PC GamerS Most Anticipated Games of 2024: A Thorough Overview
On Thursday, PC Gamer hosted its highly anticipated Most Wanted 2024 showcase, unveiling a curated list of the top 25 upcoming games that have captured the attention of developers, media professionals, and industry influencers. Amidst the excitement surrounding thes titles, attendees were treated to a variety of updates on imminent game releases and some surprising announcements about projects previously unknown to the public.
Exciting Release Dates Announced
Among the notable release dates revealed during the event were:
- The Thing: Remastered – Available now
- Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap – set for January 23, 2025
- Eternal Strands - Launching on January 28, 2025
- Citizen Sleeper 2 – Scheduled for January 31, 2025
- MainFrames – Expected on March 6, 2025
- Revenge of the Savage Planet - Arriving in May 2025
These announcements not only highlight upcoming titles but also reflect a diverse range of genres catering to various gaming preferences.
New Game Announcements That Captivated Audiences
The showcase was not just about release dates; it also introduced several exciting new games that promise innovative gameplay experiences. Here are some standout highlights:
Moonlighter II: The Endless Vault
Digital Sun is set to return with Moonlighter II, a sequel that enhances its predecessor’s charm with improved graphics and expanded gameplay mechanics.Slated for release in 2025, players will embark on adventures through treasure-filled vaults aimed at funding revitalization efforts in Tresna village.This sequel follows closely after the Between Dimensions DLC for Moonlighter and coincides with the full launch of another intriguing strategy title called Cataclismo.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown
Strange Scaffold—known for their work on titles like El Paso Elsewhere—is venturing into TMNT territory with an innovative tactical spin-off titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown. In this narrative twist where both Splinter and Shredder have met their demise,players will control grumpy adult versions of their favorite heroes. The game features an engaging turn-based combat system across twenty dynamically evolving levels.
Prologue: Go Wayback!
brendan Greene’s PlayerUnknown productions is embarking on an aspiring project featuring a new game engine named Melba alongside a three-game roadmap. the first installment is titled Prologue: Go Wayback!, which aims for Early Access next year. Players will find themselves immersed in an expansive randomly generated open world where survival from one end to another is paramount amidst unpredictable weather patterns and natural challenges—a concept reminiscent of survival roguelikes blended with walking simulators.
Additionally, Greene’s team has released a tech demo called Preface: Undiscovered World, available now on Steam. This demo allows players to explore tools used by developers within an habitat as vast as an actual planet.
Conclusion
PC gamer’s Most Wanted showcase has set high expectations for gamers looking forward to new releases in early-to-mid-2025. With fresh takes on beloved franchises and groundbreaking concepts from established creators like Brendan Greene, there’s much excitement brewing within the gaming community as we anticipate these innovative experiences hitting our screens soon.