Each week there are plenty of new games coming out. Although with so much going on it can be hard to keep track of them all. Thankfully Checkpoint is here to sift through them all and bring you our highlights of the week.

So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out in gaming this week.

Black Myth: Wukong

Date: August 20, 2024
Genre: Action-RPG,
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

“Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.”

Predecessor

Date: August 20, 2024
Genre: Action, Strategy
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

“Inspired by the legacy of Paragon, built with love by the community, and powered by Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the ultimate fusion of shooter action and MOBA strategy. “

Dustborn

Date: August 20, 2024
Genre: Adventure, Action
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

“Ragtag crew? Check. Musical gear? Check. Tour bus and robot driver? Check. Stolen package? Check! Embark on a perilous road-trip across a Divided States of America. Use the power of words to shape relationships with your crew, get out of trouble and reach your final destination.”

Elemental Exiles

Date: August 20, 2024
Genre: Deckbuilder, Rougelike
Platforms: PC

“Elemental Exiles is an RPG deckbuilding roguelike. Play as one of 12 heroes, each with their own personal quest, starting location and initial cards. Overcome challenging battles and adapt to unexpected narrative encounters as you grow your deck and explore.”

Office Fight

Date: August 21, 2024
Genre: Casual, Physics
Platforms: PC

“You’ve been unfairly laid off by Mega Corp and the news kills you. Literally. But your restless ghost wants REVENGE! ‘Restructure’ Mega Corp in this hilarious physics-based office destruction game featuring puzzles, destructible environments, and ragdoll fight simulations.”

Blunted in The Malen

Date: August 21, 2024
Genre: Side Scroller, Puzzle
Platforms: PC

“Join the individual story of Sharp, a revolutionary living in the corrupt city of Malen. Solve various puzzles with 2.5D visuals, uncover the mysteries of the locations, and untangle the knots in the story.”

Tactical Breach Wizards

Date: August 22, 2024
Genre: Turn-Based Strategy
Platforms: PC

“In Tactical Breach Wizards, you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar through turn-based battles to unravel a modern conspiracy plot. Combine their unique spells in clever ways, or rewind time to try every crazy plan you can think of to punch a Traffic Warlock through a 4th story window.”

Tiebreak: Official game of the ATP and WTA

Date: August 22, 2024
Genre: Sports, Simulation
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

“The official ATP and WTA Tennis game has finally arrived! Become the Number One player in the world, competing for entire seasons against the largest cast of professional tennis players ever united in a tennis videogame.”

Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch

Date: August 22, 2024
Genre: Visual Novel
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Switch

“The English version of the heartwarming story that was highly acclaimed in Japan. Enjoy the meticulously crafted narrative. Set in Okinawa, Japan, it is also a story that unravels the mysteries hidden within its history and fantasy.”

Concord

Date: August 23, 2024
Genre: xx
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5

“Assemble your crew of Freegunner space outlaws and team up online with friends for thrilling 5v5 PVP modes across the galaxy in Concord.”

Be sure to check out last week’s Coming Out to see what you may have missed!

What new titles coming out are you most excited about this week? Let us know!