Summer 2026 will be remembered by gamers for years to come. Not because major games were released — but because everyone was preparing for one event: the launch of GTA 6 on November 19. But before that storm, July and August became months packed with exciting game releases, each trying to have their moment in the spotlight before Rockstar grabbed all the attention.
Summer 2026 will be remembered by gamers for years to come. Not because major games were released — but because everyone was preparing for one event: the launch of GTA 6 on November 19. But before that
storm, July and August became months packed with exciting game releases, each trying to have their moment in the spotlight before Rockstar grabbed all the attention. This phenomenon, which the gaming industry
calls the "GTA 6 Blackout," has caused studios large and small to shift their release dates. Mortal Shell 2, originally planned for mid-September, moved to August 20. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, typically
released in late November, arrived on October 23. Even The Blood of Dawnwalker from Rebel Wolves decided to launch September 3 — exactly one day before Capcom's new Onimusha. [IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER_1] Mortal
Shell 2: When Demand Exceeds Supply One of the biggest surprises of July 2026 was the incredible success of Mortal Shell 2. This soulslike sequel from independent studio Cold Symmetry launched on August
20 and completely sold out physical Revered Edition copies for PS5 within 48 hours. This happened at a time when Sony announced it would stop manufacturing game discs by January 2028, so high demand for
physical copies made perfect sense. But the Revered Edition wasn't just a game. This version included a steelbook collector's case, physical artbook, art cards, and digital bonuses, all for $70. Both GameSpot
and Push Square reported that this edition was completely reserved in many territories including the US, UK, France, and Japan. Cold Symmetry stated in an announcement that demand 'greatly exceeded expectations'
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