7 biggest games releasing in August 2024

With July coming to an end, everybody wants to know about the games releasing in August. This month was quite slow as the only big titles that came out were EA Sports College Football 25 and F1 Manager 2024. Other titles were relatively small-scale, such as Flock, Anger Foot, and Once Human. That said, we have a jam-packed August featuring new AAA games and some indie titles.

In this article, we will take a look at the biggest games releasing in August 2024.

Note: This article is subjective, reflects the writer's opinions, and is not ranked in any particular order.

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These games are coming out in August 2024

1) Cat Quest 3

Cat Quest franchise falls under action-adventure games (Image via Kepler Interactive)

Cat Quest 3 is the third installment in the franchise which is set to release on August 8, 2024. This action-adventure game is set in a 2.5D environment which is filled to the brim with Pi-rats. This single-player action RPG features an isometric view and an open world in which you can sail to uncover hidden treasures.

These games are family-friendly and are loved by everyone for their colorful art style and cute cats.

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2) Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is a souls-like game (Image via Game Science)

Black Myth: Wukong is a single-player ARPG based on Chinese mythology, set to release on August 20, 2024. This action-adventure title will allow you to play as the Destined One to face the obstacles that are waiting to stop you from discovering the hidden truth about yesterday's legend.

Black Myth Wukong is soul-like at heart and focuses heavily on hack-and-slash combat in a fantasy world.

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3) Star Wars: Outlaws

Star Wars Outlaws is highly anticipated (Image via Ubisoft)

Star Wars Outlaws is Ubisoft's first attempt at a Star Wars game releasing on August 30, 2024. You will step into the shoes of the protagonist who goes by the name K Vest, as you fight for your survival against the empire and stay in the good books of various cartels.

This action-adventure title is one of many single-player games releasing this month, so be on the lookout.

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4) Dustborn

Dustborn is a narrative-focused adventure game (Image via Spotlight by Quantic Dream)

Dustborn is a narrative-driven single-player game set to release on August 20, 2024. This indie title lets you play as Packs, a lone survivor on the run from the American Republic. You will be given various powers throughout the game such as manipulation and power of voice that makes you feel like a superhero.

Your choices will shift the narrative as you start the road trip across America.

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5) Concord

Concord is a hero shooter (Image via PlayStation Publishing LLC)

Concord recently had its open beta which received mixed reactions from the gaming community. However, the full game is set to release as a hero shooter on August 23, 2024, where you will team up with your friends online to fight as space outlaws in 5v5 battles.

Concord is a first-person shooter that has unique-looking characters and colorful level designs that make it worth checking out in August.

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6) Star Wars: Bounty Hunter

Star Wars Bounty Hunter is a remake (Image via Aspyr)

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is a remake set to release on August 1, 2024. While the original game wasn't the biggest hit of its time, developer Aspyr is bringing it back with upgraded visuals and modern controls for a new generation of players.

With more fluidity in platforming and controlling the protagonist in third-person mode, Bounty Hunter is a single-player game you must check out.

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7) Thank Goodness You're Here!

Thank Goodness You're Here! is a comedy-centric video game (Image via Panic)

Thank Goodness You're Here is a 2D single-player adventure that is just as absurd as its name. Set to release on August 1, 2024, this game is set in a fictional town called Barnsworth, where you will play a salesman helping people around town with odd jobs.

You will explore Barnsworth and meet the residents in this comedy side-scroller and run errands for them, such as solving environmental puzzles.