In 2024, the video games industry is set to experience a new wave of growth, with 2023 expected to be remembered as one of the best years for video games. The release of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in May 2023 and Baldur’s Gate 3 sparked excitement, followed by Street Fighter 6, Diablo 4, Final Fantasy 16, Pikmin 4, and Remnant 2. Other games include Sea of Stars, Blasphemous 2, Armored Core 6, Starfield, Mortal Kombat 1, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, AC Mirage, Spider-Man 2, Mario Wonder, Alan Wake 2, and Like a Dragon Gaiden. The 2024 calendar is still evolving, with fewer confirmed release windows for major games than in previous years. However, there are still several major games that could release in 2024 without a confirmed release window.
Here are Some of The Most Anticipated Games of 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a remade version of the first part of the Remake Trilogy, featuring an open-world environment with enhanced graphics and performance. Players will explore the world of Final Fantasy 7 in ways not possible in the original game, with a narrative-focused single-player campaign that will keep players engaged for hours. Released on February 29, 2024.
You can check out this 10-minute gameplay video that features exploration of the Grasslands area and catching your first Chocobo. You can also check out this gameplay showcase that was featured at Tokyo Game Show 2023. The panel was MC’d by Chiaki Matsuzawa and joined by Yoshinori Kitase, Naoki Hamaguchi, and Tetsuya Nomura. Additionally, this 10-minute gameplay video shows why the game is worth the hype.
MechWarrior 5: Clans
MechWarrior 5: Clans is one of the most anticipated games of 2024 set to follow the Star of Clan Smoke Jaguar warriors during Operation REVIVAL, a full-scale invasion of the Inner Sphere. The game features cutting-edge BattleMechs, meticulously designed maps, and missions, providing immersive tactical gameplay and combat experiences. As a sequel to MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, it will employ lessons from its predecessor in a narrative-focused single-player campaign, available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. You can check out this Steam page for more information on the game.
Tiny Glade
Tiny Glade is a PC game set to release in 2024, focusing on doodling castles. The game offers a gridless building chemistry, allowing players to create structures like castles and dioramas in a free-form environment. It emphasizes creativity and freedom, with no management or combat elements, and no wrong answers or failure states. The game is being developed by Pounce Light and is expected to be released in 2024. The price of Tiny Glade has not been finalized, but it is estimated to be around $10 to $20 USD, depending on the number of features included.
Tekken 8
Tekken 8, a fighting game, marks the start of the new year after the release of Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1. The game follows Jin Kazama’s quest to kill his father, Kazuya Mishima, and features aggressive gameplay and a new “Heat” mechanic. The launch roster includes 32 characters, with 4 more set to be released as DLC.
Bandai Namco’s Tekken 8 will be the franchise’s first game on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, built using Unreal Engine 5 and focusing on Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama’s relationship.
Super Mario Bros
Super Mario Bros is a platform game series by Nintendo, featuring the mascot, Mario, and set in the fictional Mushroom Kingdom. The series has at least one game released for every major Nintendo video game console. The games involve Mario as the player character, often with his brother, Luigi, and other members of the Mario cast. The games have simple plots, with Mario and Luigi rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser. The first game, Super Mario Bros., was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1985, establishing the series’ core gameplay concepts. The series has installments featuring both two and three-dimensional gameplay. In 2D games, Mario jumps on platforms and enemies while avoiding attacks. Levels have single-exit objectives, while in 3D games, there are two subgenres: open-world exploration-based games and more linear 3D games with a predetermined path.
Alone in the Dark
Alone in the Dark is a survival horror video game series developed by Infogrames, featuring private investigator Edward Carnby investigating haunted houses or towns filled with undead creatures. The series, credited with creating the genre, was initially based on H.P. Lovecraft’s writings, but later games drew inspiration from voodoo, the Wild West, and H.R. Giger’s works. The first game, released in 1992, was one of the first to use polygonal characters over pre-rendered backgrounds. Guinness World Records awarded it the record of “First Ever 3D Survival Horror Game” in the 2008 edition. The latest game, Alone in the Dark: Illumination, was released on June 11, 2015.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
In January, Ubisoft releases Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a sidescrolling platform game with time-related powers. The game innovates with its Metroidvania design, new character Sargon, and the titular prince’s name. The game has grown in popularity, and fans are eagerly anticipating its release on January 18.
Ubisoft’s The Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, set on Mount Oaf, combines 2D gameplay with stylish combat, inspired by Persian mythology, and features platforming, parkour, action, and storytelling.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios, set in the Arkhamverse. Players control Task Force X, including King Shark, Harley Quinn, Deadshot, and Boomerang, as they attempt to kill The Justice League. The game is set a few months after Batman: Arkham Knight and features four antihero characters: Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, and King Shark. The game is set a few months after Batman: Arkham Knight, and it’s expected to be a unique DC video game, with players trying to see if the four villains can truly become heroes.
Persona 5
Persona 5, the most popular title in the Atlus franchise, has brought the series to a global level. However, it also highlights the age of its older titles, prompting fans to ask Atlus to remake them. Atlus aims to ensure Persona is a definitive JRPG franchise, bringing older titles to new levels. Persona 3, a remake of Persona 5, tells the story of a high school protagonist returning to his home a decade after their parents’ death. P3R faithfully depicts the original story, focusing on graphical, UI, and mechanical updates, as well as updated character designs.
