Even though we all have our backlog of games, there is always excitement about the new ones. New releases are planned for each month of the year and August 2024 is no different. This month has numerous titles that will compete to get player’s attention and hard-earned money. It does not matter if you play on a PC, console, or handheld gaming console, there is something for you. So, let’s check out the games that will launch this month.
Best Games Releasing in August 2024
SteamWorld Heist 2
SteamWorld Heist 2 will be a sequel to the original SteamWorld Heist released in 2015. It is a turn-based tactics shooter video game and the newest offering in the SteamWorld series. The upcoming game’s epic adventure will take place in the Great Sea. You will control Captain Leeway and his crew as they look to unravel the mysteries of the threat looming over the sea. The game will have navel combat where bullets can ricochet. You can use that to your advantage with your strategic aiming and shooting.
Release Date: August 8, 2024
Available On: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch
Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG game similar to Soulslike titles. The game is inspired by the popular Chinese novel Journey to the West. Its protagonist is a monkey called the Destined One based on Sun Wukong’s character in the novel. The game promises vast areas to explore, mighty enemies to fight, and epic battles.
Release Date: August 20, 2024
Available On: PlayStation 5 and PC; Xbox release planned for later
Concord
Concord is the newest first-person hero shooter multiplayer game in the town. This new title from Firewalk Studios lets players take on each other by forming squads of five players each. It will have 16 characters referred to as Freerunners. The team has revealed five of them: Vale, Haymar, Star Child, Lennox, and a robot 1-Off. There will be tons of post-launch content and updates as well.
Release Date: August 23, 2024
Available On: PlayStation 5 and PC
Star Wars Outlaws
You may think it is another Star Wars video game but Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws stands out. It is the first massive open-world video game set in the Star Wars universe. You will play as a scrappy scoundrel Kay Vess who gets a shot at freedom and starting a new life. The catch is she has to pull off the biggest heist where she will have to take on the biggest crime syndicates of the galaxy. No prizes for guessing this should result in a fun adventure. Star Wars Outlaws is the most awaited game of the month and one of the biggest titles of the year.
Release Date: August 30, 2024
Available On: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC
Other Game Releases in August 2024
Here are some other noteworthy games releasing in August 2024:
- Cat Quest 3 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch) on August 8.
- Deathbound (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC) on August 8.
- Ratten Reich (PC) on August 9.
- The Crush House (PC) on August 9.
- Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse Remastered (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch) on August 14.
- Streets of Rogue 2 (PC) on August 14.
- Kena: Bridge of Spirits (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC) on August 15.
- Madden NFL 25 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC) on August 16.
- World of Warcraft: The War Within (PC) on August 26.
- Monster Jam Showdown (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch) on August 29.
- Shadow of the Ninja Reborn (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch) on August 29.
- Squirrel with a Gun (PC) on August 29.
