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The Top 10 Upcoming Games of 2024

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Updated: Jan 2, 2024

With 2023 at its end, 2024 brings a whole new year of potential for upcoming video games. In fact, plenty of games have already been announced for release in the new year, keeping many gamers at the edge of their seats. Here are some of the top 10 upcoming games in 2024!





10. Princess Peach: Showtime!  Release Date: March 22nd, 2024





Nintendo has given the spotlight over to the loveable and dazzling Princess Peach! Enjoy the theater esc. theme as you change into different roles as Peach. This can range from a humble baker to a striking swordsman, or even a kung fu master!


Sparkle Theater is taken over by the wickedly evil Grape (yes, a grape) and her army of the Sour Bunch. Peach, who was invited to the show as part of a trap, must help save the theater and potentially her kingdom while also practicing her performing skills as she switches from role to role. Will she stop the Grape witch and save the theater, or will Peach’s sudden performance end early?



9. Star Wars Outlaws  Release Date: March 22nd, 2024





Return to the Star Wars galaxy as Kay Vess, who is a daring outlaw who has found herself on the Most Wanted list. Engage in shootouts and motorcycle chases on the ground, and laser dogfights in space as Vess manages to survive her infamous reputation.


Help Vess not just navigate through the galaxy, but also achieve her goal in accomplishing the biggest heist of her life. Execute Vess’ plans and preparations as she not only battles, but talks her way out of trouble with the Empire officials and criminal syndicates. The life of an outlaw awaits.



8. Tekken 8  Release Date: January 26th, 2024





A game that many fans have long waited for. Tekken 8 has our favorite characters back for more matches with beautiful graphics and flashy specials. Battle against your friends or online competitively as you master every combo at your disposal.


Enjoy the upcoming continuation of the rivalry between father Jin Kazama and son Kazuya Mishima and where it takes them. With their new powers, they are sure to be a force to be reckoned with. Not only that, but watch and compete in the new Iron Fist tournament to find out who the new king shall be.



7. Rise of the Ronin  Release Date: March 22nd, 2024





If you loved Ghost of Tsushima this game is for you! Rise of the Ronin gives a glimpse into

19th-century Japan in the middle of war. Play as a nameless Ronin warrior as he attempts to give his people a chance at survival and maybe a revolution.


Explore the gorgeous open-world as you meet with civilians of the many towns and camps. Make your decisions carefully and critically as you take on missions and choose your allies. Enemies will be merciless, so you will have to be sure to use all you have in a war far against the odds.







Journey back to Rogueport in a remastered version of this Paper Mario classic on Switch! The graphics have been updated beautifully and are perfect for old and new Mario RPG fans alike. Level up Mario for all the different battles you encounter and explore the paper world in all kinds of unique ways.


Meet several characters with their own special abilities and fun personalities. You even get to play as Bowser! Make your way across Rogueport in search of an ancient treasure and to save Princess Peach. Many secrets await you in this magical world of paper.



5. Persona 3 Reload  Release Date: February 1st, 2024





Persona 3 is coming back with an updated look! The game will be remastered to be on next gen consoles, and it couldn’t look better. With the same deep and rich world and gameplay, old and new fans will be sure to pick this up.


Battle in turn-based combat against many unique enemies with your allies using the Personas you create and collect. Travel through the corrupt hearts of the people around you to try and make the world just a bit better. Learn how to use your new powers to the fullest as you discover the darkness hidden within the hearts of those you meet.



4. Little Nightmares III  Release Date: 2024





Little Nightmares III brings a continuation to this lovable and terrifying horror series. However, we are brought into the perspectives of two new characters named Low and Alone. Both resemble the usual tiny main characters that we are very familiar with, but this pair seem to be able to travel through mirrors. I wonder where they lead?


Having both characters grants players the ability to couch and online co-op with friends just like in the second game. Just be careful not to accidentally toss each other off any ledges or throw yourselves into enemy hands. The world of the Nowhere and its haunting inhabitants are waiting.



3. The Wolf Among Us 2  Release Date: 2024





Telltale is back with the long awaited The Wolf Among Us sequel. After releasing its announcement trailer back in 2022, multiple delays have left fans desperate for updates on this sequel. Now with Telltale back in the works and confirming 2024 as a release date, everyone couldn’t be more excited!


Return as Bigby “The Big Bad Wolf” of Fabletown and sheriff at the NYPD. A new serious case calls for your detective skills as you investigate different areas of the town. Experience these fairytale characters come to life in this gritty world as your choices decide the community’s fate.



2. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown  Release Date: January 15th, 2024





The Prince of Persia series is getting a reboot into a brand new style and new hero! The game follows Sargon, who is a member of a warrior clan called The Immortals. Sargon is tasked onto a perilous journey through the cursed city of Mount Qaf in order to rescue Prince and friend Ghassan.


Just like in the original games, Sargon must platform his way through the many levels of the city unscathed. He must also battle different foes with their own special abilities that will stop at nothing to end Sargon’s quest short. However, Sargon has his own powers too, but be careful, as the bosses in this game plan to be not for the weary.



1. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth  Release Date: February 29, 2024





Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the newest addition to the remake project, reimagining the original games in the series. Now, Rebirth is planning to give us a huge and gorgeous open-world to explore and battle in. Engage in the open-action RPG combat as you learn you and your allies’ abilities to the best you can.


The updated look makes for a beautiful experience from the spectacle of your attacks, to the shine and flow of the cutscenes. Speaking of cutscenes, the story has been changed so as to not only make the game standalone, but to also add more intrigue to returning players with its unpredictability. With these changes along with others in combat and interaction with the world, Rebirth shows much promise for many to look forward to.




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