What are the biggest games in August 2022? Deep Silver is ready to release the reboot of its revered Saints Row franchise on PC and consoles. Additionally, Spider-Man fans will now finally be able to play as the web-slinger on PC with the upcoming release of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered. F1 Manager 2022 and Madden NFL 23 will have you covered for sports enthusiasts. Also, after the success of Two Point Hospital, the developer is creating another city builder – Two Point Campus.
August, though, also looks to be the month of action with a plethora of genre pieces lined up. Thymesia will take you on an action-adventure journey inspired by the high-difficulty combat of the Dark Souls games. There are other exciting titles too, in the roguelike dungeon crawler Cult of The Lamb, top-down beat ’em up Midnight Fight Express, and third-person shooter Destroy All Humans! 2 – Disapproved.
two point campus
When: August 9
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch
Developer Two Point Studios is ready to take gamers back to university with its new game, Two Point Campus, but not as students. Like the developer’s previous game, Two Point Hospital, this game is also set in Two Point County. Here, players will be able to manage a university campus, hold graduation ceremonies, and do much more.
Players will be able to customize and build their own campuses, teaching classes that are not taught at a regular university, such as a class for knights wielding swords. From building training areas, observation towers and landscapes, players will also have to hire staff and professors for the university.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
When: August 12th
Where: PC
After selling over 33 million copies globally, Marvel’s Spider-Man is coming to PC with Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered. The popular 2018 game is known for its gameplay mechanics, especially its web traversal and variety of gadgets. The version is developed by Nixxes Software and Insomniac Games and will include the complete main story along with three additional story chapters in Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps DLC.
The game centers on a seasoned Peter Parker and tells the story of Spider-Man from the comics as he takes on some of the franchise’s most iconic villains – including Mister Negative. You can move freely – or swing – around New York and talk to the characters you meet along the way, while taking on side quests.
Sony has already confirmed that the port will feature additional standard PC-specific features, such as adjustable render settings and ray-tracing reflections, when it launches in August.
thymesia
When: August 18th
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X
Set in the decaying Kingdom of Hermes, Thymesia will see players don the mask of an amnesiac wanderer, Corvus, as they battle the plague-ridden beasts that stalk the city. The action-adventure RPG is heavily inspired by the Dark Souls games, offering risky, high-difficulty combat designed to test your patience and skill.
Corvus can transform into a raven, giving him the power to throw feathers like daggers or perform executions with raptor-like swiftness. Defeating formidable bosses grants you plague weapons, which can be upgraded and equipped with perks to suit your playstyle. The journey into darkness reveals untold memories, which Corvus must piece together in an attempt to reverse the calamity.
Madden NFL 23
When: August 19th
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
Become the face of the franchise in Madden NFL 23. This latest entry in EA Sports’ long-running Madden series of football games offers different ways to control the action on or off the field. Introducing the new FieldSENSE game system – the game offers precise control at all field positions for consistent ultra-realistic gameplay.
Taking to the field in The League mode, you will have the option to select the skill position of your choice – Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Running Back, Corner Back or Middle Linebacker. You are in your fifth season with a new team on a 1-year contract to prove your worth. You can also step away from the spotlight in Franchise mode, where you can strategize and plan as the head coach.
Saints Row
When: August 23
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Stadia
A reboot of the popular Saints Row series, this action-adventure title was originally slated for February but has since been delayed. The game is set in Santo Ileso (not a real city, but bears a striking resemblance to Las Vegas), which is controlled by the Idols, Los Panteros, and Marshall Defense Industries. You’ll take on the role of a character called The Boss – you’ll also be able to fully customize your character’s appearance – and build your gang, as you work to dismantle others and take over the city.
Just like the older games in the franchise, Saints Row will have you roaming around the city, which is divided into nine districts. As you gain control of more regions on the map, you can start new businesses that seem innocuous enough if you don’t pay close attention.
This can help your gang earn enough funds for their mission to wrest power from other gangs and take control of Santo Ileso. You can also team up with a friend and help each other complete quests together, which can come in handy – you might not need those codes this time.
World Pac-Man Re-Pac
When: August 26th
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch
Bandai Namco is bringing the full remake of Pac-Man World as a “Re-Pac”.
The story begins when Ghost kidnaps Pac-Man’s family at his birthday party. He then embarks on an adventure to Ghost Island to free his loved ones.
Players must control Pac-Man and complete six worlds to rescue his family from captivity. In each world, there are five levels, and to get through each world, players must defeat the boss in the final level.
Manager F1 2022
When: August 30th
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
Become the boss of a builder of your choice in the officially licensed F1 Manager 2022. Start at the back of the peloton or immediately challenge for the podium – the choice is yours. Enjoy a realistic presentation for an immersive experience.
As a manager, you will be able to choose drivers and staff from the Formula 1 2022 roster while building your team. The scout talents of other builders gain an advantage. Ensuring your team’s success will depend on meeting your season goals and long-term goals.
Head to The Factory to perfect your car, assign new parts, and develop an engineering approach based on upcoming races. Finally, on race day, call the shots from the pit and keep an eye out for dynamic race events that might prompt you to change your race strategy.
Destroy all humans! 2 – Failed
When: August 30th
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X
Crypto, the alien invader, returns in this remake of THQ Nordic’s 2006 cult classic. Players will be thrown into the 60’s as they unload all kinds of wild weapons, probes and meteor showers on the human race.
The Destroy All Humans! The sequel also includes a trusty flying saucer, with which you can fly over fictional cities and vacuum up humans to grind them into a DNA slurry for skill upgrades.
The story element of Destroy All Humans! 2 – Failed tasks you with fighting the KGB as revenge for blowing up your mothership. Sometimes you will be forced to form alliances with the very species you came to enslave and work together towards a greater goal.
The game also comes with a two-player split-screen local co-op mode, with a pre-order bonus of a standalone multiplayer DLC.