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play new games releasing in August 2026
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Key Points:
- August 2026 promises a strong lineup of PlayStation 5 games, starting with Beast of Reincarnation on August 4, a challenging Soulslike action RPG featuring a person and dog duo in a post-apocalyptic Japan.
- Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, releasing August 6, offers an anime-inspired tag-team fighting experience with Marvel heroes, developed by Arc System Works, featuring unique gameplay mechanics like unlocking team members mid-match.
- Madden NFL 27 arrives on August 14 with incremental improvements such as a "Persona Engine" for player personalities and enhanced WR/DB interactions, aiming to bring a more realistic football experience.
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, launching August 27, shifts from stealth to action combat as players explore two timelines investigating mythical creatures on Minotaur’s Island.
- Star Wars Zero Company also releases on August 27, rounding out a month packed with highly anticipated titles spanning diverse genres and franchises.
