo: Campaign Evolved adds modern graphics and gameplay tweaks to the Xbox classic. Three all-new missions await as well. I cannot wait to don the armor of the Master Chief once again.

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