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These 9 highlights are coming to the PlayStation 5 in August

Bounty Hunter kicks off on August 1, with Outlaws coming on August 30 as the grand finale. (Image source: PlayStation)
Bounty Hunter kicks off on August 1, with Outlaws coming on August 30 as the grand finale. (Image source: PlayStation)
PlayStation gamers will not be bored in August. In addition to fans of the Soulslike, multiplayer shooter and RPG genres, Star Wars fans in particular will get their money's worth, with two games to look forward to.

August belongs to Star Wars fans in the PlayStation universe, who are getting two new games in the form of the new edition of Bounty Hunter and the long-awaited open-world RPG Star Wars: Outlaws. Soulslike fans will also get their money's worth with Black Myth: Wukong. If you like Rainbow Six Siege, Valorant or Overwatch, you might be interested in the new 5v5 shooter Concord. Veteran gamers who played Dawn of Mana on the PlayStation 2 in 2002 will be delighted with the release of its successor: Visions of Mana.

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter ($20) - August 1st, 2024

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, which was released for the PlayStation 2 back in 2002, is now getting a new edition. With a fresh Unreal Engine 5 engine and optimized controls, players will once again go on the hunt for the dark Jedi knight Komari Vosa as Jango Fett.

Cat Quest III ($20) - August 8, 2024

This open-world RPG invites players on a feline pirate adventure. In solo or co-op mode, players explore the world of Purribean from a 2.5D view to find the mythical treasure of the North Star. Dungeons must be explored and many evil "pi-rats" must be defeated.

Madden NFL 25 ($70) - August 16, 2024

Madden NFL 25 is the latest release in EA's American football series. In addition to updated teams with fresh jerseys, there are also technical improvements. Among other things, the physics-based and dynamic tackling system FieldSENSE is designed to make tackles even more realistic. Those who buy the Deluxe Edition can play three days earlier.

Dustborn ($30) - August 20, 2024

This comic-style action adventure puts players in the role of Pax, an ex-convict with supernatural powers who embarks on a dangerous journey across the United States. Supported by a motley crew of misfits, Pax's goal is to find a mysterious artifact that has the power to change the future of humanity. Along the way, battles must be fought, puzzles solved and decisions made.

Black Myth: Wukong ($60) - August 20, 2024

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG based on the classic Chinese legend "The Journey to the West" and should be of particular interest to fans of challenging Soulslike games. Players take on the role of the Monkey King Sun Wukong and use his supernatural abilities and fighting skills to battle a variety of mythological creatures and gods.

Concord ($40) - August 23, 2024

Concord, an exciting new multiplayer shooter, is launching on the PS5 this August. Players will join the Freegunner crew and engage in intense 5v5 battles. With a wide array of weapons and equipment, players can customize their characters to suit their playstyle. The action unfolds across dynamic settings, including space stations and alien landscapes.

Visions of Mana ($60) - August 29, 2024

Visions of Mana is an enchanting action RPG that lets players dive back into the magical world of Eldoria 15 years after the release of Dawn of Mana for the PS2. From the perspective of Val and Hina, players explore the semi-open game world, solve complex puzzles and fight powerful enemies using both Val's swordplay and Hina's magic. Those who buy the Deluxe Edition can play a day earlier.

Gundam Breaker 4 ($60) - August 29, 2024

In Gundam Breaker 4, players build their own combat robot, known as a Gundam, and use it in single-player mode or in online battles. Over 250 basic components are available and there are also plenty of visual customization options thanks to different colors, stickers and weathering.

Star Wars: Outlaws ($70) - August 30, 2024

In this open-world RPG set in the Star Wars universe, players take on the role of Kay Vess - a cunning smuggler trying to escape the dangers of the criminal underground. Supported by her loyal droid companion Nix, Kay must take on dangerous missions in order to survive. The dynamic combat system combines ranged weapons, melee attacks and Nix's special abilities. To get from planet to planet, she swings into her Trailblazer spaceship.

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Marius Müller, 2024-07-29 (Update: 2024-08-15)