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Xbox’s October Indie Selects feature six curated titles, including the challenging action-RPG Mortal Shell II and the Lovecraftian horror The Sinking City 2. Meanwhile, Engadget highlights Star Wars: Galactic Racer as a standout new release, praising its roguelite racing mechanics and speed, while noting other upcoming indie titles like Toem 2 and Tiny Flock.
Mortal Shell II launched on August 20, 2026, following an early access period that drew over 20,000 concurrent players. The game features 53 Xbox achievements totaling 1,000 Gamerscore, including a final 'No Lifer' trophy. Early reviews are positive, with Steam users praising the combat and polish, while the title supports DLSS and ray tracing on PC.
The week of August 17, 2026, features a dense slate of new game releases, headlined by the standalone action-RPG sequel Mortal Shell II and the survival horror title The Sinking City 2. Other notable launches include the WWI shooter Gallipoli, the city builder Hearth and Hamlet, and the parkour adventure Vholume. While major titles dominate the conversation, several niche indie games and early-access titles also launched across PC and console platforms.
Xbox releases 26 new games this week, headlined by Frogwares' horror sequel The Sinking City 2, the action-RPG Mortal Shell II, and the WW1 shooter Gallipoli. The lineup spans August 17-21, featuring a mix of indie titles, remasters, and niche genres, with no major AAA exclusives.
Microsoft has released its schedule for August 17 to 21, featuring over twenty new titles for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass. The week is anchored by the massive 'S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope' expansion, the survival horror 'The Sinking City 2,' and the action sequel 'Mortal Shell II.' Also arriving are the remastered 'Backyard Baseball' and the arcade shooter 'Hell Let Loose: Vietnam,' which launched earlier in the week. The lineup includes a wide variety of indie titles, ranging from roguelikes to puzzle games, with most releases optimized for the latest console generation.
Sony has revealed a packed PlayStation lineup for August 2026, led by Beast of Reincarnation and Big Walk (the latter debuting on PlayStation Plus). The month also includes major releases such as Mortal Shell II, Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Star Wars Zero Company, and Madden NFL 27, plus sports titles and a robust mix of action RPGs, fighters, shooters, and co-op experiences. Several titles are paired with day-one PS Plus launches, signaling a strategy to boost subscriptions while keeping premium releases on schedule for a busy August 2026 calendar.
Demand for Mortal Shell II's PS5 Revered Edition has far outpaced supply, with preorders selling out across several retailers ahead of the August 20 release; replenishment is unlikely, though the base physical edition remains available without the collector's extras.