The past month has seen both Sony and Microsoft focus a lot on games coming out for their next-generation consoles, the PS5 andXbox Series X, respectively. However, there are still plenty of notable new games that are in development for current-generation platforms as well, with a number of them actually set to launch in August.
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Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout (August 4)
Set to be part of thefree PS Plus games for August 2020,Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockoutis a quirky new take on the ever-popular battle royale genre. Instead of shooting other players on a massive map, though,Fall Guysis instead similar toWipeoutor Japanese game shows, with players having to compete against each other to overcome increasingly ridiculous obstacles. It being part of the free PS Plus games for August 2020 should ensure thatFall Guyshas a large community of players right out of the gate, so those interested should be sure to check it out.
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockoutwill be available for PC and PS4 on August 4.
Fast and Furious: Crossroads (August 7)
Fans of theFast and Furiousfranchise were looking forward to seeing the next entry in the popular film series this year, but the ongoing coronavirus pandemic forced Universal to delay it all the way to 2021. Unfortunately, theFast and Furious: Crossroadsvideo game also suffered a delay, though it’s finally set to release next week. While the game has been criticized for having underwhelming visuals, it will sport full-fledged campaign and multiplayer modes, and could very well provide enough high-octane action to tide fans over until they can watch the new movie. Developer Slightly Mad Studios has a proven track record of developing high-quality racing games as well, which certainly tips the scales in the game’s favor, but we’ll find out sooner rather than later if it lives up to the legacy of the movie franchise.
Fast and Furious: Crossroadslaunches on August 7 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Horizon Zero Dawn PC Port (August 7)
Last month sawDeath Strandingcome to PC, and now another PS4 exclusive is making the leap. TheHorizon Zero DawnPC portis set to launch next week, bringing Aloy’s complete story to the platform for the very first time. While some PS4 fans may be upset that one of the console’s biggest exclusives is coming to PC, others recognize that the move could very well convince more gamers to pick up a PlayStation 5 so that they don’t have to wait extra years to play the upcoming sequel.
Horizon Zero Dawnis out now for PS4 and is coming to PC on August 7.
Hyper Scape (August 11)
Ubisoft’sHyper Scapebattle royale has been in beta on PC, but now the super-fast BR is set to make its console debut.Hyper ScapeSeason 1launches on August 11, and with it comes the console versions of the game.Hyper Scape’s reception has been somewhat mixed so far, so it’s unclear if the game will be able to establish itself as a must-play BR in a sea of similar games.
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Hyper Scape’s full launch will take place on August 11 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
EA Sports UFC 4 (August 14)
TheEA Sports UFCfranchise is coming back withEA Sports UFC 4, boasting a huge roster of fighters, revamped game modes, and much more. One of the more interesting aspects ofEA Sports UFC 4is that it lets players start their fighting careers by battling it out in backyards, which should ensure some more arena variety than fans are used to from the games. A next-gen version ofEA Sports UFC 4is also rumored, but that has yet to be confirmed at the time of this writing.
EA Sports UFC 4is coming on August 14 for PS4 and Xbox One.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (August 18)
Microsoft Flight Simulatoris the long-awaited return of Microsoft’s acclaimed flight sim. The newMicrosoft Flight Simulatoris poised to be an absolutely massive experience, with the gamereportedly having every airport on Earth. Visually,Microsoft Flight Simulatoris a cut above most games, and while its sim gameplay may not have as widespread appeal as some of the other games listed here, there’s no denying that it has potential.
Microsoft Flight Simulatoris launching on August 18 for PC with an Xbox One release to follow.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition (August 27)
One of the more popularFinal Fantasyfranchise spinoffs was the GameCube’sFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, and now the game is returning with enhanced visuals, freshly recorded voice acting, and online multiplayer.Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Editionwon’t have local co-oplike the original game did, but hopefully the new online multiplayer functionality is enough to satisfy fans.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Editionwill launch on August 27 for Android, iOS, PS4, and Switch.
Tell Me Why (August 27)
At the Xbox Games Showcase event, fans got another look atDontnod Entertainment’sTell Me Why. The studio behindLife is Strangeis set to tell another emotionally-charged story, with this game taking on serious themes like gender transitions and more.Tell Me Whylooks like it will appeal greatly to fans of Dontnod’s previous work, so anyone that enjoyedLife is Strangeshould definitely keep this game on their radar.
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Tell Me Why’s first episode is coming to PC and Xbox One on August 27.
Madden NFL 21 (August 28)
EA Sports releases a newMadden NFLgame every year, so it’s no surprise thatMadden NFL 21is set to launch at the end of August.Madden NFL 21is making a number of noticeable on-the-field improvements, though fans have raised concerns thatFranchise modeis being neglected. Whether or not that’s the case remains to be seen, but at the very worst, football fans should still be able to count onMadden NFL 21as delivering gameplay on par with its predecessors.
Madden NFL 21is launching August 28 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, with PS5, Stadia, and Xbox Series X versions also in development.
Project Cars 3 (August 28)
Fast and Furious: Crossroadsisn’t the only game coming from Slightly Mad Studios in August. The racing game developer is also launchingProject Cars 3, the third entry in what is arguably its most popular franchise. Considered to be a “spiritual successor” to Slightly Mad’sNeed for Speed: Shiftgames,Project Cars 3boasts a number of improvements over the previous games in the series, and should be one of the year’s most anticipated games for racing enthusiasts.
Project Cars 3is launching August 28 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Wasteland 3 (August 28)
The third game in the long-running, post-apocalyptic turn-based RPG series is almost upon us, with inXile Entertainment’sWasteland 3set to launch next month.Wasteland 3boasts gameplay that should be familiar to fans of the original release, but with the addition of co-op throughout the campaign.
Wasteland 3launches August 28 for PC and Xbox One.
Serious Sam 4 (TBA)
It’s been a whopping nine years since the lastSerious Samgame, but now the over-the-top first-person shooter franchise is finally set to make its return. Croteam has confirmedSerious Sam 4for an August 2020 release on PC and Stadia, though an exact date has yet to be nailed down. Since fans still don’t have a specific release date for the game, it’s entirely within the realm of possibility thatSerious Sam 4ends up getting delayed to later in the year. But for now, FPS fans can look forward to seeing whatSerious Sam 4is all about in August.
Serious Sam 4is scheduled to launch in August 2020 for PC and Stadia, with PS4 and Xbox One versions coming in 2021.
