5 new multiplayer video games to play this summer

Need a new game to play with friends? Here are five new releases dropping this summer.

Summer is here and temperatures are peaking across the country – which means it’s the perfect time to stay inside and play video games with your friends.

We’re still a few months away from the major Triple-A releases of 2021 – Battlefield 2042 and Guardians of the Galaxy in October, followed by Forza Horizon 5, a new wave of Pokemon games and GTA V on next-gen consoles in November – but there are a few notable releases dropping this summer, including a handful of exciting new multiplayer titles.

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Here are five new multiplayer releases to watch for this summer.