These new games were presented at the Summer Game Fest Showcase

Domagoj Belancic

8/6/2024

Translation: machine translated

There were no big surprises at the Summer Game Fest Showcase 2024, but there was a wide range of exciting games on display. From family-friendly Lego adventures and absurd horror games to crazy multiplayer titles, there was something for everyone.

Geoff Keighley, the creator of the Game Awards and the Summer Game Fest, once again unveiled numerous AAA games at this year's showcase. But smaller studios and solo developers also had a place on stage at the event. There was no big sensation - but there were still a few smaller surprises. For example, the first Playstation game to be released on a Nintendo console at the same time.

You can watch the entire show here. Below you will find an overview of all trailers and announcements.

"Lego Horizon Adventures": a Playstation game on the Switch?

A few months before the Summer Game Fest, it was rumoured that a Lego game in the "Horizon" universe was planned. Now it's official. In the role of Aloy and other "Horizon" characters, you fight your way through a colourful post-apocalyptic Lego world full of tin dinosaurs. The whole game can be played in two-player co-op. 'Lego Horizon Adventures' is due to be released this winter - including for the Switch. This makes it the first Playstation game to be released simultaneously on a Nintendo platform.

Date: End of 2024
Released for: PS5, Switch, PC

"Alan Wake 2": new story content, available from today

"Alan Wake 2" director Sam Lake took to the showcase stage and announced an expansion for the excellent horror thriller. In "Night Springs" there are three new "what if" episodes with three different playable characters. These include the waitress Rose, the policeman Tim Breaker and Jesse Faden from "Control". And the best thing about it: the DLC is available from today.

Collectors can also look forward to special physical versions of the game, which will be released in autumn. "Alan Wake 2" was previously only available digitally.

Date: 8 June
Released for: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

"Kingdom Come Deliverance 2": brutal Middle Ages

After the announcement in April, a new trailer for the medieval game was released at the Summer Game Fest. It shows massive first-person battles and elaborately produced cutscenes. However, a specific release date is still missing.

Date: 2024
Released for: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

"Black Myth Wukong": Xbox gamers will have to wait

The Chinese Soulslike is back with a CGI trailer, a collector's edition and a release date. Bad news for Xbox players: The game has been postponed indefinitely for Series X and S. This is because the development team is not satisfied with the performance of the Xbox version.

Date: 20 August 2024
Released for: PS5, PC

"Sid Meier's Civilization 7": just a little teaser

After last year's announcement, the new "Civilization" offshoot is getting its first teaser trailer. The emphasis is on teaser. The first gameplay will be shown in August - possibly at Gamescom

Date: unclear
Released for: PS5, PS4. Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, PC

"Harry Potter Quidditch Champions": Multiplayer Quidditch

After last year's announcement, the first trailer for the multiplayer Quidditch game has finally been released. You can play the game alone, in co-op mode or online against other players. Each team member takes on one of the familiar Quidditch positions - Keeper, Seeker, Hunter and Beater.

Date: 3 September 2024
Released for: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, PC

"Monster Hunter Wilds": Monster slaying in next-gen graphics

After the trailer at the "Playstation State of Play", Capcom presents a new video with in-depth insights into the gameplay of the new monster-slaying game. The game looks beautiful and seems to offer the usual "Monster Hunter" fare. Cross-play is to be supported - but not cross-progression. The title will be playable at Gamescom in August.

Date: 2025
Released for: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

"Palworld": a major update

The controversial monster collection game "Palworld" is getting its first major expansion. The "Sakurajima Update" includes a new island, raids, game modes and new Pokémon Pals.

Date: 27 June 2024
Released for: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC

"Batman Arkham Shadow": an Arkham game in VR

Although "Batman Arkham Shadow" is a VR game, developer studio Camoflaj promises a similarly complex gaming experience as in Rocksteady's "Arkham" trilogy. First gameplay is expected at Gamescom.

Date: Autumn 2024
Released for: Meta Quest 3

"Phantom Blade Zero": Souls-like on speed

After last year's announcement trailer, the ultra-fast Soulslike is getting another video. This gives an in-depth look at the hectic combat system. The game will be playable at Gamescom.

Date: unclear
Released for: PS5, PC

"Killer Bean": murderous secret agent bean

In this game, you control a murderous bean that hunts down its enemies with stylish slow-motion manoeuvres. "Killer Bean" is being developed by a solo developer. He has worked as an animator on films such as "The Matrix Reloaded". You can see that in this strange roguelike full of bullet-time sequences. There are more videos featuring the killer bean on his Youtube channel.

Date: Early Access in summer 2024
Released for: PC

"Cuffbust": help aliens break out of prison

And another game from a solo dev. The "Choo Choo Charlie" developer returns with a crazy multiplayer title. In "Cuffbust", you help cute aliens to break out of a prison. The multiplayer title for up to 20 players looks incredibly colourful and impresses with its quirky, dark humour.

Date: 2025
Released for: PC

"Neva": good wolf

Nomada, the development studio behind "Gris", returns with a beautiful 2D game. Together with a magical wolf, you explore a dreamlike game environment.

Date: 2025
Released for: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC

"Dragon Ball Sparking Zero": The beat'em'up will be released soon

The spiritual successor to "Budokai Tenkaichi" is revealed in a new trailer. The fighting game lets you slip into the roles of legendary "Dragon Ball" fighters. The new video also reveals a release date.

Date: 11 October
Released for: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

"Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind": Back to the nineties!

Looks like a brawler from the nineties, but is a completely new game. Nostalgics and "Power Rangers" fans will have to wait until the end of the year.

