July is going to be a bit of a lighter month for video games, but there’s still plenty to keep you playing across the month, with a big inclusion of interesting indie games to check out. That includes the Australian game Rita, as well as other intriguing games like Denshattack!, Heave Ho 2, and The Mermaid Mask.
In terms of some bigger AAA games to have on your radar in July, there’s Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remastered, the DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages, as well as Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Here are all the major video games set to be released in July 2026, along with some smaller games we’re keeping an eye on and some exciting new tech and gear.
JULY 1
Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains
Get ready for a dynamic, team-based twist on MONOPOLY® set in the Star Wars™ galaxy! Choose your favorite heroes or villains, use their unique powers, and battle for control of the galaxy.
JULY 2
Attack on Titan 3
Experience the story from beginning to end in the ultimate culmination of the Attack on Titan game series. The ODM action has been further refined, delivering the most exhilarating and stylish combat the series has ever seen.
JULY 3
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a fast-paced 1v1 fighter where you battle as your favorite characters from the Avatar franchise. Featuring hand-drawn 2D animation true to the series’ roots, proprietary rollback netcode, and full cross-play for smooth, competitive gameplay.
Rhythm Heaven Groove
Time your button presses to the beat across a splashy collection of games that will challenge your rhythm. Catch flying veggies, bounce fruit off your biceps, swing sledgehammers, and more. Feast your ears on catchy original music while you focus, including tracks by renowned Japanese musician Tsunku♂.
JULY 4
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 – World Update 22: National Parks
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 World Update 22 will celebrate the landscapes of the United States with a dedicated US National Parks edition, announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2026.
JULY 8
Moonlight Peaks
Welcome to your new vampiric life in the magical town of Moonlight Peaks. Raise mystical crops, learn spell-casting and potion-making, and befriend – or even romance – the local werewolves, witches, and mermaids in this heartwarming supernatural life-sim. Eternity awaits!
DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations
HELL FREEZES OVER in DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations, an all-new campaign expansion that unleashes a brutal new chapter of the Slayer’s saga.
The Elder Scrolls Online – Return of the Thieves Guild
A brand new season is coming full of thieving goodness. Experience a new Thieves Guild questline, sail the seas, and much more. Join the heist when the Thieves Guild returns in Season One of Elder Scrolls Online.
JULY 9
Backyard Baseball
The arcade-style classic is back – and it’s leveling up. With enhanced gameplay, new game modes, and all the humor & charm of the original, this is Backyard Baseball like it was always meant to be played. Wishlist now for Opening Day on July 9. Are you ready to play like a kid again?
Elgato Stream Deck + XL – Customizable Control Platform
With dozens of customizable controls and real-time info monitoring, Stream Deck + XL lets professionals run entire productions and systems from a single, easy-to-use platform. Integrate everything from DAWs to camera equipment and creative apps with drag-and-drop setup on PC or Mac. Stay in command 36 macro keys and six multifunction dials streamline your work, while a touch strip display puts critical insights within easy view. Optional accessories expand your connectivity even further, letting Stream Deck + XL work remotely via network or double as a USB hub. It’s our biggest Stream Deck yet, built for your biggest workflows.
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminious Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1+2 Dual Collection brings together and updates the apeX of 2D action for new and old players alike. The Dual Collection includes both Luminous Avenger iX 1 and 2, with all all DLC included, as well as balance adjustments.
JULY 10
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
The iconic solo pirate adventure returns. Sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway during the Golden Age of Piracy in this faithfully enhanced remake featuring stunning visuals, upgraded gameplay, and new content.
Echoes of Aincrad
Step into Aincrad, a world of beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat by building synergy with your partner, leveling up, and unlocking special abilities to expand your horizons.
Palworld (1.0 Release)
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called “Pals” in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
JULY 13
The Alters: Last Variable
This DLC follows the ending where Jan Scientist stays on the planet.
Ascend to ZERO
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to stop time? Ascend to ZERO is a time-bending action-roguelike where you can use your unique ability to freeze time and fight your way to the top.
JULY 14
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu
In up to four player co-op, form a group of explorers searching for treasure. In this cursed jungle, danger is everywhere and monstrous creatures alter reality. Stay clear-headed and tame the jungle before it devours you…
D-topia
Step into the world of D-topia in this gentle-paced puzzle adventure. In D-topia, life is curated by artificial intelligence to maximize happiness. As the newest Facilitator, it’s up to you to solve puzzles to keep the D-topia residents happy and the facility running.
Teeto
Explore a world of mayhem and Michaels! Join Teeto the blob and Nory the bunny in this 3D adventure platformer to stop the shadow corruption from spreading. Absorb wild powers, help eccentric characters, and save the world – one Michael at a time!
