Top New Video Games Releasing On Switch, PS4, Xbox One, And PC This Week -- July 12-18, 2020

New Releases highlights some of the hottest games coming soon, and this week has a double dose of invaded kingdoms with PS4 exclusive Ghost of Tsushima and Nintendo Switch exclusive Paper Mario: The Origami King. The multiplatform crowd can try out Rocket Arena, and Death Stranding's PC port is here. Finally, those looking for a more zen experience can tend to their farms with Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town.

Death Stranding -- July 14

Available on: PC

Our Death Stranding review is quite positive, and now PC gamers can experience Hideo Kojima's latest outing for themselves. It's the same story of deliveryman Sam Bridges trekking across a shattered United States, with a healthy dose of Kojima's signature story beats and zany cutscenes. The PC version also includes a new photo mode and crossover content with the Half-Life series, plus support for higher framerates and ultrawide monitors.

More Coverage:

• Can Your PC Run Death Stranding? Minimum And Recommended Specs
• Death Stranding - Exclusive PC Features Trailer

Rocket Arena -- July 14

Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC

Rocket Arena is a 3-on-3 shooter that straps just one weapon to your side: a rocket launcher. Thing is, each character has their own special rockets with unique effects. You can also customize your favorite hero with outfits, launcher parts, and stat boosts.

More Coverage:

• Rocket Arena Is Overwatch Meets Smash Bros., With Rockets
• Rocket Arena's Chaotic Knockout Mode Gameplay

Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town -- July 14

Available on: PC, Switch

You might know this game by its western name, Harvest Moon, and the remake is headed to PC and Switch. If you've never played the series, prepare for a whole bunch of crop-growing, cattle-wrangling, and so much more. You can take your produce and livestock to the market or whip up delicious meals for yourself too.

More Coverage:

• Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town Review - When The Seasons Change
• Story Of Seasons Remake Coming To PC And Switch

Ghost Of Tsushima -- July 17

Available on: PS4

This is the next PS4 exclusive from Sly Cooper and Infamous developer Sucker Punch. You play as Jin, a samurai looking to liberate his island from Mongol invaders. You'll do this with a combination of stealth and in-your-face katana combat. You'll need to switch stances and time your attacks to parry and defeat your many enemies.

More Coverage:

• Ghost Of Tsushima Pre-Order Guide: Collector's Edition In Stock At Best Buy
• New Ghost Of Tsushima Details: Stances, The Deadliness Of The Katana, Screenshots, And More

Paper Mario: The Origami King -- July 17

Available on: Switch

The Mushroom Kingdom has been usurped again, this time by the eponymous Origami King Olly. Mario will have to use a new ring-based combat system to defeat enemies and bosses if he hopes to take the kingdom back. The origami style applies to the world too: you'll be pulling and bending the environment to solve puzzles and explore. It isn't as role-playing focused as some of the older games. Instead, it has heavy adventure game elements and plenty of puns.

More Coverage:

• Paper Mario: The Origami King Pre-Order Bonus And Release Date Details
• Paper Mario: The Origami King Trailer Shows Off New Features, Characters

July isn't over yet, which means New Releases has plenty more games to check out this month. Next week, we'll take a look at some indies you don't wanna miss, including Panzer Paladin and Roki.