Today’s releases on Xbox, are you sure what you’re going to play?

Tuesday arrives loaded with powerful premieres on Xbox, with very different proposals among them.

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Today, Xbox and Game Pass receive a new trio of releases that range from the return of one of Microsoft’s most iconic sagas to a phenomenon that was until recently exclusive to PlayStation, as well as an anime adaptation that many were waiting for on modern consoles. A day for all tastes that confirms the variety of the Xbox catalog in this final stretch of August.

The proposals that land on Xbox on August 26 mark a before and after in the month’s calendar and are called to attract very different player profiles: from those seeking cooperative action to those who prefer nostalgic experiences with a renewed focus.

Xbox Games Available Today, August 26

• Gears of War: Reloaded – Available on day one on Game Pass, the return of the classic original completely remastered with 4K textures, support for 120 fps in multiplayer, cross-play and progress, and all additional content included. A true celebration for fans of the saga.

• Helldivers 2 – After its passage through PlayStation, the cooperative action military shooter lands on Xbox Series with all its tactical intensity. Fight in teams against alien hordes, deploy devastating strategies, and participate in global campaigns where every victory counts.

• Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening – The legendary anime series makes the leap to Xbox with this action-packed adventure with a retro-futuristic aesthetic. An adaptation designed for fans of the character and for those seeking a different title within the current catalog. — Read analysis

Two releases stand out above all on this Tuesday: on the one hand, Gears of War: Reloaded, which marks the return of one of Xbox’s most emblematic franchises with a complete facelift and its direct arrival on Game Pass, also launches on PlayStation. On the other hand, Helldivers 2, which symbolizes a historic step by making the leap from PlayStation to Xbox Series. Two trajectories that intersect on the same day and reflect how the industry is moving towards a more shared terrain, where the great sagas seek to reach more players regardless of the platform.