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August is the month of “Remember that Franchise?” Aside from the annual Madden game, a lot of the games we’re looking forward to this month are returns to older franchises—one of which hasn’t seen a new entry in almost 15 years.
There are a few remake/remaster-type games on this list, but our first entry, Mafia: The Old Country, is a return to the series’ roots.
The new Dying Light game takes us back to the original protagonist, but in a new environment and with new powers. What’s old is new again!
Overall, things are a bit light as we enter the back end of summer. There’s not really “downtime” during any particular season anymore, and summer certainly isn’t bereft of new titles like it once was.
This year has brought us high-profile releases like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World, Dune: Awakening, Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bonanza, and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4, among others. Even if things are light, there are still a bunch of games worth checking out.
Release Date: August 8, 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Here’s the one thing you need to know about Mafia: The Old Country: It’s not an open-world game.
Unlike Mafia III before it, Old Country is a linear narrative story. You’ll play as mobster Enzo Favara, navigating the criminal underworld of 1900s Sicily.
You’ll ride horses, drive old-timey cars, and wield weapons like stiletto knives and sawed-off shotguns as you journey with Enzo through his story.
Even better yet, this game is going for $50, making it especially worth keeping an eye on.
Release Date: August 14, 2025 (Early Access August 11 with Deluxe)
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, EA App), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Another August, another Madden game.
But that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything new to enjoy here for seasoned fans.
Along with all the new player data, we can look forward to new features like Coach DNA, in which “coaching logic now simulates real NFL head coach styles and tendencies.”
A new weather system that adds depth to the gameplay will also be introduced, making it much more than a visual feature.
Release Date: August 19, 2025
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 (Day-1 on PS Plus)
You’re a warrior with a sword, but no one to fight and no memory of fighting.
And so your sword becomes a surfboard, and as you explore the world of Sword of the Sea, you surf the sands of the world, rehydrating it as you go.
