2021 Xbox Release Guide: Here Are The Most Anticipated Games For Xbox Series, Xbox One, And Game Pass In August
We continue with the review of the launch guide closing the circle of consoles with the Xbox family to see what games they will receive next month.
August will stand out for the weight of Xbox Game Pass by enjoying the launch of three highly anticipated games within the Xbox Series and Xbox One catalog, one of them also being one of the best games of 2020 that has garnered many awards. Will the other two make it this 2021? One looks like it …
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Hades: 2021 Xbox Release Guide: Here Are The Most Anticipated Games For Xbox Series, Xbox One, And Game Pass In August
Hades arrives on August 13 , the latest hit from the Supergiant Games studio, which we met a decade ago with Bastion . In this case we are facing an addictive roguelike like few others that stands out for its exquisite gameplay and which has been accompanied by many prizes. And the best on Xbox? Standard with Game Pass .
It comes out on PS5, Xbox Series, PS4 and Xbox One, but debuted on PC and Nintendo Switch
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Greak: Memories of Azur: 2021 Xbox Release Guide: Here Are The Most Anticipated Games For Xbox Series, Xbox One, And Game Pass In August
On August 17th comes Greak: Memories of Azur , an engaging mix between the styles of Trine and Hollow Knight . Three characters, action seasoned with puzzles and platforms along with dreamy visuals sponsored by Team 17.
Out on PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and Steam
Mayhem brawler: 2021 Xbox Release Guide: Here Are The Most Anticipated Games For Xbox Series, Xbox One, And Game Pass In August
Mayhem Brawler arrives on August 18 , a beat ’em up that seems like a first cousin of the recent Streets of Rage 4 , in case you were looking for alternatives. Its multiplayer (local) remains in three people, but enjoys decision-making to follow the course of the story, to the point of having three endings to unlock .
Out on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam
Twelve Minutes: 2021 Xbox Release Guide: Here Are The Most Anticipated Games For Xbox Series, Xbox One, And Game Pass In August
On August 19 comes Twelve Minutes , the interactive thriller that will trap us inside a room in an infinite time loop . Under a striking overhead perspective, the potential of this adventure will lie in its narrative and the incentive of having the interpretations of actors James McAvoy and Willem DaFoe along with actress Daisy Ridley. It aims to be one of the biggest bombings of the year .
Out on Xbox Series, Xbox One and Steam
Aliens: Fireteam Elite: 2021 Xbox Release Guide: Here Are The Most Anticipated Games For Xbox Series, Xbox One, And Game Pass In August
On August 24 comes Aliens: Fireteam Elite , the new video game focused on one of the most terrifying creatures to emerge from celluloid. A shooter focused on team play and with certain similarities to Left 4 Dead , which is why it is quite a departure from the survival horror proposal of the superb Alien: Isolation from 2014.
Out on PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One and Steam
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Psychonauts 2: 2021 Xbox Release Guide: Here Are The Most Anticipated Games For Xbox Series, Xbox One, And Game Pass In August
On August 25th comes Psychonauts 2 , the colorful sequel to the fun and surreal Psychonauts , one of Double Fine Productions’ most memorable works. If you liked the first Raz adventure, don’t hesitate: this one aims much higher displaying a waste of imagination and will come standard with Xbox Game Pass .
Out on Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Steam and Microsoft Store
Baldo: The Guardian Owls
On August 27 comes Baldo: The Guardian Owls , the colorful adventure from the NAPS Team studio that evokes the productions of Studio Ghibli along with the classic Zelda. Action in real time, puzzles, dungeons … I hope it lives up to the beauty it exudes and we enjoy its history as true dwarves.
Out on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Steam and Apple Arcade
Song of Iron
On August 31 comes Song of Iron , an action game that draws attention for its visual style, very much in the style of productions like INSIDE due to the quality of its settings and the characters in the foreground. With a clear emphasis on action, we will have an ax, shield and arrows to get out of this battle alive …
Out on Xbox Series, Xbox One and Steam
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All the games that will come out on Xbox consoles
Here is a list of all the games that will be released on Xbox One throughout the month of August, specifying those that will be released directly (or also) on Xbox Series, apart from whether they are announced in advance for Xbox Game Pass. On the other hand, if you don’t have Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S yet , check out these stores .
If a game is already to be reserved, we will put its price next to it.
Day 10, Tuesday
- Black Book | 21.24 euros (Xbox One)
- Lawn Mowing Simulator (Xbox Series)
Day 12, Thursday
- SkateBIRD (Xbox One) ( Game Pass )
Day 13, Friday
- Cardaclysm: Shards of the Four (Xbox One)
- Hades | 28.99 euros (Xbox Series | One) ( Game Pass )
Day 17, Tuesday
- Greak: Memories of Azur (Xbox Series)
Day 18, Wednesday
- Mayhem Brawler | 19.99 euros (Xbox One)
Day 19, Thursday
- Recompile (Xbox Series)
- RiMS Racing | 49.99 euros (Xbox Series | One)
- Twelve Minutes (Xbox Series | One) ( Game Pass )
Day 20, Friday
- Madden NFL 22 | 71.99 euros (Xbox Series | One)
Day 24, Tuesday
- Aliens: Fireteam Elite | 36.99 euros (Xbox Series | One)
- King’s Bounty II | 59.99 euros (Xbox One)
Day 25, Wednesday
- Psychonauts 2 | 59.99 euros (Xbox Series | Xbox One) ( Game Pass )
Day 27, Friday
- Baldo: The Guardian Owls (Xbox One)
Day 31, Tuesday
- Crown Trick (Xbox One)
- Guts’ N Goals (Xbox One)
- KeyWe | 24.99 euros (Xbox Series | One)
- Rustler | 29.99 euros (Xbox Series | One)
- Song of Iron | 19.99 euros (Xbox Series | One)
- The Big Con (Xbox Series | One)
The best games of 2021 for Xbox Series
As new dates are confirmed every week (and as many are modified), we recommend that you be aware of our Google Calendar , where we update all the games instantly every day, specifying whether they come out physically or digitally. If you miss any, leave it in the comments.
