August 2024 Game Releases: Star Wars Outlaws, Black Myth: Wukong, Madden NFL 25 & More Upcoming Titles

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As we approach the end of 2024, the gaming landscape is brimming with high-profile releases. August is particularly noteworthy, featuring a mix of beloved franchises returning, new IPs making their debut, and innovative gameplay mechanics. Here’s a detailed look at the most anticipated game releases for August 2024.

Thank Goodness You’re Here!

Release Date: August 1
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Switch

Kickstarting the month is “Thank Goodness You’re Here!”, a quirky slapformer set in the quaint British village of Barnsworth. With cartoonish visuals and a delightful sense of weirdness, players will explore the incredibly British town and assist locals while the local mayor dilly-dallies.

Volgarr the Viking 2

Release Date: August 6
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Eleven years after the original, “Volgarr the Viking 2” is finally here. This sequel promises enemy-dense maps, challenging bosses, and demanding gameplay that requires strategic timing and precision. It also features checkpoints and unlimited continues for a more forgiving experience, along with speedrunning tools.

SteamWorld Heist II

Release Date: August 8
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch

“SteamWorld Heist II” brings back the beloved tactical combat of its predecessor. Players will direct a new crew of seafaring robots, using ricochet physics and mastering a job system to combat a deadly water crisis affecting Steamworld’s mechanical denizens.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Release Date: August 15
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One

Originally a PlayStation exclusive, “Kena: Bridge of Spirits” makes its way to Xbox. This visually stunning game combines a touching story about death and closure with polished combat mechanics and adorable companions, offering a great alternative to “The Legend of Zelda”.

Madden NFL 25

Release Date: August 16
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Football fans can look forward to “Madden NFL 25”, featuring a new physics-based tackling gameplay mechanic called Boom Tech. Developed over two years, this adds a strategic layer to the game, making tackles more realistic and challenging.

Black Myth: Wukong

Release Date: August 20
Platforms: PC, PS5

Inspired by the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West, “Black Myth: Wukong” is a Souls-like game where players control Sun Wukong in a battle against demons and monsters. The game’s stylish combat and stunning visuals have been eagerly anticipated since its reveal in 2020.

Tactical Breach Wizards

Release Date: August 22
Platforms: PC

“Tactical Breach Wizards” offers magical combat inspired by XCOM-like tactics. Players command a special forces team of wizards on black-ops missions, using classes like the Navy Seer and Storm Witch to manipulate the space-time continuum and defeat enemies.

Concord

Release Date: August 23
Platforms: PS5, PC

“Concord” is a team-based shooter aiming to compete with the likes of Overwatch and Valorant. With a diverse roster of characters, stunning visuals, and extensive post-launch plans, this game seeks to carve out its own space in the competitive shooter market.

World of Warcraft: The War Within

Release Date: August 26
Platforms: PC

The first chapter in the new Worldsoul Saga trilogy, “World of Warcraft: The War Within” introduces new content to the MMORPG. Players can explore eight new dungeons, a new raid, and a “Delve” experience designed for smaller parties, with more content planned for the game’s 20th anniversary.

Gundam Breaker 4

Release Date: August 29
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Switch

“Gundam Breaker 4” allows players to build and battle with Gundam model kits digitally. The game offers dozens of model kits to unlock and kit-bash together, providing a virtual playground for Gunpla enthusiasts.

Squirrel With A Gun

Release Date: August 29
Platforms: PC

“Squirrel With A Gun” is exactly what it sounds like. Players control a squirrel armed with a gun, robbing humans and causing mayhem in an open-world shooter. The game’s humorous concept promises a memorable and entertaining experience.

Visions of Mana

Release Date: August 29
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PC

After 15 years, a new Mana game is finally here. “Visions of Mana” is a vibrant JRPG where players, as Val from the Fire Village of Tianeea, journey to the Tree of Mana. The game features a semi-open world filled with secrets and strategic combat mechanics.

Star Wars Outlaws

Release Date: August 30
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

“Star Wars Outlaws” by Ubisoft tells the story of Kay Vess, a scoundrel navigating the galaxy’s underworld. This open-world game focuses on a heist-filled adventure, diverging from the typical Jedi narratives and offering a fresh perspective in the Star Wars universe.

August 2024 games schedule

• Operation: Tango (Switch) — August 1
• Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — August 1
• Thank Goodness You’re Here! (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch) — August 1
• Tomba: Special Edition (PC, PS5, Switch) — August 1
• The Mortuary Assistant (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) — August 2
• Fields of Mistria (PC) — August 5
• Pepper Grinder (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) — August 6
• Volgarr the Viking 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — August 6
• Creatures of Ava (Xbox Series X|S, PC) — August 7
• Cat Quest 3 (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — August 8
• Deathbound (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — August 8
• SteamWorld Heist 2 (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — August 8
• The Crush House (PC) — August 9
• Arco (PC, Switch) — August 15
• Elrentaros Wanderings (PC, Switch) — August 15
• Hunt: Showdown (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — August 15
• I Am Your Beast (PC) — August 15
• Kena: Bridge of Spirits (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) — August 15
• Magical Delicacy (Switch) — August 15
• Madden NFL 25 (2024) (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — August 16
• Black Myth: Wukong (PS5, PC) — August 20
• Dustborn (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) — August 20
• Mika and the Witch’s Mountain (PC, Switch) — August 21
• Tactical Breach Wizards (PC) — August 22
• Concord (PS5, PC) — August 23
• World of Warcraft: The War Within (PC) — August 26
• Core Keeper (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — August 27
• Emio: The Smiling Man (Switch) — August 29
• Gori: Cuddly Carnage (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — August 29
• Gundam Breaker 4 (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch) — August 29
• Monster Jam Showdown (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) — August 29
• Squirrel With A Gun (PC) — August 29
• Visions of Mana (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC) — August 29
• Star Wars Outlaws (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — August 30

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