The Game Awards 2024, held live at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, brought a ton of exciting reveals, trailers, and announcements for upcoming games. The night was packed with surprises, including a new co-op title in the Elden Ringuniverse, a first look at The Witcher 4, and Naughty Dog’s next big project. Here's a roundup of the most anticipated announcements:
The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red revealed the long-awaited The Witcher 4 with a cinematic trailer, confirming Ciri as the protagonist. The trailer teased Geralt’s voice toward the end, hinting that the fan-favorite character might still play a significant role. While no official release date has been announced, the game is expected to launch on PC and current-gen consoles.
Elden Ring Nightreign
The surprise announcement of Elden Ring Nightreign, a standalone co-op multiplayer survival action game, took everyone by surprise. Developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco, the game challenges players to join forces in squads of three (or go solo) to defeat the Nightlord. With harsh and unforgiving environments reminiscent of the original Elden Ring, it’s set to launch in 2025 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, and PC.
Naughty Dog’s Next Game: Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Naughty Dog revealed its next project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a retro-futuristic sci-fi game set in a new universe. While details were sparse, the announcement generated significant excitement given the studio’s stellar reputation.
The Outer Worlds 2
The highly anticipated sequel to The Outer Worlds received its first gameplay trailer at The Game Awards 2024. The trailer teased more action, more weapons, and a new colony called Arcadia. The game will feature companions to help on your quest and will be available on Xbox Series S/X, PC, and PS5, with Game Pass support at launch.
Split Fiction
Hazelight Studios, known for It Takes Two, revealed its next co-op action-adventure title Split Fiction. The game challenges players to switch between sci-fi and fantasy worlds to solve puzzles and face different challenges. Split Fiction will launch on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on March 6, 2025.
Other Highlights:
Borderlands 4 and Mafia: The Old Country were both showcased with first-look trailers, slated for release in 2025.
Balatro, a breakout roguelike deckbuilder, won several awards, including Best Debut Indie Game, Best Independent Game, and Best Mobile Game.
Overall, The Game Awards 2024 was an exciting showcase of the future of gaming, with major sequels and fresh concepts taking center stage.
