A pair of prominent visual updates have arrived for major franchises, bringing graphical upgrades to both Halo and Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The summer update cycle highlights fresh technical enhancements for both titles, accompanied by differing pricing structures for their modernizations.

Quick Facts

  • Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
  • Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition releases on Thursday, July 30, 2026, specifically for the Switch 2.
  • Visual updates for the week include early access pricing for Halo: Campaign Evolved and a separate fee for a 60fps mode upgrade in Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

Visual Upgrades and Pricing Structures

The recent graphical overhauls have drawn attention not just for their visual improvements, but for how they are monetized. Halo: Campaign Evolved charged $20 for early access ahead of its multi-platform launch. Meanwhile, the Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 charges $10 specifically to introduce a 60fps mode.

Both games headline a busy week of video game releases spanning late July 2026 across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo hardware.

Full Week Release Schedule

Alongside the headline upgrades, several other titles and ports debut throughout the week:

Monday, July 27

  • Forever Skies | Xbox Series X/S
  • Prelude: Dark Pain (Early Access) | PC
  • Unbeatable (port) | Switch 2
  • Forsaken Realms: Vahrin’s Call | PC
  • Ragnarok: The New World | PC
  • Endacopia | PC
  • Broken Reality 2000 | PC

Tuesday, July 28

  • EverQuest Legends | PC
  • Halo: Campaign Evolved | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
  • Go North | Xbox Series X/S, PC
  • Gothic Classic | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One

Wednesday, July 29

  • BloodRayne: Definitive Collection | Switch
  • Bokura (port) | Switch 2
  • Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand | PC
  • Dispatch (port) | Xbox Series X/S
  • The King Is Watching (port) | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch
  • Lunarium | PC
  • Mistfall Hunter | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
  • Truck-kun Is Supporting Me from Another World?! | Xbox Series X/S, PC
  • Below, Rusted Gods | PC

Thursday, July 30

  • Constance (port) | Switch 2
  • Kusan: City of Wolves | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
  • Culdcept The First Saturn Tribute | PS5, Switch, PC
  • Dungeon Antiqua (port) | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch
  • Jurassic World Evolution 2: Complete Edition (port) | Switch 2
  • Volcano Princess (port) | PS5, Switch, mobile
  • Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (port) | Switch 2
  • The Ranchers | PC
  • How Many Dudes? | PC
  • Machine Party | PC
  • Sudden Attack Zero Point | PC

Friday, July 31

  • Batman: Caped Crusader – Chronicles | Amazon Luna
  • Corsair Cove | PC
  • The Relic: First Guardian | PS5, PC