5 Biggest Games of August 2024 You Need to Know About

The August gaming schedule is looking pretty jam-packed with a healthy variety of action, crime-busting, and galaxy-hopping to keep just about any gamer busy with something. Looking at what’s ahead for August, we’ve rounded up 5 of the most-anticipated game releases we can’t wait to get our hands on.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Release date: 15 August 2024 (Xbox Series X/S | Already on PS5 & PC)

Kena: Bridge of Spirits hit the Playstation 5 back in 2021 and then saw a release on PC a year later, and the 3D action platformer is set to launch on Xbox Series X/S in August. The game had a positive reception upon launch and is essentially a fun, exploration platformer with some combat thrown into the mix. It looks gorgeous and should be on anyone’s list who loved the likes of Jak and Daxter and Ratchet & Clank.

The Precinct

Release date: [Update: Delayed to Q4 2024]. Original release date: 15 August 2024 (Xbox Series X/S | PS5 | PC)

While we have a lot of games on the market where you get to play a criminal, there aren’t too many police-focused games, and it’s a shame. Thankfully, indie title The Precinct is a love-letter to classic cop movies and indulges you in the life of an 80s rookie police officer, diving into a world of thrilling car chases, procedurally-generated crimes, and a healthy dose of gritty cop drama as you protect the populace and solve the mystery of your father’s murder.

Concord

Release date: 23 August 2024 (PS5 | PC)

Concord is a 5v5 multiplayer hero-shooter aiming to take on the likes of Overwatch 2. It features a tongue-in-cheek tone, colourful characters, and a zany set-up, but whether or not the characters and unique abilities make for a fun tactical team experience is yet to be seen.

Star Wars: Outlaws

Release date: 30 August 2024 (PS5 | Xbox Series X/S | PC)

Developed by Massive Entertainment (The Division), Star Wars: Outlaws is the first-ever open-world Star Wars game, set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Players take control of outlaw scoundrel Kay Vess (portrayed by Humberly González) and her companion Nix (portrayed by Dee Bradley Baker) as they aim to pull off a massive heist. There are hints of Uncharted and other action games in there, and it looks to be a great detour from the usual Star Wars setting.

Black Myth: Wukong

Release date: 20 August 2024 (Xbox Series X/S | PS5 | PC)

Based on the ancient Journey to the West tale, Black Myth: Wukong is an action-adventure title powered by Unreal Engine 5 that’s packed full of martial arts combat, fantastical enemy designs, and drop-dead gorgeous visuals. The boss battles, slick gameplay, and gorgeous scenery look like highlights, and we can’t wait to sink our teeth into this stunning retelling of one of the oldest stories of all time.

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