The Game Awards 2024 was filled with excitement, surprises, and groundbreaking announcements that left gamers buzzing with anticipation. Here are some of the biggest reveals from the event:
The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red kicked off the main event with the first cinematic trailer for The Witcher 4 The game will feature Ciri as the protagonist, marking a new chapter in the beloved franchise. The trailer showcased Ciri’s new abilities and hinted at a vast, open-world RPG experience. Fans were thrilled to hear about Geralt of Rivia making a return, albeit in a supporting role.
Elden Ring: Nightreign
From Software announced a standalone spin-off of Elden Ring called Nightreignset to release in 2025. This new game will introduce roguelike elements, allowing players to explore the Lands Between with up to two friends. The game will feature preset characters with unique abilities, adding a fresh twist to the series.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Naughty Dog unveiled Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet a new sci-fi epic set in outer space. The game stars Jordan A. Muna bounty hunter stranded on a distant planet. The project is being directed by Neil Druckmann and features a new original score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. The game is already being billed as the start of a new franchise.
Split Fiction
Hazelight Studios, known for It Takes Two announced Split Fiction a new co-op adventure game. The game follows two aspiring novelists, Mio and Zoe, who become trapped in the sci-fi and fantasy stories they write. Players will need to work together to escape these imaginative worlds. The game is set to launch on March 6, 2025.
Okami Sequel
Capcom announced a sequel to the critically acclaimed game Okami titled 2The game will be developed by Hideki Kamiya’s new studio and promises to bring back the beautiful cel-shaded art style and action-packed gameplay of the original.
Mafia: The Old Country
2K Games unveiled Mafia: The Old Country a prequel set in 1900s Sicily. The game will explore the origins of organized crime and promises to bring the gritty, realistic storytelling that the Mafia series is known for. Mafia: The Old Country is set to release in the summer of 2025 on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5.
Virtua Fighter
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced the return of Virtua Fighter a classic fighting game series. The new game will feature over-the-top hand-to-hand combat and is set in 1915 Japan. The studio also revealed Project Century a new game with roots in its Like a Dragon series.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
Dotemu, Koei Tecmo, and The Game Kitchen announced Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound a new 2D action platformer set to release next year. The game will feature fast-paced combat and a dangerous world to explore.
The Game Awards 2024 was a night to remember, with announcements that have set the gaming community abuzz with excitement. Gamers can look forward to an incredible lineup of new games and exciting adventures in the coming years.
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