We’re entering the final month of 2024, and although things are certainly winding down for the year, it’s not like it was 5+ years ago because games of substance still release this month.
The biggest release in December will be Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which will be on Xbox and PC this month and released on PS5 in 2025. Suppose you’re not interested in that single-player adventure and you’re after some new competitive multiplayer. In that case, it’s going to be the free-to-play game Marvel Rivals, which had a successful beta earlier this year. Between the release of Infinity Nikki, FANTASIAN Neo Dimension, and FAIRY TALE 2, there’s enough for you anime fans to get a taste of JRPG or farming.
Another game this month that could be one of next year’s biggest releases is Path of Exile 2, which is launching into Early Access. You can commit to a bunch of different founders packs when checking out the game, or, of course, you can wait until the full release.
In the world of virtual reality, two of the biggest games of the year are releasing this month. Alien: Rogue Incursion from developer Survios looks to be bringing the scares that’ll make you need to take regular breaks from your VR headset. Luckily, you can pair that with exploring the epic world seen within Skydance’s Behemoth, which is also out this month.
Here are all the major video games that will be released in December 2024, paired with some smaller games we’re keeping our eyes on.
DECEMBER 5
Infinity Nikki (PlayStation 5, PC)
Nikki and Momo embark on a new adventure to travel across the fantastical nations of Miraland, each with its own unique culture and environment. Players will encounter many characters and whimsical creatures while collecting stunning outfits of various styles. Some of these outfits possess magical abilities that are crucial for exploration. Alongside its many challenges, Miraland is also a fantastic place for you to relax and appreciate life.
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch)
Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.
Delta Force (PC)
Delta Force is back! The iconic series returns as the definitive free-to-play tactical shooter and featuring three distinct gameplay modes: large-scale PvP warfare, intense extraction shooter action, and a remake of the legendary Black Hawk Down campaign.
DECEMBER 6
Path of Exile 2 – Early Access (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S)
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation free-to-play Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.
Marvel Rivals (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S)
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
Skydance’s Behemoth (Meta Quest 3, PS VR2, PCVR)
Skydance’s BEHEMOTH is an original story set in the Forsaken Lands, a fallen kingdom haunted by tragedy. Play as an outland warrior, Wren the Hunter (the player), and embark on a perilous quest to save yourself and your village. Your only hope is to slay the unslayable, the monstrous Behemoths.
Symphonia (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch)
Awaken an expansive musical realm in this non-violent and poetic platformer. In Symphonia, you’ll use the power of your violin coupled with your platforming skills to gather an orchestra to bring the musical machinery of the world back to life.
Dog Man: Mission Impawsible (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch)
Dog Man: Mission Impawsible brings the beloved book series to life. Help Dog Man and his friends chase down the supa bad guys in their most impawsible mission yet!
DECEMBER 9
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PC, Xbox)
Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them – Indiana Jones.
DECEMBER 10
Monument Valley 3 (Netflix Games)
Set sail for adventure in MONUMENT VALLEY 3, a brand new story in the award-winning Monument Valley series.
Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch)
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
DECEMBER 11
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch)
In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, the team faces off against a robotic reincarnation of the Power Rangers’ long-time nemesis. Robo Rita has conjured a portal to send herself back in time so she can finally vanquish the Power Rangers by forming an alliance with her younger self.
DECEMBER 12
FAIRY TALE 2 (PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch)
“FAIRY TAIL 2” is a new RPG based on the popular magical combat fantasy manga and anime series “FAIRY TAIL,” whose story is beloved by fans around the world, with the original manga selling more than 72 million copies worldwide. This sequel to the game “FAIRY TAIL,” released in July 2020, depicts the “Alvarez Empire Arc,” the climax of the original manga.
DECEMBER 13
The Spirit of the Samurai (PC)
A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.
DECEMBER 20
Alien: Rogue Incursion (Meta Quest 3, PCVR, PS VR2)
Alien: Rogue Incursion is an all-new single-player, action-horror VR game featuring an original story that fully immerses players within the terrors of the Alien universe. Designed by Alien fans for Alien fans, Survios brings their expertise to crafting this frightfully immersive Alien virtual reality game.
Am I missing anything from this list? I probably am, as many video games are released every month! But please let me know in the comment section below if I’ve missed something you’re looking forward to this month.
[Descriptions for games were taken from digital storefronts or the game’s official websites.]
