Unfortunately, some of the most anticipated video games slated for release in the second half of 2022 have been postponed to next year due to production delays. With games like Starfield and Breath of the Wild 2 being pushed to a 2023 release, gamers hope there are no more setbacks for their favorite franchises.
Despite the delays, there are still a large number of video games scheduled for release soon. One of the most anticipated titles of the year, God of War Ragnarok, will be released in November. However, the months leading up to it certainly have plenty of exciting releases of their own, with August no different.
5 video games to be released in August 2022 that fans can’t wait to get their hands on
1) Saints Row
After a seven-year hiatus, the Saints Row franchise is slated to make a comeback with the series reboot set to release on August 23.
Since the release of the first game in 2006, Saints Row has developed a legacy as one of the best series in the action-adventure open-world video game genre. Developed by Volition and published by THQ and Deep Silver, the series follows the adventures of a street gang operating out of the Saints Row district.
The latest installment in the series takes the game to a fictional city called San Ileso, which is divided into nine districts controlled by rival gangs. Players will have to work to annex and control these districts and develop illegal businesses, providing an authentic gang-crime experience.
With over a decade of history behind the franchise, Saints Row is one of the most anticipated video games of the year.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Windows and Stadia.
Fashion model: Paid
2) Soul Hackers 2
Soul Hackers 2 is the fifth installment in the Devil Summoners series of video games and the direct sequel to 1997’s Devil Summoners: Soul Hackers. The game is scheduled for worldwide release on August 26 and has garnered a lot of hype among fans of turn-based RPGs. .
The Soul Hackers video games seamlessly combine elements of magic and sci-fi technology, with combat involving parties of four in turn-based combat.
The gameplay mechanics are heavily derived from previous games in the series, with added interactive features, allowing the protagonist, Ringo, to traverse the world buying upgrades and cosmetic items.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X and Windows.
Fashion model: Paid
3) Rumbleverse
Rumbleverse is the latest free-to-play multiplayer title from Epic Games. Developed by Iron Galaxy, it is a brawl-style battle royale, which combines the two genres to form a very promising product.
Rumbleverse features third-person brawler battles where 40 players battle it out to determine the last man. The game adheres to all Battle Royale tropes with looting and clearing mechanisms and a battle pass that allows players to make cosmetic adjustments via in-game currency.
Epic Games has perfected and monetized the battle royale genre of video games. Every new release from them has massive hype around it, and Rumbleverse is no different.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X and Windows.
Fashion model: Free to play
4) Madden NFL 23
Sports video games generally follow the trend of annual releases, and the Madden series is no different. As one of the longest-running series in all games, fans of the sport eagerly await the new version of the game every year.
Despite American Football’s relatively narrow demographics, Madden NFL is one of the most commercially successful video game franchises. The latest version of the game includes updated rosters, improved graphics, additional animations and new features in the iconic franchise game mode.
The game comes out on August 19 and features John Madden on the cover. The legendary announcer passed away in December 2021, making this a brilliant gesture by EA Sports to honor his memory.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Windows.
Fashion model: Paid
5) Destroy all humans! 2: Re-probed
Scheduled to release on August 30, Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed is a sequel to the 2020 remake of the classic video games from the mid-2000s.
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Set against the backdrop of the Cold War in the 1960s, players take on the role of Crypto, an Alien who seeks revenge against the KGB for blowing up his mothership. Developed by Blackforest Games and published by THQ Nordic, the game is an open-world alien adventure that provides hours of entertainment through its refreshingly creative visuals and gameplay.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Windows.
Fashion model: Paid
Note: This list is subjective and reflects the opinion of the writer.
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