GRIND's Recommendations for July 2026
The Calm Before the Storm
Well, here we are in the second half of the year, and we've successfully survived the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders, all the showcases from early June, and the havoc of Steam Next Fest, which effectively glued us to our screens.
With how many games we've added to our wishlists, it would probably be better to quit our jobs and dedicate ourselves completely to our hobby. But the wave of releases doesn't stop, and most developers have entered a real race to launch their games before GTA VI appears. As proof, September and October promise to be tough months for both the editorial team and readers, due to the large number of releases.
Unfortunately for our savings, the havoc begins this very month, with six games.
Quick disclaimer: although we do our best, the list of recommendations may undergo unforeseen changes, such as last-minute delays, cancellations, or surprise releases of titles we had no idea about.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations
Release date: 7 July 2026
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC
RIP & Tear 1.5 with this expansion for Doom: The Dark Ages. After being betrayed, the Slayer ends up in purgatory, and the only way to escape is to do what he does best: annihilate the entire horde of demons that stands in his way. The DLC brings a new campaign, in which our furious protagonist gets a power-up in the most anime way possible: he takes off his armour and fights shirtless. This time, however, we no longer follow the motto "Stand and Fight", because the protagonist's chainsaw-shield has been destroyed. Don't worry, because in its place we will get a mysterious artefact that will allow us to "fly" on the battlefield, even more so than in Doom Eternal: the Chain-Spear.
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynched
Release date: 9 July 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Leave it, Johnny, leave it,
Tomorrow you'll get Resynched,
And it's time to let it go.
Finally, the moment has come to return to the Caribbean, alongside the most famous pirate-assassin. The title is not a simple remaster, but a remake that modernises the outdated systems of the 2013 game, adding improvements such as a more complex combat system, updated graphics using the newest version of the Anvil engine, as well as new missions.
Some sections of Black Flag have been completely rethought, and Edward can dive wherever he wishes to explore the dark depths of the ocean in search of long-forgotten treasures. Naval battles have also been improved by introducing an alternative firing mode for all the ship's weapons, as well as new crew members, each with their own special abilities.
Scarlet Deer Inn
Release date: 21 July 2026
Platforms: PC
What do we have here? Probably one of the most original games of the summer: a unique platformer that brings to life a story inspired by medieval folklore. And it doesn't do it just any old way, but through a unique visual presentation, with hand-painted backgrounds and characters whose animations are woven. To make the experience truly special, the soundtrack was recorded by the small two-person development team, a husband and wife, using authentic medieval instruments!
Splatoon Raiders
Release date: 23 July 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
Whoa, a Splatoon without competitive mode? With a story that can be played in both single-player and multiplayer? Okay, Nintendo, I'm officially impressed. This unique experience from the Big N's famous modern franchise puts us in the role of a mechanic from Deep Cut, a group set out to find treasures on the Spirhalite Islands. The well-known weapons and systems from the main series return, along with a mech with which we will face the hordes of Salmonids guarding the island's secrets. In addition to combat and exploration, we also get new activities, such as base building and fishing!
Gothic Classic
Release date: 28 July 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
For those on the GRIND Discord server, you've already seen how cool Gothic Remake is, thanks to Adrian's impressions and photos. However, if you prefer the classic experience and don't want to build a retro PC, you now have the opportunity to enjoy the RPG that changed the industry and the way the genre was approached.
This version is not a remaster, but a faithful port of the beloved game, complete with a few quality-of-life improvements, controller support, and, of course, trophies.
Halo: Campaign Evolved
Release date: 28 July 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC,
The legend is reborn on modern systems in this remake of the famous game. Everything has been faithfully rebuilt, using modern graphics, cinematic sequences that provide additional context, a refined control scheme, as well as three new missions alongside Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson.
The remake goes beyond the status of a simple modernisation, because, in addition to the new missions, it includes new weapons, vehicles from other games in the series, as well as enemies introduced in later titles. Although it also has a multiplayer component, this is limited to co-op mode, so the famous PvP, which has forged and broken so many friendships, will forever remain on older platforms.
Folks, these are the recommendations for July 2026! Happy gaming!
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Misto conceptul pentru Scarlet Deer Inn, il pun pe lista !
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