It’s a wrap for The Game Awards 2024 (TGA 2024), an annual celebration of the greatest video game experiences of the year. Asian representation was strong this year, with Astro Bot, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Black Myth: Wukong and Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree rising to the top as Game of the Year nominees hailing from Eastern developers. Determined not to be outdone, however, was final contender Balatro, a massive achievement in its own right considering it was developed by a single person.
When all was said and done, the little bot that could, Astro Bot, emerged the clear winner of the night, taking home four accolades including the prestigious Game of the Year, while both Metaphor: ReFantazio and Balatro tied closely behind with three wins each.
As always, apart from paying tribute to the best of the best, TGA 2024 was also host to a barrage of world premieres, with exciting reveals of anticipated titles spanning AAA hits and indies alike. Even so, 10 titles still managed to stand out from the crowd to provide unprecedented levels of hype for what’s to come in 2025 and beyond.
Here’s a rundown of everything that was revealed during TGA 2024:
TOP 10 ANNOUNCEMENTS (in alphabetical order)
Borderlands 4
After a quick CG tease at Gamescom 2024, we finally have our first proper look at Gearbox Software’s Borderlands 4, the latest in the series of looter-shooters. In this first-look trailer, we get our first glimpse of the new shift to a more sci-fi-oriented aesthetic, alongside the introduction of the Rippers, the new robotic enemy faction, as well as the four playable Vault Hunters on offer, with each seemingly falling under the tried-and-true class archetypes from previous entries.
An official release date has yet to be revealed, but the title is still set for a release sometime in 2025 for the PS5, Xbox and PC.
Elden Ring: Nightreign
Shadow of the Erdtree might not have won any awards this year, but Elden Ring still managed to capture the hearts and minds of its loyal fanbase with an in-depth look at its upcoming standalone multiplayer PvE spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign, featuring what seems to be aerial combat and traversal, alongside series staples like massive boss battles, and dying over and over again, of course.
Elden Ring: Nightreign is set for a 2025 release window.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
The next Naughty Dog adventure is heading to the stars with Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a brand new IP from the studio behind Uncharted and The Last of Us, and is set to be a truly intergalactic tale revolving around its bounty hunter protagonist Jordan A. Mun, who gets stranded on Sempiria, a mysterious planet that no other adventurer has returned from.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which has been in development since 2020, has yet to receive a firm release window.
Mafia: The Old Country
Uncover the origins of organized crime in Hangar 13’s upcoming action-adventure title, Mafia: The Old Country, a prequel to the first game in the Mafia series. Set in 1900s Sicily, players step into the shoes of initiate Enzo as he joins a crime family in the fictional town of San Celeste, in an origin tale sure to be chock full of drama, betrayal and blurred lines.
The game is scheduled to release for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in Summer 2025.
Okami Sequel
Nobody saw this coming, but it’s finally happening all the same. Capcom has announced the development of a sequel to the 2006 cult-classic Okami, with the revived Clover Studio at the helm, and under the direction of the legendary Hideki Kamiya. Though its announcement trailer was brief, the hype it managed to garner is certain to last for a long time to come.
The Okami sequel is currently in development, with no release date revealed.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Talk about another classic title being revived by the good folks over at Capcom. The Onimusha franchise is getting its long-awaited return with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a reboot of the series and its first mainline entry since 2006. Bits of gameplay teased in the trailer reveal a shift to a modern third-person camera angle, alongside the return of classic mechanics like soul absorption, all wrapped up in stylish, brutal combat.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is set to launch in 2026.
Project Century
Yakuza developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has revealed Project Century, its upcoming action title set in 1915 Japan. Though further details of its plot and characters remain kept under wraps for now, the trailer does show off a fair bit of gameplay, highlighting its flashy real-time combat and street brawling that seems far more brutal than the studio’s previous offerings.
Project Century currently does not have a release date.
Split Fiction
Hazelight Studios, the minds behind the co-op adventures It Takes Two and A Way Out, have revealed their latest upcoming co-op title, Split Fiction. Players take on the roles of Mio and Zoe, two contrasting writers, one of sci-fi and the other of fantasy, who have become trapped in their own stories and have to work together while jumping back and forth between the two worlds to escape.
Grab a friend and experience Split Fiction when it releases on 6 March 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
The Outer Worlds 2
Obsidian Entertainment has finally unveiled its gameplay trailer for The Outer Worlds 2, the sequel to the sci-fi space-faring RPG filled with a generous dollop of humour, lots of new weapons and bombastic action. As the trailer jokingly puts it, the game might have taken nearly thrice as long to make as the first, but it would most definitely be at least twice as big.
