With the annual showcase Summer Game Fest just disappearing into the rearview mirror and half of 2024 still to go, it’s the perfect time to get excited for some new games coming down the pike. In fact, we’re just coming to the end of a slightly slower period for big releases, but the next few months look set to make up for that in style. Here’s a handy list of some of the biggest releases coming in the remainder of the year, so that you can start getting ready for some fun.
1. Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree One of the most celebrated games in history is about to get a huge downloadable expansion, and we’re just days away from being able to sink into it. Shadow Of The Erdtree promises dozens more hours of adventure and tension as players explore all-new locations and open-world areas, as they try to get to the heart of some of Elden Ring’s most mysterious lore details.
This will be an expansion that you’ll need to be quite far through the base game to even access, but its trailers so far make it look like an astounding new chapter in this sublime game. The expansion arrives on June 21. 2.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows The next big Assassin’s Creed game looks sensational and showed off an extended gameplay demo at publisher Ubisoft’s latest event. It’s set in Japan and will feature two protagonists – Yasuke, a real-life African samurai, and Naoe, a shinobi assassin. You’ll therefore alternate between the more punchy and aggressive style of Yasuke for crunc.
