Each week there are plenty of new games coming out. Although with so much going on it can be hard to keep track of them all. Thankfully, Checkpoint is here to sift through them all and bring you our highlights of the week.
So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out in gaming this week.
Gears of War: Reloaded
Date: August 26, 2025
Genre: Action, Third-Person Shooter
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
“Experience the origins of one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises like never before, faithfully remastered and optimized for PC.”
Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening
Date: August 26, 2025
Genre: Action-Adventure, Platformer
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 1/2
“Play as Cobra, the space pirate, in an action platformer. Along with Lady Armaroid, your loyal partner, and equipped with your iconic Psychogun, you must solve a mystery that could threaten the entire universe.”
Quartet
Date: August 26, 2025
Genre: Adventure, RPG, Turn-Based Combat
Platforms: PC
“A series of unlikely train robberies. A mysterious deck of cards. A fleet of deadly airships. An accidental mage. Choose from four stories, in any order, and discover how they intertwine in this turn-based RPG.”
Fresh Tracks
Date: August 26, 2025
Genre: Action, Rhythm, Roguelite
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 1/2
“Jump, dodge, and fight to the rhythm of the gods in this thrilling music-action game on skis. Take on obstacles and menacing enemies as you ski further into the darkness that has befallen the snow-covered land of Norwyn.”
Story Of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
Date: August 27, 2025
Genre: Simulation, Farming Sim
Platforms: PC, Switch 1/2
“Searching for a peaceful farm life, a fresh mountain breeze, and your own market stall? Look no further than the friendly community of Zephyr Town! Here you’ll grow crops and raise animals, get to know the locals, and sell your wares at the town’s bazaar to restore it to its former glory.”
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
Date: August 28, 2025
Genre: Action-Adventure
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
“A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.”
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World
Date: August 28, 2025
Genre: Platformer, Adventure
Platforms: Switch 2
“After the world is struck by a powerful meteor, Kirby must use his amazing abilities, including some all-new Mouthful Modes to clear a trail through uncharted territory in this exciting adventure.”
SUPER ROBOT WARS Y
Date: August 28, 2025
Genre: RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 1/2
“Super Robot Wars is a grid-based tactical combat RPG that brings units and pilots from a variety of anime together to battle their mutual foes. Rise, Unite, and Triumph!”
VARLET
Date: August 28, 2025
Genre: JRPG
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 1/2
“To be a “leader” that guides others forward, or to be an uncompromising “ruler”…VARLET is a school life RPG where, through encounters with troubled boys and girls who are also searching for themselves, you begin to uncover a version of yourself you never knew existed.”
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
Date: August 29, 2025
Genre: Action, Platformer
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
“The iconic SHINOBI returns in an all-new 2D action platformer with a unique hand-drawn look created by the team behind the hit brawler Streets of Rage 4.”
Lost Soul Aside
Date: August 29, 2025
Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5
“Embark on an epic odyssey to save your younger sister – and the whole of humanity – from mysterious dimensional invaders from beyond the starlit skies in Lost Soul Aside™.”
Plan B: Terraform
Date: August 29, 2025
Genre: Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: PC
“Terraform a lifeless rock into a lush and habitable world. Build trucks, trains, and sprawling factories on an enormous hexagonal planet. Grow its population to millions. Enjoy a dynamic simulation of atmosphere, temperature, water, and forests.”
VARLET
JRPGs aren’t usually my thing, but Varlet looks way too cool to pass off the chance to play it. Varlet is a pretty typical JRPG, but things like helping others who are struggling. It’s a pretty noble cause, especially since it’s a topic that anyone can struggle with, regardless of if you’re in school or not. On another note, those character designs are pretty rad, too.
Be sure to check out last week’s Coming Out to see what you may have missed!
What new titles coming out are you most excited about this week? Let us know!
About the Author
Missy Taylor
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Missy is a disabled writer on Boon wurrung land, who is obsessed with Garrus Vakarian and Captain America. You can find them talking about the art of Drag and eating Korean and Japanese food.