JULY 16
Denshattack!
Flip, trick and grind your train in a fast-paced, off-the-rails ride through a colourful Japanese dystopia. Outmatch rival gangs, wreck a shady megacorp, and take back the tracks with nothing but skill, speed, and style.
Ratatan (1.0 Release)
Ratatan is a rhythm roguelike action game that combines rhythm games and side-scrolling action, with online co-op gameplay supporting up to 4 players. An intense battle unfolds with over 100 characters fighting in a massive melee. Let’s defeat the enemies together!
Storebound (1.0 Release)
A 1-3 co-op puzzle horror game. Lost in an accursed megastore, work together to find the exit before its lurking horrors trap you forever.
JULY 17
ASUS – ROG Harpe II Gaming Mouse – Extreme Edition 20
For two decades, ROG has stood at the forefront of gaming innovation, pushing boundaries and defining excellence. To commemorate this monumental 20th anniversary, ROG proudly unveils a special selection of limited-edition ROG components and gear featuring an alternative colorway and leading innovations. More than an aesthetic, this colorway reflects core values that are a testament to an enduring legacy.
ASUS – ROG Azoth Gaming Keyboard – Extreme Edition 20
The ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 is a customizable 75% gaming keyboard reimagined with exclusive design elements to celebrate 20 years of ROG innovation. It features a striking gold-on-black aesthetic, translucent keycaps, and refined ROG 20th anniversary details, including a 24K-gold-plated commemorative nameplate. Equipped with a full-color OLED touchscreen and a three-way control knob for intuitive adjustments, the Azoth Extreme Edition 20 delivers an 8000Hz report rate with the ROG Polling Rate Booster and also offers up to 1600 hours of battery life in 2.4GHz SpeedNova wireless mode. A carbon-fiber positioning plate, multi-layer dampening, and an adjustable gasket mount ensure crisp and refined typing experiences.
Culdcept BEGINS
A hidden classic that fuses board and card games, Culdcept features a unique, innovative system that has captivated fans since its debut. Players become Cepters, wielding cards in intense battles where luck and strategy collide. After ten years, a brand-new story begins once again.
Funnel Runners
Trapped in a doomed city, you and up to 7 friends must scavenge parts, fix your van, and escape the brutal tornado that approaches. A first-person co-op survival game with escalating disasters and total environmental destruction.
Heave Ho 2
Get a grip, it’s Heave Ho 2! The insane 2-4 player party game sequel takes the couch co-op mayhem online for the first time. Grab what you can and swing to win!
K-pop Idol Stories: Road to Debut
The ultimate crossover between K-pop and Life Simulation! Step into the role of manager and build your dream idol group by scouting talent, managing schedules, choosing outfits, planning social media, and organizing the perfect album. Can you make it to debut?
The Mermaid Mask
An impossible locked-room murder: Captain Mortuga lies dead beside an ancient cauldron aboard the world’s strangest submarine, crewed by sketchy suspects. A handcrafted point-and-click with sharp humour and tricky puzzles. Dive into the next mystery from the creators of Tangle Tower & Crow Country.
GameSir Tarantula 8K Wired Esports Controller for PC (MenaRD Edition)
Forged with two-time World Champion MenaRD, this exclusive controller features a striking green-and-black gradient, his official signature, and an untamed lightning motif. Built for absolute dominance, this 180g lightweight powerhouse eliminates lag with an 8000Hz polling rate and 0.5ms wired response time. Execute frame-perfect combos flawlessly using crisp Micro switch ABXY buttons, ultra-smooth Gen-2 Mag-Res™ TMR sticks, and 9 remappable buttons.
GameSir T7 Pro Wireless Controller for Xbox
Step into a dreamscape of play with the GameSir T7 Pro Wireless “Sugar Whirl” – a part of Pastel Collection. Inspired by the delicate swirl of cotton candy and morning skies, its translucent blending shell blends soft pinks, blues, and lavenders into a controller that’s as stunning as it is precise. Designed for effortless style and graceful control. Crafted for players who cherish beauty in every detail.
GameSir G7 Pro Wireless Controller for PC & Mobile – Wired for Xbox
Level up from the celebrated G7 lineage – introducing the G7 Pro. Not only does it inherit the exceptional performance of the G7 series, the G7 Pro also brings exciting new upgrades: the first Xbox controller with TMR sticks, Hall Effect & clicky trigger stops, extra mappable mini bumpers, and enhanced low-latency input and output all working together to deliver a smoother, more precise gaming experience, born for esports.
