{"rewrite":{"id":"r_6cf1b61abd4135d249bae4bd","clusterId":"c_1ce2f9574786eec8d4093ed5","slug":"halo-campaign-evolved-xenoblade-chronicles-2-switch-2-edition-lead-this-week-s-releases","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Halo: Campaign Evolved, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition Lead This Week's Releases","summary":"Game Spark and Inside have published their weekly roundups of new game releases for the week of July 27 to August 2, 2026, covering both Japan and North America. The most prominent titles include the Halo: Campaign Evolved remake, launching July 29 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, arriving July 30 on Nintendo Switch 2. Other notable releases include the PvPvE extraction shooter Mistfall Hunter on July 30 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, the card game Culdcept the First on multiple platforms, the simulation game Volcano Princess, the shoot-em-up TATSUJIN EXTREME, and the gardening game Honogurashi no Niwa. The roundups list dozens of additional indie and niche titles across Windows PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Game Spark also published a separate article compiling overseas review scores for Halo: Campaign Evolved, which holds Metascores of 76 on PC (17 reviews), 81 on PS5 (43 reviews), and 84 on Xbox Series X (25 reviews) as of the time of writing.","whyItMatters":"The Halo remake's strong critical reception on PlayStation and Xbox, combined with the Switch 2 debut of a major Nintendo RPG, makes this week a rare convergence of platform-defining releases across all three console families.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eGame Spark and Inside both published their weekly new-release roundups on July 26, covering the period from July 27 to August 2, 2026. The lists span multiple regions and platforms, with the highest-profile titles being Halo: Campaign Evolved (July 29, PC/PS5/Xbox Series X|S) and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (July 30, Switch 2). Game Spark\u0026#39;s separate review roundup for Halo: Campaign Evolved cites Metacritic scores of 76 on PC, 81 on PS5, and 84 on Xbox Series X, with critics praising the remake\u0026#39;s respect for the original while noting the lack of competitive multiplayer as a shortcoming. The roundups also highlight Mistfall Hunter, a PvPvE extraction shooter launching July 30 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; Culdcept the First, a digital board game arriving July 30 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch; and the shoot-em-up TATSUJIN EXTREME, releasing July 30 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. The lists include dozens of smaller titles, from visual novels like Asanagi High School Student Council to indie curiosities like Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?! and Hachishakusama: The Summer Vacation with Lady Eight Feet.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalo: Campaign Evolved\u003c/strong\u003e: July 29, PC/PS5/Xbox Series X|S, Metascore 76-84\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition\u003c/strong\u003e: July 30, Nintendo Switch 2\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMistfall Hunter\u003c/strong\u003e: July 30, PC/PS5/Xbox Series X|S\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuldcept the First\u003c/strong\u003e: July 30, PC/PS5/Xbox Series X|S/Switch\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolcano Princess\u003c/strong\u003e: July 30, PS5/Switch\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTATSUJIN EXTREME\u003c/strong\u003e: July 30, PC/PS5/Xbox Series X|S/Switch 2\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonogurashi no Niwa\u003c/strong\u003e: July 30, PC/PS5/Switch 2/Switch\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLUE REFLECTION Quartet: The Miracle of the Girls\u003c/strong\u003e: July 30, PC/PS5/Switch 2/Switch\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKusan: City of Wolves\u003c/strong\u003e: July 30, PC/PS5/Xbox Series X|S/Switch\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Prince of Tennis: More School Festival ♡-40 and more...\u003c/strong\u003e: July 30, PC/Switch 2/Switch\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Prince of Tennis: Tight Hug! 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The gap suggests the remake performs differently across hardware.","twitterPost":"Halo: Campaign Evolved's Metascores range from 76 on PC to 84 on Xbox, indicating uneven platform performance.","threadsPost":"Halo: Campaign Evolved's review scores split by platform: 76 on PC, 81 on PS5, 84 on Xbox Series X. That 8-point gap between PC and Xbox suggests the remake's optimization or feature set isn't uniform across hardware.","newsletterBlurb":"This week's game releases are headlined by Halo: Campaign Evolved, which launches July 29 to strong critical reviews across PC, PS5, and Xbox, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, arriving July 30. The roundups also include Mistfall Hunter, Culdcept the First, and dozens of indie titles.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/26/169755.html\",\"title\":\"New Games Releasing This Week: 'Halo: Campaign Evolved', 'Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition', 'Mistfall Hunter', and More\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/26/169764.html\",\"title\":\"\\\"A Work Made Not to Replace a Masterpiece, but to Praise It\\\" - High Overseas Review Scores for 'Halo: Campaign Evolved'\"},{\"source\":\"Inside\",\"url\":\"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/07/26/185193.html\",\"title\":\"New Games Releasing This Week: 'Halo: Campaign Evolved', 'Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition', 'Mistfall Hunter', and More\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":12665,"outputTokens":1925,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1785067790,"createdAt":"2026-07-26T12:04:37.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-26T12:05:45.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-26T12:04:37.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_1ce2f9574786eec8d4093ed5","canonicalTitle":"今週発売の新作ゲーム『Halo: Campaign Evolved』『ゼノブレイド2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition』『Mistfall Hunter』他","representativeArticleId":"a_6c82d8883b37582487ea7bc6","sourceCount":3,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Halo: Campaign Evolved\",\"Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition\",\"Mistfall Hunter\",\"Culdcept The First\",\"Volcano's Daughter\",\"Tatsujin Extreme\",\"Hono Kurashi no Niwa\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":true}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-26T02:00:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-26T23:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-26T23:02:09.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/954/G095479/20260725002/","title":"【今週のモチベ】キャンペーンを再構築した「Halo: Campaign Evolved」や「The Relic: First Guardian」が発売される 2026年7月27日〜8月2日"},{"source":"Inside","url":"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/07/26/185193.html","title":"今週発売の新作ゲーム『Halo: Campaign Evolved』『ゼノブレイド2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition』『Mistfall Hunter』他"},{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/26/169764.html","title":"「名作に取って代わるためではなく、名作を讃えるために作られた作品」海外レビューハイスコア『Halo: Campaign Evolved』"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Halo: Campaign Evolved","Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition","Mistfall Hunter","Culdcept The First","Volcano's Daughter","Tatsujin Extreme","Hono Kurashi no Niwa"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":true},"keyFacts":["Halo: Campaign Evolved launches July 29, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.","Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches July 30, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2.","Mistfall Hunter launches July 30, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.","Halo: Campaign Evolved holds Metascores of 76 on PC (17 reviews), 81 on PS5 (43 reviews), and 84 on Xbox Series X (25 reviews) as of July 26, 2026.","The weekly roundup covers releases from July 27 to August 2, 2026 across Japan and North America."]}