2023 was packed with incredible releases including superhero blockbusters, fantasy epics, and spine-chilling horror. You could spend a good chunk of this year just catching up on everything you missed. However, time marches on, and 2024 promises an exciting release crop. January began with hotly anticipated titles including Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Tekken 8. Further down the line, we get heavy hitters like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.If you’re stoked to learn about the best upcoming releases, check out our month-by-month schedule below to see what 2024 has cooking (note that we haven’t included months that don’t yet feature any scheduled releases). The year has just begun, so most of what we can expect remains a mystery. That said, we’ll continually update this list as new games and release dates are announced. In addition, check out our best games of the month for a deeper dive into the hottest titles on the horizon.
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January 2024 Video Game Releases
Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownPlatforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: January 18, 2024Prince of Persia returns to its 2D roots in this stylish Metroidvania full of fast action and mind-bending time puzzles.
Another Code: RecollectionPlatforms: Nintendo SwitchRelease Date: January 19, 2024The cult-hit adventure games return in this remake, including the sequel that was never released in America.
Last of Us Part II RemasteredThe a grim 2020 PS4 blockbuster The Last of Us II receives updated graphics for the PS5, a new roguelike mode, and behind-the-scenes looks at the development process.
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney TrilogyPlatforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox OneRelease Date: January 25, 2024Play as Apollo Justice and inherit the Phoenix Wright legal legacy in this collection of Capcom courtroom capers.
Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthPlatforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: January 26, 2024Like a Dragon’s turn-based RPG era continues as Ichiban and Kiryu trade Kamurocho’s streets for sunny Hawaiian shores.
Tekken 8Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: January 26, 2023The next chapter in the Tekken fighting game saga sees Kazuya and Jin face off in a father vs. son clash. Expect hyper-detail graphics and exciting gameplay mechanics that reward aggression. February 2024 Video Game Releases
Granblue Fantasy: RelinkAfter numerous delays, Cygames’ action-RPG series finally makes its big leap from phones and web browsers to consoles.
Persona 3 ReloadPlatforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: February 2, 2024Take a break from the series’ endless spin-offs and revisit Persona 3, a beloved mainline RPG now remade for modern consoles.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeaguePlatforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: February 2, 2024The makers of the Batman: Arkham trilogy now ask you to play as the bad guys in this open-world shooter that’s set in the DC universe.
FoamstarsDon’t call it Splatoon. Foamstars is a brand new multiplayer shooter about blasting your friends with funnels of frothy foam.
Helldivers 2Nearly a decade after the original game’s release, Sony’s Helldivers 2 levels up from top-down shooter to full-on third-person shooter you play with friends.
Mario vs. Donkey KongPlatforms: Nintendo SwitchRelease Date: February 16, 2024This remake of the Game Boy Advance classic is a spiritual successor to the Game Boy Donkey Kong game that injected new life into the arcade formula.
Skull and BonesPlatforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: February 16, 2024Will Ubisoft’s long-awaited open-world pirate game finally come out? We’ll have to wait and see.
Penny’s Big BreakawayPlatforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: February 21, 2024The minds behind Sonic Mania go 3D in this new platformer that revolves around a giant yo-yo.
Open RoadsPlatforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: February 22, 2024Keri Russell and Kaitlyn Dever star in this narrative thriller about a mother-daughter road trip from the makers of Gone Home.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons RemakePlatforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: February 28, 2024Independently control two brothers with two analog sticks to solve clever puzzles and experience charming storytelling.
Final Fantasy VII RebirthThe Final Fantasy VII saga blazes forward with a bigger world to explore and a new plot unafraid to diverge from canon.March 2024 Video Game Releases
Homeworld 320 years later after the last series entry, there’s a new release in this real-time strategy game thanks to Blackbird Interactive and Gearbox Software.
Unicorn OverlordPlatforms: Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: March 8, 2024Unicorn Overlord combines tactical role-playing mechanics with developer Vanillaware’s renowned, illustrated art style.
Contra: Operation GalugaPlatforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: March 12, 2024Hopefully, this new entry in the classic Contra shooter series is as fun to play as the name is to say.
Alone in the DarkPlatforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: March 20, 2024The newest game in the long-running horror franchise takes things back to the beginning for a reimagining of the first series entry.
Dragon’s Dogma 2Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: March 22, 2024Capcom’s cult classic action-RPG aims to take you back to its fantasy open world this spring. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a glorious sequel that delivers even more of the dynamic and thrilling action that fans of the original adored.
Princess Peach: Showtime!Platforms: Nintendo SwitchRelease Date: March 22, 2024 Princess Peach saves herself by wearing new costumes and learning new abilities in this fun Mario spin-off.
Rise of the RoninRise of the Ronin is Team Ninja’s newest action-RPG that lets you act out brutal katana clashes during Japan’s 19th-century Boshin war.
South Park: Snow Day!Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: March 26, 2024The newest South Park game is a 3D, co-op adventure where a blizzard turns the town into an epic fantasy setting.
Pepper GrinderPlatforms: PC, Nintendo SwitchRelease Date: March 28, 2024Pepper Grinder is a clever, 2D sidescroller that tasks you with using a giant drill to tunnel your way to victory.April 2024 Video Game Releases
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred HeroesPlatforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: April 23, 2024After a successful Kickstarter, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes aims to deliver a spiritual successor to the beloved (and defunct) Suikoden series.
Tales of Kenzera: ZauPlatforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: April 23, 2024Abubakar Salim and Surgent Studios bring us a new sidescrolling search action adventure inspired by African mythology.
