The 33 Most Anticipated Video games of 2024

2024 is lastly right here, and which means lots of new video video games to stay up for! Whereas 2023 delivered large on video games, this yr is prone to be quieter. However that does not imply that 2024 would not have a lineup of fascinating titles. Closing Fantasy VII: Rebirth is the primary that involves thoughts, as Cloud and the gang journey out of Midgar and discover expansive environments using atop their Chocobos. Or you can sail into the Indian Ocean and stay out your pirate fantasy within the much-delayed Cranium and Bones, don the outfits of DC Comics supervillains to kill the Justice League, tackle lethal irradiated anomalies in S.T.A.L.Okay.E.R. 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl, and get misplaced within the hustle and bustle of Hawaii in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Elsewhere 2024 serves as dwelling to some returning franchises, from a Hades sequel targeted on the Princess of the Underworld, to Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, lastly coming with new builders on the helm, and three remakes of timeless classics — Persona 3 Reload, Metallic Gear Strong Δ: Snake Eater, and Silent Hill 2. Then there’s Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws, the place you ping-pong throughout the galaxy to drag off the largest heist, whereas Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown has you discover the puzzling tunnels of Mount Qaf utilizing time-bending powers. A piece of those titles do not even have correct launch dates however are scheduled for or anticipated to launch someday this yr.

With that, listed here are the video games we’re most excited to play on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Swap, Xbox One, and Xbox Sequence S/X in 2024.

Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown

Launch date: January 18, 2024

Prince of Persia is returning to its side-scrolling platformer roots, plunging you into Mount Qaf, an interwoven world crammed with puzzles and spiky obstacles seeking to mar your progress. The Misplaced Crown places you answerable for Sargon the Immortal, a younger dual-wielding warrior tasked with saving the kidnapped Prince Ghassan by harnessing new-found time powers and interesting in flashy cinematic battles towards mythological beasts. It drops on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Swap consoles.

The Final of Us Half II Remastered

Launch date: January 19, 2024

Naughty Canine is remastering the pretty fashionable The Final of Us Half II for the PS5, boasting tech enhancements reminiscent of unlocked framerates and a local 4K output. Whereas the sport already acquired a next-gen replace in 2021, this new model provides a couple of recreation modes into the combo, beginning with a roguelite mode that has you play as acquainted characters from the post-apocalyptic sequence and have interaction in randomised encounters with the Contaminated, clickers, survivors, and extra. Keep in mind that every loss of life takes you again to the place to begin, although repeated runs can profit from modifiers.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Launch date: January 24, 2024

Yakuza followers are in for a deal with this yr as RGG Studio’s upcoming Like a Dragon title not solely ventures outdoors its main Japanese setting but in addition options two acquainted protagonists — a much-awaited team-up between the afro-haired Kasuga Ichiban and the weary Kazuma Kiryu. This time, we’re headed to the unique vacationer spot of Hawaii, Honolulu Metropolis, flush with sun-baked seashores and shorelines, hotspots for arcade gaming, memento outlets, and a few downtrodden areas the place you’ll be able to cope with the native mafia. The fight continues to stay turn-based and soulful Karaoke classes additionally return in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, launching throughout PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

Tekken 8

Launch date: January 26, 2024

Having defeated his father, Heihachi Mishima, the spiky-haired Kazuya embarks on a quest for world domination powered by his cutting-edge biotech firm G Company. Wanting to finish the worldwide battle is his son Jin Kazama, having reunited along with his organic mom Jun, who was presumed lifeless in Tekken 2. Constructed from the bottom up on Unreal Engine 5, Tekken 8 brings a brand new ‘Warmth System’ mechanic that may grant characters particular actions and improve their skills by way of flashy and aggressive means. That is all including to the redesigned fighters and high-fidelity new-gen graphics, in fact.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

Launch date: February 2, 2024

Be a part of the newly recruited Process Pressure X — composed of unstable misfits Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, and King Shark — to tackle the unattainable mission of killing members of the Justice League, who’ve fallen prey to the Brainiac’s thoughts management. Interact in high-octane battles throughout the sprawling streets and rooftops of Metropolis utilizing the weapons you’ve gotten available or uncooked expertise tailor-made to every supervillain (or heroes, on this case), from bombs that pop confetti to boomerangs that aid you teleport throughout the sector. Rocksteady’s superhero looter-shooter is playable in each solo and multiplayer co-op and might be out on PC, PS5, and Xbox Sequence S/X.

