The Most Important Games Unveiled at GamesCom 2024

Today, we are going to discuss the most important games unveiled during GamesCom 2024, which was hosted by Jeff Keeley in Germany a while ago.

Unknown 9 Awakening

After several consecutive delays, the game Unknown 9: Awakening will be released on October 18 (October 27) for 8th and 9th generation consoles and PCs. The game is now available for pre-order. The release of the Deluxe and physical collector’s editions has also been confirmed. Also, people who pre-purchase the game will receive a pack containing special items to customize their character.

The game’s new live-action trailer, which was shown at Gamescom, combines live-action with gameplay and showcases some of the main character’s abilities.

In Unknown 9 Awakening, players can take over the bodies of enemies and use their weapons against themselves. Also, if you’re not too keen on head-to-head combat, you can switch to stealth.

King of Meat

King of Meat is a hack and slash multiplayer game. The game world, which is called Loregok, is filled with a large number of dungeons, and in these environments, players fight against different types of enemies, including dragons, trolls, and skeletons. It is also possible to create custom dungeons.

King of Meat will be available digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam, and Nintendo Switch. Jonny Hopper, one of the founders of Glowmade, was impressed by the high creativity of the game. Christoph Hartmann, Vice President of Amazon Games, described the game world as rich and dynamic.

Masters of Albion

Peter Molyneux, creator of the popular Fable series, made a surprise appearance at Gamescom 2024, the iconic game designer took the stage to discuss his return to the gaming industry with a new project that combines third-person action with the God-like genre. to speak

In Masters of Albion, you can control the lives of the people in your fantasy town, design the food the citizens eat and the weapons and armor they carry, and make choices that will ultimately affect the lives of every inhabitant of the town. It’s been a while since we last saw a new God-like hit the market, and with Peter Molyneux behind a brand new project, many fans of the genre are excited to see the potential in this title.

Squid Game: Unleashed

Squid Game: Unleashed is a multiplayer mobile game based on the world of the popular series of the same name, which is available exclusively through the Netflix app on iOS and Android devices. In this party royale game, 32 players pass deadly obstacles.Considering the release of the second season of the series on December 26, 2024, many fans will definitely be waiting for Squid Game: Unleashed. It is expected that we will see the release of the mentioned game soon.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

A new trailer for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage was also shown during the event. While providing a new look at the content of this game, this trailer also announces the release date of Tape 1 and Tape 2. Tape 1 will be released on February 18, 2025 (Bahman 30) and Tape 2 on March 18, 2025 (March 28). The game, which is being developed by the creators of the Life is Strange series, Don’t Nod Studios, will be coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

ARC Raiders

After a long silence of Embark Studios, during Gamescom we saw a demonstration of ARC Raiders, a PvP/PvE work in the extraction shooter genre. ARC Riders will be released in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Also, the playtest of this title will be held in the coming fall.

Dune: Awakening

Dune: Awakening received a new trailer on the opening night of Gamescom. The said trailer gives a better look at the highly anticipated MMO and shows off some of its unique gameplay mechanics and environment. Most notably, it has been confirmed that the title will be coming to PC in early 2025. The console release will also happen shortly after, but the exact date has not yet been determined.

Dune: Awakening takes place in a parallel universe to the original story where Paul Atreides was never born because Jessica and Leto had a daughter instead. While this will almost certainly change the political landscape of the scene, many of the main points of the Dune story and universe that were previously depicted in the trailers remain the same.

Monument Valley 3

Ustwo Games has unveiled Monument Valley 3, the latest sequel to its acclaimed puzzle game series. The game lets you guide a new protagonist named Noor through a series of beautiful landscapes and challenging architectures.

According to the developers, Monument Valley 3 is designed to be an ideal entry point for newcomers while also offering new experiences for returning fans. The game also features the most immersive world-building in a Monument Valley game, with expansive natural landscapes, from lush wheat fields to tidal flats, all adding a layer of depth to the beautiful world of Monument Valley.

Goat Simulator Remastered

The remaster of the first game of the Goat Simulator series will be released in late 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. This version includes all expansion packs that were released for the game, as well as the Goatvile Hile map, which was previously exclusive to the mobile version of the game. The user interface has undergone changes and players can change their goat model from the in-game menu without restarting.

The Goat Simulator series is no stranger to humor, so much so that Coffee Stain went straight to making a third installment of the series without announcing the second one. The studio even included leaked images of GTA 6 in the game’s advertisements, and Take-Two sent them a copyright infringement notice.

Marvel Rivals

During Gamescom 2024, the release date of the superhero shooter Marvel Rivals was finally announced. This game will be released on December 6, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. It has also been confirmed that Captain America and Winter Soldier will be available on Marvel Rivals launch day.

NetEase’s hero shooter title entered private beta earlier this month and was able to gain positive feedback from many fans of the genre. Overwatch and Blizzard have been monopolizing the heroshooter genre for a long time, and the success of Marvel Rivals could give the genre a new lease of life.

No More Room in Hell 2

A new trailer for No More Room in Hell 2 debuted at Gamescom, showing off everything from hand-to-hand combat to firearms, running, and dealing with zombies out to kill you. Also, the atmosphere of the game, various zombies, tense battles and terror are more dominant and realistic than before. This game, which will be released at the end of this year, supports up to 8 players in co-op form.

Towerborne

Of the various titles that Microsoft has planned for release in 2024, Towerborne may not be the biggest game, but it’s definitely one that’s getting a lot of attention.

