Everything You Need to Know from Summer Game Fest 2024
The 2024 Summer Game Fest showcase has come to a close, serving up a steaming plate of game reveals, trailers, and surprises. This two-hour presentation featured nearly every kind of video game from across the industry, spotlighting titles of all shapes and sizes. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
Lego Horizon Adventures is Coming to PlayStation 5
The long-rumored Lego Horizon Adventures game kicked off Summer Game Fest, revealing brick versions of Aloy and the robot dinosaurs fans have come to love. The footage showcased a family-friendly adventure with co-op options and customization features. Lego Horizon Adventures is set to release on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch, and PS5 this holiday season.
Quidditch Champions Launches This Year
Harry Potter fans can finally look forward to Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, launching for PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox on September 3, 2024. This game promises to fill the void left after last year’s Hogwarts Legacy.
No More Room in Hell Early Access Arrives This Halloween
No More Room in Hell 2 will bring its first-person shooter zombie gameplay to Early Access this Halloween. The game features brutal combat, gruesome enemies, dismemberment mechanics, and eight-player co-op.
Star Wars Outlaws Teaser Trailer Reveals More Gameplay
Ubisoft’s first open-world Star Wars game, Star Wars Outlaws, showcased a new gameplay trailer. The scoundrel-centered sci-fi game is set to launch on August 30, 2024, and will be further detailed at the upcoming Ubisoft Forward event.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII Coming to Consoles in 2025
Firaxis Games and 2K announced that the long-awaited Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will release on PC and consoles in 2025. A gameplay showcase is scheduled for August.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Release Date Set for October
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will launch for PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X | S on October 11, 2024. The game will feature frenetic gameplay with iconic characters like Goku, Frieza, Buu, and Vegeta, and will offer six early character unlocks for pre-orders.
Batman: Arkham Shadow Trailer Introduces Players to VR Gotham City
The Meta Quest 3-exclusive Batman: Arkham Shadow revealed new footage featuring a younger Batman facing off against the Rat King. The VR spinoff game will include several Easter Eggs for fans of Gotham’s criminal underworld.
Street Fighter 6 Is Getting a Fatal Fury Crossover
Capcom announced four new characters for Street Fighter 6’s Season 2, including Fatal Fury fighters Terry and Mai, and classic Street Fighter characters M. Bison and Elena. The content will roll out throughout the year.
Blumhouse Games Unveils Crisol Theater of Idols, Fear the Spotlight, and More
Blumhouse, known for horror movies like M3GAN and Five Nights at Freddy’s, announced a variety of horror games from teams like Eyes Out and Half Mermaid. The lineup kicks off with Fear the Spotlight, with more titles like Grave Seasons and Sleep Awake to follow.
Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind Reveals New Old-School-Style Beat-em-Up
Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, an old-school-style beat-em-up game, was revealed at Summer Game Fest. The game will feature a mix of beat-em-up, FPS, and racing gameplay.
MECHA Break Sets Beta Test Date for This August
MECHA Break showcased a new trailer and announced a beta test for this August. The game features designs from industry veterans like Takayuki Yanase and Junya Ishigaki.
The First Descendant Gets July Release Date
Nexon’s free-to-play sci-fi looter shooter, The First Descendant, will release on July 2, 2024, for PC via Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S. More details about launch elements and events will be revealed soon.
Alan Wake 2 Night Springs DLC Out Tomorrow
Remedy Entertainment announced that the first Alan Wake 2 DLC, Night Springs, will release on June 8. The trailer teased connections to the wider Remedy universe, including an appearance by Control’s Jesse Faden.
Skate Gameplay Reveals Console Playtests
EA’s Skate franchise is back, with gameplay footage showing off the city’s chaotic navigation. Though still in pre-pre-alpha, console playtests are scheduled for this fall.
Valorant Coming to Consoles
Riot Games announced that Valorant is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X | S. The game will feature cross-progression but no cross-play. A limited beta test begins on June 14.
Among Us Animated Series Clip and Outersloth Revealed
Innersloth revealed the first look at the Among Us animated series and introduced Outersloth, an initiative to support indie developers.
Dune: Awakening Story Trailer Sets the Stage for Paul Atreides
Funcom’s Dune: Awakening, an open-world survival MMO, showcased a new story trailer focusing on Paul Atreides. More details will be revealed at Gamescom in August.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Trailer Shows Off Gameplay Ahead of 2024 Launch
Warhorse Studios revealed a gameplay trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, mixing bloody battles and comedic encounters. The game is expected to release later this year.
Slitterhead Gameplay Trailer Reveals November Release Date
Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama revealed a trailer for Slitterhead, an action-focused horror game, launching on November 8, 2024.
Delta Force: Hawk Ops Trailer Promises Global PC Alpha Test in July
Delta Force: Hawk Ops, a military shooter, announced a PC alpha test for July. The new trailer showcased various locations and cooperative missions.
Killer Bean Early Access Drops This Summer
Killer Bean will bring its sandbox gameplay to players in summer 2024, featuring driving, breakdancing, and perspective-switching mechanics.
Wanderstop Trailer Reveals a Cozy Game with a Dark Secret
Annapurna Interactive’s Wanderstop, created by David Wreden, revealed a cozy farming sim with a mysterious twist. The game will launch on PC via Steam and PS5 later this year.
New World: Aeternum Gets October Release Date for PC and Consoles
Amazon’s MMO, New World: Aeternum, will release on October 15, 2024. The enhanced version will include new content and support cross-play between platforms.
Palworld Is Getting a New Island and More Pals
Palworld will receive the Sakurajima Update on June 27, adding new Pals, a new raid, a new island, a higher level cap, and dedicated servers for Xbox.
Monster Hunter Wilds Gets Crossplay on All Platforms
Capcom announced that Monster Hunter Wilds will support crossplay for PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X | S. The game is set to launch in 2025.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Nabs July Release Date on PC and Consoles
Capcom’s Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess will release on July 19, 2024, for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S. The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
Phantom Blade Zero Trailer Reveals Break-Neck Action, World Tour Demo
Summer Game Fest concluded with a new trailer for Phantom Blade Zero. The game will have a demo world tour, starting at Summer Game Fest this weekend and continuing through ChinaJoy, Gamescom, and Tokyo Games Show.
The Summer Game Fest presentation may have ended, but the excitement is just beginning with the Summer of Gaming 2024 officially underway.