The year 2024 is shaping up to be an incredible one for PC gaming. With new technologies like ray tracing becoming more commonplace and developers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, there are some truly groundbreaking PC games on the horizon. Here are the top 10 upcoming PC games you need to keep on your radar for 2024:
1. The Elder Scrolls VI
The long-awaited next installment in Bethesda’s iconic open world fantasy RPG franchise is slated for release in 2024. The Elder Scrolls VI promises to take us to a new region of Tamriel, with rumors suggesting Hammerfell or High Rock as likely locations. Given Skyrim’s massive success and near infinite replayability, expectations are sky high for this game. Key features to watch for include:
- A massive open world containing diverse landscapes, dungeons, cities and characters
- Unparalleled freedom to explore and interact with the world
- Dynamic quests and NPC interactions that react to player choices
- Epic main story campaign with branching paths based on decisions
- Next-gen graphics and physics utilizing new hardware advancements
This is easily one of the most anticipated upcoming games among RPG fans hungry for more Elder Scrolls adventure.
2. Starfield
As Bethesda’s first new IP in 25 years, Starfield has a lot riding on it. This single-player space epic is slated for November 2024 and promises to let us explore and interact with over 1,000 planets and moons. Key features include:
- Seamless transitions from space to planetary surfaces
- Fully simulated space flight
- Factions vying for power across the galaxy
- Customizable spaceships
- A flexible character creation system
- Next-gen visuals powered by new Creation Engine 2
For sci-fi fans eager to dive into a sprawling new universe, Starfield could deliver Bethesda’s signature open world freedom on an interplanetary scale.
3. Dragon Age 4
Bioware is returning to the dark fantasy world of Thedas with Dragon Age 4 in 2024. While details are sparse, we can expect deep tactical combat, intricate romances, and difficult choices that impact the narrative. Key items to watch for:
- Gorgeous Frostbite engine environments
- Memorable companions with their own agendas
- Politics, intrigue, and war between mages, templars, elves, and more
- Romances influenced by past games’ world states
- Both old and new regions to explore
For Dragon Age faithful, this will hopefully bring the same blend of adventure, lore and unforgettable characters as prior entries.
4. Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy gives Harry Potter fans the chance to finally experience Hogwarts as their own student wizard or witch. Set in the late 1800s, this action RPG is slated for 2024 and will let players freely explore the castle, tame magical beasts, learn spells and potions, and more. Watch for:
- Faithful recreations of iconic locations like the Great Hall, Forbidden Forest, Hogsmeade, etc
- An original story set apart from book and movie characters
- RPG systems that let you define your Hogwarts experience
- Puzzles, challenges and mysteries to uncover at the castle
- Stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5
For any Potterhead, this is the ultimate dream: to finally attend Hogwarts yourself. This could be a genre-defining game for fans.
5. Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe
The next Assassin’s Creed, currently codenamed Hexe, leaks suggest it will take the franchise into darker, more occult territory during the height of witch hunts in 16th century Germany. What to expect:
- A new protagonist and open world location
- Historically accurate depictions of people and places
- Rich RPG systems and customization options
- Choices that impact narrative outcomes
- Stealth, parkour and combat refinements
- Potential occult powers or abilities
- Stunning visuals from Anvil engine upgrades
With its history-spanning action and lore, Hexe could give AC an exciting occult twist while retaining the series’ core tenets.
6. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
After the runaway success of Marvel’s Spider-Man in 2018, the sequel is one of the most hotly anticipated superhero games coming in 2024. We’ll see the return of Peter Parker as the wall-crawler faces off against Venom, with Miles Morales also returning as a second playable hero. Watch for:
- A narrative balancing both Peter and Miles’ stories
- Iconic versions of characters like Venom and Kraven the Hunter
- Expanded explorable areas of Marvel’s New York
- New combat moves and abilities
- Potential co-op options for playing as either Spidey
- Jaw-dropping visuals only possible with PS5 power
This could set the new gold standard for comic book video games and amazing web-slinging action.
7. Grand Theft Auto VI
Rockstar’s juggernaut open world crime series returns with Grand Theft Auto VI in 2024. Reportedly set partially in Vice City, this will push the envelope of what’s possible in gaming with its edgy stories, urban sandbox, and staggering attention to detail. Watch for:
- Multiple protagonists like GTA V
- A vividly realized fictional city inspired by Miami
- Over-the-top missions, heists, weapons and vehicles
- Cutting satire of American culture and politics
- Seamless multiplayer integration
- Jaw-dropping fidelity thanks to next-gen power
GTA VI might turn the gaming world upside down again with its combination of sheer scale, urban mayhem, and blockbuster production values.
8. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Rocksteady Studios, creators of the acclaimed Batman: Arkham series, are returning with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. This co-op third-person shooter lets a team of DC’s worst villains battle the Justice League after Brainiac takes control of Earth’s heroes. Expect:
- Playable antiheroes like Harley Quinn, Deadshot and King Shark
- Iconic DC locations to explore like Metropolis and Arkham Asylum
- Fast-paced combat against corrupted Justice Leaguers
- 4-player co-op functionality
- Destructible environments
- Epic boss battles against heroes like The Flash and Green Lantern
This subversive take on the DC Universe is shaping up to be a wickedly fun time.
9. Diablo IV
Blizzard returns to the acclaimed action RPG franchise with Diablo IV in 2024. This next entry takes the high-octane demon slaying to new visually stunning levels across the open world of Sanctuary. Keep watch for:
- Five playable classes like the Barbarian and Sorceress
- Randomized dungeons and legends to explore
- Seamless open world with day/night cycles
- Local and online 4-player co-op
- Grisly new monster designs
- Customizable gear and skill trees
- Dark adult narrative themes and morals
With its visceral combat and endlessly rewarding loot cycles, Diablo IV could easily provide hundreds of hours of click-fest dungeon diving.
10. Mass Effect: The Next Adventure
BioWare’s acclaimed sci-fi RPG franchise returns with Mass Effect: The Next Adventure in late 2024. While details are still hush-hush, this promises to kick off a new chapter in the Mass Effect universe with choices that carry over between games. Expect:
- A new protagonist and locations
- Exploration across planets via the Normandy
- Cinematic set-pieces and deep lore
- Unity-engine powered visuals
- Returning alien races like Turians and Asari
- Romance options with crewmates
- Meaningful decisions that impact the narrative
For Mass Effect fans, this new saga could bring back the spacefaring magic missing since the original trilogy.
There you have it – the 10 biggest upcoming PC game releases you need to keep on your radar for 2024 and beyond. From long-awaited sequels like The Elder Scrolls VI to exciting new IPs like Starfield, the future is bright for PC gamers. With incredible advances in graphics, gameplay innovation and production values, these games look to deliver unforgettable experiences. So start clearing your backlog – you’ll need all the free time you can get once these hit.