Date: End of 2024
Released for: Consoles, PC

"Deer & Boy": I'm already crying

You help a little deer whose mother has died. Together you wander through dangerous landscapes with supernatural enemies and solve puzzles. I've already got pee in my eyes. Started as a solo project, now eight developers are working on it.

Date: unclear
Released for: PC

"Tears of Metal": Scottish battles

A medieval co-op hack'n'slash with roguelike elements and a Scottish setting. The huge battles are reminiscent of musou games such as "Dynasty Warriors".

Date: unclear
Released for: PC

"Delta Force: Hawk Ops": Free-to-play military shooter

The free-to-play shooter is represented by two trailers. The first shows the multiplayer mode and the second (from minute 1:26) the "Premium Campaign" for solo players. This is based on the blockbuster "Black Hawk Down" by director RIdley Scott.

Date: Alpha test for PC in July
Released for: PS5. Xbox Series X/S, PC

"Slitterhead": Action horror from the creator of "Silent Hill"

This horror game comes from "Silent Hill" creator Keiichiro Toyama. The first gameplay trailer shows lots of action, blood and ultra-ugly monsters. The whole thing doesn't look quite right yet.

Date: 8 November 2024
Released for: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, PC

"Enotria: The Last Song": and another Soulslike

In this Soulslike, you collect masks of fallen enemies. These give you special abilities in battle. A detailed demo is available now.

Date: 19 September
Released for: PS5, PC

"Cairn": The mountain is calling

In this climbing game, you have to climb a peak that no one has ever climbed before. The developer studio describes the game as a "survival climber".

Date: 2025
Released for: PC

"Wanderstop": tea shop simulator with surprise potential

A new game from the makers of "The Stanley Parable". In the role of ex-warrior Alta, you try to live a quiet life and run a tea shop. Given the creative minds behind the game, it is highly likely that there will be a surprise or two waiting for you in this cozy life simulator.

Date: 2024
Released for: PS5, PC

"Battle Aces": RTS for everyone

"Battle Aces" is a colourful RTS with an anime aesthetic. The development studio promises that the game will also be accessible to newcomers to the genre. Creative lead David Kim previously worked as a multiplayer designer on "Starcraft 2". A cinematic trailer was shown...

.. and a gameplay trailer for the game:

Date: unclear
Released for: PC

"skate.": The long-announced skate sim is a long time coming

Another gameplay trailer for EA's skate simulation - this time in the "pre-alpha version". But before you get to see gameplay excerpts (from minute 3:22), you have to fight your way through a rather long sketch. Console players will be able to test the game this autumn.

Date: 2025
Released for: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

"No More Room in Hell 2": Zombie shooter for Halloween

A zombie shooter for up to eight players. It is the successor to "No Room In Hell", which was released in 2011 and launched as a source mod. An early access version is set to be released in time for Halloween.

Date: October 2024
Released for: PC

"Valorant": now also on consoles

The competitive PC shooter will soon also be released for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Fully playable with controller. All skins and progress can be carried over from the PC version

Date: Limited beta from next week
Released for: PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Already available for: PC

"New World Aeternum": Amazon's MMO is reborn

A new version of "New World" is being released - this time also for consoles. Included are all previously released DLCs as well as new content. Amazon no longer describes the game as an MMO, but as an action RPG. "Aeternum" is supposed to be completely playable in single player.

Date: 15 October
Released for: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

Blumhouse announces six games

Blumhouse, the film production company behind horror films such as "Paranormal Activity", "The Purge" and "M3gan", is venturing into the publishing business. With Blumhouse Games, they want to promote crazy horror games.

Six (!) games have been announced. The horror farming sim "Grave Seasons", the PS1-esque survival horror "Fear the Spotlight", the puzzle game "The Simulation", a mysterious "Project C" from "Immortality" creator Sam Barlow and the first-person adventure games "Crisol: Theatre of Idols" and "Sleep Awake".

Date: different
Released for: consoles, PC, mobile

Innersloth introduces indie games fund

Innersloth, the development studio behind "Among Us", announces "Outersloth", a game fund for indie developers. The aim of "Outersloth" is to support small indie studios and make the industry more sustainable.

In addition to games that have already been released, four new games that benefit from Outersloth funding were also presented at the showcase: the card RPG "Battle Suit Aces", the mech cooking game "Project Dosa", the adventure game "Mossfield Archives" and the space roguelike "Rogue Eclipse".

Also shown was a trailer for the "Among Us" TV series with a few well-known actresses and actors.

Date: different
Released for: consoles, PC, mobile

These games were also presented

In addition to the big highlights and announcements, smaller updates on previously presented or released games were also shown. You can find all other trailers here in the alphabetical overview:

• "Dune Awakening" (2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
• "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves" (early 2025 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC)
• "Honkai Starrail Version 2.3" (19 June for PS5, PC, mobile)
• "Hyper Light Breaker" (Early Access in summer for PC)
• "Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess" (19 July for PS5, PS4, PC)
• "Mecha Break" (closed beta in August for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
• "Metaphor Re Fantazio" (11 October for Xbox Series X/S, PC)
• "Sonic X Shadow Generations" (25 October for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
• "Star Wars Outlaws" (30 August for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
• "Street Fighter 6: Year 2 Update" (update from summer 2024 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC)
• "The Finals (Season 3)" (13 June for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
• "The First Descendant" (2 July for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC)
• "Unknown9 Awakening" (autumn 2024 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC)

Domagoj Belancic

Senior Editor

Domagoj.Belancic@digitecgalaxus.ch

My love of video games was unleashed at the tender age of five by the original Gameboy. Over the years, it's grown in leaps and bounds.