In this week's Inven Weekly TOP Rankings, 'Zeus: God of Arrogance' climbed one spot to claim 1st place for the first time. This reflects player interest following its official launch last week, pushing previous #1 'Genshin Impact' down one spot to 2nd place. In the upper ranks, 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' dropped one spot to 4th, while 'The War of Genesis Side Story: The Rhapsody of Zephyr Remaster' made a strong debut directly at 3rd place.
Movement among new releases was also prominent in the mid-ranks. 'Silent Hill: Townfall' newly entered the rankings in 5th place, while 'Nioh 3 - Keian Hell Incident' and 'NBA 2K27' held on to 6th and 7th place, respectively. On the other hand, 'Marvel's Wolverine', which had risen to 4th place last week, fell four spots to 8th. 'Trails in the Sky SC' maintained 9th place, and the upcoming 'Captain Tsubasa 2 World Fighters' joined the TOP 10 in 10th place. Overall, interest is concentrated on upcoming releases or newly revealed titles rather than existing hits.
This week's featured new release is Capcom's 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword'. A brand-new entry in the long-awaited 'Onimusha' series, it delivers swordplay action as Miyamoto Musashi wields the Oni Gauntlet against the Genma. Iconic series systems such as Issen and soul absorption have been revamped for modern action games, featuring heavy swordplay and boss battles set in a bizarrely twisted Kyoto. With major new titles including 'The Blood of Dawnwalker' launching in the first week of September, next week's rankings are likely to undergo another major shift.
Notable New Games, Events, and Update News
Last week, the global gaming industry turned its attention to Cologne, Germany for Gamescom 2026, the world's largest gaming convention. Opening Night Live (ONL), held prior to the main event, revealed a wealth of new titles and content, ranging from new footage of 'Final Fantasy VII Revelation' to the reveal of the primary villain in 'Gears of War: E-Day' and 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past'. With a record-breaking 1,700-plus companies participating, Gamescom stood as a massive event showcasing new games, technologies, and future market trends all in one place.
Domestically, Com2uS officially launched its new MMORPG 'Zeus: God of Arrogance' on August 26. As the debut title developed by Avector, the game is set against the backdrop of Greek mythology and features diverse competitive content for individuals, guilds, and factions. It focuses on reforming traditional MMORPG structures where rewards are heavily concentrated among top-tier players. The game launched on PC and mobile with a total of 30 servers across 10 server groups at launch.
Its initial performance has also been noteworthy. 'Zeus: God of Arrogance' reached 1st place in popularity on both major domestic app stores during pre-downloads, and according to Com2uS, it topped the revenue charts on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store within 18 hours of official service launching. Having garnered high interest near the top of the rankings even before release, the key point to watch now is whether it can sustain this early momentum over the long term.
In addition, last week saw a string of anticipated releases, including 'Star Wars Zero Company', 'Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2', and 'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy'. Review scores for major new releases were also revealed in succession, with 'Star Wars Zero Company' and 'Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2' earning Metacritic scores of 85, and 'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy' receiving a 78.
Meanwhile, there was news regarding another highly anticipated title that, despite being far from release, kept everyone waiting. 'Grand Theft Auto VI' (GTA6) unveiled new gameplay footage via Netflix. The 26-minute video recorded a peak concurrent audience of 3.97 million viewers and generated enough massive interest to briefly paralyze Netflix's servers. Even with release still far off and without appearing at major game shows, its ability to generate this level of hype on its own leaves no doubt that it is the most anticipated game of the year.
This Week's ISSUE: September New Release Rush Begins! From 'Onimusha' to 'Dawnwalker'
With the start of September next week, major anticipated titles will launch one after another. The most prominent is Capcom's 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword', releasing officially on September 4. A brand-new entry returning to the Onimusha series after a long hiatus, it tells the story of Miyamoto Musashi using the 'Oni Gauntlet' to confront the Genma in a bizarrely transformed Kyoto.
