Top 10 Games at the Summer Game Fest 2024
At the recent Summer Game Fest 2024, there were over 40 game announcements that captured the hearts of gamers worldwide. However, in this article, we've handpicked the top 10 standout games (from the heart of yours truly, haha) for everyone to check out. Let's see which games are eagerly anticipated or targeted by many. Let's dive in.
1. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
⏰Release Date: September 3, 2024
⚡Game Details: The game format will be a multiplayer competitive where players create characters to join teams and compete in Quidditch matches. There will be various positions similar to real-world sports games, each with names reminiscent of the Harry Potter series, such as Beaters, Chasers, Keepers, and Seekers. It's a dream come true for Potterheads, especially those who've been enjoying Hogwarts Legacy. Players who own Hogwarts Legacy will receive a bonus Legacy Pack containing broom skins, hero skins, and various decorations.
🎮Supported Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
2. Star Wars Outlaws
⏰Release Date: August 30, 2024
⚡Game Details: This is a single-player game featuring a bounty hunter named Kay Vess. The main theme of the game includes four factions: Pyke Syndicate, Hutt Cartel, Crimson Dawn, and Ashiga Clan. The first three factions are from the Star Wars universe, while the Ashiga Clan is a new faction created specifically for this game. The events take place between episodes 5 and 6 of the Star Wars movies. The game is developed by Massive, the studio behind The Division series.
🎮Supported Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox, Luna, and PC.
3. Black Myth: Wukong
⏰Release Date: August 20, 2024
⚡Game Details: This is an action RPG game in the vein of Dark Souls, developed by Game Science. The game's storyline draws inspiration from Journey to the West (ไซอิ๋ว) and features a full game world, weapons, equipment, and ancient artifacts. The game boasts over 80 bosses, more than 160 enemy types, and multiple endings.
🎮Supported Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC. The Xbox Series X/S version has been postponed (awaiting further announcement)
4. Street Fighter 6 – Year 2 Update
⏰Release Schedule:
M. Bison - Summer 2024
Terry - Autumn 2024
Mai - Winter 2025
Elena - Spring 2025
⚡Game Details: This game had its initial release in June 2023 and has been receiving continuous updates for a year. These updates introduce four new fighters according to the seasons. The first new fighter is the villainous dictator, Vega (M. Bison in the Western release), who returns with his psycho power in a new appearance with long hair and various costume options. A gameplay showcase is set for a mid-summer 2024 release. For the last fighter in the autumn of 2025, it will be the dark-skinned woman, Elena, who practices capoeira. She debuted in Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike and returned in Street Fighter IV, also appearing as a guest character in several other games.
🎮Supported Platform: PlayStation 5
5. DRAGON BALL: Sparking Zero
⏰Release Date: October 11, 2024
⚡Game Details: This fighting game series developed by Spike Chunsoft and published by Bandai Namco is based on the legendary manga series by Akira Toriyama. In this installment, players will have access to over 100 characters. The Dragon Ball franchise has been enduring since 1986, with the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series debuting in 2005 and continuing for three years before going on hiatus for 17 years until its return under the title Dragon Ball Sparking Zero.
🎮Supported Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
6. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
⏰Estimated Release Date: Early 2025
⚡Game Details: The latest installment of the Fatal Fury fighting game series, which has been absent from the scene for 26 years, has been confirmed to support Thai subtitles. The game has unveiled two additional characters: B. Jenet, a character previously featured in Garou: Mark Of The Wolves in 1999 and also appeared as a fighter in King Of Fighters XV, and Vox Reaper, a new character known as the "Street Executioner," bringing the total number of characters introduced in FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves to 8.
🎮Supported Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
7. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
⏰ Estimated Release Date: Late 2024
⚡Game Details: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is the sequel to the RPG set in medieval Europe, released in 2018. The game directly continues the story from the first installment, with the protagonist Henry of Skalitz returning. However, the game expands on a larger scale, including the map, the in-game world, and the narrative, where Henry must navigate high-level politics. Players will be able to customize the appearance of their character, Henry, choosing skills, equipment, and stances in response to various encounters.
🎮Supported Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
8. Killer Bean
⏰Estimated Release Date: Within 2024
⚡Game Details: Killer Bean tells the story of you, a bean assassin who has been betrayed by the Shadow Agency organization and has discovered their evil plans. This leads Killer Bean to set out to destroy the organization. However, it's easier said than done, as Killer Bean will encounter hordes of enemies and the mysterious Shadow Bean, who is even more trained and powerful.
🎮Supported Platforms: Xbox and Steam.
9. Honkai: Star Rail – Art of Dreaming
⏰Estimated Release Date: Expected on June 19, 2024
⚡Game Details: This is a Space Fantasy RPG where the protagonist, imbued with the powerful entity "Stellaron" within their body, becomes an "Explorer" embarking on a journey across the galaxy to uncover the secrets of the "Celestials" and resolve conflicts arising from "Stellaron."
🎮Supported Platforms: Exclusive to PlayStation 5.
10. Among Us
⏰Estimated Release Date: Coming Soon
⚡Game Details: Launched in 2018, this multiplayer game revolves around hunting down impostors among us. Though it didn't immediately gain fame, it rapidly surged in popularity over the following years. The game offers various playstyles, allowing players to customize their experience by adding impostors, increasing tasks, reducing visibility, and more. Players can also personalize their characters with colors, outfits, and hats to suit their style.
🎮Supported Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
