Game Release Calendar 2026: Must-Play Titles Launching in July
All major games launching for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC in July 2026, all in one list.
Table of Contents
- What’s Coming to PlayStation 5 This Month
- What’s New on Xbox and Game Pass
- Nintendo Switch 2 Packs the Month With Big Releases
- PC and the Overall Release Calendar
- July Release Calendar Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Which platforms will Halo: Campaign Evolved be available on?
- How different is Palworld 1.0 from the Early Access version?
- Is EA Sports College Football 27 coming to PC?
- No matter your platform, get ready
July is usually considered the calmest month for game releases, but July 2026 is set to break that rule. From EA Sports College Football 27 to Halo: Campaign Evolved, Splatoon Raiders to the official 1.0 release of Palworld, there are major launches across every platform. Here’s everything you need to mark on your calendar this month.
What’s Coming to PlayStation 5 This Month
July 9 is the busiest day for PS5, with both EA Sports College Football 27 and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced dropping on the same day. Both are among the most anticipated titles of the year. College Football 27 stands out with its overhauled defensive mechanics, while Black Flag Resynced delivers the classic Assassin's Creed experience with cutting-edge visuals and performance.
| Game | Release Date |
|---|---|
| EA Sports College Football 27 | July 9 |
| Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced | July 9 |
| Splatoon Raiders (also on Switch 2) | July 23 |
| Halo: Campaign Evolved | July 28 |
Summer is typically a quieter period for PS5, but these releases keep the momentum strong. Sony continues to back the PlayStation 5 with major first-party hits like Spider-Man 2, Ghost of Yotei, and the Game of the Year winner Astro Bot.
What’s New on Xbox and Game Pass
July is packed for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Standout additions include Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, the full release of Palworld, and Halo: Campaign Evolved available day one. Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on July 28 and will be accessible to Game Pass members right at launch.
Palworld exited Early Access in November 2025, and the 1.0 release this month marks its official, complete version. Its arrival on Game Pass and the long-awaited content update make it one of the most important Xbox highlights this July.
Nintendo Switch 2 Packs the Month With Big Releases
Switch 2 welcomes six major launches this month. The key titles are:
- Splatoon Raiders: July 23. A co-op, campaign-driven spin-off for Splatoon fans. While everyone waits for Splatoon 4, this fresh take brings new energy to the franchise.
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: July 30. The second game in the series arrives with Switch 2-exclusive enhancements. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for Switch 2 is set for December.
- Mouse: P.I. For Hire: July 10.
- High On Life 2: The alien-hunting action platformer sequel lands on Switch 2.
- Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster: The classic JRPG duo from Square Enix comes to Switch for the first time with upgraded graphics and audio.
- Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer Switch 2 Upgrade Pack: Now with higher frame rates, resolution, and GameShare support.
During the June Nintendo Direct, Nintendo also revealed the rest of the Switch 2 release roadmap. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake was officially announced, with a likely release in November, though the date is yet to be confirmed.
PC and the Overall Release Calendar
Steam’s July 2026 lineup features over 377 new releases, making this month anything but "quiet." The debut of EA Sports College Football 27 on PC (Steam and EA App) is a major highlight, and Palworld’s 1.0 update launches simultaneously on PC.
July Release Calendar Overview
| Date | Game | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| July 9 | EA Sports College Football 27 | PS5, Xbox, PC |
| July 9 | Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced | PS5, Xbox, PC |
| July 10 | Palworld (1.0 release) | Xbox (Game Pass), PC |
| July 10 | Mouse: P.I. For Hire | Switch 2 |
| July 23 | Splatoon Raiders | Switch 2 |
| July 28 | Halo: Campaign Evolved | PS5, Xbox (Game Pass) |
| July 30 | Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Switch 2 Edition | Switch 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which platforms will Halo: Campaign Evolved be available on?
It launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on July 28. Xbox Game Pass members can play it on day one.
How different is Palworld 1.0 from the Early Access version?
Version 1.0 is the official full release, including all content and updates added since its Early Access debut in November 2025.
Is EA Sports College Football 27 coming to PC?
Yes. For the first time, the series is launching on PC via Steam and EA App on July 9, alongside PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Keep an eye on these key dates throughout July, no matter which platform you play on: July 9, 10, 23, 28, and 30. There’s at least one major release worth marking on your calendar, whichever system you own.
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