Between the returns of legendary franchises, long-awaited sequels and exciting new releases, players will be spoiled for choice in 2024. Whether you prefer brutal combat, grandiose fantasy epics, complex brainstorming or galaxies very far away, you can have fun with these 10 most anticipated games of the coming months.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (15. January)
“Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown” Photo provided by Ubisoft
The Prince of Persia saga will soon open a brand new chapter with The Lost Crown, the first new adventure in more than 10 years. This time we are under the control of Sargon, a new hero member of the Immortal Clan, and we must cross the cursed city of Mount Qaf to rescue Prince Ghassan. The first images already promise us an epic halfway between nostalgia and modernity that we can hardly wait to discover in person.
- Expected for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and PC
Tekken 8 (January 24)
“Tekken 8” photo provided by Bandai Namco
Only a few days remain until they step back into the ring with Tekken 8, the highly anticipated new chapter of the famous Japanese saga. We're promised 32 fighters in total, with players having the opportunity to reconnect with certain iconic characters of the franchise and discover new faces (and devastating blows). It will bleed!
- Expected for PS5, Xbox Series and PC
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (January 26)
“Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth” Photo provided by SEGA
Ready to reconnect with the world of Like a Dragon? In this new chapter, players can explore very different countries. The action takes place in the Japanese city of Yokohama and in Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii. Despite the role-playing mechanics, the strikingly realistic environments and the challenging mini-games, the trailers suggest a particularly fast-paced adventure. In short, everything to raise expectations.
- Expected for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC
Mario vs Donkey Kong (February 16)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong photo provided by Nintendo
Nintendo will soon be dusting off its Game Boy Advance-era classic to introduce Mario vs. Donkey Kong to a new generation of gamers. On the program: puzzles, brainstorming and obstacle courses from which the friendliest animated plumber will try to escape unscathed.
- Expected for Nintendo Switch
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (February 29)
“Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” photo provided by Square Enix
Fans of role-playing games (or RPGs, in video game parlance) have already marked February 29th on their calendars. In fact, now they can continue the adventure of Final Fantasy VII, the second chapter of the remake of the classic that revolutionized the genre in the 1990s.
Alone in the dark (March, 20th)
“Alone in the Dark” photo provided by THQ Nordic
The horror saga Alone in the Dark offers a new beginning in 2024 and represents a clean slate after a series of more or less successful chapters. This time, the American actor David Harbor (“Stranger Things”) lends his voice – and his appearance – to the character of Edward Carnby, a private detective who is sent to a psychiatric institution to investigate a mysterious disappearance.
- Expected for PS5, Xbox Series and PC
Princess Peach: Showtime! (March 22)
“Princess Peach: Showtime!” Photo provided by Nintendo
All too often cast in the role of damsel in distress, Princess Peach is entitled to a new storyline of her own this year. The mythical character will trade in his eternal pink dress for clothing that will allow him to wield a sword, lead an investigation, or even indulge in kung fu. All this with the aim of saving the Spark Theater from the clutches of new enemies: Syrah and the Evil Cluster.
- Expected for Nintendo Switch
Hades II (date to be determined)
“Hades II” photo provided by Supergiant Gam
Soon it will be time to delve back into the Greek underworld with Hades II, a new epic full of Olympian gods and mythical creatures. This time the plot revolves around the deity Melinoë and her attempt to defeat Chronos, the god of time, once and for all. No official release date has been announced yet, but we may be able to get our hands on the game in Early Access towards the end of Spring.
- Expected for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC
Little Nightmares III (date to be determined)
“Little Nightmares III” photo provided by Bandai Namco
The first images of Little Nightmare III suggest a new, divinely dark universe and game mechanics similar to previous works, but the game mechanics are expanded with an important new feature: the adventure is explored as a duo. You can ask another player for help online or let the artificial intelligence control the second character. To say we can't wait would be an understatement…
- Expected for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and PC
Star Wars Outlaws (date to be determined)
“Star Wars Outlaws” photo provided by Ubisoft
The Ubisoft studio will take us to a distant galaxy this year thanks to Star Wars Outlaws, an adventure set between the intrigues of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. We will explore an open world spanning various planets – both known and new – where the biggest heist in the entire Outer Rim takes place. That's promising!
- Expected for PS5, Xbox Series and PC