Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Launches Worldwide (24 July)
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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, a Dark Souls like ARPG, debuted on PlayStation 5, Windows (PC), and Xbox Series X/S on 24 July 2025. Available on Game Pass from day one, this action role‑playing title immerses players in a plague‑ridden, alternate‑history Ming dynasty, blending supernatural themes with brutal combat.
Mafia: The Old Country Hits the Streets (8 August)
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Released 8 August 2025, Mafia: The Old Country launched to generally favourable reviews, delivering a gritty prequel set in early‑1900s Sicily. Players control Enzo Favara, navigating the rise of a crime family with cinematic narrative flair across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Titan Quest II Enters Early Access (1 August)
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Titan Quest II, the long-awaited sequel to the mythic action RPG, hit Early Access for PC on 1 August 2025. In its first 72 hours, the game achieved 300,000 sales, showing strong demand. The game offers hand-crafted open-world exploration, emphasizing mythological combat, masteries, and character build depth.
Platform-Breaking Collaborations and Remasters
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Helldivers 2, originally a PlayStation/PC exclusive, is making history by launching on Xbox on 26 August 2025, marking a rare Sony-published title arriving on a competitor’s platform, and supporting full cross play.
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Gears of War: Reloaded, a remastered edition of the original Gears of War, is set to release on 26 August 2025 across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, featuring 4K campaign, 120 FPS multiplayer, DLC bundles, cross‑play, and cross‑progression.
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Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, the highly anticipated remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, arrives on 28 August 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with upgraded visuals, mechanics, plus fun extras like Ape Escape mode (PS5) and Bomberman crossover (Xbox). Pre-orders are live, with deluxe editions offering early access and new "Fox Hunt" stealth‑based multiplayer slated for fall.
Nintendo Direct (31 July): New Partner Titles for Switch & Switch 2
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In the 31 July 2025 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo spotlighted upcoming third-party games for the Switch and Switch 2, including Star Wars Outlaws and Apex Legends, strengthening its external developer support strategy.
Aphelion, a Sci-Fi Collaboration with ESA
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French studio Don’t Nod unveiled Aphelion, a narrative‑driven sci‑fi exploration game developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), featuring realistic science and survival elements. Scheduled for release in 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox.
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