Each week, NextPlay brings you the newest games hitting digital stores and storefronts. While we can’t include every game released, we strive to highlight the ones that have caught our interest. So without further ado, let’s have a look at a selection of new games coming out this week!
Tower of Fantasy
Release Date: August 8 | Developer: Perfect World Games | Publisher: Perfect World Games
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Set hundreds of years in the future on the distant planet of Aida, the shared open-world MMORPG, anime-infused sci-fi adventure Tower of Fantasy PlayStation, developed by Hotta Studio and Published by Perfect World Games will soon be on PlayStation globally. Players will be able to experience an anime-inspired post-apocalyptic sci-fi art style, freeform character development, and exciting combat through thrilling battles and exciting open-world exploration.
Within a Dead City
Release Date: August 8 | Developer: Moonroof Studios | Publisher: Electronic Sheep Games
Platform: PC
Within a Dead City is a tiny RTS / autobattler inspired by Majesty. Hire autonomous heroes to search for gold and glory. Build shops where they can spend their hard-earned loot. Place bounties on monsters to influence their behavior. With skill and strategy, you will find riches in the fallen city.
WrestleQuest
Release Date: August 8 | Developer: Mega Cat Studios | Publisher: Skybound Games
Platform: Android, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iOS, PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S
In WrestleQuest, players assume the role of a young wrestling hopeful, on his quest to become one of the all-time greats while he powerbombs, slams, and suplexes his way to the top. Inspired by icons like the legendary “Macho Man” Randy Savage, our hero must immerse himself in the world of professional wrestling, which will not only test his athleticism but his will and conscience too.
Atlas Fallen
Release Date: August 10 | Developer: Deck13 Interactive | Publisher: Focus Entertainment
Platform: PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S
Rise from the dust and glide the sands of a timeless land, filled with ancient dangers, mysteries and fragments of the past. Hunt legendary monsters with powerful sand-infused weapons and abilities in spectacular, super-powered combat.
Apex Legends: Resurrection
Release Date: August 9 | Developer: Respawn Entertainment | Publisher: EA
Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S
Death lurks around every corner in the Apex Games, but now is the time for Resurrection. Revenant has been rejuvenated with a new look, new abilities, and a new level of rage. Not unlocked? No problem. Play as Revenant all season long, and unlock him permanently by completing challenges. There’s something for everyone this season—from Broken Moon in Mixtape, a revamped Charge Rifle, updates to Ranked, new community Stickers from ryonello, and the new Death Dynasty Collection Event—and it all starts August 8, 2023.
Stray (Xbox Release)
Release Date: August 10 | Developer: BlueTwelve Studio | Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Platform: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (already available on PS4, PS5, and PC)
Lost, alone, and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find the way home.
Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Release Date: August 10 | Developer: Summerfall Studios | Publisher: Humble Games
Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S
Murder. Gods. Romance. Band practice? Unravel the mystery of the Last Muse’s death in an interactive roleplaying musical where Greek gods live hidden among us. Use your newfound powers of musical persuasion to choose how this wry and moving saga will unfold. How will the curtain fall?
Overwatch 2: Season 6 – Invasion
Release Date: August 10 | Developer: Blizzard Entertainment | Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S
Introducing Overwatch 2: Invasion, an all-new adventure and the biggest content drop to date! Immerse yourself in the highly anticipated Story Missions, play as a new Support hero, hone your skills with Hero Mastery Missions, take aim at the Firing Range, and group up with friends in an all new Co-op experience.