Another Crab’s TreasurePlatforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS5Release Date: April 25, 2024Dark Souls gameplay meets quirky indie charm in this ambitious underwater adventure.
SaGa: Emerald BeyondPlatforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Android, iOSRelease Date: April 25, 2024Sometimes known as “Final Fantasy Legend,” the SaGa series continues in a new RPG slated for phones and consoles.
Stellar BladeFrom Korean studio Shift Up, Stellar Blade features a bombastic art style and over-the-top melee action set against a post-apocalyptic backdrop.
Braid Anniversary EditionPlatforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Android, iOSRelease Date: April 30, 2024The remastered version of the seminal indie platformer not only brings back the clever time-rewinding mechanics, but adds developer commentary. May 2024 Video Game Releases
Endless Ocean LuminousPlatforms: Nintendo SwitchRelease Date: May 2, 2024The cult hit casual Nintendo franchise returns in a new trip beneath the waves, now in stunning HD with online multiplayer.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade IIPlatforms: PC, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: May 21, 2024The original Hellblade was a potent mix of melee combat, Norse mythology, and an unflinching dive into mental illness. We’ll see how well the sequel carries forth that strange, exciting legacy.
Paper MarioPlatforms: Nintendo SwitchRelease Date: May 23, 2024The hilarious and beloved entry in the Paper Mario series finally gets remastered for modern audiences.
World of Goo 2Platforms: PC, Nintendo SwitchRelease Date: May 23, 2024Real ones know that the original World of Goo is one of the greatest games from the early era of indie gaming. This sequel promises more goo balls to stack and structures to build.
MultiversusPlatforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: May 28, 2024Multiversus is a platform fighter with a few dynamic twists that set it apart from the iconic Super Smash Bros., such as team-focused synergy perks, cooldown-based special attacks, and an expansive roster spanning Warner Bros.’ impressive media catalog.
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June 2024 Video Game Releases
Elden Ring: Shadow of the ErdtreePlatforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Release Date: June 21, 2024Elden Ring, FromSoftware’s epic and acclaimed open-world quest, gets its long-awaited expansion.
Super Monkey Ball Banana RumblePlatforms: PC, Nintendo SwitchRelease Date: June 25, 2024After several ports and teases, we finally get a brand-new Super Monkey Ball game, chock full of puzzling new mazes to roll monkeys through.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HDPlatforms: Nintendo SwitchRelease Date: June 27, 2024Hot off the success of Luigi’s Mansion 3, this HD version of the 3DS game offers several bite-size mansions to explore as you search for the Dark Moon.July 2024 Video Game Releases
Final Fantasy XIV: DawntrailPlatforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: July 2, 2024Final Fantasy XIV’s latest expansion arrives in July, delivering new maps, new jobs, and a new playable race. More importantly, it adds an eye-catching graphical overhaul to the 14-year-old MMO.August 2024 Video Game Releases
Black Myth: WukongPlatforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: August 20, 2024Based on the legendary Journey to the West, Black Myth: Wukong is an ambitious new action-RPG from Chinese developer Game Science.September 2024 Video Game Releases
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: September 9, 2024Play as a hulking space marine and take down the Tyranid threat with brutal third-person shooting and melee fighting.October 2024 Video Game Releases
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals TimePlatforms: Nintendo SwitchRelease Date: October 10, 2024Live out your fantastical life however you choose, in the present as well as the past.Games Without Specific Release Dates in 2024
Ara: History UntoldPlatforms: PCRelease Date: 2024A new grand strategy game from some of the same minds behind the Civilization series.
AvowedObsidian’s next big fantasy-RPG gives major Elder Scrolls vibes, and we mean that as a compliment.
DecapoliceDecapolice looks like the neon-drenched, crime-ridden cousin of developer Level-5’s cozy Professor Layton mystery series.
Frostpunk 2Platforms: PCRelease Date: 2024Try to eke out a life in the frozen wastes in this sequel city-building survival game.
Indiana Jones and The Great CircleThe makers of Wolfenstein give us another Nazi-killing adventure starring cinematic icon Indiana Jones.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake EaterReturn to the beginning of the Metal Gear saga in this Unreal Engine 5 remake. How did Naked Snake become Big Boss? Stealth your way through the jungle until you find out.
Metal Slug TacticsControl the Metal Slug series’ iconic heroes, and take down the Rebel Army in turn-based, tactical combat. This is a dynamic pivot for the side-scrolling, run-and-gun series. Sprite-based visuals and classic artistic flourishes make this game feel right at home alongside the traditional Slug games.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024Soar through the skies once again in this next-gen, cutting-edge take on classic Microsoft flight simulation.
Silent Hill 2 RemakePlatforms: PC, PS5Release Date: 2024The quintessential psychological horror game gets a long-awaited remake from Bloober Team. Get ready to get lost in your nightmares…or be slaughtered by Pyramid Head.
Star Wars OutlawsA heaping helping of Star Wars scoundrel flavor may be just the thing to get you hyped again for a new AAA Ubisoft open-world game.
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2Inspired by the tabletop RPG, this long-awaited sequel sees you forge a vampiric identity as you team up with clans, feed on humans, and stalk the night.
Visions of ManaPlatforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: 2024Following the success of the Trials of Mana remake, Visions of Mana is the first all-new Mana game since 2006’s Dawn of Mana. Sometimes known as “Final Fantasy Adventure,” Mana games blend role-playing with action elements.
The Wolf Among Us 2Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SRelease Date: 2024Revitalized developer Telltale Games revisits one of its most acclaimed adventure game series, a noir detective thriller based on the Fables fairy tale comics.
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