10 Upcoming Games We Are HYPED For In 2024

10 Upcoming Games We Are HYPED For

Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we are getting ourselves excited for the rest of the year with the games we can’t wait to get our hands on.

“Astro Bot” (2024)

This is a solid entry for all our PS5 players, because if you own a PlayStation 5, you automatically get Astro’s Playroom, the incredibly charming game pre-installed on all new consoles. This game may be an elaborate tech demo for the DualSense controller, but Astro’s Playroom is still one of the most engaging platformers on the system to date. Well, now we get to take this brilliant world and turn it into a full game. In this new adventure, the titular robot will explore over 50 planets in search of its lost crew. If there’s one thing we can expect, it’s that the Dualshock controller will be utilized more than any other game on the PS5.

“Black Myth: Wukong” (2024)

Inspired by the classic novel "Journey to the West," this long hyped RPG follows the Monkey King, Sun Wukong, through a fantastical world filled with mythical creatures and EPIC battles. Players will wield Wukong’s shape-shifting abilities and an array of magical powers to take down enemies with a diverse range of options. Unreal Engine 5 is looking very VERY tasty, and with it being the cornerstone of the games development, it promises a deep, immersive experience. It’s Elden Ring, meets Dragon Ball Z, while Ghost of Tsushima drives the car … Let’s GO!

“Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions” (2024)

What was the one thing missing from the release of the epically popular Hogwarts Legacy? Quidditch! Well, let us introduce you to Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, an upcoming fast-paced, competitive multiplayer game ready to take the crown from Rocket League. Jumping in the role of a Chaser, Beater, Keeper, or Seeker, this is expected to be a game that honors the source material, and creates an experience gamers and Harry Potter fans have been asking for for years. You can also customize your own witch or wizard, so expect that feature to be abused aplenty!

“Mario & Luigi: Brothership” (2024)

The often forgotten, but much beloved Mario & Luigi RPG series is expecting its first new entry since 2018, and BOY does it look good. This new adventure features the most famous bros of all time as they embark on a quest aboard a mysterious ship, encountering unique characters, solving puzzles, and engaging in turn-based combat. Excitement is high due to the return of the series’ signature blend of wit, strategy, and nostalgia, promising a delightful and immersive experience for both new and longtime fans.

“Assassin’s Creed Shadows” (2024)

Finally, we’re off to Japan! The game features two distinct playable characters with different assassination styles. Naoe, a shinobi, operates from the shadows, quietly eliminating targets in classic Assassin’s Creed fashion. Alternatively, you can play as Yaskuke, a newly qualified samurai who prefers direct combat with his sword. Instead of making you choose one character for the entire game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows allows you to switch between them at will, blending the stealth of older games with the intense combat of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. It’s the best of both worlds, for fans who fell off with the newer entries.

“Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” (2024)

Black Ops is back and…is it wrong that we’re strangely excited for this one? The single-player campaign has been described as a 'spy action thriller' set in the early 1990s, featuring notable figures like Saddam Hussein, George Bush, and Margaret Thatcher. We can only imagine how many players are going to attempt to drop flash bangs on every real-world figure possible. A major new gameplay feature, called Omnimovement, allows players to sprint, slide, and dive in any direction, enhancing the game's action movie feel. Online matches are going to be nuts.

“The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom” (2024)

If you ask, you shall receive, and after years and years of ruminating on the possibilities of how the gameplay could work, Zelda fans are FINALLY getting their first entry to have Zelda as the sole playable protagonist. Featuring a vast open world, Echoes of Wisdom introduces new mechanics like time manipulation and spirit communication, allowing Zelda to solve intricate puzzles and engage in dynamic combat. Echoes of Wisdom aims to innovate while honoring the beloved traditions of the Zelda series, especially the classic top down games.

“Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl” (2024)

The fourth game in the Stalker series, Heart of Chernobyl takes you back to the exclusion zone around the infamous nuclear power station. You'll need to survive, battle monsters, and navigate strange radioactive anomalies, and boy howdy do they get strange. The original game, released in 2007, featured a hive-mind created from seven linked scientists, so expect even more inventive elements this time around. Heart of Chernobyl is a first-person game set in a true open world. It promises to look exceptional, utilizing the latest graphics technology. Given the turbulent development, we’re praying for its success.

“Star Wars Outlaws” (2024)

Introducing the first truly open-world Star Wars game, set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, featuring a brand new smuggler that’s quick on the draw and quick on the snark. Following the success of the Star Wars Jedi series, we’re cautiously optimistic that Ubisoft might actually be able to deliver on its promises given all we’ve seen so far. With varied combat approaches, game-changing narrative choices, and intense space dogfights, Star Wars Outlaws has the potential to be brilliant.

“Silent Hill 2” (2024)

One of the most anticipated video game remakes of all time comes in the form of Silent Hill’s beloved second installment, and we’re just hoping it lands! Much like the successful modern Resident Evil remakes, Silent Hill 2 will remain faithful to the 2001 original while updating gameplay and significantly enhancing the visuals. Once hailed as the pinnacle of psychological horror, this is a crucial moment for the Silent Hill series; Get this right, and Silent Hill could have one of the most substantial renaissances we’ve ever seen. Get it wrong, and it could bury the series for good.