Persona 3 Reload

Launch date: February 2, 2024

After years of hypothesis, the Persona 3 remake is lastly headed to fashionable platforms, placing you within the sneakers of a switch scholar moonlighting as a hero to research the ‘Darkish Hour’, the interval hidden between someday and the following. Count on refined visuals and smoother gameplay mechanics that mirror the newer entries, as you forge relationships at your faculty and tackle part-time jobs to fill out your day. Persona 3 Reload, nonetheless, misses one essential aspect from the unique — it excludes the power to play as a feminine protagonist, which might’ve opened up a complete new storyline.

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Conflict

Launch date: February 2, 2024

2023 was a superb yr for preventing video games, with Avenue Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1 offering loads of kicks to their legion of followers. This yr guarantees some thrilling entries within the style, too. Tekken 8 is arriving this month, and Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Conflict, Bandai Namco’s adaptation of the favored anime, is about to hit the cabinets subsequent month.

Developed by Byking and Gemdrops, Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Conflict will give attention to the occasions from the primary season of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime, with the sport’s single-player story placing gamers within the sneakers of sequence protagonist Yuji Itadori. The sport will function 15 playable fighters in its roster, as gamers tackle cursed spirits. You may as well type groups of two fighters and participate in 2v2 battles. Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Conflict releases February 2, a day after its launch in Japan, throughout PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Sequence S/X and Nintendo Swap.

Helldivers 2

Launch date: February 8, 2024

Enlist within the Helldivers, the galaxy’s final line of defence, and fight alien forces by both taking them head-on, raining down artillery, or sneaking into the enemy territory to catch them without warning. The sequel forgoes its storied top-down presentation for a third-person shooter affair, as you pair up with three recruits and unload large-scale harmful energy, gather sources for upgrades, and discover huge terrains to unravel the bigger lore.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Launch date: February 13, 2024

Developed by Do not Nod, a studio recognized for its narrative-focused Life is Unusual sequence of video games, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is an upcoming third-person motion RPG, the place gamers tackle the roles of a few spirit hunters. The ghost-hunting couple, Antea and Crimson, is tasked with investigating a curse that has fallen upon the group of New Eden.

However when a case goes flawed, Antea dies leaving Crimson grieving her loss. Unable to maneuver on to the following realm, she returns as a spirit to assist her associate in ghostly adventures that lie forward. The 2 Banishers, with their distinct skills, should tackle the realms of the dwelling and that of the lifeless to uncover haunting mysteries. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden arrives February 13 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Sequence S/X.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong

Launch date: February 16, 2024

On this remake of a 2004 traditional, the scheming Donkey Kong has stolen all of the mini-Mario toys from the manufacturing facility, forcing our titular Italian plumber right into a wild goose chase throughout inexperienced pipes, goombas, and puzzling obstacles that drive you to assume outdoors the field. Along with commonplace hops, Mario is provided with backflips and handstand jumps that assist him attain larger areas and clear levels, culminating in a boss struggle with the tie-donning loudmouthed gorilla. Mario vs. Donkey Kong additionally comes with a neighborhood co-op function when it releases completely on the Nintendo Swap.

Cranium and Bones

Launch date: February 16, 2024

After quite a few delays, Ubisoft’s naval fight recreation that has you pillage your approach from an outcast to a pirate captain, whereas besting traitors and enemies within the livid waves of the ocean, is lastly coming this yr. Sail with your mates or be everybody’s foe when the sport launches throughout PC, PS5, and Xbox Sequence S/X; pre-order grants three-day early entry.

Brothers: A Story of Two Sons Remake

Launch date: February 28, 2024

Brothers: A Story of Two Sons, the acclaimed 2013 journey title that explored the connection between two brothers by way of modern gameplay and an evocative story, is getting a remake. Publishers 505 Video games introduced the remake for current-gen consoles and PC at The Sport Awards 2023, although it isn’t clear if the unique recreation director, Josef Fares, will return for the event.

