The year 2023 was anticipated as a monumental year in the history of video games, offering a plethora of exciting releases. As the chaotic word salad at the beginning of this article suggests, it was indeed a busy year. However, looking ahead to 2024, it appears that the gaming industry is not slowing down, with several big releases on the horizon.
Before diving into the upcoming releases, it’s crucial to note that video game release dates are as unpredictable as weather forecasts. Delays and changes in schedules are common, so while we highlight some noteworthy titles, it’s wise to stay flexible in expectations.
Starting off the year, on January 18th, Ubisoft introduced “Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown,” a 2.5D Metroidvania that harks back to the series’ side-scrolling platformer roots with a modern twist.
Moving to January 26th, “Tekken 8” makes its entrance, showcasing the capabilities of new-gen consoles and Unreal 5. On the same day, “Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth” (formerly Yakuza 8) brings back familiar characters for another captivating adventure.
February 2nd marks the release of “The Suicide Squad Kills The Justice League,” a co-op looter-shooter from Rocksteady, departing from their Batman-centric games. This game’s mission? Kill the Justice League.
For fans of classic RPGs, February 2nd also sees the return of “Persona 3,” fully rebuilt as a modern console RPG. “Helldivers 2” follows on February 8th, transforming the original’s top-down co-op shooter into a third-person perspective with added scale and complexity.
Amidst a history of delays, “Skull and Bones,” originally a naval combat spin-off of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag, is slated for February 16th, promising an open-world pirate adventure.
On February 29th, “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth” takes players back to the world of Cloud, Tifa, and Barrett, featuring a massive open-world and a detailed recreation of the original FF7’s overworld map.
March 8th brings “Homeworld 3,” the long-awaited sequel to a deep space strategy game from over 20 years ago. A new installment in the survival horror genre arrives on March 20th with the “Alone in the Dark” revival, exploring southern gothic themes.
March 22nd is packed with releases, including “Dragon’s Dogma 2,” the sequel to Capcom’s acclaimed open-world action RPG. Additionally, “Rise of the Ronin” offers a PS5-exclusive open-world action RPG focusing on samurai themes, courtesy of Team Ninja. On the same day, “Princess Peach Showtime” brings Mario’s Mushroom Matriarch into the spotlight in her solo adventure.
August 20th is a date to mark for “Black Myth Wukong,” a highly anticipated Soulslike game based on the classic folktale, Journey to the West.
Moving into September, “Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2” arrives on the 9th, offering a sequel to the praised original set against the backdrop of Games Workshop’s tabletop game.
Beyond the concrete release dates, several games are on the horizon without specified timelines. Notable mentions include “Star Wars Outlaws,” an open-world Star Wars game with a focus on scum and villainy, and “Hades 2” from Supergiant Games, following the success of their previous title.
“Metaphor: ReFantazio” caters to Persona fans, offering a new RPG experience. Fans of the Mana series can look forward to “Visions of Mana,” the first mainline entry in Square Enix’s beloved ‘Mana’ action-RPG series.
“Avowed” presents a fantasy RPG appetizer from Xbox Game Studios, while “Zenless Zone Zero” promises a stylish action RPG from the creators of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail.
The article concludes by acknowledging the vast gaming landscape that goes beyond the listed titles, with potential releases like Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, a rumored Doom game, and long-awaited sequels such as Metroid Prime 4 and Dragon Age: The Dread Wolf Rises.
As the gaming community eagerly anticipates the offerings of 2024, the article encourages readers to share their anticipated games and remain open to the unpredictability of release dates. The gaming world is dynamic, and surprises are part of the excitement.
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