Most Anticipated PlayStation 5 Releases in 2024

Most Anticipated PlayStation 5 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

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth / Square Enix

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.

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Persona 3 Reload / P-Studio

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.

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth / Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio

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. 

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Tekken 8 / Bandai Namco

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. 

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown / Ubisoft

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. 

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Rise of the Rōnin / Team Ninja

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.

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Skull and Bones / Ubisoft Singapore

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.

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Unicorn Overlord / Vanillaware, Atlus

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.   

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Black Myth: Wukong / Game Science

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.

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League / Rocksteady Studios

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.

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