Buckle up, gamers! 2023 delivered some epic wins like Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur's Gate III, and Alan Wake II, but 2024 might just blow our collective socks off.

We're already drooling over the early batch of next year's games, from sequels like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to fresh faces like Star Wars Outlaws. And hey, we might even get the Nintendo Switch 2. (Sorry, GTA 6 fans, you gotta wait till 2025 for that heist.)

Enough teasing, let's dive into the meat! Here are some of the hottest titles guaranteed to ignite your thumbs next year:

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January

Prince of Persia:

The Lost Crown: This legend's back with a mashup of classic side-scrolling and modern 3D, plus a sprinkle of Metroid-esque exploration. It's like your favorite Prince got a rad makeover. (Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC, PS4, XB1)

February

Suicide Squad:

Kill the Justice League: Rocksteady, the brains behind the Batman: Arkham games, are going bonkers with an open-world Justice League epic. Except, you're not the heroes – you're Harley Quinn and King Shark taking down a Brainiac-brainwashed Justice League! Buckle up for chaos, explosions, and enough laughs to fill a Joker's laugh box. (Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
 

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth:

Remember that amazing Final Fantasy VII Remake? Rebirth picks up where it left off, bringing even more of Cloud and friends' iconic world to the 4K era. Get ready for nostalgia blasts, epic battles, and enough chocobos to fill aChocobo Farm. (Platform: PlayStation 5)

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March

Princess Peach Showtime:

Move over, Mario! It's Peach's time to shine in her own starring role. Transform into different heroes – detective Peach? Swordfighter Peach? We're betting on Pastry Chef Peach – and save the day across a series of theatrical plays. Let's just hope those curtain calls aren't filled with screaming Goombas. (Platform: Switch)

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Beyond

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl:

15 years later, this first-person shooter with its haunting atmosphere and thrilling story returns. Expect mutated beasties, mind-bending anomalies, and enough vodka to make you sing the Russian national anthem. (Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S)

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Hades II:

The beloved roguelike is back with more god-tier action and captivating storytelling. Supergiant Games are masters of their craft, so brace yourself for another addictive descent into the underworld. (Platforms: PC)

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Star Wars Outlaws:

Ubisoft brings their open-world expertise to a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars Outlaws promises original characters, stunning environments, and enough blaster battles to make even Han Solo jealous. May the Force (and your aiming skills) be with you. (Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)

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Marvel's Wolverine:

Insomniac Games, the geniuses behind the Spidey games, are giving Wolverine his own clawed adventure. We don't know much yet, but the name "Insomniac Games" is enough to get any comic book fan's adamantium claws popping. (Platform: PlayStation 5)

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This is just a taste of the gaming goodness coming your way in 2024. Stay tuned as we update this list throughout the year with more hot releases and jaw-dropping reveals. May your controllers stay charged and your thumbs forever nimble!