The remake guarantees upgraded visuals and plenty of quality-of-life adjustments to the unique recreation whereas telling the identical emotional story of two brothers enterprise a surreal journey. Gamers take management of the 2 brothers, finishing puzzles and platforming in tandem and utilising the distinctive talent units of every character. Brothers: A Story of Two Sons Remake arrives February 28 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Sequence S/X.

Closing Fantasy VII: Rebirth

Launch date: February 29, 2024

Closing Fantasy VII: Rebirth picks up proper after Cloud and his gang depart the towering partitions of Midgar, arriving on the mining village of Kalm, lush with greenery and blooming flowers. Whereas our silver-haired antagonist Sephiroth returns with a vengeance, it appears Sq. Enix will mess with the unique FF7’s timeline to include new story beats, together with a small phase of him frolicking within the woods with our heroes. Additionally, the crimson lion-looking creature Crimson XIII is obtainable as a playable social gathering member on this sequel. Closing Fantasy VII: Rebirth is a PS5-exclusive.

Alone within the Darkish

Launch date: March 20, 2024

Mixing gothic horror with Lovecraftian themes, Alone within the Darkish places you amidst a twisted thriller on the Derceto Mansion, the place Jeremy Hartwood went lacking after sending out a disturbing letter. Play as both the brooding detective Edward Carnby (David Harbour) or the household niece Emily Hartwood (Jodie Comer) and tackle weird zombie-like creatures and large roaches in pursuit of the reality, along with fixing elaborate puzzles Resident Evil model. This reboot was initially set for an October 2023 launch however received delayed into the following yr to keep away from conflicting with an already busy autumn calendar.

Dragon’s Dogma 2

Launch date: March 22, 2024

Set forth on a grand new journey because the Arisen, a warrior who’s destined to slay the dragon residing in an underground gaol and declare the throne in a fantastical expertise that is fully decided by what class you decide. A bunch of Pawns — otherworldly beings — will accompany us on the journey, aiding us throughout fight and presenting distinctive dialogue choices that hold issues full of life. Judging by the trailers, taking part in as a sorcerer appears to have essentially the most potential, letting you create bridges out of water and rain down fiery meteors.

Rise of the Ronin

Launch date: March 22, 2024

From the creators of Nioh comes Rise of the Ronin, the place you enterprise on an epic journey throughout Nineteenth-century Japan that has fallen right into a state of turmoil. As a anonymous warrior, glide by way of the skies or discover the plains naturally on a steed, and reshape historical past by working with real-life historic legends like Ryōma Sakamoto, with penalties that contort based mostly on the alternatives you make. Mess around with a wide range of swords and spears, deflect incoming arrows, or imbue armaments with fireplace to deal hefty injury. This one is a PS5 unique, too.

Princess Peach: Showtime!

Launch date: March 22, 2024

Princess Peach’s journey to the Sparkle Theatre is interrupted by the conniving Grape and the Bitter Bunch, who steal the present and switch the venue right into a creepy affair. Accompanied by the theatre’s floating guardian Stella, gamers should face off towards oncoming enemies utilizing a magical ribbon, along with reworking right into a swordfighter, permitting her to slice by way of obstacles. Throughout downtime, she might additionally tackle a detective type to trace down clues, flip right into a pastry chef, or turn out to be a Kung-Fu grasp to unload kicks and slaps.

Future 2: The Closing Form

Launch date: June 2, 2024

The most recent DLC for Bungie’s live-service shooter takes the marketing campaign to a brand new free-roam location referred to as the Pale Coronary heart, establishing a battle towards The Witness in an epic conclusion that ends the battle of sunshine and darkness. The enlargement additionally introduces three new Tremendous skills, from blades hones by the void, a Storm’s Edge dagger, and Tune of Flame that permits you to buff weapons and allies. Future 2: The Closing Form might be out on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox techniques.

Black Delusion: Wukong

Launch date: August 20, 2024

Step right into a darkish fantastical realm of historical China because the Destined One and have interaction in epic punishing boss fights towards fairies, colossal monsters, and cowardly gods to uncover an obscured story drawing from ‘Journey to the West’. Experiment with spells, weapon arts, and bodily transformations reminiscent of turning right into a tiny insect to scout places or sending in 100 clones to overwhelm opponents. Black Delusion: Wukong is confirmed for PC, PS5, and Xbox Sequence S/X.