One day earlier, on September 3, 'The Blood of Dawnwalker' will be released as the debut title from Rebel Wolves, founded by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of 'The Witcher 3'. Set in 14th-century Europe ravaged by the Black Death, it is an open-world action RPG following Coen, a 'Dawnwalker' who is human by day but can wield vampire powers at night. The core mechanics center on abilities and approaches changing between day and night, with player choices and actions impacting how the story unfolds.
On the same day, the first Alpha Test for 'Mabinogi Eternity' will also begin. Running from September 3 to September 6 for selected players, this is the first opportunity for users to directly play the long-term Unreal Engine-based overhaul project. The development team stated that while not everything is fully complete yet, the test will focus on verifying whether existing players as well as newcomers arriving in Erinn can naturally experience the unique charm of 'Mabinogi'.
On Nintendo Switch 2, the co-op adventure 'Orbitals' will officially launch on September 3. Featuring visuals reminiscent of retro Japanese animation, it is a 2-player cooperative game telling the story of Maki and Omura setting off into unknown space to save their hometown caught in a supernatural cosmic storm. The core loop centers on cooperation, as both players divide roles and time their actions to overcome puzzles and platforming sections.
There is also a somewhat unique returning title. The first entry in 'Zenonia', which represented domestic mobile RPGs during the feature phone era, will launch on Steam on August 31 under the title 'Zenonia 1: Threads of Memory'. Preserving the original's story and feel while updating controls, UI/UX, and combat balance for the PC environment, it offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed mobile games in the 2000s. While it is a week packed with flashy blockbusters, this return is bound to catch the eye of the generation that secretly played games on feature phones during class.
What Were Last Week's METACRITIC Scores?
Last week saw new Metacritic scores revealed for prominent titles such as 'Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition', 'Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2', 'Star Wars Zero Company', and 'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy'.
First, 'Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition', released for Nintendo Switch 2, achieved an impressive score of 91 based on 42 critic reviews. While an early build shown at last year's Gamescom raised concerns due to unstable frame rates, critics noted that performance was significantly improved in the final release. Though resolution and texture quality involve compromises compared to other current-gen platforms, its stable performance in both handheld and TV modes, along with the ability to enjoy the vast Lands Between on a portable device, received high praise. However, minor frame drops, graphical concessions, and poor compatibility between Sleep Mode and online play were cited as drawbacks for a handheld title.
'Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2' scored an 85 based on 30 critic reviews. The biggest significance of this collection is that 'Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots', long stranded on PS3, can finally be played on current-gen platforms again. Combined with the inclusion of 'Peace Walker' and the portable side-story 'Ghost Babel', it offers a lineup capable of satisfying series fans. On the other hand, dated game design and overly lengthy cutscenes show their age, while the lack of cross-play in 'Peace Walker' was noted as a disappointment.
Bit Reactor's debut title, 'Star Wars Zero Company', also met expectations with an 85 based on 43 reviews. As expected from developers with 'XCOM' roots, turn-based combat and squad progression utilizing cover, hit chance, and character abilities were highlighted as its greatest strengths. Critics praised how it went beyond a simple 'Star Wars XCOM' by connecting squad relationships to combat abilities, offering deep customization, and delivering cinematic presentation. Although PC optimization and bugs were mentioned as minor drawbacks, it earned some of the highest critical acclaim among recent Star Wars titles, marking a successful debut for Bit Reactor.
'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy' recorded a score of 78 across 57 critic reviews. Featuring Sophia from the previous entry 'Requiem' as the main protagonist, the game shifts direction from stealth and survival to a more traditional third-person action-adventure. The gorgeous environments inspired by Minoan civilization and Greek mythology, along with Sophia-centric storytelling linking two eras, received positive marks, but the combat and puzzles failed to deviate significantly from familiar genre tropes. Furthermore, as the iconic rat swarms and stealth tension from previous entries were scaled back, critics noted that the unique identity of 'A Plague Tale' felt somewhat diluted.
New Game Popularity Poll
This week's poll features new and upcoming games released or scheduled for release between July 31 and October 1. Accordingly, titles like 'Kusan: City of Wolves' and 'Zenless Zone Zero' have been excluded, while new additions include 'EA Sports FC 27', 'Minecraft Dungeons 2', and 'Dynasty Warriors 2: Complete Edition Remaster'.
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