New Releases highlights a number of the prime video games releasing every week, and this episode has two video games you’ll be able to seize without cost. Hyper Scape, Ubisoft’s tackle the battle royale pattern, is completely free to play, whereas A Total War Saga: Troy shall be free at lunch. This week you may also soar into Metamorphosis, EA Sports UFC 4, and Risk of Rain 2 because it leaves early entry.
Hyper Scape — August 11
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Ubisoft is mixing up the battle royale formulation with Hyper Scape, most notably with regards to looting. When you decide up the identical weapon a number of instances, you may improve it with issues like an improved fireplace price and prolonged journal. You’ll additionally loot particular powers, known as Hacks. You do not need to defeat each different play to win both: maintain onto the particular crown on the finish of the match lengthy sufficient, and you will win.
More Coverage:
- Hyper Scape Is Ubisoft’s Battle Royale With Arena Shooter Vibes
- Hyper Scape Officially Launches On PC, PS4, And Xbox One This August
Risk of Rain 2 — August 11
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
Risk of Rain 2 may be taking the roguelike survival sport into the third dimension, however it nonetheless requires you to gather sources and struggle monsters if you happen to hope to flee its alien planet. Luckily, you’ll be able to play it solo or with associates in co-op. It’s leaving early entry this week, at which level it can have a slight price increase.
More Coverage:
- Risk Of Rain 2 Is Officially Launching On PC In August
- Risk Of Rain 2’s New Artifacts Update Is Now Live
Metamorphosis — August 12
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch

This is unquestionably essentially the most Kafkaesque sport that is appeared on New Release since you actually management an individual trapped inside the body of a bug. You’ll have to make use of your newfound bug skills to unravel puzzles, save your pal, and return to regular.
A Total War Saga: Troy — August 13
Available on: PC

The Total War collection is thought for its grand technique and deep fight techniques, and this entry sprinkles in some Greek taste with its Trojan War setting–a conflict you can “rewrite” relying in your wins and losses. It’s coming completely to the Epic Games Store initially, and it will be free for its first 48 hours available on the market.
More Coverage:
- How Total War Saga: Troy Brings Myth To Life In A Historical Setting
- Total War: Troy – 50 Turns Campaign And Battle Gameplay
EA Sports UFC 4 — August 14
Available on: PS4, Xbox One

UFC 4 doesn’t have Joe Rogan or Ultimate Team, however there are nonetheless a bunch of enhancements to this 12 months’s sport. Clinches, takedowns, and floor work have all been retooled. You may soar into Blitz Battles on-line, taking up opponents again to again in a fast-paced event.
More Coverage:
- EA Sports UFC 4 Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Improved Grappling And Striking
- EA Sports UFC 4 Dev On The Biggest Gameplay Changes This Year And More
There’s nonetheless a variety of August to go, and the month has extra anticipated video games on the horizon. Next week, we’ll check out two video games making their comeback: Microsoft Flight Simulator and Battletoads.