The Game Awards 2024 Recap: New Games, Sequels, and Surprises

The Game Awards 2024 lit up the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, bringing exciting news for gamers worldwide.

Alongside awards for titles like Game of the Year and Best Game Direction, the show was packed with new game reveals and updates.

Here are the biggest announcements from the night:

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

The show opened with Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. Developed by Dotemu, Koei Tecmo, and The Game Kitchen, the game will release in 2025.

Slay The Spire 2

The sequel to the popular deck-building RPG, Slay The Spire 2, will enter early access in 2025.

Dave the Diver: In The Jungle

Dave the Diver heads to the jungle in late 2025. It’s unclear if this is an expansion or a full sequel.

The Witcher 4

CD Projekt Red revealed The Witcher 4 with a trailer featuring Ciri battling a demon.

Elden Ring: Nightreign

From Software announced Elden Ring: Nightreign, a co-op action spin-off, set for 2025.

Okami 2

Capcom surprised fans with news of an Okami sequel. Hideki Kamiya leads the project.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Naughty Dog revealed its new IP, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, closing the show with a teaser.

Other Highlights:

• Borderlands 4: Gameplay trailer revealed a massive war storyline.
• Tekken 8: Final Fantasy XVI’s Clive Rosfield joins as a playable character.
• Mafia: The Old Country: A new entry in the Mafia series set in the old world.
• Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Shadow the Hedgehog teased in a new Sonic Racing game.

With these announcements and more, The Game Awards 2024 showcased an exciting future for gaming. Stay tuned for updates as these titles get closer to release.