UPDATE 7/25: Dying Light The Beast was originally scheduled for an August 2025 release, but it has since been delayed to September 19. This post has been updated to reflect the delay.
So far, there are eight bigPlayStation 5games confirmed for release in August 2025. New games are released on a weekly basis for thePS5, ensuring that owners of Sony’s latest console always have something new to play. 2025 has seen its fair share of new PS5 releases, ranging from critically-acclaimed multi-platform games likeClair Obscur: Expedition 33andBlue Princeto highly-rated exclusives likeDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach.
2025 has definitely done a number on PS5 gamers' wallets with all the new game releases, but things aren’t slowing down anytime soon. Bignew PS5 games are scheduled for release in the months ahead, with the August 2025 lineup offering eight major releases alongside a selection of other games.
The PS5 August 2025 lineup kicks off withMafia: The Old Countryreleasing on August 8, followed bySenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2on August 12.Madden NFL 26is scheduled to launch on August 14, followed bySword of the Seaon August 19.Gears of War: Reloadedis coming on August 26, andMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eateris releasing on August 28. Finally,Lost Soul AsideandShinobi: Art of Vengeanceare currently scheduled for launch on August 29. Of course, last-minute release date delays are always possible, so PS5 gamers should keep that in mind. They should also note that this is not a comprehensive list of all the new PS5 games releasing in August 2025, but these are the higher-profile titles.
Upcoming PS5 Games for August 2025
Out of the new PS5 games releasing in August 2025, a few stand out from the pack.Mafia: The Old Countryis easily one of the most highly-anticipated new releases of August, serving as the first completely new entry in the long-running crime series since 2016’sMafia 3.Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2coming to PS5marks yet another Xbox-owned game releasing on Sony’s platform, whileMadden NFL 26is sure to be one of the year’s highest-selling new releases when it’s all said and done.
Gears of War: Reloadedis another Xbox game coming to PS5, and will mark the blockbuster third-person shooter franchise’s debut on PlayStation.Gears of War: Reloadedis a remasterof the originalGears of Wargame, and so it should make for a perfect jumping-on point for PS5 gamers that are interested in the series. In any case, heavy hitters likeGears of War: Reloaded,Mafia: The Old Country,Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and other big games releasing in August should ensure that it’s a month to remember for PS5 gamers.
