Best Games Releasing August 2021 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

Video game releases are a constant in the entertainment industry. Each month brings new and exciting releases for players to enjoy across a multitude of platforms. August 2021 is no different. There are a handful of high-profile releases debuting this August. Here are some of the titles launching on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

While some of these titles have been released before, several of them hit certain consoles for the first time.

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August starts off the tidal wave of games sure to come this fall, with a litany of titles sure to follow in the latter months of 2021.

Several titles we recommend keeping an eye on are:

• Kena: Bridge of Spirits - a gorgeous indie with Asian influence helming Sony's fall releases, promising unique gameplay and a charming story.
• Psychonauts 2 - The long awaited sequel to the psychedelic 2005 platformer that promises to keep the charm of the original.
• Hades - This Rogue-Like won multiple Game of the Year awards for it's phenomenal gameplay, soundtrack, voice acting, and mechanics. Newcomers on PlayStation and Xbox are sure to have a great time with this mythological masterpiece.

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