A Year of Premieres: Major Video Game Releases Set for 2024 Across North America

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2023 already stands out as a remarkably productive year for gamers. Landmark series and top-tier titles emerged, and the momentum shows no signs of slowing. A fresh wave of anticipated releases arrived in early 2024, keeping players engaged and excited. For a concise snapshot, see the curated list compiled by Prensa Ibérica, which highlights upcoming games and the studios behind them.

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The year opens with strong momentum in game releases. Ubisoft brings back Prince of Persia in a stylish 2D revival with The Lost Crown. The first days also introduce a refreshed experience for The Last of Us Part II Remastered, a version that reimagines the adventure with Ellie, packing new features, enhanced content from the original, and additional extras. Several other premieres are confirmed for January:

Bulletstorm VR (PC, PS5, 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 II 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

The calendar continues with February, the month hosting the largest cluster of confirmed titles for the year. While many games spark attention, the spotlight splits among several ambitious projects. Standouts include Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League from Rocksteady and the long-awaited second episode of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, plus the pirate epic Skull & Bones from Ubisoft. The plan promises a richly varied lineup featuring open worlds, familiar faces, and fresh twists as players chart new seas and battle for treasure. The month closes with a batch of notable releases:

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

March looks packed as the aftermath of February lingers. Three standout titles anchor the month: Alone in the Dark invites players back to a reinvented horror experience with heightened scares, Princess Peach: Showtime! promises a vibrant, action-packed adventure that puts the princess at the center stage, and Dragon’s Dogma 2 delivers a narrative RPG set in a lush fantasy world. Each release aims to satisfy its core audience while expanding the genre’s horizons. The month also features several other notable games:

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! – Trailer

Rise of Ronin (PS5) – March 22

Rise of Ronin – Trailer

April May

April and May bring a tighter slate, yet each title carries strong vibes. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes caters to RPG fans, Tales of Kenzera: Zau targets metroidvania enthusiasts under the EA Originals label, and Knitting: Anniversary Edition revives a classic with refined visuals. Full release plans for the window include:

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

The June lineup currently centers on a single major addition: Destiny 2: The Final Shape, an expansion that broadens the ongoing narrative and introduces new class abilities along with other features to be unveiled as the release date nears. The expansion targets players across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and beyond.

Destiny 2: Final Shape (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X) – June 4

Destiny 2: Final Shape – Trailer

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