GameSir X5 Lite Mobile Controller
The GameSir X5 Lite is the ideal entry-level mobile controller, offering seamless connectivity and wide compatibility. With precise Hall Effect sticks, cushioned triggers, and Turbo function, it enhances your gaming experience. Its lightweight design ensures comfort during long gaming sessions. Plus, pass-through charging and software support ensure uninterrupted play and personalization for all your favourite titles.
JULY 18
Sky: Children of the Light: Dear Van Gogh
Dear Van Gogh is an interactive experience that invites players to step inside the paintings of one of history’s most celebrated and most tormented artists.
Fogpiercer
Fight through the fog in this sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder where clever positioning, explosive chain-reactions, and the environment itself can make the difference between life and death.
Desktop Explorer
Rummage through the abandoned profiles of an old PC to unravel an inherited mystery. What secrets hide in this eerie adventure of cryptic games and outdated software? Who was using this computer? And what happened to them?
JULY 21
Drone Sector (Early Access)
Drone Sector is a futuristic gunship game. Provide close air support by firing variety of weapons at the enemies and guide your allied troops via commands. Keep your troops alive, complete objectives, collect resources and recruit engineers. Research better weaponry for the gunship and the troops.
Fading Echo
Fading Echo is a fast-paced elemental action-adventure RPG where creativity fuels combat. Manipulate water, trigger chain reactions, and shift through surreal worlds as One, a young Legend on a mission to save a dying desertscape from the grip of the Paradox corruption.
JULY 22
Scarlet Deer Inn
An embroidered dark medieval folk tale. While life in a seemingly ordinary village is all about simple chores and idle gossip, sinister secrets hide below.
Dewdrop Dynasty
Gun-jump your way through a buzzing world full of quirky monsters, tricky puzzles, and outlandish bosses in this fast-paced, lighthearted Metroidvania.
JULY 23
Nintendo amiibo (Splatoon Raiders) – Shiver, Frye & Big Man Figures
Shiver, Frye & Big Man amiibo
Gurei
An unforgiving game with precise combat. Fight challenging bosses in any order, acquire their unique powers, and succeed on your own terms.
High Times – Dating/Cooking Sim
Manage your own cafe and become a donut therapist in this cozy dating/cooking sim. Cook mood-changing donuts, decorate your shop, and help customers navigate life, love, and heartbreak—one bite at a time.
Logitech G316 X Gaming Keyboard – Black
Level up your play with G316 X, is a wired gaming keyboard that delivers 8 kHz report rate performance and versatile customization that all PC gamers need. With a joyful LED display, hot- swappable switches and customizable PBT keycaps, G316 X makes game-ready technology accessible to all.
Logitech G305 X SUPERLIGHT Gaming Mouse – Black
G305 X SUPERLIGHT is a lightweight wireless gaming mouse that’s made to level up your play, delivering the supercharged performance power that PC gamers need. The iconic G305 shape now features a lightweight ~60 g design, with a HERO 44K sensor delivering powerful game-ready precision.
Nintendo Switch 2 – Joy-Con 2 Pair – Blue/Light Yellow Controller
JULY 24
Disgaea Mayhem
Magichange into action with this brand new take on the Disgaea franchise! It’s time to fight your own battles with responsive, action-packed combat.
Splatoon Raiders
Play as the mechanic, working with Deep Cut – a trio of swashbuckling musicians – and venture out into the mysterious Spirhalite Islands in search of treasure! Customise your character, kit yourself out with mechanical Gadgets and a host of ink-flinging weapons, and take on waves of foes called Salmonids.
Turtle Beach – Command Series MC3 Wired Gaming Mouse
Turtle Beach® Command Series MC3 Wired Gaming Mouse delivers precision, reliability, and total control for gaming and productivity. Featuring 15 programmable functions, including a side scroll barrel with press, the MC3 enables advanced customization and faster reactions. Wired USB connectivity with an ultra‑light PhantomFlex™ braided cable ensures zero latency, consistent power, and smooth movement. Powered by the Owl‑Eye™ 30K DPI Optical Sensor with 1000Hz polling, it offers ultra‑precise tracking on virtually any surface. A 4D scroll wheel, Titan Switch Optical durability, customizable RGB lighting, and onboard profiles make the MC3 a powerful, no‑compromise wired gaming mouse.
Turtle Beach – Command Series MC5 Advanced Wireless Gaming Mouse
Take command with the Turtle Beach® Command Series MC5 Wireless Gaming Mouse, engineered for precision, speed, and deep customization. With 29 programmable functions, including a side scroll barrel with click function, and a versatile 4D scroll wheel you can build advanced profiles and react faster across any genre. True 8K wireless performance delivers ultra‑low 0.125ms latency for instant, responsive control. Even at full performance, enjoy up to 40 hours of battery life while you play. Powered by the Owl‑Eye™ 30K DPI Optical Sensor, and Titan Switch Optical technology, the MC5 adapts to your playstyle and delivers total control every session.
