Ghost of Tsushima, Psychonauts 2 and more release for PS4 and PS5 in August
New and exciting PS4 releases seem to come out each month, giving dedicated gamers plenty of worlds to choose from. With the PS5 officially here, fans now keep track of multiple new releases and updates more than ever. Fortunately, we've gathered all of the best titles and listed other worthy games for you to consider adding to your collection. Here are all the PS4 and PS5 releases to look out for in August.
An enhanced take August 20Ghost of Tsushima Director's CutStaff Pick
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut offers players the chance to jump into Ghost of Tsushima's stunning and beautiful world on new consoles. With the game getting a "next-gen" treatment, Ghost of Tsushima now packages all of its content and even adds in some new stories for veterans of the series to experience. Better yet, the game will look even better than it did when it initially launched, as it will take advantage of the PlayStation 5's high speeds and more powerful system.
August 25Psychonaust 2
The sequel to the 2005 cult classic Psychonauts is finally here. After realizing his lifelong dream of becoming a Psychonaut, players will now take on the role of Razputin "Raz" Aquato as he tries to figure out just what's wrong with the organization, smoke out a mole in their headquarters, and much more. Psychonauts 2 is set to feature many of the quirky missions and wild and colorful cinematic style that the original had, with even more powers and chaos set to occur.
August 20Madden NFL 22
The legendary sports game franchise is back once again, this time with some major overhauls that should have fans excited to play. This year, Madden NFL 22 aims to improve its realism factor, adding even more dynamic gameplay and data from the NFL's real-life Next-Gen Stats. Elsewhere, Madden NFL 22's Franchise Mode gets a huge update, with massive overhauls to the games menus, scouting elements, and much more.
Other PlayStation 4 games releasing in August 2021- The Falconer: Warrior Edition - August 5
- I Am Dead - August 9
- Black Book - August 10
- Godfall - August 10
- Foreclosed - August 12
- Hades - August 13
- RiMS Racing - August 19
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite - August 24
- King's Bounty II - August 24
- Murder Mystery Machine - August 25
- Hotel Life: A Resort Simulator - August 26
- Baldo - August 27
- In Sound Mind - August 3
- I Am Dead - August 9
- Foreclosed - August 12
- Hades - August 13
- Recompile - August 19
- RiMS Racing - August 19
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite - August 24
- Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 - August 24
- Hotel Life: A Resort Simulator - August 26
It's important to note that some of the releases planned this month for next-gen consoles are just upgrades of current-gen games. Certain titles are getting upgrades to take advantage of the newer systems, so you don't have to worry about buying any new copies if you own these games already.
DLC releasing in August 2021- No DLC releases in August 2021
The year is officially halfway complete, and after a month in which not too much came out in July, August brings some major releases as we head toward the holiday season. With that being said, there are still some quality titles dropping this month, especially if you're looking for various gameplay styles.
First up, Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut is one of the most highly anticipated games of the year after being announced just a handful of months ago. Journey across the stunning world of the initial game with revamped looks, new areas to explore, and more combat options than the original game offered. If you're looking to jump into another highly anticipated game, then Psychonauts 2 is for you, with the next entry in the cult-classic series giving players the chance to experience what's next for Raz.
Finally, Madden NFL 22 is here, and football fans can dive into the next game in the legendary series before the real-life football season kicks off in September. Let us know which game you're most looking forward to! Shoot us a Tweet over at @AndroidCentral and tell us all about it!