NEXT WEEK IN GAMES · WEEKLY RELEASE CALENDAR
Next Week in Games: August 17–23, 2026
Explore the August 17–23, 2026 game release calendar, including notable PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch launches. This archive highlights nine releases plus additional games, DLC, expansions, events and beta dates organized by day.
Release Week
August 17–23, 2026
9 highlighted releases · 28 tracked items
TuesdayAug 18
WednesdayAug 19
ThursdayAug 20
FridayAug 21
FEATURED RELEASE · AUGUST 20
Mortal Shell II
The sequel to Cold Symmetry’s dark action RPG expands the series with a larger world, brutal melee combat, medieval firearms and the signature Shell system. Players hunt down warriors, inhabit their bodies and master distinct fighting styles while surviving a hostile dark-fantasy realm.
Global ReleasePCPlayStation 5Xbox Series
Why it matters
Mortal Shell II expands the original formula with a larger world, firearms and more aggressive combat while keeping the Shell possession system at the center of its dark action-RPG identity.
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
Games Releasing August 17–23
Eight additional highlights span full releases, Version 1.0, PC launches and new-platform editions. DLC, expansions, events and beta dates remain in the additional list.
Global Release
The Sinking City 2
A Lovecraftian survival-horror sequel set in the flooded city of Arkham. The new game shifts the series toward more direct horror, exploration and combat while retaining a dark mystery-driven atmosphere.
PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series
August 18, 2026 · Worldwide
Version 1.0
Starsand Island
A relaxing island life simulation where players farm, fish, raise animals, build relationships and explore a seaside world. The 1.0 launch adds the complete release experience and expanded multiplayer.
PlayStation 5SwitchSwitch 2
August 18, 2026 · Full Release
PC Release
Twisted Tower
A first-person horror shooter set inside an abandoned 1950s amusement resort. Explore distorted attractions, fight twisted mascots and climb the tower in a surreal adventure inspired by BioShock-style environments.
PC
August 18, 2026 · Worldwide
PlayStation 5 Release
No Case Should Remain Unsolved
A compact detective narrative about reconstructing a long-unsolved disappearance. Players rearrange fragments of testimony, connect memories and gradually uncover the truth behind the case.
PlayStation 5
August 19, 2026 · New Platform
Global Release
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT
A rebuilt version of the acclaimed science-fiction visual novel, featuring refreshed presentation while preserving the time-travel mystery, branching choices and character-driven story of the original.
PC
August 20, 2026 · Worldwide
Global Release
Gallipoli
A World War I first-person shooter focused on 50-player objective-based battles across the Ottoman fronts, including trench warfare, beach landings and desert combat with historically inspired classes and weapons.
PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series
August 20, 2026 · Worldwide
Global Release
Mexican Ninja
A fast 2.5D roguelike beat ’em up set in Nuevo Tokyo, where players chain combos, unlock new builds and unleash over-the-top Mexican Jutsus against the Narkuza gangs.
PCXbox SeriesXbox One
August 20, 2026 · Worldwide
Global Release
Puppergeist
A heartwarming rhythm visual novel about a witch searching the Doggie Underworld for her lost pup. Meet dog spirits, hear their stories and use rhythm games to lift their moods along the way.
PCSwitchXbox Series
August 20, 2026 · Worldwide
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Also Releasing This Week
Additional games, platform editions, expansions and industry events from the supplied calendar, grouped by date.
Aug 18 Tuesday
Darkest Dungeon: The Fire's Edge
PC
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition
Switch 2
Dead by Daylight Summer Screams Event 2026
Event End
Aug 19 Wednesday
Nioh 3: Hell Rising
PC / PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series · DLC
Planet Coaster 2: Silver Screen Pack
PC / PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series · DLC
Aug 20 Thursday
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope
PC / PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series · Expansion
The Witch's Bakery
Official date changed to Oct 14
Yet Another Zombie Survivors
PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4
Swarmdustry
PC · Early Access
Aug 21 Friday
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Beta Early Access
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View All Release Calendars →Archive note: this page covers August 17–23, 2026. Release dates and supported platforms can vary by region or change after announcement. The supplied archive also notes that The Witch’s Bakery moved to October 14, 2026.