The Outer Worlds 2 is coming in 2025 for the PS5, Xbox SeriesX|S and PC.
The Witcher IV
If you’re going to open a show, open it with a bang and well, that’s exactly what happened at TGA 2024 with the reveal of The Witcher IV, the highly-anticipated next entry in one of gaming’s most beloved RPG franchises. What’s more, fan speculation has been confirmed with the reveal that Ciri, the ward of previous protagonist Geralt of Rivia, will be taking over the reins in her very first solo adventure, and she’s bringing tools of her own into the fray, including a chain-like weapon and her unique Elder Blood magic.
Much of The Witcher IV still remains unknown, however, with no further details on its plot, gameplay or release date.
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Ninja Gaiden Ragebound
The Ninja Gaiden series is returning to its 2D platformer roots with Ninja Gaiden Ragebound, courtesy of The Game Kitchen of Blasphemous fame and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge publisher Dotemu. The trailer shows off its gritty pixel-art style coupled with challenging platforming and combat reminiscent of the older games in the series. The game will follow Kenji Mozu, a ninja from the Hayabusa Village, who battles a demon threat after the veil between the human and demon worlds shatters.
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound is set to release in 2025.
One Move Away
Want to enjoy the therapeutic nature of packing without actually physically doing it? Ramage Games’ puzzle narrative game One Move Away aims to provide exactly that experience, centred around packing belongings into a car boot and any style a player desires, as long as the boot closes when all is said and done.
Prepare to pack your things and move when One Move Away arrives in 2025.
Slay the Spire II
Step into the newly evolved Spire with the roguelike deckbuilding sequel, Slay the Spire II and embark upon an ever-changing climb with new cards, relics and potions. With a cast of new and returning characters each with their own unique cards and moves, battle strange and deadly monstrosities as you work your way to the top, literally.
Slay the Spire II will be released into PC early access in 2025.
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle DLC
Dave and the Blue Hole crew are about to embark on a surprising new adventure with Dave the Diver: In the Jungle DLC. So far, not much has been revealed apart from the trailer’s brief cinematic look, but it will be interesting to see how the game adapts to the noticeably less wet environment. Exploring on land, maybe? Who knows at this point, but the concept is certainly compelling.
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle will be released in late 2025 for the PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Thick as Thieves
OtherSide Entertainment has released its first look at the upcoming four-player immersive stealth-action multiplayer game, Thick as Thieves. Players will compete with each other to make off with the largest share of loot with its emergent PvPvE gameplay, supporting multiple playstyles from pure stealth to running-and-gunning and everything in between.
Thick as Thieves currently has no release date, but is set to arrive on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Shadow Labyrinth
Bandai Namco’s Shadow Labyrinth takes the concept of the video game icon Pac-Man and flips it completely on its head, transforming the classic arcade title into an edgy, dark Metroidvania seemingly inspired by the Secret Level Pac-Man episode. Players will take on the role of a humanoid character with a floating companion reminiscent of the yellow dot-muncher, although this version of Pac-Man appears significantly less child-friendly, able to transform into a giant, venom-esque version of itself to eat entire chunks of the environment in one bite.
Shadow Labyrinth is set to release in 2025 on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Steel Paws
Shenmue and Virtua Fighter creator Yu Suzuki has debuted his next game, a mobile title named Steel Paws, whose trailer shows off its armoured, purple-haired protagonist alongside robotic cats and a giant Colosseum-like arena rising from the ground.
The mobile game is being published by Netflix and will be released in 2025.
Kyora
From the creators of the mining sandboxCore Keeper comes Kyora, a multiplayer mining adventure with a pixel art style similar to 2011’s Terraria. Join up to eight players in online co-op to mine materials, craft items and battle beasts in an effort to survive its increasingly dangerous world.
No release date has been revealed for Kyora.
Rematch
Developer Sloclap, creators of Sifu and Absolver, is taking a bold step in a new direction with Rematch, a 5v5 online-only multiplayer soccer game. Unlike other ball-kicking titles, the game plays out in a third-person perspective, with players only controlling a single player on the team, making the experience extra immersive and encouraging working together with teammates to score goals.
Rematch will be released in summer 2025 on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Solasta II
Roll the dice to determine your destiny in Solasta II, the sequel to 2020’s tactical RPG Solasta: Crown of the Magister. Create a party of four and uncover the lands of Neokos, battling enemies in turn-based combat for a faithful table-top RPG experience.
