The most anticipated video games in 2024
Maksym ShylovThe previous year was one of the busiest in the video game industry in recent memory. And 2024 has the ambitious task of surpassing it. Despite the fact that a large number of games don't have a release date yet, there are enough projects that are due out on a specific day in 2024. Let's talk about the most anticipated video games in this calendar year.
In this article you will learn about the eight most anticipated video games in 2024, their release date or release window, and why these particular projects deserve your attention and a place on our blog.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Release date: 24 January
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Four years after the previous main game in the Yakuza series, recently renamed Like a Dragon, the ninth instalment of the legendary franchise from publisher Sega is out. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio promises to be a truly new chapter in the series' history.
The events of the video game for the first time will take place not in Japan, but in sunny Hawaii. The developers promise two main characters, namely Ichiban Kasuga, who is a favourite from the previous instalment, and Kazuma Kiryu, who returned in the recent spin-off. Gameplay-wise, the new Like a Dragon instalment will be built around Yakuza Like a Dragon's turn-based combat system, but we should also expect surprises with beat-em-up mechanics.
Tekken 8
Release date: 26 January
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
One of the pillars of the fighting game world returns after a nine-year hiatus. In Tekken 8 fans will be waiting for a roster of 32 fighters, including both familiar and familiar to fans of the series, and completely new characters. Bandai Namco promises users, among other things, a new gameplay mechanic called "Heat".
The publisher is thoroughly approaching the release of the eighth part of Tekken, regularly talking about each character that will be available to players. Plot-wise, Tekken 8 will continue the story of the Mishima family. Considering that the new Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat were released not so long ago, and new instalments of these series should not be expected in 2024, Tekken 8 is a clear candidate for fighting game of the year.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Release date: 29th February
Platforms: PS5
Square Enix will release the second part of the remake of the legendary Final Fantasy VII on the 29th of February. The developers promise an open world and a huge amount of content. Secondary tasks, according to the developers, will be about twice as long as the main quest.
Gameplay-wise, players will still have access to active and classic combat that focuses on choosing skills and using items. In addition, the game's creators say that fans of the original project should expect some unexpected turns of events, as Rebirth will not completely inherit the plot of the original Final Fantasy VII.
Dragon's Dogma 2
Release date: 22 March
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Many newcomers to the world of video games may not know about such a series of action-RPG games as Dragon's Dogma, but the first part was released back in 2012. Capcom create a really beautiful and thoughtful game, which should captivate the hearts of fans of the genre. The engine used is RE Engine, which could be seen in the recent Resident Evil Village.
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The game will feature a large open world with rich content. The developers also promise an elaborate system of changing day and night, which will affect the environment and some creatures.
Rise of the Ronin
Release date: 22nd March
Platforms: PS5
One of PlayStation's State of Play announcements for September 2022 is Rise of the Ronin, a third-person samurai action game set in 19th century Japan. The developers responsible for the project, Team Ninja, who were previously famous for their Ninja Gaiden, are making the game exclusively for Sony's console.
The player will have to create his own character, and due to the setting you will be able to use both cold weapons and firearms of that era. The developer promises a rich combat system, as well as a story, which will be influenced by the player's decisions.
Black Myth: Wukong
Release date: 20 August
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
In recent years, Chinese video game studios have started to move away from the idea of developing an endless number of mobile casual games whose main goal is to siphon money from their players. Some of them are starting to enter the market of big AAA blockbusters. So Game Science studio will release Black Myth: Wukong at the end of summer.
This is another action RPG in our top, where you will play as an anthropomorphic primate, which can change its appearance. The project itself will be made in oriental style. The authors promise the absence of donation, at least at release, so you can expect a full-fledged single-player adventure from the game.
Avowed
Release date: TBA, 2024
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Obsidian Entertainment are finalising the development of their next RPG game, namely Avowed. The Xbox exclusive is set to be one of the company's big releases on its platforms in 2024. Players should expect character customisation, a large-scale open world and a large number of quests.
It is known that the game will be released this year, but the developers have not yet named a specific release date. Maybe they will tell about a specific release date at the upcoming Developer's Direct, which will be held on the 18th of January.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Release Date: September 5
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
The continuation of the legendary franchise S.T.A.L.K.E.R. from the Ukrainian studio GSC Game World was announced as early as 2018. The game has been awaited by fans for a long time, and the Ukrainian developers were all unlucky with circumstances. First, the development was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and then on the 24th of February 2022, the Russian Federation launched a full-scale invasion against Ukraine, which further slowed down the pace of project development. In addition, some of the company's employees went to defend their homeland.
IN S.T.A.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl we should expect an open world, a large number of quests, the presence of both old familiar characters and brand new ones. Graphically the game looks pleasant enough and has a recognisable style. The developers promise the release of the project in the first quarter of 2024, so maybe we won't have long to wait.
Conclusion
The 2024th may not be the year of release of sequels of famous franchises, but it will present a lot of worthy projects. A separate holiday will be for fans of games in the RPG genre, as a number of potentially promising video games can be noted on the horizon. Yes, many projects haven't got a release date yet, but this gives The International a ring of what the current year in the video game industry will be able to surprise us with.
Maksym has been working at EGamersWorld since 2017. Joining the company during his first year at university, he worked as a translator until 2022. After that, Maksym began working as an editor. His main discipline is Dota 2, and over time, Maksym's responsibilities expanded to include CS:GO, CS2 and Valorant. Additionally, as an editor, he publishes various materials on gaming topics.