A fresh week means a new batch of games hitting the PlayStation Network for both PS5 and PS4 consoles. This week is particularly exciting, featuring two noteworthy titles, including one that was previously exclusive to Xbox.
Expect an increasing number of game releases as we move deeper into the month, building up to a packed final quarter of 2025.
For fans of American football, this is an important week, as the latest installment of the Madden franchise arrives, an annual blockbuster for Electronic Arts.
New PS5 and PS4 Games Arriving: August 11th to 17th
This Week’s Highlighted New Games
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 (PS5 – Aug. 12): Ninja Theory delivers the next chapter in their visually stunning and narratively rich action game. Having launched on Xbox over a year prior, it now graces the PS5 thanks to a shift in Microsoft’s platform strategy. It garnered high praise in our review, making it a must-watch title.
Madden NFL 26 (PS5 – Aug. 14): Get ready for the newest iteration of EA’s wildly popular American football series. The game will feature updated team rosters, improved gameplay mechanics, enhanced graphics, and the usual suite of updates that fans expect from annual sports simulations. EA maintains exclusive rights to the NFL license, making this the only avenue for digital gridiron action.
Echoes of the End (PS5 – August 12): Experience Echoes of the End, a third-person action-adventure title that promises a cinematic journey. This title presents an immersive narrative driven by compelling characters, blended with exhilarating magic, sword-based confrontations, stimulating exploration, and intricate puzzles. Inspired by the landscapes of Iceland, embark on an epic journey that features a complex storyline within a visually captivating and original fantasy universe.
Fresh Tracks (PS5 – August 12): Jump, dodge, and fight to the rhythm of the gods in this thrilling music-action game on skis. Take on obstacles and menacing enemies as you ski further into the darkness that has befallen the snow-covered land of Norwyn.
Ra Ra Boom (PS5, PS4 – August 12): Gear up for 4-player co-op action with a modern twist! Ra Ra BOOM rockets you to a future Earth overrun by rogue AI. Battle waves of enemies and upgrade your ninja cheerleader’s skills as you beat ‘em up, shoot ‘em up, and smash through the chaos!
Dorfromantik (PS5, PS4 – August 14): In Dorfromantik you start with a stack of procedurally generated tiles. One after the other, you draw the top tile of the stack, place it on one available slot and rotate for the best fit. Thereby groups and combinations of landscapes are formed, such as forests, villages or water bodies, and you are rewarded with points depending on how well the tile fits.
Lost Twins 2 (PS5 – August 14): Rearrange the world. Reunite the twins. Rediscover wonder. Abi and Ben are lost—but not alone. In Lost Twins 2, you’ll shift entire pieces of the world to guide them through a beautifully handcrafted puzzle adventure full of cozy charm and clever surprises.
Midnight Murder Club (PS5 – August 14): You’ve been invited to the Midnight Murder Club, an elite group that gives you nothing but a gun and a flashlight before sending you into the darkened halls of a mansion. Conceal your identity behind a mask and join your friends in a game of perception, deception, and sharpshooting. In the darkness, every decision counts.
Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol 1 (PS5, PS4 – August 14): The name Toaplan is legendary. This game company is behind some of the best and most iconic shoot ’em ups in gaming history. These games were not only hugely influential, inspiring countless other developers throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s. They’re still just as great today!
Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol 2 (PS5, PS4 – August 14): The name Toaplan is legendary. This game company is behind some of the best and most iconic shoot ’em ups in gaming history. These games were not only hugely influential, inspiring countless other developers throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s. They’re still just as great today!
Bendy: Lone Wolf (PS5 – August 15): Step into the inky nightmare of Bendy: Lone Wolf®, a thrilling survival adventure set in the twisted, rubberhose world of Joey Drew Studios. As Boris, the lone wolf, you’ll brave endlessly shifting corridors filled with monstrous cartoon creeps, deadly traps, and the relentless pursuit of the Ink Demon. Every day brings new challenges in this heart-pounding quest for survival and truth.
In other PlayStation news, Sony has shared the latest sales figures for the PS5, PS Plus subscriptions, and more, showcasing the continued financial success of their gaming division. Additionally, a new firmware update is on the horizon, designed to streamline the process of connecting DualSense controllers across various devices.
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Sony
- Original Release Date
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November 12, 2020
- Original MSRP (USD)
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Disc Edition: $499.99; Digital Edition: $399.99
- Processor
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AMD Zen 2, 8-core / 16 threads, 3.5GHz
- Resolution
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Max 8K (4k at 120 Hz playable)