August 2020: All The Major Game Releases For PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC

With the impending launch of Xbox Series X and PS5 this holiday season and the surrounding buzz likely to dominate industry talk for the foreseeable future, August seems like a calm before the storm. Of course, there are still games coming out, both from AAA companies and smaller indie studios. One of the games, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, is even free to PS Plus subscribers. With more than 8 million players on the platform, it's one you don't want to miss. This is especially true if you have friends to play with.

There's are several exciting new games on the horizon, including a PC port of former PS4-exclusive Horizon Zero Dawn (See what I did there?). You can also expect games like Madden NFL Football 21, Wasteland 3, A Total War Saga: Troy, and much more. If you've been waiting for the long-anticipated return of Battletoads, we will even have that. 2020 really couldn't get any weirder. With people staying home, they even have a shot of actually beating the Turbo Tunnel for once.

To give you a proper look at what games are coming out for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Switch, we've rounded up all the biggest ones of August 2020 below. For a wider look at the titles still to come this year, look at our list of game release dates in 2020. Otherwise, check this article often for the latest during this month, as we'll be sure to update it with more new release dates that get announced.

Horizon Zero Dawn (PC) -- August 7

In what still seems like a surprising move, Sony is finally bringing some of its biggest games to PC. While Death Stranding launched on PC in July, Horizon Zero Dawn is the first that Sony is personally bringing to the platform. Originally released exclusively for PS4, the upcoming port sports numerous graphical enhancements, including ultra-wide support, an unlocked frame rate, improved foliage physics, and enhanced reflection details. There are also graphical options for further optimization, controller remapping, and an in-game benchmarking tool. If you're keen to try Horizon Zero Dawn on PC, then be sure to grab it on Steam and the Epic Games Store when it launches August 7. The sequel Horizon Forbidden West is expected to launch for PS5 in 2021. However, no PC version has been announced for that game. This could be the only way PC players can enjoy the franchise for some time.

Further Reading:

• Horizon Zero Dawn Launches On PC With Many Enhancements

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Madden NFL 21 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) -- August 28

Madden NFL 21 is coming out late August to current-generation consoles and will feature various improvements to the long-running series' mechanics. This year, you can expect improved AI, more offensive/defensive plays, and even more X-Factor abilities for star players. It's worth noting that the game is also be coming to the next-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X, with free upgrades for current-gen owners through EA's Dual Entitlement program. That means that as long as you play the game on your new hardware before the next Madden comes out a year from now, you'll receive the enhanced version.

Further Reading:

• Madden 21's First New X-Factor Abilities Revealed
• Madden 21 Has More Plays And Better AI This Year
• Madden NFL 21 Dev Answers Our Burning Questions About This Year's Game

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Wasteland 3 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) -- August 28

Wasteland 3 is finally launching on August 28. After being delayed due to the logistical challenges presented by the pandemic, the latest in the tenured post-apocalyptic isometric RPG series has been a long time coming. Developer inXile Entertainment first announced the game and successfully crowdfunded it over Fig in 2016. Since then, it has been made part of Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios, but the title is still releasing on PS4, as well. Players can expect improved turn-based combat and higher quality visuals than past games, alongside other new features, such as vehicle navigation and co-op play.

Further Reading:

• Wasteland 3 Interview: Brian Fargo Tells GameSpot About Offering Meaningful Choices
• Wasteland 3 Shows Off The Consequences Of Your Choices In New Dev Diary

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Full August Release Schedule

Release Date	Game	Platforms
August 4	Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout	PS4, PC
August 7	Fast & Furious Crossroads	PS4, Xbox One, PC
	Horizon Zero Dawn	PC
August 11	Risk of Rain 2	PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
August 13	A Total War Saga: Troy	PC
August 14	EA Sports UFC 4	PS4, Xbox One
August 18	A Short Hike	Switch
	Evergate	Switch
	Manifold Garden	Switch
	Microsoft Flight Simulator	PC
	Raji: An Ancient Epic	Switch
	Spiritfarer	Xbox One, Switch, PC
	Takeshi and Hiroshi	Switch
August 20	Battletoads	Xbox One, PC
August 21	PGA Tour 2K21	PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
	Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time	PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
August 25	No Straight Roads	PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
August 27	Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition	PS4, Switch
	Hypnospace Outlaw	PS4, Xbox One, Switch
	Tell Me Why: Chapter One	Xbox One, PC
August 28	Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions	PS4, Switch, PC
	Jump Force	Switch
	Madden NFL 21	PS4, Xbox One, PC
	Project CARS 3	PS4, Xbox One, PC
	Wasteland 3	PS4, Xbox One, PC

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