Game releases July 2020: The most important game…

The second half of 2020 starts with some new game highlights. We present the most important game releases in July 2020 and the titles you should look out for.

The Last of Us Part 2 was undoubtedly the biggest game highlight of the past month and was completely convincing in our review. Sim-racing fans also got new food with the console conversion of Assetto Corsa Competizione. But what's going to happen in July? Today we take a look at the game releases in the upcoming month.

Trackmania

Platform: PC
Release: July 1

The legendary esports racing series will finally enter its next round in July. The latest offshoot, simply called Trackmania, is a remake of the popular classic Trackmania Nations and comes as a Free2Play title without any costs. It offers the finest arcade races with lots of loops and stunts. It will be a feast.

Marvel’s Iron Man VR

Platform: PlayStation 4
Release: July 3

To be honest: who hasn't dreamt of becoming a superhero and saving the world? Marvel's Iron Man VR on the PS4 makes it possible. We squeeze into the high-tech suit of Tony Stark to stop the hacker Ghost. An action game designed purely for Sony's PlayStation VR set, we're in the middle of the action ourselves. The hottest VR game since Half-Life: Alyx.

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F1 2020

Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia
Release: July 10

Shortly after the start of the new Formula 1 season in Austria, the official game for the royal class of motorsport, F1 2020, enters the next round. Once again this year the developers at Codemasters have some exciting new features in tow. First and foremost is the MyTeam mode, in which we create and manage our own racing team to win the world championship.

Death Stranding

Platform: PC
Release: July 14

The new game from mastermind and Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima is one thing above all: quite special. About a year ago, actor Norman Reedus set off on his trip through the USA in Death Stranding on the PS4. In mid-July, PC gamers will also be able to enjoy this unique game, which can't be compared to anything we've ever played. Death Stranding is something you have to experience and decide whether it's a masterpiece of more of a walking simulator.

Death stranding — What Death Stranding's about is hard to say. (Image credit: Kojima Productions)

Rocket Arena

Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Release: July 14

At EA Play Live, Electronic Arts announced Rocket Arena, a new, competitive arena shooter with squeaky colorful comic graphics. The game is scheduled for release on July 14. All we know so far is that two teams of three players each will be competing in ludicrous duels. It could be good. Or not.

Paper Mario: The Origami King

Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release: July 17

Nintendo's iconic plumber, Super Mario, has mastered everything. From karting to golf to tennis to football. In the Paper Mario series, launched in 2000, the mascot with the red cap is trying his hand at the role-playing genre, but the series will be taken to the next level on July 17 with Paper Mario: The Origami King. This time, Mario will be transported to a crazy world of folded paper.

Ghost of Tsushima

Plattform: PlayStation 4
Release: July 17

The samurai adventure Ghost of Tsushima will be the last major exclusive title for PlayStation 4, set on the island of Tsushima in 1274 during the first Mongol invasion of Japan. In the skin of the last samurai, you must fight back the invasion under the leadership of Khotun Khan and ensure Japan's independence. The technically impressive open-world game wants to score with varied gameplay and is one of the hottest games of the year.

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Skater XL

Plattform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Release: July 28

Good times for fans of fun sports games. Even before Tony Hawk's Pro Skater returns as a remake, we'll be swinging ourselves onto the board with Skater XL. Compared to the skateboard classic, however, this one is much more realistic. After a long early access phase on the PC, the game will finally be released in its final version on July 28. Are you ready for flips and grinds?