We’re officially past the halfway mark of 2025, and around this time, things are starting to heat up on the gaming calendar. This month, Nintendo continues to build its Switch 2 library with more games, but it looks like Donkey Kong Bananza is going to be the main event here. DK hasn’t starred in a solo 3D game in decades, and Bananza looks like it could be the mighty ape’s biggest adventure to date. Switch 2 owners can also look forward to an enhanced edition of Super Mario Party Jamboree and Wild Hearts S this month.

July is also a great month for some tee-en-tee–it’s dynamite!–with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 on PC and console. The new versions of these classic skateboarding games look great and the updated soundtrack has quite a few modern gems in the mix. Destiny 2 fans can also prepare to jump into a brand-new saga when the Edge of Fate expansion rolls around, and after some long delays, Killing Floor 3 and Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game will both be out this month.

For a wider look at what the rest of the year still holds in store, you can check out our2025 upcoming games schedule, and to see the biggest hits of the year, you can also dive into our feature on thebest-reviewed games of 2025 so far.

• Release date: July 2
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S

There’s no problem in life that can’t be solved by giant robots, and Mecha Break looks like a fab solution to boredom. The free-to-play game will pit teams of players against each other in team-based combat as they pilot their high-speed mechs on land and in the sky. The game will launch with three distinct combat modes–3v3 Deathmatch, 6v6 Hero Shooter, and PvPvE extraction shooter–as well as several classes to choose from.

• Release date: July 7
• Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Last year’s EA Sports College Football wasone of 2024’s best-selling games in the US, making a sequel inevitable. This year’s game will feature numerous improvements like expanded player types and abilities, and with a massive roster of real college athletes and teams, CFB 26 looks like it’ll be another dive into authentic football action.

• Release date: July 10
• Platforms: PC

When a deadly fungal menace threatens the galaxy, who ya gonna call? The Atlas Hazard Crew, a motley crew of robots armed with unique gadgets. As a member of a ramshackle squad of exterminators in this co-op shooter, you’ll get access to an arsenal of advanced futuristic weaponry that you can use to drive back the hordes of enemies looking to weaponize the planet itself.

• Release date: July 10
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

Say goodbye to civilization in Islanders: New Shores, as you’ll get the chance to engage in some minimalist city-building here. A new entry in the series, New Shores offers even more tools with which to create diverse biomes across its competitive and sandbox modes. Other new features include an expanded soundtrack, dynamic scoring systems, and power-ups to help create unique island creations.

• Release date: July 11
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Switch

July is shaping up to be a great month for fans of rhythm games, as the original Patapon adventures and a spiritual successor are set to be released this month. Patapon 1+2 Replay brings the 2007 and 2008 games to modern systems with fresh visuals, with the core gameplay revolving around the rhythmic beating of four drums to command your army of Patapons. Other new features include several difficulty options, new support features, and quality-of-life updates.

• Release date: July 11
• Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch

It has been several years since the first two Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games made a grand comeback with a well-received remake, and at long last, the third and fourth games are getting the same treatment.The games that kicked off a new millennium look better than ever thanks to their updated visuals, the locations have been rebuilt entirely from the ground up, and the soundtrack includes a mix of old favorites and new tunes to listen to while attempting to pull off an impossible combo.

• Release date: July 15
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Mangaka Hiro Mashima rose to fame with his fantasy series Fairy Tail, but since then, he has been plenty busy with other projects. One such manga series was Edens Zero, a sci-fi adventure similar to Fairy Tail, and it has now been adapted into an action-RPG. All the main characters from the manga are present–Shiki, Rebecca, Weisz, Homura, and more–and you’ll be able to relive key moments from the series.

• Release date: July 15
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

What’s old is new again, as developer Aspyr is bringing a classic RPG from 2006 to PC and consoles in July.This new edition of Neverwinter Nights 2 features exactly what you’d expect from a remaster–updated visuals and detailed textures–as well as modern features like updated camera controls and gameplay mechanics. The game will also be Steam Deck compatible, and all three of the original DLC expansions are included.

