The 16 Most Anticipated Games of 2024

If you haven’t spent the past year glued to a gaming controller for hours each day, your backlog of games is probably towering. However, with the gaming industry’s recent hits like Diablo IV, Baldur’s Gate III, and Starfield, the temptation is there to take a break. Yet, 2024 promises to be another year packed with exciting game releases. Whether you’ve conquered all your 2023 games or are wondering what’s next, here are our picks for the 16 most anticipated titles arriving before 2025.

1. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
   • Release date: Available now

     Ubisoft Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia series returns with The Lost Crown, offering a fresh protagonist, time-bending skills, acrobatic combat, metroidvania exploration, and stunning 2.5D presentation.

   $50 at Amazon | $50 at Best Buy | $50 at GameStop

2. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
   • Release date: Available now Sony This remastered version of the 2020 sequel includes a new No Return mode, challenging players with rogue-like gameplay, exploring various characters, and surviving in the post-apocalyptic world.

   $50 at Amazon | $50 at Best Buy | $50 at GameStop

3. Tekken 8
   • Release date: Jan. 26, 2024 Bandai Namco Designed for current-gen consoles, Tekken 8 promises cutting-edge visuals, aggressive fisticuffs, and a roster of fresh and returning pugilists for fighting game enthusiasts.

   $69 at Amazon | $70 at Best Buy | $70 at GameStop

4. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
   • Release date: Jan. 26, 2024

     Sega The direct sequel to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, this game continues the series’ success, featuring a new story set in Hawaii and Japan, blending main and supporting characters, and offering the signature mini-games.

   $70 at Amazon | $70 at Best Buy | $70 at GameStop

5. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
   • Release date: Jan. 30, 2024

     WB Games Delayed to address concerns, this open-world co-op action game lets players control DC villains Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark as they take on the Justice League.

   $70 at Amazon | $70 at Best Buy | $70 at GameStop

6. Mario vs. Donkey Kong
   • Release date: Feb. 16, 2024

     Nintendo Revisiting the classic rivalry, this remake and reimagining of the Game Boy Advance classic adds local co-op to the puzzle-platforming mix, offering an updated visual presentation.

   $50 at Amazon | $50 at GameStop | $50 at Walmart

7. Skull and Bones
   • Release date: Feb. 16, 2024

     Ubisoft Overcoming delays, this open-seas pirate game, Skull and Bones, proves to be more than naval warfare, offering RPG-flavored depth, cinematic combat, and an immersive presentation.

   $70 at Amazon | $70 at GameStop | $70 at Best Buy

8. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
   • Release date: Feb. 29, 2024

     Square Enix The second installment of the remake trilogy, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, continues Cloud Strife’s journey with evolved combat, expansive world exploration, and iconic elements like Chocobo mounts.

   $70 at Amazon | $70 at GameStop | $70 at Best Buy

9. Dragon’s Dogma 2
   • Release date: Mar. 22, 2024

     Capcom The long-awaited sequel to a cult favorite, Dragon’s Dogma 2, revives the series with familiar elements, choice-driven gameplay, and impressive visuals powered by Capcom’s latest technology.

   $70 at Amazon | $70 at Best Buy | $70 at GameStop

10. Princess Peach: Showtime!
    • Release date: Mar. 22, 2024

      Nintendo Princess Peach takes the spotlight in Showtime!, offering a charming live-theater presentation, role-swapping gameplay, and a delightful action-adventure experience.

    $60 at Amazon | $60 at GameStop | $60 at Walmart

Stay tuned for the remaining six highly anticipated games arriving later in 2024!