In the blink of an eye, summer is almost halfway over, and we have one more month before the full swing of fall video games hits us. But that doesn’t mean August isn’t packed with some exciting releases. So let’s dive into our most anticipated video games dropping over the next four weeks. Let us know which are on your list and which ones we should check out.

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

We have been patiently waiting and counting down for the last few months for Sumo Digital and Gun Media’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to return. The early access testing clearly showed that this co-op pvp asymmetrical horror game is one for the Hall of Fame. Who doesn’t love the idea of being chased by Leatherface or any of his unstable family members?

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre drops on August 18, 2023, for PC through Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

Flutter Away

We first saw Flutter Away as an announcement during the Wholesome Direct 2023 stream and have dreamed of being a butterfly researcher ever since. Embark on a five-day trip to the Amazon rainforest as a butterfly researcher excited to escape the city. Explore nearby tracks, take photos, meet animal friends and journal your discoveries. 

Flutter Away is coming on August 3, 2023, to PC through Steam and Nintendo Switch.

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Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew

Who doesn’t want to mix undead swashbuckling adventure and RTS-style gameplay? This is why Mimimi Games’ Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is a must-play game in August. Players will join a ghost ship and assemble a cursed pirate crew with magical powers to use against the menacing Inquisition. And the final reward for all your hard work? The mysterious treasure left behind by the legendary Captain.

Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew drops on August 17, 2023, on PC through Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical

Yes, you read that title right, and we also love all the words together. In Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, you play in a world where Greek Gods hide among us. Dare to change your fate as you draw friends, foes and lovers into song, using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse’s death.

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical is coming on August 10, 2023, to PC through Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.

RuneScape Necromancy Patch

In the last few months, we have found that RuneScape is an incredible game. It only took us two decades to admit that Jagex knows what they are doing. So, after spending hours upon hours of farming experience for the currently available skills, we are excited that they are adding another one. Necromancy is a new combat skill with players raising the dead from Gielinor’s underworld to face off against Rasial, the first Necromancer.

Runescape’s Necromancy patch rises on August 7, 2023, for PC through Jagex and Steam.

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