At Gamescom, it was announced that Towerborne Early Access will be released on September 10 for Xbox Series X/S and PC. However, the release of the full version of the game has been postponed to 2025 and the exact date is not yet known.

Little Nightmares 3

After the delay of the release of the third version of Little Nightmares 3, the creators announced their presence at Gamescom and during this event, a new trailer of the game was shown. In this trailer, we see the two main characters solving the puzzle.

Little Nightmares 3 is going to introduce online co-op for the first time in the series. Players can also experience the game as a single player with the help of artificial intelligence.

Little Nightmare 3 is in development for 8th and 9th generation consoles, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Starfield: Shattered Space

Starfield also made a brief appearance at this year’s Gamescom. With Bethesda’s official announcement, the Shattered Space expansion is scheduled to be released on September 30 (October 9) for Xbox Series X/S and PCs.

But Bethesda had another surprise in store for Starfield fans, after the Gamescom event, the Rev-8 car became available to all owners of the game. This car also has a jetpack and a gun.

Batman Arkham Shadow

The Warner company unveiled the gameplay and release date of Batman Arkham Shadow by releasing a trailer. This title will be released exclusively for the Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset this October.

The story of the game takes place between the events of Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Asylum, and this time a young Bruce Wayne faces the Rat King. Players must master all of Batman’s abilities to save Gotham City.

Civilization VII

During Gamescom 2024, the first Civilization VII gameplay trailer was finally released, which showcases the game’s art style and features. During the experience of Civilization VII, players in the form of emperors determine their territory’s cultural lineage with strategic decisions and can expand their cities with architectural wonders and conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations by progressing in various fields. It is possible to experience the game as a single player or multiplayer.

Civilization VII game will be released on February 11, 2025 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Reanimal

Tarsier Studios, creator of the Little Nightmares series, has announced its newest title, Reanimal. In Reanimal, various aspects of the horror genre will be more tangible, with a focus on adventure and co-op elements. The studio emphasized that this time it will depict the sad themes of the real world.

In Reanimal, orphan siblings search for their missing friends on an island full of monsters. The main focus of the gameplay is on adventure and exploration, and players can explore the island by land and sea (by boat).

Reanimal will be released for PC, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 at an unknown date.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Warhorse Studio and the long-awaited sequel Kingdom Come: Deliverance welcomed their fans with the release of a new teaser. This studio also delayed the release date of the game until February 11, 2025.

Along with the gameplay, Warhorse Studio also unveiled the Collector’s Edition. According to them, this version will be very magnificent.

Warhorse has announced that they will be showing extensive gameplay of the game soon, so stay tuned for more news for a first look at the newer Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 gameplay.

Path of Exile 2

Get ready to face the ugliest monsters imaginable, as Path of Exile 2’s Early Access is set to release on November 15, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

The new trailer for the much-anticipated sequel to PoE gives a sneak peek at the gameplay, and that’s enough to get fans excited. Of course, later on, the creators released a more in-depth presentation of the gameplay. Path of Exile has always been known for its complex skill trees and varied capabilities, and it looks like the sequel is going to focus on these systems as well.

Dying Light: The Beast

After several rumors, Polish studio Techland has finally announced the new version of the Dying Light series known as The Beast. According to the studio, the development of The Beast first started as an expansion pack for Dying Light 2, but after two years of work, they decided to release The Beast as a separate work.

The game has more than 20 hours of content and players will once again take on the role of Kyle Crane, the main character of the first version of Dying Light. According to Tackland, Roger Craig, the voice actor of the character, is back to play the role once again.

Dying Light: The Beast, a standalone game from Dying Light 2, is in development for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC, with a release date later this year. will be announced. This game will be free for those who have the Ultimate version of Dying Light 2.

Borderlands ۴

After several years since the release of the last original version of Borderlands, Gearbox studio and 2K company unveiled its new game during the Gamecom event. Players take on the role of Vault Hunter and must search for valuable treasures on a new planet and destroy their enemies.

The trailer shown does not include gameplay, but Gearbox Studios has announced that it will provide more information on Borderlands 4 later this year. Borderlands 4 will be released in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6

As Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s release date approaches, Activision’s Treyarch revealed a first look at the game’s single-player campaign during the Gamescom opening.

The campaign story of this game takes place in the early 1990s and follows the events after Black Ops: Cold War. In this game, players will encounter a mysterious force that has infiltrated the US government. Characters like Frank Woods, who took a different role in the team after being injured by Raul Menendez, and Russell Adler, who is now wanted by the United States government on espionage charges. They will be present in Black Ops 6.

The released trailer, which focuses on one of the game’s stages with a covert mission in Washington, shows a rogue team targeting a senator at a fundraising event.

The Call of Duty Black Ops 6 game will be released on October 25, 2024 for 8th and 9th generation consoles and PCs.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

The new Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gameplay trailer takes a look at some of Indiana’s deadliest locations and gadgets. Also, Troy Baker, the famous voice actor of the game industry who plays the role of Indiana Jones in this game, comments on different aspects of an action and adventure work.

You can see some new images of the game below:

MachineGames studio and Xbox also revealed the exact release date of the game. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be released on December 9, 2024 for Xbox Series X/S and PC. This game will be placed on the Game Pass service on the day of its release.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is coming to PS5

Many rumors that were raised before the event came true and the new work of the Machine Games studio will be released in the spring of 2025 for PlayStation 5. According to Tom Warren, a writer for The Verge, the PlayStation 5 version of the game will be released in April.

Mafia: The Old Country

Mafia: The Old Country will be released in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. According to 2K and Hanger 13 Studio, more information about the game will be revealed this December.