• Release date: July 15
• Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

With The Final Shape and its epilogue done and dusted, it’s time to look to the stars once again in Destiny 2. The Fate Saga kicks off in The Edge of Fate, a new expansion that will take players to Kepler, a planetoid shrouded in dark matter and powered by the enigmatic Nine. Beyond new gameplay mechanics and story content, you can also expect to see several aspects of the game reworked,new gear added to the loot pool, and some tempting Exotics to grind for.

• Release date: July 17
• Platforms: Switch 2

The next big Switch 2 game looks bananas, as Donkey Kong swings back into solo action for the first time since 1999’s Donkey Kong 64. Donkey Kong Bananza looks like it’ll be pushing the new Switch 2 hardware to its limits, and the iconic ape gets to bash his way through enemies and the terrain around him on his quest to reclaim his golden bananas. With a young Pauline joining him for the adventure, DK’s next outing looks like it could be a must-play game on Nintendo’s new console.

• Release date: July 17
• Platforms: PC via Steam Early Access

The first Neon Abyss offered an enticing blend of cyberpunk aesthetics and roguelite action with a healthy dose of platforming thrown into the mix. The sequel doesn’t look like it’ll be straying far from that foundation, but things could be a bit more chaotic thanks to the introduction of four-player co-op. This will be a Steam Early Access launch for the sequel, and Veewo Games says that players can expect a big chunk of content to explore while development continues to refine the experience.

• Release date: July 17
• Platforms: PC

It might look like it came from the MS-DOS era of PC gaming, but He Is Coming looks like it could be a deep dive into classic roguelike RPG territory. What sets the game apart is the sheer amount of strategies that you can employ–with over 350 items to collect and work out synergies between them, there’s no shortage of options here for dealing with powerful monsters or other players in the game’s asynchronous multiplayer mode, Kingmaker.

• Release date: July 22
• Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch

Originally exclusive to Netflix subscribers on mobile devices, Monument Valley 3 is headed to new platforms this month. If you missed out on the previous games, then you’re in for a fun time, as the threequel is full of mind-bending illusions and atmospheric puzzles. At its core, it’s a beautifully illustrated story revolving around an apprentice exploring stages full of shifting architecture as she seeks to restore the fading light of her world.

• Release date: July 22
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

For some PvP action, Wildgate sounds very tempting with its high-stakes spaceship battles and first-person shootouts. Players will battle each other for a mysterious artifact in each run, and while there’s no harm in having a strategy for dealing with rival crews, you might also need to wing (commander) it when you’re chasing down enemies and stealing their gear. Outrun or outgun? That’s all up to you.

• Release date: July 23
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Bicycling games might not sound appealing, but Wheel World puts a neat spin on the genre by mixing the looming threat of saddle sores with supernatural themes. As Kat, you’re tasked with saving Wheel World from collapse as you explore its beautiful terrain, take on elite cycling teams, and recover stolen parts to ultimately perform The Great Shift ritual.

• Release date: July 24
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Originally set to launch in March, the gruesome co-op first-person game Killing Floor 3 was pushed back to July so that developer Tripwire Interactive could address fan feedback from the game’s beta. The studio says that it used the extra time to redesign the HUD, adjust gameplay, and improve on other areas of the game that needed attention. Set 70 years after the events of Killing Floor 2, the game sees up to six people team up to take on bioengineered monsters called Zeds,and it could be the must-have co-op game of 2025.

• Release date: July 24
• Platforms: Switch 2

Super Mario Party Jamboree was originally released for Nintendo Switch last October, but the Switch 2 version looks like a substantial upgrade. In addition to improved graphics and frame rates, the game also features several new modes and minigames to enjoy, GameShare compatibility for local multiplayer, and support for the new Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.

• Release date: July 24
• Platforms: PC, Switch 2, Switch

Restless detective Kaname Date is back for another case, and if you thought the previous hybrid visual novel and puzzle-solving games were weird, then this one might be the strangest yet. After an internet idol is abducted by aliens, it’s up to Kaname–and the AI companion who lives inside of his cybernetic eye–to dive into the dreams of the people responsible and reassemble memories to track down the culprits behind this case.

• Release date: July 24
• Platforms: PC

A rhythm game developed by the creators of Patapon, Ratatan combines an infectious beat with side-scrolling action and gorgeous visuals. What sets this game apart from Patapon is that Ratatans can be moved freely, and you’ll need to use your judgment to decide where to give orders, where to position the musical critters, and when to retreat from battle.

