It seems like only yesterday we wrote an article about Where will my family look for me? The most anticipated PlayStation 4/5 games in 2024, and in 3 months we will celebrate the New Year. However, most of the games in that article were released in the first half of the year, and as we know, the most interesting projects are released in autumn. PC players will finally be able to play God of War Ragnarok. Later, we will return to the adventures of Max Caulfield in the new Life is Strange. We should also not forget about the new Call of Duty, which looks like a potentially interesting shooter. And, of course, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, which we are all waiting for. That's why gg editorial team told you about 7 most anticipated games of this autumn (with confirmed release dates) that are definitely worth paying attention to, and some of them will be a sin not to play.
God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök is an adventure game that is a continuation of the legendary series that develops the events of the previous game, where Kratos and his son Atreus confront the dangers of the world of Norse mythology. In the game, Ragnarok is approaching - a battle that threatens to destroy all the gods and the world. Kratos and Atreus are looking for ways to prevent the catastrophe, meeting new gods and enemies such as Thor and Odin. An interesting open world, a dynamic combat system with different weapons, such as Chaos Blades or Leviathan Axe, and combinations will definitely not let you get bored.
The PC version supports 4K, full DLSS and FSR integration, ultra-wide monitors, and will offer improved reflections, lighting, shadows, and detail. And, of course, it is not without support for DualShock 4 gamepads, DualSense, and 3D surround sound.
Developer: Santa Monica
Genre: Action/Adventure
Platforms: PC (also available on PS4/5)
Release date: 19 September
Game site: steampowered
Frostpunk 2
Frostpunk 2 is a post-apocalyptic strategy game where the Earth is covered by eternal winter and frost. Cities need fuel and resources, and residents will not last long without food and heat. And it is up to you to deal with all these problems and become the one who can unite the remnants of humanity. First, you expand the territory and establish cooperation between the districts, and then build the Council Hall and the research institute, because it is there that laws and projects will be created that regulate the life of the entire city.
The city's residents will also form their own factions. Each has its own ideology and vision of the future, but they all have a thirst for power. Allies should be chosen with caution and remember that supporting some can lead to conflicts with others, so there will be plenty of intrigue and unexpected drinking on your cold shoulders.
Developer: 11 bit studios
Genre: strategy
Platforms: PC
Release date: 20 September
Website of the game: frostpunk2
Silent Hill 2
Silent Hill 2 is a remake of the cult survival horror. After receiving a letter from his late wife, James sets off in the hope of seeing her again in the city with which they are connected by memories: Silent Hill. There, by the lake, he meets a woman who looks very much like her. But what really brought him to the town?
Bloober Team is in charge of the development. The team approaches the remake with great care and respect for the original game. The developers work closely with the creators of the original game to preserve the unique atmosphere of Silent Hill 2. They are creating the game on the Unreal Engine 5 game engine. Along with this, they use Lumen for lighting and Nanite for level design. All this will help to update the foggy city and enhance its atmosphere.
One of the features of the horror remake will be a standard third-person view. Also, the game will rebuild the combat system and improve facial animations to better convey the emotions of the characters.
Developer: Bloober Team SA
Genre: Horror
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
Release date: 8 October
Game site: konami
Neva.
Neva is an emotional action-adventure game from the studio that gave us the highly acclaimed platformer GRIS. Neva tells the story of Alba, a young woman bonding with a wolf cub. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey through a once beautiful world that is now slowly collapsing around them.
Their relationship will evolve as they learn to work together to help each other overcome various dangers. And one of these dangers will be enemies that they will have to exterminate with their sword and wolf abilities. So fans of emotional, beautiful, and small games should definitely pay attention to Neva, which can get lost next to the high-profile AAA titles.
Developer: Nomada Studio
Genre: Action Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, PC
Release date: 15 October
Game site: neva
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
What can autumn be without Call of Duty? Black Ops 6 is made by Treyarch and Raven studios. This time, the story campaign will be a spy action movie set in the early 90s after the end of the Cold War. The authors promise dynamic gameplay, intense shootouts, a cool storyline, crazy robberies, and undercover espionage activities.
And, of course, players can enjoy multiplayer modes where they can test their skills on 16 new maps, including 12 main maps for 6-on-6 and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2-on-2 or 6-on-6. And we're also looking forward to the return of our favourite Round-Based Zombie mode to take down hordes of the undead in co-op.
Developer: Treyarch and Raven
Genre: FPS
Platforms: PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Game Pass, PC
Release date: 25 October
Game site: callofduty
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
Life is Strange: Double Exposure is an interactive cinema game. We play as Max Caulfield, the heroine of the first part of the game. She studies at Caledonian University and one day finds her closest friend Saffi dead in the snow.
To save her, Max tries to use her superpower of rewinding time. She hasn't used it in years and instead opens the way to a parallel reality where Safi is still alive, but also in danger. So players will have to solve and prevent the same murder. But will they be able to do it?
Developer: Deck Nine Games
Genre: Interactive film
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC
Release date: 29 October
Game site: lifeisstrange
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
One of the most anticipated games not only this autumn but in recent years. The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone is home to cruel mutants, deadly anomalies, and warring factions. However, the artefacts of incredible value found in the Zone have attracted many people who are called stalkers. They made their way to this place at their own risk, trying to get rich on it or even find the Truth hidden somewhere in the Heart of Chernobyl.
We play as a lone stalker exploring the post-apocalyptic world of the radioactive zone with a diverse environment. Meet representatives of different factions, take part in fierce shootouts, survive encounters with mutants and avoid anomalies. The game also has a non-linear story with a variety of development options that will lead you to one of several endings.
Developer: GSC Game World
Genre: Action Adventure
Platforms: Xbox Series, PC
Release date: 20 November
Game site: stalker2
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Our game editor has been playing games since he was 4 years old and can't imagine himself without it. He has played 100+ games on PlayStation, but still considers The Last of Us Part II to be the best in the industry. In January 2022, he joined the gg team. He studies at the Faculty of Journalism at Kyiv International University.
