August 2026 is a huge month for Nintendo Switch 2 owners, headlined by Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, and Madden NFL 27, plus several strong indie and RPG additions.
August 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting months yet for Nintendo Switch 2 owners. FromSoftware's landmark open-world RPG arrives in its definitive Tarnished Edition, Konami finally brings the long-awaited Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 to the platform, and EA Sports returns with Madden NFL 27, all within a single calendar month. Alongside those heavy-hitters, acclaimed soulslike Lies of P lands in its Complete Edition, the creators of Untitled Goose Game bring their co-op walker Big Walk, and several notable indie and strategy titles round out a packed lineup. Here's every confirmed Switch 2 game releasing in August 2026.
Release date
August 2, 2026
Platforms
The Year 4 Character Pass for Street Fighter 6 arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 2, a couple of months after its launch on other platforms. The pass includes four new fighters, Yasmine, Arjun, Tifa, and Bosch, along with their Outfit 1 colour unlocks and 3,000 bonus Drive Tickets, extending the game's competitive roster well into its fourth year.
For Switch 2 players jumping into Street Fighter 6 fresh or returning after a break, this pass is the most focused way to gain access to the new characters without the additional costume content bundled in the Ultimate Pass.
Available as the Character Pass (new fighters only) or the Ultimate Pass (fighters plus extra cosmetics and bonus content).
From House House, the Australian indie studio behind the beloved Untitled Goose Game, comes Big Walk, a cooperative online walker-talker set in a sprawling open world. The game is designed for hanging out and getting lost with friends, leaning into relaxed exploration and conversation rather than combat or traditional objectives.
Big Walk feels tailor-made for the Switch 2's on-the-go play style and its share-play social features. Whether you're wandering with a single friend or a small group, it promises the same low-key charm that made Untitled Goose Game a word-of-mouth sensation.
Release date
August 5, 2026DelayedNew date TBA
Platforms
Neowiz's multi-award-winning soulslike arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in its most complete form yet. Lies of P: Complete Edition bundles the base game, set in a dark, Belle Époque-inspired city of Krat overrun by rogue puppets, together with the Overture expansion, delivering the full story of the Puppet Frenzy from beginning to end.
This Switch 2 edition is the ideal entry point for anyone who missed Lies of P on other platforms. The game was widely praised for its precise combat, deep weapon-assembly system, and haunting atmosphere, and the Overture expansion adds substantial new content that rounds out the saga of Pinocchio's deadly world.
Release date
August 13, 2026
Platforms
Release date
August 13, 2026
Platforms
Duskfade is a colourful single-player adventure set in a world where the torments of the past manifest as living shadows. Players battle against their own memories in what the developers describe as a dizzying dance to fade the shadows of the dusk, combining vibrant visuals with emotionally charged action gameplay.
The game launches simultaneously across Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 13, making it one of the day-one multiplatform indie highlights of the month. Its distinctive visual style and introspective premise have drawn comparisons to other narrative-driven action titles in the indie space.
Release date
August 13, 2026DelayedNew date TBA
Platforms
EA Sports' annual NFL simulation returns with Madden NFL 27, this year powered by the all-new Persona Engine, a system designed to more authentically replicate individual player styles, tendencies, and on-field personalities. The game launches across Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 13, marking another year of the long-running franchise on Nintendo hardware.
Madden NFL 27 supports single-player, multiplayer, co-operative, and split-screen modes, making it one of the most versatile social sports titles on the Switch 2. Run the league your way, from managing rosters and calling plays to building a dynasty one decision at a time.
Release date
August 26, 2026DelayedNew date TBA
Platforms
Release date
August 26, 2026DelayedNew date TBA
Platforms
Brigandine Abyss is a single-player strategy title set in the kingdom of Solginat, where the king is dead and a would-be emperor has risen in his place. Players choose from six distinct storylines, each offering a different perspective on the conflict, as they manage resources, rally monster armies, and stand against the encroaching empire.
A spiritual successor to the cult-classic Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, Abyss deepens the franchise's blend of turn-based tactical combat and kingdom management. Switch 2 players get a day-earlier release on August 26 compared to the PC version, which follows on August 27.
Release date
August 27, 2026
Platforms
Konami's long-awaited second volume of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection arrives on August 27, bringing two landmark entries in Hideo Kojima's stealth-action saga to modern hardware. The collection includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Snake's cinematic final chapter, set in a world where war has become a commodity, and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker in its HD Collection version, which tells the story of how Big Boss built his legend.
As a bonus, the collection also includes Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, the series' first handheld title from 2000, and a digital soundtrack volume featuring iconic tracks spanning both games. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, this is an essential piece of gaming history finally arriving on Nintendo Switch 2.
Available as a standard edition or a Day One Edition with extra bonus content for early purchasers.
Release date
August 28, 2026
Platforms
The biggest release of the month, and arguably one of the most anticipated Switch 2 titles of the year, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition brings FromSoftware's landmark open-world action RPG to Nintendo's new hardware. This edition includes the complete base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and new armor and horse appearance customization features exclusive to this release.
Elden Ring has been celebrated as one of the greatest games ever made, and its arrival on Switch 2 in a definitive all-in-one package is a landmark moment for the platform. Whether you're exploring the Lands Between for the first time or returning to conquer Shadow of the Erdtree, August 28 is a date to mark firmly in your calendar.
With Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, and Madden NFL 27 all dropping in the same month, August 2026 is easily one of the strongest months the Switch 2 has seen so far. Mark your calendar, there's something for nearly every type of player this month.
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