Warhammer 40,000: House Marine 2

Launch date: September 9, 2024

Captain Titus returns because the brutal Primaris House Marine on this Warhammer sequel to place an finish to the relentless Tyranid hordes, a swarm of lethal xenomorphs, throughout a number of planets. Group up with your mates to obliterate the aliens whereas speaking smack or interact in a solo affair the place your teammates are managed by AI. Initially set to launch in 2023, House Marine 2 was delayed to make sure additional polish and might be out on PC, PS5, and Xbox Sequence S/X.

Damaged Roads

Launch date: First half of 2024

Delve into the decaying Australian outbacks and expertise a wild west post-apocalyptic journey tailor-made by compelling characters and quests that contort and department into one thing wild. Drawing from tabletop CRPGs like Disco Elysium and Fallout, Damaged Roads additionally brings in a morality system ruled by a compass, which constantly shifts based mostly on the alternatives the participant character makes — going from utilitarian, humanist, Machiavellian, and nihilist views to create a singular id.

Hades 2

Launch date: Q2 2024 (Early Entry)

Identical to the unique, Supergiant Video games will first drop Hades II in early entry, permitting gamers to check the waters and share related suggestions. The sequel has you play because the sickle-wielding Princess of Hell Melinoë — Zagreus’ sister — as she’s pressured into realms that lie past the Underworld to conquer the Titan of Time Chronos. Witchcraft and magic assaults appear to be the core right here, along with the boons you gather on every run and the legendary forged of latest and returning Greek Gods, starting from Moros doom incarnate, the god of sunshine Apollo, and Nemesis retribution incarnate. Hades 2 might be out there in early entry in Q2 2024 on Steam and Epic Video games Retailer.

S.T.A.L.Okay.E.R. 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl

Launch date: First half of 2024

The long-awaited entry within the acclaimed S.T.A.L.Okay.E.R. sequence, S.T.A.L.Okay.E.R. 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl is a first-person shooter survival horror title, very similar to the Metro sequence of video games. The sport is being constructed on Unreal Engine 5 and gameplay trailers have showcased immersive visuals. Gamers will tackle lethal anomalies and different threats contained in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. The builders have promised that participant decisions will depart a long-lasting impression on the sport world.

S.T.A.L.Okay.E.R. 2 has been delayed as a result of ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian builders GSC Sport World, nonetheless, have continued improvement on the title beneath gruelling circumstances, with many workforce members even becoming a member of the Ukrainian armed forces to withstand the invasion. S.T.A.L.Okay.E.R. 2: Coronary heart of Chornobyl is about to reach as an Xbox Sequence S/X and PC unique in Q1 2024 and is deliberate to be a launch title on Xbox Sport Cross.

Hyper Mild Breaker

Launch date: Early 2024 (Early Entry)

Sequel to the acclaimed 2D motion title Hyper Mild Drifter from builders Coronary heart Machine, Hyper Mild Breaker blows up the scope by going full 3D open world. Sticking to its frenetic motion roots, Hyper Mild Breaker will function melee and ranged fight in a roguelite setting. Whereas the primary recreation confirmed off retro pixel artwork visuals, the sequel incorporates a vibrant cell-shaded artwork model, with the identical synth-wave beats underlining the motion.

There is a give attention to easy traversal utilizing hoverboards and gliders as gamers discover the Overgrowth. The sport additionally options on-line co-op, permitting you to workforce up with associates, experiment with completely different builds and take down regional bosses to lastly resist the Abyss King. Hyper Mild Breaker arrives in Early Entry on PC someday early this yr.

Metallic Gear Strong Δ: Snake Eater

Konami is bringing a ‘trustworthy recreation’ of Hideo Kojima’s acclaimed stealth recreation Metallic Gear Strong 3: Snake Eater, which additionally served because the origins story for protagonist Bare Snake. In it, the operative is assigned on a one-man sneaky mission to rescue a Russian weapon designer Nikolai Stepanovich Sokolov and sabotage an experimental, tank-like superweapon referred to as the Shagohod. A lot of the gameplay is located round forests and swamps, forcing you to depend on camouflage and have interaction in a hand-to-hand fight system referred to as CQC. It’s being developed utilizing Unreal Engine 5.

