Upcoming Games of 2024
2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for gamers, with major titles across various genres set to release. From action-packed RPGs to long-awaited sequels, here are five of the most anticipated games coming in 2024 (and beyond) that you should keep an eye on.
1. Star Wars Outlaws
Release Date: August 30, 2024
Developer: Massive Entertainment (Ubisoft)
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Why It’s Exciting:
Set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Star Wars Outlaws is the first-ever open-world Star Wars game. Players take on the role of Kay Vess, a smuggler navigating the criminal underworld. With high-speed speeder chases, space combat, and choices that affect the story, this could be the ultimate Star Wars adventure.
2. Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Release Date: November 15, 2024
Developer: Ubisoft Quebec
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Why It’s Exciting:
Set in feudal Japan, Assassin’s Creed Shadows follows two protagonists—a shinobi (Naoe) and a samurai (Yasuke, based on the real historical figure). The game promises dynamic seasons, deep stealth mechanics, and brutal combat, making it one of the most ambitious entries in the franchise.
3. Avowed
Release Date: Late 2024 (Expected)
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC
Why It’s Exciting:
From the creators of The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas, Avowed is a first-person RPG set in the Pillars of Eternity universe. Players explore a fantasy world filled with magic, monsters, and deep storytelling. With Obsidian’s reputation for great narratives, this could be a must-play RPG.
4. Fable (2025)
Release Date: 2025 (Likely Late 2024 or Early 2025)
Developer: Playground Games
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC
Why It’s Exciting:
A reboot of the beloved fantasy series, Fable returns with a fresh take on its humorous, choice-driven world. The game features an open-world Albion with next-gen visuals and promises the same quirky charm that made the original games so beloved.
5. Marvel’s Wolverine
Release Date: TBA (Likely 2025, But Possibly Late 2024)
Developer: Insomniac Games
Platforms: PS5, PC
Why It’s Exciting:
After Spider-Man 2, Insomniac is working on a brutal, mature Wolverine game. While details are scarce, fans expect fast-paced combat, deep storytelling, and Logan’s signature berserker rage in what could be one of the best superhero games ever.
Final Thoughts
2024 is packed with blockbuster releases, from open-world adventures (Star Wars Outlaws) to deep RPGs (Avowed) and long-awaited reboots (Fable). Whether you’re a fan of action, stealth, or storytelling, there’s something for everyone.
Which game are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments!
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