Ready to grow that backlog? The Game Awards 2023 has come to a close, and while the jokes weren’t any less cringey this year, gamers can look forward to what is clearly a ton of major games in 2024 and beyond, per the many world premieres that aired during Geoff Keighley’s latest celebration for gaming.
Below is a roundup of some of the biggest games that are currently in development, including OD, Hideo Kojima’s mysterious, cloud-powered horror game, as well as more immediate titles, such as God of War Ragnarök Valhalla, a free DLC that will be available for PS5 as early as next week, on December 12.
Other surprises of the show include a sizzle reel from Sega that can confirm it is working on new games based on some of its most-missed franchises, including Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi, while Arkane Lyon made an appearance with Blade, a new game that takes the Marvel character to Paris.
…oh, and there’s even a new single-player, action-adventure Jurassic Park game from Saber Interactive set just after the events of the first film in Isla Nublar, the original park, and a new Monster Hunter coming in 2025 from Capcom.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake
Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey of discovery, loss, adventure and mystery in Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake, launching February 28th, 2024!
Exodus
Introducing EXODUS: A new AAA science fiction action-adventure role-playing game franchise from Archetype Entertainment. Having fled a dying Earth, humanity has found a new home in a hostile galaxy. Here, we are the underdogs, fighting our final battle for survival. You are the Traveler, humanity’s last hope.
God of War Ragnarök Valhalla
Set after the decisive battle against Odin and Atreus’ departure, Kratos has seen a path for himself that he never thought possible before. Brought to the mysterious shores of Valhalla accompanied only by Mimir, Kratos will enter its unknown depths to overcome trials within himself and face echoes of his past.
Big Walk
Set on an island covered in Australian bushland, the cooperative online multiplayer game will set you and your friends free to explore and solve a variety of puzzles and challenges testing your ability to communicate as a group.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, sees Senua return in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.
Kemuri
No Rest for the Wicked
From Moon Studios, the award-winning developers of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps comes No Rest for the Wicked, a visceral, precision ARPG with a bold new take on the genre. Coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Sega
New Era, New Energy! New games from Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi – now in development!
Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! Zero
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO takes the legendary gameplay of the Budokai Tenkaichi series and raises it to whole new levels. Learn and master an incredible roster of playable characters, each with signature abilities, transformations, and techniques. Take the fight to arenas that crumble and react to your power as the battle rages on.
The Casting of Frank Stone
The storytelling prowess of Supermassive Games meets the Dead by Daylight universe in a haunting horror game that won’t soon be forgotten.
Visions of Mana
For the first time in over 15 years, a brand new entry in the mainline Mana series arrives! Embark on a new adventure with Val, the newly appointed soul guard, as he sets off on a journey across the world to accompany his friend on her pilgrimage to the Tree of Mana. Experience action-packed gameplay and explore a vibrant semi-open 3D field, encountering fearsome foes and unlikely allies along the way.
Rise of the Ronin
Japan at the end of the 19th century was characterized by the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate, a period of oppression and stagnation. Explore the vast world of late-Edo period Japan by horse and glider, while battling foes using a wide range of weapons and equipment – melee weapons like swords and spears, as well as ranged weapons like firearms and thrown weapons.
OD
A HIDEO KOJIMA GAME, OD explores the concept of testing your fear threshold, and what it means to OD on fear – while blurring the boundaries of gaming and film. The new teaser for OD also reveals Sophia Lillis (“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”), Hunter Schaffer (“Euphoria”) and Udo Kier (“Flesh for Frankenstein”), who will play the lead roles in the upcoming project.
Jurassic Park Survival
Welcome to Jurassic Park: Survival. Players will take on the role of Dr. Maya Joshi, an InGen scientist who was unable to evacuate Isla Nublar, in an original adventure made for fans of the Jurassic Park franchise and those who revel in narrative-driven games. They’ll be challenged to survive an intense mix of first-person stealth and action in thrilling encounters with dinosaurs, each with their own distinct and adaptive behaviors brought to life by John Hammond’s vision. Players will be able to dive into a lush world full of wonder, mystery, and danger as two species separated by 65 million years come face to face in an all-new adventure.
Black Myth Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
From Rocksteady Studios, the creators of the Batman Arkham series, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a genre-defying third-person action shooter where the ultimate band of misfits must do the impossible to save the world: Kill the Justice League.
Warframe: Whispers in the Walls
The next major chapter in Warframe’s sprawling cinematic story begins with Whispers in the Walls on December 13 — including Cross Platform Save, the 55th Warframe: Qorvex and so much more. There’s never been a better time to return to the Origin System!
