Game Fest Shocker: 2024 Announcements Revealed

The 2024 Summer Game Fest has kicked off, showcasing a series of exciting game reveals and trailers. To start, the highly-anticipated Lego Horizon Adventures has been confirmed for PlayStation 5, bringing a family-friendly twist to the Horizon series with co-op play and customization options. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, launching on September 3, 2024, promises to keep fans entertained after Hogwarts Legacy. For those craving intense action, No More Room in Hell 2 will enter Early Access this Halloween, featuring first-person zombie combat and eight-player co-op. Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is slated for a 2025 release, with a gameplay showcase coming this August.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero will launch on October 11, 2024, featuring destructive gameplay with iconic characters and early character unlocks for pre-orders. Street Fighter 6 is expanding its roster with characters from Fatal Fury, including Terry and Mai, as well as classic characters like M. Bison and Elena in its busy Season 2. Blumhouse Games is entering the market with a variety of horror games, starting with Fear the Spotlight. Meanwhile, Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind brings an old-school beat-em-up style, mixing beat-em-up, FPS, and racing gameplay.

MECHA Break announced a beta test for August, designed by notable creators from Metal Gear and Gundam. Nexon’s free-to-play sci-fi looter shooter, The First Descendant, is set to release on July 2, 2024. Lastly, Alan Wake 2’s first DLC, Night Springs, will be out tomorrow, featuring some surprising connections to Remedy Entertainment’s broader game universe.

The 2024 Summer Game Fest announced several games including Lego Horizon Adventures, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, No More Room in Hell 2, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Street Fighter 6’s new characters, and Blumhouse's various horror games. Additionally, Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, MECHA Break, The First Descendant, and Alan Wake 2 DLC were revealed.

Notably, Lego Horizon Adventures brings a fresh, engaging experience to the Horizon series, blending the beloved world of Lego with elements from the original games. This new title is set to appeal to both long-time fans of the Horizon series and newcomers looking for family-friendly gameplay. Another significant highlight is the return of Quidditch in the Wizarding World with Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, providing a dedicated experience for fans of the magical sport.