Weekly TOP Game Rankings
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1Genshin Impact▲2
2Zeus: God of Arrogance–
3Onimusha: Way of the Sword▲1
4Marvel’s WolverineNEW
5Dragon Sword: Awakening–
6Nioh 3 – Keian HellwardNEW
7NBA 2K27NEW
8Halo: Campaign Evolved▲1
9Trails in the Sky 2ndNEW
10Fire Emblem: Fortune’s WeaveNEW
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In this week’s Inven Weekly TOP Rankings, ‘Palworld’, which had long held the top spot, was excluded from the voting list, bringing significant changes to the top ranks. Taking over the vacant throne is ‘Genshin Impact’, which ranked 3rd last week. Re-igniting player interest through its Version 7.0 update ‘The Snowland Unloved by Gods’, it climbed to 1st place for the first time this week. ‘Zeus: God of Arrogance’, which was 2nd last week, maintained its position, but with its official release set for August 26, key attention is focused on whether it can sustain this high level of interest after live service begins.
In the mid-to-high ranks, movements among new releases and highly anticipated titles stood out. ‘Onimusha: Way of the Sword’ rose one spot to rank 3rd, while Insomniac Games’ ‘Marvel’s Wolverine’ newly entered at 4th place. ‘Dragon Sword: Awakening’ held onto 5th place, the same as last week, while ‘Keian Hellward’, the first DLC for ‘Nioh 3’ released on August 19, ranked 6th. ‘NBA 2K27’ newly entered at 7th, and ‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’ moved up one step to 8th.
New faces also appeared in the lower ranks. Falcom’s ‘Trails in the Sky 2nd’ entered the TOP 10 at 9th place, while ‘Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave’ newly entered at 10th.
As much as the game rankings, the industry’s eyes this week are turned toward Cologne, Germany. ‘Gamescom 2026’ kicks off this week, preceded by ‘Gamescom Opening Night Live (ONL)’ hosted by Geoff Keighley, which will be broadcast live at 3:00 AM KST on August 26. As a stage where new announcements and fresh trailers from around the world gather every year, news regarding major upcoming titles for the second half of this year and next year is expected to be unveiled in large numbers.
Notable New Releases, Events, and Update News
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Last week, the first major DLC for ‘Nioh 3’, ‘Keian Hellward’, was officially released. Set in Edo during the Keian era in 1651, it introduced a new story and open field, while significantly expanding combat and growth elements with new weapon types like ‘Hoko & Shield’, new enemies, bosses, Ninjutsu, Onmyo Magic, and Guardian Spirits. Critics evaluated it as a dense expansion pack that condenses the strengths of the base game. In particular, the new weapon, high-difficulty combat, and vertical level design received positive responses, though recycled existing bosses and a relatively short playtime were noted as shortcomings.
On the other hand, ‘Mortal Shell II’, officially released on August 20, has been receiving substantial acclaim right from launch. The PS5 version holds an 83 on Metacritic, with all 11 registered critic reviews rated positive. While evolving the core ‘Shell’ system of its predecessor, it boldly eliminated stamina to implement faster and more aggressive combat, with its interconnected open world, diverse build options, and boss fights highlighted as key strengths. Though technical issues and some repetitive side content were noted, it continues to be praised as a sequel that properly expands on the potential of the original and a Soulslike worth keeping an eye on this year.
Over the weekend in Busan, ‘2026 Overwatch Day’, a large-scale offline event commemorating Nexon’s domestic service of ‘Overwatch’, successfully concluded. Held at Busan BEXCO from August 22 to 23, approximately 10,000 visitors attended over the two days. The event featured physical spaces recreating the in-game Busan map in reality, alongside developer talks, creator matches, a cosplay contest, and voice actor fan meetings. Notably, Blizzard developers met Korean players directly to explain their partnership with Nexon and the future operational direction of ‘Overwatch’, adding special significance as the first large-scale player event following the transition to local service.
This Week’s ISSUE: New MMORPG ‘Zeus: God of Arrogance’ Officially Launches August 26
This week, ‘Gamescom 2026’, one of the world’s largest gaming conventions, kicks off on August 26, preceded by ‘Gamescom Opening Night Live (ONL)’ hosted by Geoff Keighley, which will be broadcast live at 3:00 AM KST on August 26. As an event that marks the start of Gamescom every year with a flood of new announcements and trailers, attention is focused on what new titles destined to drive the second half of this year and next year will look like.