No release date has been announced for Solasta II.
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Untitled project by Fumito Ueda of GenDesign
Fumito Ueda, the developer best known for Ico, Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian, has revealed his next project, which adopts a more futuristic tone compared to his previous work. Not much has been revealed, not even a name or release window, but the trailer does showcase someone climbing up a massive robot and flying off on its head before a menacing shockwave of unknown energy hits. Shadow of the Colossus but with mechs? Sign me up.
Steel Hunters
Speaking of mechs, here’s Steel Hunters, a free-to-play multiplayer battle royale extraction shooter with robots as massive as its ambitions. Developed by Wargaming, best known for the World of Tanks and World of Warships franchises, the game features multiple Hunters (yes, it’s a hero shooter too), each with its own playstyle and progression systems, while slick designs ranging from traditional bipedal humanoid droids to hulking wolf-like mechanical beasts and four-legged spider bots.
Steel Hunters is currently conducting a 10-day closed beta playtest on PC, with an open beta set for 2025.
The Long Dark 2: Blackfrost
Hinterland Studio’s survival sandbox is getting a sequel with The Long Dark 2: Blackfrost, building on the survival gameplay of the original and adding the element of co-op to the mix, so you can craft, survive or perish alone, or with a friend.
The Long Dark 2: Blackfrost will launch on PC via Steam Early Access in 2026.
Clive Rosfield in Tekken 8
Get ready for the next battle with a new challenger! Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy XVI is making his way into the acclaimed fighting game Tekken 8 as a guest fighter, and he’s bringing his fiery Ifrit powers along with him. Clive will be the final member of the game’s Year 1 character pass, and with the protagonists of two Final Fantasy titles now a part of the rosters throughout Tekken history, the hopes for more guest characters from the beloved RPG franchise seem a little brighter. Tifa’s right there, just saying.
Clive joins the ranks of Tekken 8 on 16 December 2024 via Year 1 Character Pass early access.
Killing Floor 3
It’s time to battle some Zeds in Killing Floor 3, the next entry in the intense multiplayer FPS horror series. The game’s latest trailer gives a first look at gameplay, including its Ninja, Medic and Sharpshooter classes, alongside the hulking Chimera boss. Get ready to spill blood, a whole load of it.
Killing Floor 3 will be released in March 2025 with full crossplay between PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Virtua Fighter
The classic arcade fighter is receiving its long-awaited refresh, with a shiny new entry, currently titled simply as Virtua Fighter, in the works. Not much can be discerned from its latest trailer, but judging by the brief snippet of supposed gameplay footage, the new game looks to be a huge step up in the graphics department compared to its predecessors.
Virtua Fighter is coming in 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X and PC, with more details to be revealed at the VF Direct 2024.
Turok: Origins
As yet another classic title heading its way to the modern era, Turok: Origins marks the latest game in the dino-slaying franchise in 16 years. Developed by Saber Interactive, the game will see a shift to a third-person perspective, and is designed with co-op play in mind, although it will feature single-player support as well. Players will choose between a selection of warriors, each with their own DNA powers, and make use of high-tech weaponry like plasma rifles and ray guns to mow down dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts.
No release window has been revealed for Turok: Origins, although it is set to release on PS5, Xbox and PC.
Helldivers 2: Omens of Tyranny
Arrowhead’s Helldivers 2 just keeps getting bigger and better, and the release of its latest update, Omens of Tyranny, brings back the Illuminate enemy faction from the original game, alongside introducing the game’s first urban environments and its first vehicle, the Fast Recon Vehicle (FRV), so players can battle the alien forces and spread freedom with added flair.
The Helldivers 2: Omens of Tyranny update is out now for the PS5 and PC.
Warframe 1999
Free-to-play MMO shooter Warframe has just received its major expansion, Warframe 1999, which occurs in an alternate reality to the main game and follows Arthur, a prototype Warframe who will eventually become the basis for Excalibur, one of the three starter characters in the base game. This new single-player quest will see players head back to 1999, fighting new enemies across four new mission types and features the new unlockable Cyte-09 Warframe.
Warframe 1999 is out now for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
The First Berserker: Khazan
Khazan, a key figure within the Dungeon & Fighter (DNF) universe, gets his own adventure in the upcoming hardcore soulslike action game, The First Berserker: Khazan. Don’t let the game’s cel-shaded graphics fool you, as its combat is visceral and tough-as-nails, so prepare to get real familiar with that game over screen.
