2023 is very much the year of gamers. From Final Fantasy XVI to Starfield, this year brought much serious anticipation among people. From Rockstar Games to Ubisoft, all the developers tried their best to present their best work this year to the fans. Following the release of new games, there are plenty of new projects which are destined to hit the market this August.
From Atlas Fallen to Baldur’s Gate III, the list of games released in August seem very lucrative. Here goes a list of the top ten games that will release this August to satisfy your game cravings.
Top ten games that are releasing in August
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Atlas Fallen
Atlas Fallen is an action-themed role-playing video game developed by Deck13
. Known for ‘The Surge’ series, Deck13 Interactive took a different approach in Atlas Fallen. Players will be offered to create and customize their in-game character at the beginning. This game took several inspirations from the popular ‘God of War’.
However, developers brought fast combat skills and body-targeting mechanics from ‘The Surge’ franchise. Players will probably have ample freedom in Atlas Fallen to explore the gameplay map and collect items by fighting enemies. This exciting RPG is all set to knock on the doors on the 10th of this August. Atlas Fallen will release on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Blasphemous 2
A sequel to the popular Blasphemous, this game is another development by The Game Kitchen, a Spanish game studio. It was produced by Team17. Blasphemous 2 will very much appear a Metroidvania-themed action-adventure game. Adding to its existing combat, this game will offer improvised skills, interesting environment-based puzzles, and more weapons, which will surely bring many varieties to the gameplay.
Blasphemous 2 will release both on Xbox and PlayStation along with Nintendo’s Switch on the 24th of August. Even PC players will be able to experience this game at launch.
Sea of Stars
Sabotage Studios’ upcoming role-playing game Sea of Stars brought much anticipation among fans following its prequel’ The Messenger’s success. This game will offer two protagonists Valere and Zale, who will fight against an alchemist by using the power of the sun.
Both Turn-based combat and puzzles will be offered as the main elements of the gameplay. Sea of Stars will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S Series, and PC on the 24th of August.
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Baldur’s Gate III
Baldur’s Gate III is an action-themed RPG developed by Larian Studios. This game will be the third installment in the franchise and will take serious influences from the tabletop RPG Dungeons & Dragons.
Players will get both single and multiplayer opportunities. Additionally, they can create one or multiple characters to play if they decide not to select their character from computer-generated ones. Baldur’s Gate III is most definitely one of the most anticipated games of the year, which will release finally on the 3rd of August.
Immortals of Aveum
Developed by Ascendant Studio, Immortals of Aveum is an upcoming FPS game under the banner of Electronic Arts. This game will offer a vibe that feels like Call of Duty meets Halo. From twenty-five magic spells to a special talent tree, Immortals of Aveum will likely offer a grandeur experience for shooting game lovers.
This game’s take on magic will bring a different charm to its FPS style. Immortals of Aveum will release on Xbox and PlayStation on the 22nd of August this year. PC players will also be able to play this game at launch.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Sumo Nottingham’s upcoming The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a cooperative and player-versus-player game published by Gun Interactive. Based on the story from the original franchise with a similar name, this game will offer both Leatherface and Kane Hodder with Edwin Neal representing The Hitchhiker. This game is all set to release on PlayStation 4 and 5 with Windows and Xbox One, Series X/S on the 18th of August.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is a vehicular combat-based video game developed by FromSoftware. This latest game in the Armored Core franchise hit many headlines for its mechanical combat skills in-game. Fans are excited to experience the improvised graphics and brilliant gameplay of the game.
Armored Core VI will be another entry into the main game series after the release of Armored Core: Verdict Day in 2013. This game will release on the 25th of August this year. Both Xbox One and Series X/S users with PlayStation 4 and 5 users can experience the amazing combat skills of Armored Core VI.
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RIDE 5
Developed by Milestone S.r.l., RIDE 5 is an upcoming bike racing game, which will likely release on the 24th of August this year. Following the RIDE franchise’s massive success, fans are excited about the launch of this upcoming game. As the name suggested, this is the fifth game title in the main franchise. Apart from fast-paced races, RIDE 5 will also offer a better racing experience focused on physics-oriented game mechanics and elements for stimulation. The nice weather and beautiful landscape will add more charm to the game.
Everspace 2
ROCKFISH Games’ Everspace II is an upcoming single-player spaceship shooter game. This game will offer a similar narrative to its prequel by giving chances to the players to explore planets, loot and mine with crafting stations and engines. Everspace II will offer a vast open world map for players to get the best experience of RPG. This game will release on the 15th of August this year. Both Xbox and PlayStation with PC users can play the game after its launch.
Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle
Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a survival horror-based adventure game in a third-person perspective format. This game’s prequel received many positive feedbacks from the fans. Following the story of protagonist Dalila Reyes, Daymare will offer all sorts of mystery and adventure being a former government spy. This game will release on the 30th of August this year.
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