The August 2024 video games lineup is surprisingly heavy with releases primarily based on a galaxy far, far, away, and a vibrant, expansive JRPG world to discover. Let’s check out a number of the greater releases!

Black Delusion: Wukong (PS5, Xbox Collection X|S, PC)

Writer: Recreation Science
Developer: Recreation Science
Value: $59.99
Launch Date: August 20
Trailer

Following up Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Black Delusion Wukong appears to be the following epic motion RPG to get enthusiastic about. Steeped in Chinese language mythology, this sport has us play because the Destined One attempting to finish their journey to the West. We’ll be utilizing a workers, along with a number of spells, talents, weapons, and tools to assist vanquish the foes that stand in our manner. If the sport’s visuals are something just like the gameplay trailers thus far, we ought to be in for an eye-pleasing deal with as properly.

Take into account, nevertheless, that there was an alleged problematic work tradition inside Recreation Science, as reported by IGN.

Harmony (PS5, PC)

Writer: PlayStation
Developer: Firewalk Studios
Value: $39.99
Launch Date: August 23
Trailer

I’ve to confess, I wasn’t positive if Harmony ought to take advantage of anticipated listing for the August 2024 video games lineup, however it’s a first-party sport from one of many trade’s brightest publishers, PlayStation. Attempting to take a chunk from the live-service viewers who performs video games like Overwatch and Paladins, this hero shooter stars vibrant personalities with wildly totally different playstyles.

These Freegunners cost into their foes head-on in Braun Strowman-like WWE style, use a vacuum as an offensive weapon, and may see by partitions using stealth talents. It does really feel totally different from its competitors, however the sport doesn’t appear to face out in a crowded market, particularly after a poor first impression with PlayStation followers. It feels late to the celebration for a lot of. A minimum of there will likely be some form of narrative factor with a brand new cutscene launched each week. Hopefully, it would overcome the percentages and change into successful when it launches on August 23.

Madden NFL 25 (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X|S, PC)

Writer: EA
Developer: Tiburon
Value: $69.99
Launch Date: August 16
Trailer

America’s favourite pastime is again within the gaming world with Madden NFL 25 after the profitable debut of Faculty Soccer 25. On this yr’s Madden, EA has FieldSense which has a brand new physics-based tackling system that “unlocks practical collisions and new gameplay animations on either side of the ball,” in response to the sport’s Steam web page. There’s additionally a brand new Ball Provider Stability System alongside different options to make the sport hopefully extra practical than ever.

These in search of new performs on the pitch will likely be pleased with Madden NFL 25. EA says they’re “from a number of the sport’s most creative group playbooks.” Should you pre-order the NFL 25 Deluxe Version, you will get three days of early entry.

Star Wars Outlaws (PS5, Xbox Collection X|S, PC)

Writer: Ubisoft
Developer: Huge Leisure
Value: $69.99
Launch Date: August 30
Trailer

Star Wars Outlaws is Ubisoft’s subsequent enormous open-world sport to discover, and this time we’ll be taking the function of a bounty hunter Kay Vess, who’s accepting high-stakes missions throughout the galaxy. Your selections will make an impression as your allegiances with factions within the sport decide Kay’s future and fame. Along with taking pictures foes along with your blaster and exploring the primary open-world Star Wars sport, you’ll be flying into area with the Trailblazer. You’ll even participate in dogfights towards the likes of the Stormtroopers and pirates among the many stars.

Our preview mentioned the area fight performs equally to Star Wars Squadrons, stating that “Dodging asteroids and area particles whereas flying round and coping with enemies is at all times a very good time, and it seems to be just like the methods for doing so are an enormous a part of Star Wars Outlaws somewhat than simply an added sub-feature.”

Visions of Mana (PS4, PS5, Xbox Collection X|S, PC)

Writer: Sq. Enix
Developer: Sq. Enix
Value: $59.99
Launch Date: August 29
Trailer

Visions of Mana appears to strike many features of a JRPG followers crave from the style. It has vibrant graphics with an anime-inspired artwork type, a seemingly fast-paced action-RPG fight system, and huge open areas to discover with totally different biomes to search out. You may also journey on an cute dog-like creature referred to as a pikul. It is a large deal for a lot of Sq. Enix followers as this would be the first new Mana sport in 15 years.

“The open zones and linear battle sections tying collectively, with elemental traversal and good, strong motion, layered over with nice artwork and music, all give me the sensation of booting up an RPG basic on a Saturday morning,” mentioned our preview.

Honorable Mentions

The August 2024 video games lineup is jam-packed with thrilling titles, so it was tough to decide on simply 5 video games to characteristic on this article. For instance, there’s a promising indie sequel Cat Quest III on the horizon. The subsequent World of Warcraft growth can be heading our manner.

• Tomba! Particular Version (PS4, PS5, Swap, PC) – August 1
• Nearer the Distance (PS5, Xbox Collection X|S, PC) – August 2
• World of Goo 2 (PC, Swap, iOS, Linux) – August 2
• Creatures of Ava (Xbox Collection X|S, PC) – August 7
• Cat Quest III (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X|S, Swap, PC) – August 8
• Deathbound (PS5, Xbox Collection X|S, PC) – August 8
• Steamworld Heist II (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X|S, Swap, PC)
• Ought to of Giants: Final (PS5, PC) – August 12
• Sam & Max: The Satan’s Playhouse Remastered (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X|S, Swap, PC) – August 14
• Dustborn (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X|S, PC) – August 20
• Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds (PC) – August 20
• World of Warcraft: The Struggle Inside (PC, Mac) – August 26
• Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Membership (Swap) – August 29
• Gori: Cuddly Carnage (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X|S, Swap, PC)
• Gundam Breaker 4 (PS4, PS5, Swap, PC) – August 29