• Release date: July 25
• Platforms: Switch 2

Wild Hearts was a fun alternative to Capcom’s Monster Hunter series when it arrived back in 2023, and the game is making a return with a new Nintendo Switch 2 version this month. Set in a land inspired by feudal Japan, the game sees hunters facing off against powerful beasts called Kemono, using Karakuri to even the odds and restore balance to nature.

• Release date: July 29
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

A Lord of the Rings game is never late, nor is it early. It arrives precisely when it means to, and for Tales of the Shire, that time is now. After being delayed several times, Private Division and Wētā Workshop are finally ready to drop their cozy game about the Hobbit lifestyle on PC and console this month. Unlike other LOTR games, Tales of the Shire is all about living the best life you can in Middle-earth, enjoying an ungodly number of meals when you’re not farming, gardening, decorating, or trading for rare items with the townsfolk.

• Release date: July 29
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S

The reveal of Grounded 2 was a welcome surprise last month, and this sequel to Obsidian’s survival-crafting game once again sees tiny humans working to survive and thrive in a regular-sized world. Like Honey, I Shrunk the Kids meets Rust, Grounded 2 aims to improve on the first game in multiple ways,with one new addition only being possible to pull off in the sequel.

• Release date: July 29
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S

The reveal of Grounded 2 was a welcome surprise last month, and this sequel to Obsidian’s survival-crafting game once again sees tiny humans working to survive and thrive in a regular-sized world. Like Honey, I Shrunk the Kids meets Rust, Grounded 2 aims to improve on the first game in multiple ways,with one new addition only being possible to pull off in the sequel.

• Release date: July TBA
• Platforms: PS5

Dino Crisis remains in limbo for now, but the next best thing might be Code Violet, a spiritual successor to the series. A third-person action-horror game, Code Violet puts you in the boots of Violet Sinclair as she investigates the mysteries of the Aion Bioengineering Complex while attempting to avoid becoming a snack for the creatures lurking inside the facility.

• Irem Collection Volume 3 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — July 1
• Mecha Break (PC, Xbox Series X|S) — July 1
• Firmament (PS5, PS4) — July 2
• Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley / Harvest Moon: Skytree Village (Switch) — July 3
• Missile Command Delta (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — July 8
• EA Sports College Football 26 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — July 10
• Everdeep Aurora (PC, Switch) — July 10
• Islanders: New Shores (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) — July 10
• Mycopunk (PC) — July 10
• Bendy and the Dark Revival (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) — July 11
• Patapon 1+2 Replay (PC, PS5, Switch) — July 11
• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch 2, Switch) — July 11
• Arashi Gaiden (PC) — July 14
• Edens Zero (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — July 15
• Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — July 15
• Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) — July 15
• Ready or Not (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — July 15
• Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition (PC) — July 15
• Bridge Constructor Studio (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, Android) — July 17
• Daisenryaku SSB (PS5) — July 17
• Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) — July 17
• Golden Tee Arcade Classics (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — July 17
• Hunter × Hunter: Nen × Impact (PC, PS5, Switch) — July 17
• Shadow Labyrinth (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch) — July 18
• Luto (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — July 22
• Monument Valley 3 (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — July 22
• Wildgate (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — July 22
• Wheel World (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — July 23
• Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced (PS5, Switch) — July 24
• The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily (PC) — July 24
• Killing Floor 3 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — July 24
• Super Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (Switch 2) — July 24
• Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — July 24
• Ratatan (PC) – July 24
• No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files (PC, Switch 2, Switch) — July 25
• Wild Hearts S (Switch 2) — July 25
• One-Eyed Likho (PC) — July 28
• Grounded 2 (PC, Xbox Series X|S) – July 29
• Madō Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy (PS5, PS4, Switch) — July 29
• Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) — July 29
• Cotton Reboot! High Tension (PS5, PS4, Switch) — July 31
• Earthion (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) — July 31
• Fuuraiki 5 (PS5, PS4, Switch) — July 31
• Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — July 31
• Noctuary (PS5, Switch) — July 31
• Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (PS5) — July 31
• Ys IX: Monstrum Nox (PS5) — July 31
• Ys X: Proud Nordics (Switch 2) — July 31
• System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — July TBA