This week's releases: from August 26 to September 1
, by Thibaut
It's time to go back to school, and with it, things are picking up speed in terms of major releases coming before the end of 2024. This week, we have the new World of Warcraft expansion, the JRPG Visions of Mana and some AAA fun with Star Wars Outlaws.
Endzone 2
- August 26, 2024 on PC (early access)
We begin with Gentlymad Studios' new management game. You have to look after a colony in a post-apocalyptic world that has been struck by a terrible catastrophe. Graphics are better than those of the first entry, the shipping system has been redesigned and there are vehicles now.
Fairy Tail: Dungeons
- August 26, 2024 on PC
Here's a deck-builder roguelite based on the famous manga by Hiro Mashima in which we must get cards in order to cast spells that will be used in turn to defeat the enemies occupying the dungeons.
Risk of Rain 2
- August 27, 2024 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Four years after its first release, Hopoo Games' action game is finally getting a current-gen version. You'll have to survive a dozen alien plantes using 110 objects, be it solo or with a friend in coop.
Core Keeper
- August 27, 2024 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC (early access release)
An endless cavern full of monsters await players of all backgrounds. Get yourself a suqad of eight to dig, collect resources, craft items and fight monsters.
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
- August 27, 2024 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam
Here's yet another survival game, this time set in the Lord of the Rings universe. After coming to PlayStation and the Epic Games Store in October 2023, this title will land on the rest of the platforms with all the content up to date.
World of Warcraft: The War Within
- August 27, 2024 on PC
Do we really have to say anything to introduce the most famous MMORPG ever? Get ready to explore the depths of Azeroth in this new expansion, coming with Evergreen characteristics and talents.
Crypt Custodian
- August 27, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch and PC
Let's continue our journey with this charming metroidvania in which we play the role of a mischievous cat named Pluto that has to deal with the afterlife, which is filled with wild beasts. To deal with them, we'll have access to a host of upgrades so our kitty doesn't get overwhelmed.
Valfaris : Mecha Therion
- 29 de agosto de 2024 en PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series y Switch
This 2.5D side-scroller shoot'em up released back in November 2023, and it's finally coming to consoles this week. You have a wide range of weapons to master, and choosing your arsenal and upgrading your equipment will be essential if you want to take down the alien menace.
Shadow of the Ninja Reborn
- August 29, 2024 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC
After being out over 30 years, this action-adventure game is back with a remake featuring reworked graphics and better gameplay. It comes with the six original levels, a two-player co-op mode and the same great OST.
Visions of Mana
- August 29, 2024 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
Square Enix is back with a new action-RPG in the Mana series. We have a great adventure ahead of us, with an exciting, colorful world to explore. The OST includes over 100 tracks, and battles promise to be action-packed.
Gundam Breaker 4
- August 29, 2024 on PS4, PS5, Switch and PC
The fourth entry in the Gundam Breaker franchise offers even more possibilities, with new customization options and a two-weapon combat system in which we can detach parts from our enemies and use them later.
Monster Jam Showdown
- August 29, 2024 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC
A little off-road racing game coming this way with the famous Monster Trucks capable of overcoming any obstacle! The game features everal modes, including a full career, Super 8, Horde rances and some split-screen, PvP fun.
Vampire Survivors
- August 29, 2024 on PS4 and PS5
Poncle's addictive game is finally coming to PlayStation. This version is just like the others, with all the content released to date and plenty of characters to play as. The aim here is to survive waves of enemies for 30 minutes, all while improving the strengths and abilities of our character.
Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club
- August 29, 2024 on Switch
A new thriller is coming to Switch! You have to investigante the murder of a student against the backdrop of an urban legend that has a murderer cover his victims' heads with a paper bag with a smile.
Gori: Cuddly Carnage
- August 29, 2024 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC
A cat named Gori and his deadly flying skateboard sidekick F.R.A.N.K. take center stage in this bizarre adventure. You'll have to master explosive weapons and make string together combos to defeat an evil army. Here's a crazy platformer with an even crazier soundstrack.
Star Wars Outlaws
- August 30, 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
The blockbuster of the week comes from Ubisoft, and takes us into the fascinating universe of Star Wars with a gigantic open world. We take on the role of the villain Kay Vess, seeking to make a name for herself in the galaxy.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash
- August 30, 2024 on PS4, Switch and PC
At long last, we end this selection with this pixel-art title that asks us to take part in the four Slapdash GP events. Be it single-player or multiplayer, you have to reach first place in food, basketball, Dodgeball and Steeple-chase competitions.