Why PlayStation 5 Owners Should Pay Attention To August 20

August could be an exciting month for game announcements, and based on the most recent reports, PlayStation 5 owners in particular might be in for an exciting surprise. The PS5 has already had a relatively strong showing in 2024, with major exclusives like,, and grabbing a lot of attention. Thanks to multi-platform releases like and filling out the lineup, there's been no shortage of games to play, especially for those with an interest in RPGs.

The PS5 slate for the rest of 2024, however, isn't yet entirely clear. A few more exclusives are coming in the next several months, with,, and the controversial remake taking August, September, and October slots respectively. Past that point, the focus shifts more to multi-platform releases and games that don't yet have confirmed release dates, with some of the most anticipated PS5 titles like and unlikely to arrive until 2025 or later.

As reported by, a new rumor indicates that Xbox will announce another game coming to PlayStation next week. The most likely date for this to happen would be August 20, the opening night of the major games festival Gamescom. It's not clear what game could be making the transition to a multi-platform release — mentions speculation that it could be, but the report positions as more likelyIn any case, insider shinobi602 who made the initial claim on ResetEra called it a "

Although Xbox exclusives coming to PlayStation might have seemed inconceivable a few years ago, 2024 marked a big shift in Microsoft's release philosophy.,, and were all announced in the initial batch of games making the jump to other platforms, all of which have strong reviews and passionate fanbases. If a solo announcement for a multi-platform game is made during Gamescom, it's likely to be something that could get PlayStation fans excited, even if it ends up having niche appeal compared to or

Even if this news doesn't end up materializing for some reason or another, Gamescom should still be an exciting event for anyone