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By Cheryl Kahla

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August and September’s gaming calendar is packed with thrills

August and September showcase the diversity of the gaming industry, catering to all types of players, across all platforms.


Plenty of thrills await us in August and September 2023 with a wave of eagerly anticipated titles ready to hit various gaming platforms.

From the fantasy worlds of Baldur’s Gate 3 and Immortals of Aveum to the mechanical battles of Armored Core 6, there’s bound to be something for everyone.

Come September, sci-fi fans will be treated to Starfield, Bethesda’s newest RPG adventure set in a distant galaxy.

And of course! Phantom Liberty, the Cyberpunk 2077 DLC. Already pre-ordered baby, now we’re just waiting for 26 September.

The action continues with the pulse-pounding Mortal Kombat 1 and the strategy-fueled chaos of Payday 3.

Gaming calendar

Whether you’re into intense fighting games, immersive RPGs, or relaxing simulations, the calendar for August and September has something to satisfy every gaming palate.

PlayStation Games

So many thrills to choose from!

I’m personally looking forward to Immortals of Aveum later this month and Baldur’s Gate 3 in September.

(We’re not talking about the PC gamers with their 3rd August release….)

Game TitleRelease Date
The Texas Chain Saw MassacreAugust 18
Immortals of AveumAugust 22
Blasphemous 2August 24
Armored Core 6August 25
SomervilleAugust 31
Trine 5: A Clockwork ConspiracyAugust 31
Bomb Rush CyberfunkSeptember 1
Baldur’s Gate 3September 6
Super Bomberman R 2September 12
The Crew MotorfestSeptember 14
Lies of PSeptember 19
Payday 3September 21
EternightsSeptember 21
Cyberpunk: Phantom LibertySeptember 26
Fate/Samurai RemnantSeptember 29
EA Sports FC 24September 29

Xbox Games

We have horror, we have shooters, we have fantasy and everything in between.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is coming to an Xbox near you on 18 August, while the much anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 DLC lands 26 September.

Game TitleRelease Date
The Texas Chain Saw MassacreAugust 18
Immortals of AveumAugust 22
Blasphemous 2August 24
Armored Core 6August 25
Bomb Rush CyberfunkSeptember 1
Super Bomberman R 2September 12
The Crew MotorfestSeptember 14
Lies of PSeptember 19
Payday 3September 21
Cyberpunk: Phantom LibertySeptember 26
EA Sports FC 24September 29

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PC Games

These are the must-play PC games hitting the shelves in August and September.

Game TitleRelease Date
The Texas Chain Saw MassacreAugust 18
Bomb Rush CyberfunkAugust 18
Immortals of AveumAugust 22
Blasphemous 2August 24
Armored Core 6August 25
SomervilleAugust 31
Trine 5: A Clockwork ConspiracyAugust 31
StarfieldSeptember 6
The Crew MotorfestSeptember 14
Witchfire Early AccessSeptember 20
Cyberpunk: Phantom LibertySeptember 26
My Time at SandrockSeptember 26
Mineko’s Night MarketSeptember 26
EA Sports FC 24September 29

Switch Games

Nintendo Switch fans can return to the wild, wild west with Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare on 17 August.

Meanwhile horror enthusiasts can anticipate chills from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

Game TitleRelease Date
Red Dead Redemption and Undead NightmareAugust 17
Vampire SurvivorsAugust 17
Bomb Rush CyberfunkAugust 18
Samba de Amigo: Party CentralAugust 29
Sea of StarsAugust 29
Trine 5: A Clockwork ConspiracyAugust 31
Rune Factory 3 SpecialSeptember 5
Super Bomberman R 2September 12
Baten Kaitos I & II HD RemasterSeptember 14
GloomhavenSeptember 18
Mortal Kombat 1September 19
My Time at SandrockSeptember 26
Mineko’s Night MarketSeptember 26
Harvest Moon: The Winds of AnthosSeptember 26
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of DaiSeptember 28
Fate/Samurai RemnantSeptember 29

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