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Let’s be real – any time is a good time to get lost in a great game. But right now? The PS5 release calendar is cooking up something fierce. We’re talking remakes, reboots, and bold new entries across genres. If your console has been running quiet lately, that’s about to change.
There are games for a trickshot enthusiast and there are also options for someone just looking for something gritty and new. The games lineup for July and August 2025 is shaping up to be seriously stacked.
List of New Upcoming PS5 Games
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 (July 11)
Backflips, bangers, and a whole lot of muscle memory
There’s something magical about landing that perfect manual combo to Rage Against the Machine blasting in your ears. And yes, Tony Hawk is back with Pro Skater 3 + 4, and there is the full remaster treatment on offer.
This version is building on the success of the 1 + 2 bundle and also brings a deeper skater roster, smoother physics, and of course, the iconic soundtrack. Just the perfect game that will make you think, “just one more run” until it’s 2 a.m. and your thumbs are sore.
It is surely in the wheelhouse of old fans. Newcomers could well love the grind.
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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (July 24)
Dark, twisted, and exactly what fans of punishing combat want
Soulslikes aren’t rare these days, but Wuchang: Fallen Feathers stands tall. This game is set in the late Ming Dynasty and it is the perfect blend of brutal combat and ancient Chinese mythology. Sounds haunted? Well, it looks the part as well.
In this game, you play as a cursed warrior who has to navigate a land torn by disease, war, and monstrous creatures that probably don’t go down in one hit. Expect slow-burn storytelling, intense boss fights, and a combat system that demands patience and precision. This isn’t just about reflexes. It’s about timing, focus, and knowing when not to panic-roll into oblivion.
Mafia: The Old Country (August 8)
Blood ties, Sicilian heat, and a story-first mob saga
If you love narratives, Mafia: The Old Country could be your best pick. You can go all the way back to Sicily in the early 1900s. You’re Enzo Favara, a miner turned enforcer, rising through the ranks of the Torrisi crime family. And it’s not just the setting that’s authentic. The game features full Sicilian voice acting and era-specific detail that oozes atmosphere.
This isn’t a run-and-gun power fantasy. It’s more methodical, character-driven, and honestly? Kind of emotional. You’ll feel every betrayal, every quiet conversation behind closed doors, and every mission where the cost of power comes due.
It’s not flashy. It’s real. And that’s what makes it dangerous.
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Gears of War: Reloaded (August 22)
Yes, it’s happening. Gears is coming to PS5
It is happening. Gears of War: Reloaded is officially landing on PlayStation. This is a remastered edition that brings back the full original campaign, classic co-op, and multiplayer action. All tuned and ready for PS5 hardware.
You’ll step into the war boots of Marcus Fenix, a soldier with a past and a chainsaw bayonet that’s somehow still as cool as it was 15 years ago. It’s gritty, explosive, and surprisingly emotional for a game about shooting subterranean monsters with guns the size of small furniture.
Whether it’s your first time in the trenches or your hundredth, Reloaded is the kind of old-school chaos that still feels fresh.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (August 28)
Stealth. Style. Snakes.
A legacy game that is just as good today as it was back in the day. Metal Gear Solid Delta is reimagining that Cold War masterpiece from the ground up. This isn’t a remaster. It’s a remake. Modern visuals. Refined mechanics. The same mind-bending, espionage-filled drama.
A Few More Titles Worth Mentioning
Keep an eye out for a handful of smaller digital-only games that’ll also be hitting PS5 storefronts over the next few weeks. Some of them are indie gems, and you never know when something low-key is going to end up stealing all your attention.
And yes, double-check your storage space. You’ll need it.
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Conclusion: What This Lineup Really Means
This isn’t just a couple of good games dropping. This is a reminder of why we love gaming in the first place. You’ve got throwbacks with fresh polish like Tony Hawk and Snake Eater, genre-defining action like Gears, and a couple of intriguing newcomers with serious bite like Wuchang and Mafia.
So plug in that DualSense, take a deep breath, and make your pick. Because honestly? Your next favorite game might be just a loading screen away.
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