Stop and listen to any podcast from last year, and you’ll hear anyone with a platform say that 2023 was the greatest year in video game history. They may not have been wrong, but I’m looking at the rest of 2024 and maybe it’s just a lot of “Chris games,” but the rest of this year looks incredible. Every genre, big or small, weird or regular, the rest of 2024 has something for you.

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) – June 21

The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion features an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow imbued with mystery, perilous dungeons, and new enemies, weapons and equipment.

Discover uncharted territories, face formidable adversaries, and revel in the satisfying triumph of victory. Dive into the riveting interplay of characters, where drama and intrigue intertwine, that create an immersive experience to savor and enjoy.

Darkest Dungeon II (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch) – July 15

Darkest Dungeon II is a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within…

EA Sports College Football 25 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S) – July 19

It’s football but in college. (I didn’t think an official description was needed for this one.)

Frostpunk 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – July 25

Discover a city-survival game set 30 years after an apocalyptic blizzard ravaged Earth, transforming our world into a harsh, icy wasteland. In Frostpunk 2, you must face a new deadly threat that appears on the horizon – human nature and its unsatiated thirst for power.

The Crush House (PC) – August 9

Film and produce 1999’s hottest reality TV show: The Crush House! Select a crush-worthy cast, satisfy voracious audiences and keep the show on air to uncover the sinister secrets behind this darkly comic thirst-person shooter.

Star Wars Outlaws (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – August 30

Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars game, set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, an emerging scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life, along with her companion Nix. Fight, steal, and outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted. 

Demonschool (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Switch, PC) – September 13

Demonschool is a new-style tactics RPG where motion equals action. Defeat big weirdos in between the human and demon worlds as Faye and her misfit companions, while navigating university life on a mysterious island.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Switch) – September 26

Save the kingdom of Hyrule – this time with the wisdom of Princess Zelda – in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom for Nintendo Switch.

The people of Hyrule are being stolen away by strange rifts that have appeared, and with a certain swordsman among those missing, it’s up to Princess Zelda to save her kingdom.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – October 11

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO has an incredible number of playable characters, each with signature abilities, transformations and techniques. Unleash the fighting spirit within you and take the fight to arenas that crumble and react to your power as the battle rages on.

Metaphor: ReFantazio (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PC) – October 11

The throne sits empty after the king’s assassination. With no heirs, the will of the late king decrees that the next monarch will be elected by the people, & thus begins your fight for the throne..

Life is Strange: Double Exposure (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC) – October 29

Max Caulfield, photographer-in-residence at the prestigious Caledon University, discovers her closest new friend, Safi, dead in the snow.

Murdered.

To save her, Max tries to Rewind time – a power she’s not used in years… instead, Max opens the way to a parallel timeline where Safi is still alive, and still in danger!

Max realizes the killer will soon strike again – in both versions of reality.

With her new power to Shift between two timelines – can Max solve and prevent the same murder?

Mario & Luigi: Brothership (Switch) – November 7

The brothers return for a brand new adventure on the high seas! Set sail with Mario and Luigi on Shipshape Island (part ship, part island) and journey through the vast world of Concordia. Launch out of Shipshape’s cannon to visit, explore, and quest your way through islands that range from tropical rainforests to bustling cities.

Slitterhead (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PC) – November 8

Set in the densely cluttered streets of “Kowlong,” filled with obscurity and chaos, this battle action-adventure game casts players as the “Hyoki,” an entity devoid of memory and physical form. His only motive is to eradicate the monstrous beings known as “Slitterheads” crawling around the city, disguising themselves as humans.

Roaming the vibrant neon-lit cityscape, players must seek out allies among humans known as “Rarities,” infiltrate and track dangerous organizations, and engage in battles harnessing the power of blood. As the suspenseful drama unfolds, delve into the mystery behind Hyoki’s existence and the appearance of the Slitterheads.

Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC) – November 14

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.

Years ago, the great hero Ortega bid farewell to his wife and child as he set off on a quest to defeat the villainous Archfiend, Baramos. Ortega failed his quest, and Baramos still threatens the world. Now, on their sixteenth birthday, Ortega’s only child is summoned by the king of Aliahan and entrusted with a mission of the highest import: to take on Ortega’s quest, vanquish Baramos, and save the world.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Mac) – November 15

Live the intertwined stories of Naoe, an adept shinobi Assassin from Iga Province, and Yasuke, the powerful African samurai of historical legend. Against the backdrop of the turbulent late Sengoku period, this remarkable duo will discover their common destiny as they usher in a new era for Japan.

Other interesting games that still claim to be scheduled for 2024:

• Avowed (PC, Xbox Series X) — fall 2024
• Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) — fall 2024
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PC, Xbox Series X)
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)
• Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) — late 2024
• Metal Gear Solid ∆: Snake Eater (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)
• The Alters (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)
• The Plucky Squire (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X)
• Marvel Rivals (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)