Game Releases: 2024 Overview
January Highlights
A flurry of new games is set to mark the start of 2024, with "Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown" making a grand debut on January 18 across all major platforms—PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC. The following day, gamers can indulge in "The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered" for the PS5. January 19 seems to be a packed day with releases like "Palworld" and "Another Code Recollection" adding variety to the mix. Fast forward to January 23, and you’ll find titles like "Immortality" and "Enshrouded" catching the eyes of PS5 and PC gamers. The month wraps up with "Tekken 8" on January 26 and the eerie "Silent Hill: The Short Message" exclusively for the PS5 on January 31.
February Selections
February kicks off with titles like "Granblue Fantasy: Relink," setting the tone for a month full of variety. February 2 hosts big names like "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" and "Persona 3 Reload." For those eyeing the nostalgic ’90s gaming vibe, "Tomb Raider Remastered" drops on Valentine’s Day. Toward the latter part of the month, February 21 unleashes a slew of games including "Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story" and "Penny’s Big Breakaway." "Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth" closes the month on a high note on February 29.
March Lineup
March is bustling with releases, beginning with "The Thaumaturge" on March 4. Wrestle fanatics can step into the ring with "WWE 2K24" releasing its deluxe version a few days early on March 5. By mid-month, "Contra: Operation Galuga" and the classic favorite "Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection" will have players on the edge. March 22 stands out as a blockbuster day with the trio release of "Dragon’s Dogma 2," "Princess Peach: Showtime," and the anticipated "Rise of the Ronin."
April Unveilings
Spring in the gaming world starts with "Dave the Diver" for PlayStation consoles. The following week, April 4 brings "Freedom Planet 2" to multiple platforms. "Grounded" makes its arrival on April 16, balancing out the end-of-month excitement with "Stellar Blade" on April 26. Fans of the sea will find "Sea of Thieves" on PS5 wrapping up April on the 30th.
May Madness
Dive into "Endless Ocean: Luminous" on May 2, while the 13th ushers in "Homeworld 3." Noteworthy is "Ghost of Tsushima" landing on PC on May 16, and the beloved "Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door" gracing the Switch on May 23. A nostalgic touch, "The Rogue Prince of Persia," appears on PC come May 27.
June Adventures
June begins with "Destiny 2: The Final Shape" on June 4. Fashion-savvy gamers can anticipate the mobile "Star Wars Hunters" while puzzle enthusiasts will enjoy "Beyond Good & Evil – 20th Anniversary Edition" at the month’s tail end, June 25. "Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC" expands the beloved saga on June 21.
July Delights
July heats up with "The First Descendant" on July 2. By mid-month, classic thrills come from the retro-inspired "Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition" on July 18. Finishing July is the return of "Earth Defense Force 6" on July 25.
August Anticipation
August 1 introduces the quirky "Thank Goodness You’re Here!" playable on PS5, PC, and Switch. "Cat Quest 3" releases on August 8, joined by the captivating "Dustborn" on August 20. Toward September, "Star Wars Outlaws" is flagged for August 30.
September Revelations
The September lineup starts with "The Casting of Frank Stone" on September 3. Sports buffs will be occupied with "NBA 2K25" on September 6, followed by gripping tales like "Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2" on September 9. "Starfield: Shattered Space" ends the month with interstellar promise on September 30.
October Extravaganza
October 1 marks the introduction of "Predator: Hunting Grounds" for the newer generation consoles. Prepare for the chills of "Silent Hill 2" on October 8 and the much-anticipated "Call of Duty: Black Ops 6" on October 25. Finishing the spine-tingling month is "Life is Strange: Double Exposure" on October 29.
November Greatness
Kicking off November is the anticipated "Metal Slug Tactics" on November 5. Following close is the virtual "Metro Awakening" on November 7. Exploration reaches new heights with "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024" launching on November 19. VR fans will be drawn to "Skydance’s Behemoth" later on November 14.
December Delights
December 2 presents "Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP," while between advent calendars and holiday cheer, "Marvel Rivals" swoops in on December 6. "Resident Evil 2 Remake" taps into nostalgia, available on mobile and Mac from December 10. The spectacular year ends with "Palworld’s Feybreak update" releasing on December 23.
To Be Announced Anticipations
The year also holds hidden gems awaiting their release dates. From the retro pulse of "Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater" fueling excitement for stealth enthusiasts to promising titles like "Prison Architect 2" and "Sonic Rumble" poised to deliver captivating experiences as 2024 unfolds.