The First Berserker: Khazan will be released on 27 March 2025.
Dungeon Fighter: Arad World
That’s not all from the DNF series, as Nexon Games’ open-world action-adventure RPG Dungeon Fighter: Arad World is heading to consoles, PC and mobile, bringing stylish action combat, engaging characters and a stunning world built in Unreal Engine 5 to the table.
Dying Light: The Beast
Good night, good luck. Battle the post-apocalyptic zombie hordes once again in Dying Light: The Beast, a standalone adventure set after the events of Dying Light 2 Stay Human. Return to the shoes of Kyle Crane, the main protagonist of the original title, who has become mutated with zombie DNA after more than a decade in captivity, allowing him to unleash beast-like powers. Take care though, as the night still brings its fair share of challenges, and when all else fails, it’s time to make use of the series’ signature parkour systems to run like your life depends on it, because it really does.
Dying Light: The Beast will be released in Summer 2025, and will be free for players who purchased the Ultimate Edition of Dying Light 2 Stay Human.
Squid Game Unleashed
It’s Red Light Green Light time, as the iconic Kdrama series is making its way to the world of video games with Squid Game Unleashed by Netflix Games. As a multiplayer battle royale title, it promises the same high-octane action from the show, featuring a series of deadly challenges inspired by children’s playground games.
As a cherry on top, Netflix Games is also making the game free to play for all, even those without a Netflix subscription, although this offer will be for a limited time only. Squid Game: Unleashed releases on mobile on 17 December 2024.
Stage Fright
Hailing from Overcooked! creators Ghost Town Games, Stage Fright is an upcoming two-player co-op adventure, promising the same levels of chaotic gameplay the studio is known for. Offering both online and couch co-op, players are set for a charming adventure filled with escape room-esque challenges to solve and fiendish obstacles to overcome.
No release window has been revealed for Stage Fright.
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad
HBO’s Game of Thrones might have ended years ago, but its legacy lives on, and now it is set to receive a mobile game adaptation in the form of Game Of Thrones: Kingsroad. In this action-adventure RPG, players take on the role of a new character from House Tyre, a small noble house in the North, choosing from one of three classes to customise their character. The game is set during Season 4 of the show, and familiar faces like Jon Snow, Jaime and Cersei Lannister are set to make their appearances.
The game will be released on mobile in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and the Middle East in 2025, with plans for an Asia release to be announced next year.
Double Dragon Revive
Classic beat-em-up Double Dragon is punching its way to the modern era with Double Dragon Revive, letting players relive the good old days of arcade-brawling action. When the Shadow Warriors gang seizes control of the city, it’s up to brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee to reclaim their home and deal out a generous dose of old-fashioned walloping.
Double Dragon Revive launches on 23 October 2025 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered PC
PC players can finally experience the epic conclusion to Ellie’s story as The Last of Us Part II Remastered is heading to the platform, bringing all the new features present in the PS5 version such as the No Return roguelike mode, the Lost Levels and Guitar Free Play mode.
PC-specific features and system requirements will be made known soon, as the game approaches its release on PC on 3 April 2025.
Den of Wolves
10 Chambers, the minds behind Payday and GTFO, have revealed their latest upcoming co-op heist FPS, Den of Wolves, which takes its well-established formula and imbues it with a healthy dose of Cyberpunk 2077 vibes, centred around mercenaries hired to carry out corporate espionage.
Not much is known regarding the game’s release window, only that it will launch as an Early Access title.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
In a trailer that goes by as fast as the blue hedgehog himself, we got a first look at the next big Sonic title, and it’s a racing game, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds. Apart from a quick look at Shadow’s ride, not much is known about the upcoming title other than the fact that it will feature iconic characters from the franchise and a dimension-swapping racing mechanic.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds does not have a firm release window, but is “coming soon” for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Dispatch
From the writers & directors of Tales from the Borderlands and The Wolf Among Us comes the superhero comedy Dispatch, a narrative adventure centred around decision-making and managing the deployment of heroes, police dispatcher style. The game will feature an all-star cast such as Aaron Paul, Laura Bailey and Matthew Mercer.
Dispatch will be released sometime in 2025.
Crimson Desert
Open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert, the first single-player game hailing from Black Desert creator Pearl Abyss, finally gets its release window announcement via its latest trailer, which also shows off more of its vibrant, expansive open world and intense Viking combat.
Crimson Desert will be released in late 2025.
Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.
