Summary
August could be an exciting month for game announcements, and based on the most recent reports,PlayStation 5owners in particular might be in for an exciting surprise. The PS5 has already had arelatively strong showing in 2024, with major exclusives likeFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth,Helldivers 2, andStellar Bladegrabbing a lot of attention. Thanks to multi-platform releases likeDragon’s Dogma 2andLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealthfilling out the lineup, there’s been no shortage of games to play, especially for those with an interest in RPGs.
The PS5 slate for the rest of 2024, however, isn’t yet entirely clear. A few more exclusives are coming in the next several months, withConcord,Astro Bot, and the controversialSilent Hill 2remake taking August, September, and October slots respectively. Past that point, the focus shifts more to multi-platform releases and games that don’t yet have confirmed release dates, with some of the most anticipated PS5 titles likeDeath Stranding 2andMarvel’s Wolverineunlikely to arrive until 2025 or later.
An Xbox Game Might Be Announced For PS5 On August 20
A New Rumor Indicates A Big Reveal In August
As reported byWindows Central,a new rumor indicates that Xbox will announce another game coming to PlayStation next week. The most likely date for this to happen would be August 20, the opening night of the major games festival Gamescom. It’s not clear what game could be making the transition to a multi-platform release —Insider Gamingmentions speculation that it could beForza Horizon 5, but theWindows Centralreport positionsIndiana Jones and the Great Circleas more likely.In any case, insidershinobi602who made the initial claim on ResetEra called it a"big one."
Xbox’s Multi-Platform Strategy Is Great For PS5 Owners
2024 Has Already Brought Great Xbox Games To PlayStation
Although Xbox exclusives coming to PlayStation might have seemed inconceivable a few years ago, 2024 marked a big shift in Microsoft’s release philosophy.Grounded, Hi-Fi Rush,Pentiment, andSea of Thieveswere all announced in the initial batch ofgames making the jumpto other platforms, all of which have strong reviews and passionate fanbases. If a solo announcement for a multi-platform game is made during Gamescom,it’s likely to be something that could get PlayStation fans excited, even if it ends up having niche appeal compared toHaloorStarfield.
Even if this news doesn’t end up materializing for some reason or another, Gamescom should still be an exciting event for anyone watching the industry. A lot of games currently slated for 2024 still don’t have release dates yet, and Gamescom seems like the perfect time for major publishers and studios to clarify some of their plans. The event has already confirmed some inclusions, like afirst look atCivilization 7gameplay, news and fresh footage fromCall of Duty: Black Ops 6andMarvel Rivals, and more, soPlayStation 5owners should have plenty to pay attention to.
Sources:Windows Central,Insider Gaming,shinobi602/ResetEra
PlayStation 5
The fifth flagship video game console from Sony Computer Entertainment, the PlayStation 5, is a part of the ninth generation of consoles. The console features full backwards compatibility with PlayStation 4 games and features a digital storefront that gives access to older generations. The console can output images at 4K resolution, with alternative options including 1440p at 120 frames per second for gameplay. This console is also known for implementing 3D audio, which allows headphones to be connected to the console for simulated spatially accurate audio.