Turtle Beach – Command Series MC7 Advanced Wireless Touchscreen Gaming Mouse
The Turtle Beach® Command Series MC7 redefines control for productivity, competitive play, and streaming on one device. A built‑in Command touch display replaces extra buttons and software layers, letting you adjust DPI, switch profiles, trigger macros, and control apps without breaking focus. For creators, it doubles as a streamlined hub for OBS scenes, mic muting, and app launches.
Dodo Duckie!
Waddle into a reality-bending odyssey where simply being a duck is your greatest superpower. With the help of your magical cap, switch instantly between 2D and 3D to uncover hidden paths, outsmart aliens, and rescue your kidnapped chicken friends in this wholesome puzzle platformer adventure.
Tormentum 2
Tormentum II is a dark, surreal Point & Click adventure where nightmare worlds, grotesque creatures, and uneasy choices await. Inspired by H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński, it’s the long-awaited return to Tormentum.
JULY 25
An Eggstreamely Hard Game
As highly qualified goose parents, work together to bring your little egg home safely. Every crack makes it harder to control, every mistake more hilarious. A co-op physics game for 2 or 4 players about teamwork, clumsiness and honking. HONK!
JULY 29
Halo: Campaign Evolved
Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign. Experience the original story rebuilt with high-definition visuals, updated cinematics, refined controls, plus a brand-new three-mission adventure featuring the Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson. A broader arsenal of weapons, vehicles, enemies, and gameplay-modifying “Skulls” – optional modifiers that change combat in fun and challenging ways – add fresh tactics and endless replayability.
Space Imperia 4X
A faithful digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game Space Empires 4X by GMT Games, beloved by wargamers for almost two decades. Command the rise of your civilization and the fall of others, all in one to two hours.
JULY 30
Rita
Rita is a cozy adventure where a little chicklet solves word-based puzzles to transform the world around her. Follow her story across generations, meet her grandchicklet, and be a part of her legacy.
Exstetra
The only way to save the world is a kiss——. 《EXSTETRA》 is a fantasy RPG set in “Amazia,” a Tokyo fused with another world and burdened with a doomed fate, where you rise as the chosen savior, a “Prisma,” to confront the threat of the world’s destruction.
Mistfall Hunter
Mistfall Hunter is a dark fantasy extraction ARPG. Combine skills, talents, and gear for each class in thrilling combat! Whether you team up or go solo, one thing remains certain—only by fighting your way through can you return with a full haul. Good luck, Gyldhunter.
Blue Reflection Quartet
Cosmos converge, into one light. The emotional stories of magical Reflectors and the bonds they form. The entire BLUE REFLECTION series combined into one!
Hyperstacks
A VR world of combat, parkour, logic-driven puzzles, memorable characters, and community-made levels. Meet its residents through quests and discover a growing library of player creations.
Truxton Extreme
Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don’t forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival!
Kusan: City of Wolves
Kusan: City of Wolves is a high-octane hardcore top-down shooter where players fight through a brutal urban jungle ruled by gunfire and corruption to save Haru — a girl fitted with a city-grade atomic weapon.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition)
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!
Your truck is magic and you now owe a soul debt to the buff isekai elf girl living in your head. Run over pedestrians as Truck-kun, make deliveries, and defeat the Skeleton King across two worlds in this chaotic run-based anime driving game!
The Relic: First Guardian
Transformed into an apocalyptic landscape by the destruction of the great relic, the once-prosperous Arsiltus lies in ruins. But through the silence we began to hear breaths that have not yet faded, faint whispers carried on the wind: promises, waiting, fear, and love. These forgotten voices are Relics; fragments imbued with the emotions and wishes of those who lived before.
How Many Dudes?
How many dudes does it take to beat up a gorilla? A thousand toddlers? A horse-sized duck? A GOD? Enter the Dude Ranch and find out in this roguelike dudebuilder where you recruit an army of dudes to fight ridiculous battles.
JULY TBC
MSI Claw A8 Handheld Console
Stay in the game longer with an 80Whr battery, immerse yourself in smooth visuals on an 8” 120Hz VRR display, and enjoy ultra-precise Hall effect analog sticks and triggers that resist drift for lasting accuracy. With MSI Center M seamlessly integrated with Xbox Game Bar, you can launch titles across platforms and stay in control at all times
Am I missing anything from this list? I probably am, as many video games are released every month! But please let me know in the comment section below if I’ve missed something you’re looking forward to this month.
[Game descriptions were taken from digital storefronts or the game’s official websites.]