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Silent Hill 2

James Sunderland is as soon as once more plunged into the foggy and disturbing city of Silent Hill to search out his deceased spouse, who appears to have despatched him a mysterious letter. This remake of a timeless traditional comes from Bloober Group, which is a warning signal for a lot of for the reason that developer is understood for treating trauma in a distasteful technique to compensate for weak character writing. Silent Hill 2 may also be introduced with an over-the-shoulder digital camera view, which the studio claims is meant to assist with immersion.

The Wolf Amongst Us 2

The ruthless Bigby Wolf is returning to the gritty noir New York Metropolis to resolve a brand new thriller that entails the fables, particularly Tin-Man and Scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz. Choosing up six months after the occasions of season one, the Sheriff of Fabletown survives winter beneath a complete new administration spearheaded by Snow White, at a time when the worlds of the Mundies (people) and Fables (fairy story characters) have began to intertwine. The Wolf Amongst Us 2 launches throughout PC, PS5, and Xbox Sequence S/X.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2

After spending years shuffling between studios, The Chinese language Room lastly took on improvement duties on Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, set in modern-day Seattle, as you trudge alongside its darkish alleyways as an Elder Vampire and strike relationships with energy gamers to determine what the city will turn out to be. Identical to the prequel, blood might be your key to sustenance and powers, as we stalk our prey cunningly, allure our approach into excessive societies, or rain terror by leveraging particular skills reminiscent of summoning bat swarms, teleportation, and heightened agility to traverse the map with ease.

Star Wars Outlaws

Set between the occasions of The Empire Strikes Again and Return of the Jedi, Star Wars Outlaws follows Kay Vess, a crafty area scoundrel with a bounty on her head, who’s on a mission to drag off the largest heist within the galaxy with the assistance of some associates from the intergalactic underworld. Tackle dangerous contracts and work together with crime syndicates to progressively construct up your status; all of the whereas exploring the huge outer area and terrains to chase new adventures. There aren’t any Jedi powers at play right here, so brush up your goal together with your trusty blaster and different weapons you discover within the open world.

Stellar Blade

Satan Might Cry followers who’ve been itching for one more adrenaline-fueled motion recreation can stay up for Stellar Blade, coming someday this yr, completely to the PS5. In it, you are tasked with saving humanity — which is in deep slumber — from extinction by reclaiming planet Earth from the monstrous NA:tives. Trailers have confirmed off a lightning-fast fight system involving swords to slice previous enemies and a singular blaster that appears to operate like an EMP.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

We want we knew extra about this Nordic sequel past its jaw-dropping new setting of Viking Iceland, the place our protagonist Senua is headed subsequent to free those that’ve succumbed to the horrors of tyranny. Hellblade II guarantees to be extra brutal that its predecessor and might be laden with puzzles exhibited by way of psychotic visions — all of which is constructed utilizing Unreal Engine 5 for that additional oomph within the graphics division. It launches on PC and Xbox Sequence S/X.

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Misplaced Data: Bloom & Rage

Misplaced Data: Bloom & Rage follows a bunch of 4 schoolgoers — Swann, Nora, Autumn, and Kat — who after a traumatic supernatural occasion in the summertime of 1995, are pressured into reuniting after a whopping 27 years of not protecting in contact. It is a narrative-focused journey centring round a long-buried secret, with an artwork model that is perhaps fairly acquainted to those that’ve performed Life is Unusual. It is the identical builders, in any case, Do not Nod.

Ark 2

Be taught to outlive in a wierd primitive land dominated by dinosaurs in Ark 2. This sequel has been fully redesigned with an improved third-person digital camera view, souls-like melee fight, and a chaotic new surroundings. Dynamic world occasions and a sensory-based creature AI make exploring the world much more difficult than earlier than, and supposedly, the marketing campaign will see Vin Diesel reprise his iconic function of Riddick. The dino-hunting survival expertise will launch throughout PC, Xbox Sequence S/X, and Xbox Sport Cross.