2023 can already be considered one of the most productive years for anyone who enjoys video games. We have witnessed the birth of landmark series and high-quality experiences, but on the whole the trend shows no signs of easing, with interesting titles and a new set of long-awaited blockbusters emerging only in the first half of 2024. waiting for us. If you need more proof, just look at the list we have prepared at Prensa Ibérica. A small profile is listed with all the games planned for the coming months, as well as their intentions.
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‘The year starts strong in terms of releases’Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown‘, which returns the Ubisoft series to a 2D configuration. The first days of the year also bring us the ‘premiere’The Last of Us Episode 2 Remastered‘. In fact, this version of the adventure starring Ellie incorporates many new features into the format, including content lifted from the original and other extras. But there are other related premieres confirmed for the first month of the year:
‘Bulletstorm VR’ (PC, PS5 and Quest) – January 18
‘Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’ (PC, PlayStation, Switch, Xbox) – January 18
‘Another Code: Remember’ (Key) – January 19
‘The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered’ (PS5) – January 19
‘Howl’ (PS5 and Xbox Series X) – January 23
‘Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy’ (PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One) – January 25
‘Birth Under the Night 2 Sys:Celes’ (PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC) – January 25
‘Like a Dragon: Infinite Riches’ (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X) – January 26
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – Trailer
February
We continue our walk and stop at the month with the largest number of confirmed works for 2024. There are some notable names on this list, but overall interest is probably ‘split between’Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League‘, Rocksteady’s “Arkhamverse; With the long-awaited second episode ofFinal Fantasy VII: Rebirth‘ And ‘skull bones‘, Ubisoft’s pirate-themed video game. The French entertainment house’s ambitious claim will allow players to control their own galleon with a pirate crew across the seven seas. Its story will feature well-known characters, as well as an open and explorable world ready to reveal the secrets of the oceans, islands full of treasures and offer various life-or-death challenges. February ended with the following titles:
‘Granblue Fantasy: Relink’ (PC, PS4 and PS5) — February 1
‘Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash’ (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC) — February 2
‘Persona 3 Reload’ (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X) — February 2
‘Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’ (PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X) — February 2
‘Helldivers 2’ (PC and PS5) — February 8
‘Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden’ (PS5, Xbox Series X and PC) — February 13
‘Ultros’ (Mac, PC, PS4 and PS5) — February 13
‘Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered’ (PlayStation, PC, Xbox, Switch) — February 14
‘Mario vs. ‘Donkey Kong’ (Key) – February 16
‘Skull & Bones’ (PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X) — February 16
‘Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance’ (PC) – February 21
‘King Arthur: Knight’s Tale’ (PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X) — February 22
‘Nightingale’ (PC) — February 22 (Early Access)
‘Open Roads’ (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X) — February 22
‘Pacific Drive’ (PC and PS5) — February 22
‘Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake’ (PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X) — February 28
‘Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster’ (PC, PlayStation, Switch and Xbox) — February 28
‘Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’ (PS5) — February 29
March
Since we have not yet recovered from the impact of the past month, March focuses its attention on three very powerful examples. Firstly ‘alone in the dark‘, despite some delays, is among the most anticipated horror games of 2024. The reimagined version of the 1992 classic promises to up the ante with an even scarier experience. In another sense ‘Princess Peach: Showtime‘ also promises an adventure full of action and transformations to celebrate the princess’s first absolute role.
Princess Peach: Showtime! – Trailer
The main meal of the month will be ‘provided by’Dragon’s Dogma 2‘ will be in stores 12 years after the first game in the series was released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The sequel is a narrative action role-playing game (RPG) that places players in a fantasy world. In any case, each of these three copies combines all the necessary elements to please its respective audience, and it is clear that its players will be quite busy in the near future. The list is completed with the following headings:
‘Outlast Trials’ (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X) — March 5
‘Home World 3’ (PC) — March 8
‘Unicorn Overlord’ (PS4, PS5, Switch and Xbox Series X) — March 8
‘Alone in the Dark’ (PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X) — March 20
‘Dragon’s Dogma 2’ (PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X) — March 22
“Princess Peach: Showtime!” (Transition) — March 22
‘Rise of Ronin’ (PS5) — March 22
Rise of Ronin – Trailer
April May
There are only three games confirmed between April and May 2024, but they all offer great vibes. ‘Eiyuden Chronicle: One Hundred Heroes‘ It will delight RPG lovers; during ‘Tales of Kenzera: ZauIt has a good chance of being noticed among fans of the ‘metroidvania’ style adventure under the EA Originals label. Finally, ‘Knitting: Anniversary Edition‘ will offer us a new opportunity to enjoy a seasoned classic, along with some visual improvements. Full release plans are:
‘Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes’ (PC, PlayStation, Switch and Xbox) — April 23
‘Tales of Kenzera: Zau’ (PC, PS5, Switch and Xbox Series X) — April 23
‘Braid: Anniversary Edition’ (Android, iOS, PC, PlayStation, Switch and Xbox) — April 30
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU – Trailer
June
So far there is only one game confirmed to be released in June: ‘Destiny 2: Final Figure‘. In fact, it’s not even a full video game, but an expansion pack that promises to expand the narrative flow as well as offering new skills for all classes, among other new features that will be revealed as the release date approaches.
‘Destiny 2: The Final Shape’ (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X) – June 4
Destiny 2: Final Figure – Trailer