TOP TEN – The year 2024 holds a plethora of exhilarating new releases for video game enthusiasts, spanning a wide array of genres. These upcoming titles promise to not only elevate graphics and gameplay to new heights but also to captivate players with rich narratives and innovative advancements. This list includes renowned names such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Star Wars Outlaws, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl, all set to astound gamers.

As we head into the next year, the gaming industry is ready to define 2024 with an array of titles that cater to every genre from RPGs to action-adventures, and horror games. These games are expected to utilize cutting-edge technology while delivering profound, thought-provoking stories and advanced gameplay mechanics. Players will have the opportunity to explore new worlds, develop characters, and experience thrilling adventures. Here’s a preview of the most awaited video games of 2024.

10. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

Set in the intricately designed open-world Metropolis of the original DC universe, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League challenges its players with an impossible mission. As members of the Suicide Squad – Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark – players must save Earth and take down the world’s greatest DC superheroes, the Justice League. With lethal explosive devices implanted in their heads, these four DC villains, including Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark, must unite to accomplish this daunting task as part of Amanda Waller’s notorious Task Force X. Players can tailor their experience in single-player mode, switching between characters, or join forces with friends in multiplayer co-op.

Release Date: May 26 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

9. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

The paths of Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu, two leading characters from the Yakuza series, cross due to fate or possibly a darker power… Embark on a journey through Japan and discover the wonders of Hawaii in this RPG adventure that spans the shores of the Pacific. Continuing the turn-based gameplay style of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, this installment is touted to be the longest Yakuza game ever by its developers.

Release Date: January 26 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

8. Dragon’s Dogma II

Dragon’s Dogma II is the thrilling sequel to the 2012 hit action RPG Dragon’s Dogma. The game unfolds in a stunningly detailed and deeply explorable fantasy world brought to life by Capcom’s latest RE ENGINE graphics, realistic physics, and advanced character AI. This story-driven, single-player action RPG encourages players to shape their own experience with their creativity and curiosity. Whether it’s choosing your Arisen’s profession, selecting Pawns for your team, or tackling the multifaceted gameplay, the world of Dragon’s Dogma II revolves around your choices. Both your allies and enemies dynamically respond to your actions in battle, whether you’re riding on the backs of monsters or attacking from a distance. Your chosen profession dictates your gameplay style, whether wielding swords, bows, or powerful magic to defeat your enemies.

Release Date: March 22 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

7. Alone in the Dark

Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagining of Alone in the Dark, a nostalgic tribute to the iconic horror game of the 90s. Emily Hartwood discovers her uncle is missing and begins searching for him with the help of private detective Edward Carnby. Upon arriving at Derceto Manor, a home for the peculiar and mentally afflicted, they encounter strange residents, portals to nightmarish realms, dangerous monsters, and ultimately uncover a plot of rising evil and its disciples.

Release Date: March 20 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

6. Rise of the Ronin

Japan, 1863. Following three centuries of oppressive rule by the Tokugawa Shogunate, the arrival of Western ships stirs the nation. The country finds itself in a whirlwind of wars, epidemics, and political turmoil. Amidst this chaos, an unnamed warrior carves their own path, holding the fate of Japan in their hands.

Release Date: March 22 on PS5.

5. Avowed

Set in the fictional world of Eora, first introduced in the Pillars of Eternity franchise, Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG from the award-winning team at Obsidian Entertainment. You are the envoy of Aedyr, a distant land, sent to investigate rumors of a spreading plague. As you embark on this mission, you discover a deep connection to the land itself and an ancient secret that threatens everything in existence. The question arises: can you save the island and your soul from the destructive forces seeking to tear them apart?

Release Date: 2024 (exact date TBD) on PC and Xbox Series X|S.

4. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second installment in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, retelling the story of the iconic fantasy game that redefined the RPG genre in three distinct parts. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues where legendary heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith, and Red XIII left off after escaping the dystopian city of Midgar, embarking on a journey to pursue Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past, previously thought dead.

Release Date: February 29 on PS5.

3. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Following the award-winning prequel Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua embarks on a grueling journey of survival back into the myths and torments of Viking Iceland. Determined to save those who have endured the horrors of oppression, Senua prepares to battle the darkness both within and around her. Immerse yourself in the next chapter of Senua’s story, told through captivating visuals, immersive sound, and a deeply engaging cinematic approach.

Release Date: 2024 (exact date TBD) on PC and Xbox Series X|S.

2. Star Wars Outlaws

Experience the first open-world Star Wars game set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Explore various planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Embark on risky missions as Kay Vess, a rogue seeking freedom and a fresh start in life, alongside her companion Nix. Outsmart the galaxy’s crime syndicates, joining the ranks of the galaxy’s most wanted. If you’re willing to embrace the risk, the galaxy is brimming with opportunities.

Release Date: 2024 (exact date TBD) on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

1. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl

The Chornobyl Exclusion Zone has undergone dramatic changes after a second massive explosion in 2006. Populated by violent mutants, deadly anomalies, and warring factions, the Zone has become a harsh environment for survival. It turns out that the center of the Zone harbors a source of incredible power. Nevertheless, artifacts of unbelievable value have attracted many people, known as S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who enter the Zone at their own risk, seeking to make a fortune or even to discover the Truth hidden in the Heart of Chernobyl.

Release Date: 2024 (exact date TBD) on PC and Xbox Series X|S