The Game Awards 2024 delivered an avalanche of exciting announcements, from the revival of classic franchises to the unveiling of entirely new worlds. Whether you missed the show or want a quick recap, we have you covered with all the highlights, trailers, and world premieres.
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Biggest Announcements from The Game Awards 2024
Naughty Dog Unveils Intergalactic: The Heretic Project
The creators of The Last of Us and Uncharted revealed their next big title: Intergalactic: The Heretic Project. Set thousands of years in the future, players will take on the role of Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter stranded on the distant planet Sempiria. With no communication for over 600 years, Jordan must rely on her skills to escape. Directed by Neil Druckmann, the game has been in development since 2020.
Elden Ring Gets a Co-Op Spin-Off: Nightreign
FromSoftware announced Elden Ring: Nightreign, a cooperative multiplayer spin-off set to launch in 2025 for PlayStation, PC, and Xbox platforms. While not a direct sequel, the game promises to expand the Elden Ring universe in thrilling new ways.
The Witcher 4 Stars Ciri
CD Projekt Red is back with The Witcher 4, marking the start of a new saga. This time, Ciri takes center stage. The game’s six-minute trailer showcased stunning visuals and teased the next chapter in the beloved franchise.
Fumito Ueda Teases Project: Robot
The visionary behind Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, Fumito Ueda, gave a glimpse of his next game, tentatively titled Project: Robot. The teaser hinted at a world-ending disaster, a giant mech, and a tiny pilot, evoking the director’s signature blend of mystery and emotion.
Classic Franchises Make a Comeback
Okami 2 Announced
Capcom confirmed a sequel to the 2006 classic Okami. Directed by Hideki Kamiya, the game is being developed at a new studio, Clovers, rekindling the magic of Japanese folklore-inspired action-adventure.
Virtua Fighter 6
Sega delighted fans with the announcement of Virtua Fighter 6. More details are expected during Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios’ VF Direct 2024.
Turok: Origins
Saber Interactive is reviving the dinosaur-fighting action of Turok with Turok: Origins. Players can battle in co-op or single-player modes, harvesting enemy DNA to uncover secrets vital to humanity’s survival.
New Games to Watch For
Borderlands 4
Gearbox Software’s Borderlands 4 promises the series’ most ambitious outing yet, with players battling the Timekeeper, a dictator whose world-altering catastrophe sparks chaos. Expect intense action and an arsenal of over-the-top weapons in 2025.
Pac-Man’s Dark Turn: Shadow Labyrinth
Bandai Namco revealed a darker take on Pac-Man with Shadow Labyrinth, a 2D action platformer launching in 2025 to mark the character’s 45th anniversary.
The Outer Worlds 2
Obsidian Entertainment showcased the first gameplay for The Outer Worlds 2, featuring a new colony, an expanded crew, and cutting-edge graphics. The game is set for release in 2025.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom’s samurai-action series returns with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, set in Kyoto during the Edo period. Players will face monstrous enemies and uncover a transformed city when the game launches in 2026.
Exciting Updates and Surprises
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Shadow and Sonic the Hedgehog are back on the racetrack in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Details remain scarce, but fans are eager for the next chapter in Sonic’s racing adventures.
Helldivers 2: Omens of Tyranny Update
Helldivers 2 expands with the Omens of Tyranny update, featuring urban warfare, new enemies, and FRVs for PlayStation 5 and PC players.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
Blasphemous developers are bringing Ninja Gaiden back as a side-scroller. Set in America, young ninja Kenji Mozu must save his village in Ragebound, coming summer 2025.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PC
The second installment in Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 remake project will arrive on PC on January 23, 2025.
Other Notable Announcements
- The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered: Coming to PC on April 3, 2025, with enhanced graphics and gameplay modes.
- Thick As Thieves: A PvPvE stealth-action game set in a 1910s industrial city, launching in 2026.
- Slay the Spire 2: The roguelike deckbuilder returns with fresh mechanics and characters.
- Dying Light: The Beast: A new trailer introduced a menacing antagonist called the Baron.
- Kyora: Pugstorm’s next 2D sandbox adventure blends crafting and exploration for up to eight players.
- Steel Hunters: A free-to-play mech shooter blending battle royale and extraction mechanics.
- Rematch: Sloclap’s unexpected soccer game.
- Stage Fright: A spooky multiplayer game from the creators of Overcooked.
- Dispatch: A superhero workplace comedy starring Aaron Paul and Jeffrey Wright.
- Screamer: Milestone revives its classic racing franchise with an anime-inspired twist.