On the same day, ‘Zeus: God of Arrogance’, a new MMORPG published by Com2uS and developed by AButton, will begin official service in Korea. Realizing a reinterpreted Greek mythological worldview in Unreal Engine 5, the game highlights competition and growth across ‘Pelaina’, a continent where gods and humans coexist. According to the developers, extensive efforts were made regarding user convenience—such as diversifying competitive structures and reducing repetitive pathfinding and tasks—specifically to address the issue in traditional competitive MMORPGs where content concentrates on a small minority of top players.
On August 27, ‘Star Wars Zero Company’, a turn-based tactical game set in the Star Wars universe, will release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed by Bit Reactor, a studio founded by veterans of the ‘XCOM’ series, the game is set during the late Clone Wars and follows the mercenary unit Zero Company led by former Republic officer Hawks. Players can build squads using operatives with distinct abilities—ranging from Clone Troopers and Mandalorians to Jedi Padawans and Droids—with squad bonds and new combat synergies developing through missions as key features.
Last Week’s METACRITIC Scores
This week, Metacritic scores for titles such as ‘S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Coast of Hope’, ‘Mortal Shell II’, ‘Steins;Gate Reboot’, and ‘The Sinking City 2’ were newly revealed.
First, ‘Coast of Hope’, the first major expansion for ‘S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl’, recorded a score of 85 based on 14 critic reviews, starting off with a higher score than the base game. It received favorable reviews for its new area, extensive content lasting around 20 hours, faction choice-dependent storylines, and signature gloomy atmosphere. Notably, with the accompanying 2.0 update improving various issues in the base game—including A-Life, performance, and visuals—critics remarked that ‘S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’ has finally come close to what was originally intended. However, fatigue from traversing vast areas, certain boss encounters, and remaining technical issues were cited as disappointing points.
‘Mortal Shell II’, which greatly expanded on the scale of its predecessor, also received a strong response with an 83 score based on 40 critic reviews. Advancing the original’s shell-swapping system while removing stamina to enable faster, more aggressive combat, its interconnected open world, deeper build customization, and intense boss fights were praised as key highlights. Many evaluated it as a sequel that fully realized ideas that only showed potential in the original. On the other hand, late-game difficulty tuning, camera controls, some repetitive side content, and technical issues were noted as drawbacks.
‘Steins;Gate Reboot’, a remake of the classic 2009 visual novel, recorded an 83 based on 20 reviews. Its modernized visuals—featuring characters and backgrounds redrawn by original illustrator huke, newly recorded voice acting, and an improved interface—earned positive reviews. However, as it is based on the abridged script of ‘Steins;Gate Elite’, some content from the original was omitted, leading to mixed opinions among existing fans on whether the changes warrant a repurchase given the numerous versions already released.
Finally, Frogwares’ survival horror title ‘The Sinking City 2’ recorded a 78 based on 37 critic reviews. Pivoting sharply from the open-world detective adventure format of its predecessor to focus on a denser survival horror experience reminiscent of ‘Resident Evil’ and ‘Silent Hill’, the decision received positive evaluations. The gloomy atmosphere of flooded Arkham, the tension of exploring while managing limited resources, and grotesque enemy designs were also cited as strengths. Conversely, somewhat clunky controls, repetitive combat, minor technical issues, and a rushed late-game conclusion left room for disappointment. Overall, despite shrinking in scale compared to the original, its direction as a horror game is evaluated as significantly clearer.
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85
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Coast of Hope
GSC Game World
2026.08.20
14
83
2026.08.20
40
83
Steins;Gate Reboot
Spike Shunsoft
2026.08.20
20
78
The Sinking City 2
Frogwares
2026.08.18
37
Upcoming Game Popularity Poll
This week’s poll covers popularity voting for games newly released or scheduled for release between July 24 and September 24. Accordingly, titles such as ‘Dragon Sword: Awakening’ and ‘Stepper Retro’ were removed from the poll, while games such as ‘Control: Resonant’ and ‘The Rhapsody of Zephyr Remaster’ were newly added.
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