Tales of Zenkera: Zau
Embark on a poignant single-player story shaped by actor Abubakar Salim’s own experience with grief, discovering how love gives us the courage to press on after devastating loss. Wield powers from the Sun and the Moon to defeat restless spirits in rhythmic combat and become a worthy Nganga: a spiritual healer. Discover a rich universe with untold lore of chaos and order and journey through mystical 2.5D realms awash with color and depth, emboldened by multi-award-winning composer Nainita Desai’s enchanting original score.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
The creative minds behind Life is Strange at DON’T NOD Montréal are proud to present a brand-new story-driven journey through time – Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. The magical summer of 1995 is one of self-discovery and forging unbreakable bonds for high school friends Swann, Nora, Autumn, and Kat. 27 years of no contact later, fate reunites them to confront the long-buried secret that made them promise to never speak again.
The First Berserker
‘The First Berserker: Khazan’ is a hardcore Action-RPG based on the Dungeon & Fighter franchise, an ongoing franchise of 18 years with more than 850 Million users worldwide. Khazan, the Great General of the Pell Los Empire defeats the Berserk Dragon Hismar with his friend the Archmage Ozma, but is betrayed by his jealous Emperor and is exiled. The betrayed hero, Khazan, pledges vengeance upon those who brought him ruin. While looking into the cause of his demise, he finds out that….!
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Listen to the official theme song of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, “No Promises to Keep”, for the first time in this brand new trailer. The song is composed by the incomparable Nobuo Uematsu and performed by Loren Allred, the renowned, platinum-selling artist who captivated the world with her single “Never Enough” from The Greatest Showman.
Honka: Star Rail
These people, these places… They appear familiar at first sight, and will never grow dull. Thanks to all your support, Honkai: Star Rail has won Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2023. Your companionship gives true meaning to the continuation of our journey.
Blade
In Marvel’s Blade, Eric Brooks is the legendary Daywalker, half-man, half-vampire torn between the warm society of the living and the rushing power of the undead. From Bethesda and Arkane Lyon, the studio that brought you Dishonored and “DEATHLOOP”, Marvel’s Blade is a mature, single-player, third-person game set in the heart of Paris, now in development in collaboration with Marvel Games.
Last Sentinel
Welcome to dystopian Tokyo. Introducing our brand-new, open-world action game, LAST SENTINEL.
The First Descendant
Check out the new trailer, featuring the battle between a new Descendant and powerful Colossi!
Through the trailer, you can also find out the official global release date of The First Descendant, which established itself as a next-generation looter shooter with nearly 2 million global players who participated in the recent Crossplay Open Beta.
GTFO: The Final Chapter
The time is finally here. As just announced at @thegameawards, Rundown 8.0 Duality is out now! Bringing the story of the four prisoners to an end in the most GTFO way possible. This time is different/same. The right/wrong place with the wrong/right people. How low/high will you/they go before you start/stop following orders? This is the end/beginning.
Den of Wolves
Den of Wolves is a co-op heist FPS from the creator of PAYDAY: The Heist, PAYDAY 2, and GTFO. In this techno-thriller, you and your friends operate as criminals for hire in the conflicts between rival corporations in Midway City. Gather your crew, design the plan, gear up, and execute the heist.
Exoborne: Master the Apocalypse
Publisher Level Infinite and developer Sharkmob revealed the studio’s new and upcoming original game, Exoborne during The Game Awards. In development for PC and consoles, this tactical open world extraction shooter puts you in the middle of a world ripped apart by apocalyptic forces of nature.
Asgard’s Wrath 2
Fight back against Loki’s chaos in Asgard’s Wrath 2, available December 15th. Asgard’s Wrath 2 is an immersive, visceral VR Action-RPG that transports you into distant realms and transforms you into a Cosmic Guardian, tasked with saving reality itself from the evil chaos of the Trickster God Loki. Explore massive realms, dominate in brutal physical combat, and forge your fate as you battle gods and monsters in epi-scale VR.
Light No Fire
Light No Fire is a game about adventure, building, survival and exploration together. Set on a fantasy planet the size of Earth, it brings the depth of a role playing game to the freedom of a survival sandbox.
Stormgate
Welcome to the all-new science fantasy universe of Stormgate, the upcoming real-time strategy game (RTS) from Frost Giant Studios, including former developers of StarCraft II and Warcraft III.
FFXVI Echoes of the Fallen/The Rising Tide DLC
The epic story of FINAL FANTASY XVI moves ever onwards. “Echoes of the Fallen” is out now. “The Rising Tide” is coming in spring 2024.
The Finals
After years of development, multiple community Alpha and Beta tests, and many months of “soon,” we are so excited to launch THE FINALS! We could not have done it without all the time, energy, feedback, and love heaped onto us by our community of players. As we welcome you to live service, you will see below that we have been very very busy.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds. The next generation in the genre-defining series. Launching in 2025 on PS5.
…and last but not least, here’s Alan Wake dancing: