The first half of 2021 is done, everyone, and it brought us some wonderful PlayStation 5 and PS4 titles. However, we must look to the latter half ahead of us, as there's plenty more to be excited about. As usual, the summer months are a little quieter, but there is still a good selection of games to be excited about for the months of July and August. Let's go through everything below, yeah?
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F1 2021 - 16th July
Codemasters has been successfully making great Formula 1 games for years now, and the latest entry is just around the corner. F1 2021 will be the first in the franchise to arrive on both PS5 and PS4, and it's a sure-fire winner for fans of the motorsport. It'll of course feature all the current season's tracks, teams, and drivers, and you just know the gameplay behind the wheel will be top notch. For the petrolheads among you, this is a very safe bet.
NEO: The World Ends with You - 27th July
The cult hit Nintendo DS game is finally getting a sequel, and it's coming to PS4. NEO: The World Ends with You puts you in control of Rindo, forced to compete in the Reaper's Game alongside his fellow teammates. It's a stylish RPG set in a fictitious Shibuya, where you'll be exploring the city and battling other teams as you fight to survive. Fans will no doubt already be on board, but anyone with a passion for JRPGs should give this a look.
Hades - 13th August
This critically acclaimed indie title blew everyone away last year on PC and Switch, and now it's finally heading to PS5 and PS4. It's a rogue-like dungeon crawler in which you play as Zagreus, son of Hades, as he attempts to escape the ever-shifting underworld. Developer Supergiant Games blends the randomly generated levels and fast-paced combat with a story that slowly unfolds between runs. We can't wait to get our hands on this one and see what all the fuss is about.
More Upcoming PS5 and PS4 Games for July and August 2021
What PS5 and PS4 games will you be buying in July and August? Tell us in the comments section below.
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I've been waiting years for something new to be done with TWEWY that wasn't sticking Neku into Dream Drop Distance
NEO is definitely going to be my next Switch purchase after the SMT V steelbook
Ive already got NEO: TWEWY preordered. I can't wait for more. I loved the DS game.
Interested in Hades, Psychonauts 2 and Kena too, although concerned that the last 2 dont appear to have physical releases at the moment
Isn’t Kena releasing in August?
Physical releases…got it.
Probably pick up Neo: TWENY. Definitely will definitely get Kena. And looking forward to playing Hades, Psychonauts 2 and Cris Tales on GamePass!
Not much for me the next two months, Just F1 2021 and Kena on digital.
@mrtennis1990 If you have a PC the game is free on Steam. This edition may have more to it but I’m checking out the original version first to see if it’s something I’m interested in.
The PS Store lists Hades at £20 that sounds reasonable considering the praise it's gotten.
@mrtennis1990 Definitely go into Doki Doki blind. Don't look up ANYTHING about the game
It's a very surreal kind of experience with lots of fourth wall breaking and dark humor
For July, I'll be grabbing Monster Hunter Stories 2 and The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles on the Switch. Capcom is on such a roll this year.
Nothing on PS4, unfortunately. Haven't played Doki Doki, but that's free on PC, so spending money on the console version seems... wasteful.
Interested in hades, neo, and doki doki. Already know about doki doki (because nearly every pc site raved about it back then), but I'm still want to play the game.
Hotline miami collection coming on disc now? That seems abit pointless as they have been out years. Hades obviously is the one but also Rustlers for abit of old school Gta
At the moment only think I'll probably be buying is the new samurai warriors game end of July. As currently buying parts to building a beast of a pc . Few games in September. Stray and new tales game
Maybe Hades? Nothing else listed is really speaking to me.
I’ve got NEO: The World Ends Pre-ordered and will play it day one. I might well pick up Hades at some point if I’m bored but I’ll get it digitally.
Psychonauts 2 and Kena are also on my radar but because their digital I’ll get them when I’m ready to play them.
Only reason I want a physical copy of Doki Doki so I can see people's reaction when I tell them it's a horror game. 😅
I’m curious what all the fuss with Hades is. My friend has it on Switch and loves it. I don’t particularly like rogue-likes but may give it a try.
Cotton Reboot
Darius Another Chronicle EX+
Hoa: my wife loved the 15 mins of gameplay vid on YouTube
Kena: I’m hoping this will be my wife’s God of War-ish title
Ninja Saviors: I thought this was out already?
The Forgotten City, Ace Attorney Chronicles, and Kena are missing here. I’m debating myself on Ace Attorney and Forgotten City. Contemplating Hoa too. But seriously I’m hoping Kena is the next glorious exclusive gem in the PS5 catalog. Can’t wait for that one!
twewy2 is the only one that matters
I can't begin to describe just how excited I am for King's Bounty 2. Fingers crossed it turns out good 🥳
I'll go for Hades and Kena in august
If anyone hasn't played Hades, get that game immediately if you have the slightest interest in roguelites/likes or just action games in general.
It is truly exceptional.
For those looking for UK/EU box of Doki Doki check Funstock
Just Monster Hunter Stories 2 and Evergate for me in July so far. Evergate I played on Switch but I never finished it and it reminds me of Ori and the Blind Forest and Will of the Wisps.
@Ridebird Yup have it on Steam. It's a great game for sure but I had to take a break from it due to how hectic things can sometimes get and admittedly dying so often can get annoying too.
Found Monster Hunter Stories 2 pre-order for $48 on PC. So that is set.
Psychonauts 2 (GamePass), Kena (PS5) are my other 2 games.
@awp69 Nice tripple games 👍 Unfortunately for me, looks like PC Game Pass is not getting Cris Tale (like Outriders) on day 1
Was on my Switch list but now waiting see if it shows up on xCloud/PC Game Pass later on.
madden for me. I no its the same each year
F1 2021 for me. Kind of annoying that the Deluxe version is only available from the PS Store though. The Deluxe Xbox and PC versions are available from Shop To but not the PS?
I wonder if the Deluxe pack (with Schumacher, Button, etc.) will be downloadable independently in the same way the Schumacher pack was for 2020?
I preordered Neo: TWEWY today after trying the demo last night. Seems to be a unique kind of game, love the art designs.
Btw, it would be nice if Push Square could post links to the games in PS Store (and even better if you folks could get a portion of the sale similar to how Amazon works).
I plan on grabbing A Plague Tale: Innocence day one thanks to PS Plus, and also will be buying Kena: Bridge of Spirits at full price (unless that also launches on PS+).
Concerning Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut...I refuse to support what Sony is doing price wise...will wait a year for PS5 version to be $35 or cheaper.
As for the other games, I will wait for 50% off sales.
Others:
Blaster Master Zero 3 (PS4)
Hades (PS5)
NEO: The World Ends with You (PS4)
Observer: System Redux (PS5)
Psychonauts 2 (PS4)
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles (PS4)
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