2024 promises to be thrilling for gamers with a lineup of can’t-miss games. As beloved franchises unveil new titles, gamers worldwide eagerly anticipate these exciting releases. So, which can’t-miss games will we play this year?
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Release date: January 18
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch.
This is a new chapter in the renowned game series developed by Ubisoft Montpellier. This action-adventure platformer, set in a mythical Persian world, introduces Sargon, a young warrior on a mission to rescue Prince Ghassan from the cursed city of Mount Qaf. The game features innovative time and space manipulation mechanics, high-quality graphics, and a rich narrative influenced by Persian mythology.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Release date: January 26
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One.
A direct sequel to Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020). This role-playing game features Ichiban Kasuga on a quest in Honolulu, Hawaii, marking the series’ first venture outside Japan. The game maintains the RPG style of its predecessors, blending main quests with activities like karaoke and mini-games.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Release date: February 2
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series.
Players, including Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark, control the Suicide Squad to combat superhero villains brainwashed by Brainiac. The game features a shift from the Arkham series’ stealth-based gameplay to a more explosive, action-oriented style, with diverse combat strategies and unique abilities for each character.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Release date: February 29
Platforms: PS5.
A direct sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake, starting immediately after its events. Players control Cloud Strife and a party of characters, including members of the eco-terrorist group AVALANCHE. The game expands on the hybrid real-time and strategic combat of its predecessor and features a more open-ended environment.
Alone in the Dark
Release date: March 20
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series.
A reboot of the horror series that began in 1992. Detectives Emily Hartwood and Edward Carnby investigate the disappearance of Emily’s uncle, Jeremy Hartwood. Players come across grotesque creatures, solve intricate puzzles, and unravel a sinister plot that threatens to plunge reality into chaos in order to uncover the mansion’s hidden truths.
Dragon’s Dogma II
Release date: March 22
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series.
A sequel to the 2012 action RPG Dragon’s Dogma, featuring a flexible combat system for realistically defeating monsters. In this action RPG, players become the Arisen, whose heart is stolen by a dragon. The game features two distinct nations with unique responses to the dragon threat. Players can expect an immersive character creation system, including the ability to determine their main Pawn’s personality. The game introduces new vocations, such as the Trickster, which uses illusions in combat, alongside returning vocations like Warrior and Sorcerer.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Release date: Q1
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series.
Players explore the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, fighting monsters and evading traps, with the game running on the Unreal Engine 5. As a STALKER, you must navigate the treacherous terrain, gather resources, and uncover the secrets hidden within the Zone’s ruins.
Hades II
Release date: Q2
Platforms: PC.
A roguelike set in ancient Greek mythology, with Melinoë, Zagreus’s sister, as the protagonist. The gameplay follows the familiar action-packed, room-by-room battle style of its predecessor, with opportunities to gain new weapons, boons, and magical abilities from mythological figures. Progress resets with each death, encouraging players to adapt their strategy continuously.
Black Myth: Wukong
Release date: August 20
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series.
An action RPG based on the medieval Chinese epic Journey to the West. Players immerse themselves in a visually stunning world where they encounter fantastical creatures, conquer dangerous challenges, and unravel mysteries. Gamers can anticipate exhilarating combat, wielding a variety of weapons and unleashing Wukong’s signature martial arts skills.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Release date: September 9
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series.
A third-person shooter and sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine (2011). Building upon its predecessor, this third-person shooter immerses players in the grimdark Warhammer 40K universe. Players will engage in intense, brutal combat as a Space Marine, facing off against hordes of enemies in a battle for survival and glory.
Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2
Release date: Q4
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series.
Set in Seattle, this action RPG takes place in a modern fantasy world where vampires and other entities secretly coexist with humans. Players navigate complex politics, clan loyalties, and their burgeoning powers while uncovering a sinister plot that threatens the fragile peace between humans and the supernatural.
Avowed
Release date: 2024
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series.
An action RPG set in the Pillars of Eternity universe, with a first-person perspective and non-turn-based combat. An immersive first-person action RPG set in the expansive Pillars of Eternity universe. Players engage in real-time combat, explore an intricate world filled with magic and intrigue, and uncover secrets that challenge their perceptions of reality.
Frostpunk 2
Release date: 2024
Platforms: PC.
Set three decades after its predecessor, this game challenges players with new societal and environmental dilemmas in a frozen world. Discovering oil brings new opportunities and calamities, pushing players to make tough moral and strategic choices for humanity’s survival.
Little Nightmares III
Release date: 2024
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch.
Continuing the eerie and atmospheric series, players control Lau and Odna, children navigating the surreal and treacherous world of “Nowhere.” This game promises to blend horror, adventure, and puzzle-solving in a haunting narrative journey.
The Wolf Among Us 2
Release date: 2024
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch.
A narrative-driven sequel set in the gritty, noir-inspired world of the Fables comics. Players will dive into a rich story of mystery and intrigue, making decisions that impact the game’s unfolding events and character relationships.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
Release date: 2024
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series.
This deeply immersive sequel is set in Iceland and explores themes of shamanism and folklore. Players experience Senua’s journey, marked by psychological depth and intense combat, in a visually stunning and emotionally charged narrative.
Silent Hill 2
Release date: 2024
Platforms: PS5.
A full remake of the iconic 2001 horror game, reimagined with modern graphics and gameplay. The game plunges players into a psychological horror experience, unraveling a story of love, guilt, and the supernatural in the eerie town of Silent Hill.
Star Wars Outlaws
Release date: 2024
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series.
Set between Episodes V and VI, this game lets players step into the shoes of Kay Vess, a criminal mastermind planning an intricate heist. Blending action, strategy, and deep Star Wars lore, it promises a unique perspective on the galaxy.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Release date: TBA
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch.
Featuring Hornet from the original game as the protagonist, this highly anticipated sequel offers new lands to explore, enemies to battle, and mysteries to unravel. The game expands on the beloved mechanics of Hollow Knight with new abilities and challenges.
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