Several high-profile releases are scheduled for 2024, offering a mix of remakes, sequels and long-awaited returns. Below are the 10 most anticipated games with confirmed release dates, platforms and what players can expect from each title.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown — January 18
Ubisoft returns the Prince of Persia franchise with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on January 18, marking a revival of the series in a 2D format. The game adopts Metroidvania-style exploration and includes mechanics that manipulate space and time.
Available for: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Tekken 8 — January 26
Tekken 8 arrives January 26 as one of 2024’s leading fighting-game releases. Bandai Namco has released multiple character trailers and showcased upgraded visuals, positioning Tekken 8 as a major new entry in the long-running series.
Available for: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth — January 24
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the eighth main numbered installment in the franchise formerly known as Yakuza, is due January 24. The game returns protagonist Ichiban Kasuga in a storyline about searching for his mother, delivering the series’ signature tone and gameplay.
Available for: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Persona 3 Reload — February 2
Persona 3 Reload, a remake of the 2006 RPG, launches February 2. Published by Sega, the title preserves the original story with minimal changes while offering overhauled graphics and, for the first time in the series’ releases, Portuguese subtitles.
Available for: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Skull and Bones — February 16
Skull and Bones, inspired by the naval combat seen in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, has faced a troubled development but moved into testing and now has a confirmed release date of February 16. The game focuses on large-scale naval encounters.
Available for: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — February 29
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth arrives February 29 as the second part of the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Square Enix says the installment will offer more than 40 hours of story content, a richer open world and refined mechanics.
Available for: PlayStation 5.
Alone in the Dark — March 20
A reimagining and reboot of the seminal horror franchise, Alone in the Dark was delayed from October 2023 and is now scheduled for March 20. The narrative follows Edward Carnby and Emily Hartwood as they investigate mysteries in the Decerto mansion.
Available for: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 — March 22
Dragon’s Dogma 2 launches March 22 as Capcom’s long-awaited sequel. The developer positions the game as a larger, more ambitious evolution of the original RPG across multiple gameplay and world-design aspects.
Available for: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Rise of the Ronin — March 22
Team Ninja’s Rise of the Ronin, set during the fall of the Tokugawa shogunate, releases March 22. Players control a ronin—a masterless samurai—navigating the upheaval of feudal Japan.
Available for: PlayStation 5.
Black Myth: Wukong — August 20
Black Myth: Wukong, inspired by Journey to the West, arrives August 20 after strong interest since its 2020 trailer showcased high-fidelity visuals and gameplay. Players take the role of the Monkey King and experience action rooted in the classic tale.
Available for: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Release slate and outlook
All titles listed above have confirmed 2024 release dates and exclude games already available on other platforms. The year’s lineup spans fighting, action RPGs, horror and reboots, giving players a varied schedule across consoles and PC.
