3. Gears of War: Reloaded – August 26
The original Gears of War is one of the great Xbox exclusives. But because of that, there are legions of video game players who have never tried it. In August 2025, Gears of War is finally releasing on PlayStation as Gears of War: Reloaded. Reloaded promises to have all the content of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, but with 4K resolution and 120fps for multiplayer. It’s finally time to find out how third person cover-based shooting got popularized! Gears of War: Reloaded will be available for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. A long-awaited classic like this is an easy inclusion on the Top 5 Video Games Arriving in August 2025.
2. Madden NFL 26 – August 14
It’s that time of year! The premiere football sim, Madden NFL, is getting its 2026 game! The Madden NFL games of the past few years have been good, but not great. Madden NFL 25 was even eclipsed by the release of EA Sports College Football 25. Hopefully Madden NFL 26 will take some cues from College Football. This new entry will be available for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC, marking the first time in a very long time that Madden game has been on a Nintendo console at launch. Any new Madden game is an obvious inclusion in lists like Top 5 Video Games Arriving in August 2025.
1. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – August 28
Madden is tough to beat on lists like the Top 5 Video Games Arriving in August 2025, but a new Metal Gear Solid is always an event. Granted, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a remake of a PS2 game, but it looks like a radical upgrade, akin to the Final Fantasy VII or Silent Hill 2 remakes. There hasn’t been a Metal Gear Solid game in nearly a decade! Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a remake of a prequel game, making it a great place to start for franchise newcomers. This latest MGS will be available for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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