Major games releasing in July 2026

July is packed with major game releases that South African gamers can enjoy.

These releases cover all consoles and a wide range of game genres – from shooters to hack-and-slash.

Standout releases include the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the beloved 2013 pirate game, which is coming on 9 July on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

The remake is more than just a graphical overhaul. It features massive enhancements across almost every aspect of the game.

This includes quality-of-life improvements, new characters, and a rebuilt, seamless open world.

Another notable release is the Revelations DLC for DOOM: The Dark Ages, which drops on 7 July and offers gamers another chance to carve a bloody path through the legions of hell.

The DLC introduces the Chain Spear, a new weapon that provides enhanced mobility, as well as a new chapter in the Slayer’s story and a host of new enemies to fight.

For a change of pace, Palworld is leaving Early Access on 10 July.

Commonly referred to as Pokémon with guns, Palworld has proven to be highly popular and boasts an overwhelmingly positive score on Steam from over 150,000 reviews.

Below is a list of some of the most notable gaming releases for July.

Early July (1 – 15 July)

• High on Life 2 – 1 July (Nintendo Switch 2)
• Rhythm Heaven Groove – 2 July (Nintendo Switch/Switch 2)
• Moonlight Peaks – 7 July (PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Mac, Android)
• DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations DLC – 7 July (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
• Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – 9 July (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
• EA Sports College Football 27 – 9 July (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
• Echoes of Aincrad – 10 July (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
• Palworld – 10 July (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Mac)
• The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu – 15 July (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Linux)
• Denshattack! – 15 July (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2)

Late July (16 July – 31 July)

• Desktop Explorer – 17 July (PC, Mac)
• ZeroSpace – 20 July (PC)
• Fading Echo – 21 July (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
• Splatoon Raiders – 23 July (Nintendo Switch 2)
• Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game – 23 July (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2)
• Disgaea Mayhem – 23 July (PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2)
• Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake – 28 July (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
• EverQuest Legends – 28 July (PC)
• Mistfall Hunter – 29 July (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
• Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – 30 July (Nintendo Switch 2)
• The Relic: First Guardian – 31 July (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2)