Most Anticipated PlayStation 5 Releases in 2024
Most Anticipated PS5 Releases in 2024
PlayStation 5 owners have many games to look forward to in 2024. Major titles, like Rise of the Rōnin, Skull and Bones, and Unicorn Overlord, are only a few highly-anticipated games of the year. The entries below are titles that people are most hyped about.
Most Anticipated PlayStation 5 Releases in 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Developer/Publisher: Square Enix
Genre: JRPG, Action
Release Date: Feb. 29, 2024
Price: $69.99
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth happens right after the events of Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020). Cloud and the rest of the gang must stop the Shinra corporation from draining the Planet’s life source (the Lifestream) and prevent Sephiroth from taking it for himself. Like the 2020 title, Rebirth will feature real-time combat with classic turn-based elements. Players can also control Red XIII, have Yuffie as a party member, ride chocobos, and more in the upcoming title.
Persona 3 Reload
Developer/Publisher: P-Studio/SEGA, JP Atlus
Genre: JRPG, Social Simulation
Release Date: Feb. 2, 2024
Price: $69.99
Persona 3 Reload is a remake of the 2006 original. This installment features a high school student who discovers his Persona, a powerful manifestation of one’s personality. He and other Persona users join the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (S.E.E.S.) to unmask the secrets of the Dark Hour. The revamped version will have the iconic UI design of the later Persona games, enhanced graphics, improved character designs, and updated quality-of-life features. Players will also see new scenes, interactions, and more voiceovers.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Developer/Publisher: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio/SEGA
Genre: JRPG
Release Date: Jan. 26, 2024
Price: $69.99
The sequel to Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020) is coming out soon. In it, the iconic main characters, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu, team up as they explore parts of Japan and head to Hawaii. This installment marks the first time the Like a Dragon series takes place overseas. Infinite Wealth stays true to the original turn-based combat, with jobs that give characters unique moves.
Tekken 8
Developer/Publisher: Bandai Namco, Akira/Bandai Namco Entertainment
Genre: 3D Fighting
Release Date: Jan. 26, 2025
Price: $69.99
Bandai Namco’s latest Tekken game continues Kazuya Mishima's and Jin Kazama's chaotic relationship six months after Tekken 7. The latest title will feature a “Heat” gauge system, updated graphics, and new modes. Familiar faces, like King and Marshall Law, will return to the franchise, and new characters, such as Jack-8 and Victor Chevalier, will show up for the first time.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Developer/Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: Action, Adventure, 2D sidescroller, Platformer
Release Date: Jan. 18, 2024
Price: $49.99
Embark on a dangerous journey across Persia as a new character in The Lost Crown. Play as Sargon, a member of a warrior clan called The Immortal, and head to the cursed city of Mount Qaf to rescue a kidnapped prince. The Lost Crown has a beautiful new aesthetic, diverse biomes, challenging puzzles, and entertaining combat that will engage players. This entry is the latest installment of the Prince of Persia series since the main version of The Forgotten Sands was released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC in 2010.
Rise of the Ronin
Developer/Publisher: Team Ninja/Sony
Genre: Action, Role-playing
Release Date: Mar. 22, 2024
Price: $69.99
According to the president of Team Ninja, Rise of the Rōnin is one of the developer’s most ambitious projects yet. It takes place in Japan during “Bakumatsu” in the Edo Period. Players become a warrior, and decide their fate based on their decisions. Close and long-ranged weaponry allows gamers to fight according to their desired play style. This historically accurate title shows an older Japan struggling with an oppressive government, diseases, western influences, and civil war.
Skull and Bones
Developer/Publisher: Ubisoft Singapore/Ubisoft
Genre: Action, Adventure
Release Date: Feb. 16, 2024
Price: $69.99
Players can sail the Indian Ocean in Skull and Bones! Reputation is everything for pirates, so gamers must increase their Infamy to be respected. Expect naval combat as well since it’s typical for the pirate lifestyle. Players can even craft and pick ships suited to their playstyle. The quest to become a pirate legend will be difficult. There are hunters, hostile wildlife, and horrible weather conditions to battle, but the strongest will come out on top.
Unicorn Overlord
Developer/Publisher: Vanillaware, Atlus/SEGA
Genre: Fantasy RPG
Release Date: Mar. 8, 2024
Price: Unknown
Takafumi Noma thought of Unicorn Overlord back in 2014. After several delays due to project overlapping, it will finally come out ten years later in 2024. The game follows exiled prince Alain, who’s on a mission to gather an army and reclaim his throne from General Valmore. Players can recruit various allies, command their troops in battle stages, and grow their reputations in the upcoming RPG. Vanillaware merges tactical RPG elements, overworld exploration, and an incredible art style to deliver an experience that won’t disappoint.
Black Myth: Wukong
Developer/Publisher: Game Science
Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG
Release Date: Aug. 20, 2024
Price: Unknown
One of the most exciting titles on the list is Game Science’s Black Myth: Wukong. This RPG is based on the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West, which is about a Monkey King with many powers. Players will experience the sheer strength of the Monkey King through his spells, transformations, and weapons in Black Myth: Wukong. Get ready to dive into ancient Chinese mythology and meet iconic creatures, such as the Dragon King and Spider Demons.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Developer/Publisher: Rocksteady Studios/Warner Bros. Interactive
Genre: Shooter, Action, Adventure
Release Date: Feb. 2, 2024
Price: $69.99
The creators of the Batman: Arkham series will release Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League in 2024. Help the Suicide Squad murder the heroes under mind control and stop Brainiac from destroying the planet. Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark are all playable, and each character has unique abilities. People can invite up to three others in online co-op mode if they don’t want to play alone. The game will also get additional playable villains, environments, weapons, and more after launch.