All the major announcements from The Game Awards 2024: The Witcher 4, a new Naughty Dog game, and Game of Thrones

The Game Awards 2024 has once again gathered the attention of the entire gaming industry, offering an incredible amount of surprises, trailers, highly anticipated announcements and exciting awards. We’ve rounded up all the highlights from this massive event so you don’t miss a thing. From Naughty Dog’s intergalactic epic to the return of The Witcher and the triumph of Astro Bot, here’s everything you need to know about The Game Awards 2024.

The Game Awards 2024.

Naughty Dog presents Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Naughty Dog, known for its The Last of Us series, has surprised fans with the announcement of an ambitious new project – Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The game, in development since 2020 under the direction of Neil Druckman, takes players to the distant planet Sempiria, communication with which was lost hundreds of years ago. The protagonist will be Jordan A. Moon, played by Tati Gabriel. She will have to uncover the secrets of the planet and become the first person in 600 years to leave its orbit. Oscar winners Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are working on the music. The trailer also surprised with the presence of famous brands, including Sony, Adidas and Porsche.

The trailer also features a number of famous brands, including Sony, Adidas and Porsche.

Okami returns with a long-awaited sequel

Capcom has officially announced the development of Okami 2. The creator of the original game, Hideki Kamiya, will bring back the iconic atmosphere of the game that captured the hearts of millions through his new studio. The teaser trailer shown at the ceremony was accompanied by a live performance of the soundtrack, enhancing the announcement.

Okami 2.

The Witcher 4 starring Ciri

CD Projekt Red showed the first trailer of a new game in the universe of The Witcher. This time the main character will be Ciri, not Geralt of Rivia. The project will remain a single-player RPG with an open world, and Unreal Engine 5 is used for development. The studio promises to avoid the mistakes that accompanied the launch of Cyberpunk 2077 and pay special attention to the quality of the final product.

Cyberpunk 2077.

FromSoftware’s new cooperative project is Elden Ring: Nightreign

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FromSoftware has delighted fans with the announcement of Elden Ring: Nightreign, a cooperative spin-off set in the parallel universe of Elden Ring. Players will be able to team up in teams of three and explore a redesigned Limgrave map filled with random enemies and structures. The game is scheduled for release in 2025 for all current platforms.

The game is set to release in 2025 for all current platforms.

Fumito Ueda’s new project, Project Robot

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The creator of the iconic Ico and Shadow of the Colossus has unveiled a teaser for his new project, Project Robot. The story centers on a character trying to survive by controlling a giant mech. The teaser showed the player disabling the mech’s head before an impending explosion. No word yet on a release date.

Project Robot.

Astro Bot has been named Game of the Year

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Astro Bot Astro Bot won top honors at The Game Awards 2024, beating out competitors such as Black Myth: Wukong and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. In addition to the top nomination, the game won three more awards, solidifying its position as one of the year’s most exciting projects.

Black Myth: Wukong

Mafia: The Old Country takes players to Sicily

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Mafia: The Old Country will be a linear narrative adventure set in early 20th century Sicily. The game will tell the story of the Mafia and will offer players to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the Italian province. The game is scheduled for release in the summer of 2025.

The Rebirth of Onimusha 18+

Capcom has finally confirmed the return of Onimusha that fans have been asking for for so long. The new installment in the series will be released in 2026. While details are still scarce, fans are already eagerly awaiting the continuation of the iconic franchise.

Capcom has finally confirmed the return of the iconic franchise.

Split Fiction from the creators of It Takes Two

Hazelight Studios has announced its new game Split Fiction. It will be a cooperative adventure where two heroes will find themselves in fantasy and sci-fi worlds created by themselves. The game will be released on March 6, 2025.

Split Fiction.

The Last of Us: Part II on PC

Fans have finally waited for the announcement of the release of The Last of Us: Part II on PC. Scheduled for release on April 3, 2025, the game will join a number of other PlayStation exclusives that have previously become available on PC.

The Last of Us.

Sonic Racing returns

Sega has announced a new game in the Sonic Racing series, subtitled CrossWorlds. Only a short teaser video has been shown so far, but it is known that the project will be released on all relevant platforms in the near future.

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Virtua Fighter is getting ready to relaunch

Sega has confirmed the return of the Virtua Fighter series. Details about the project will be revealed at a separate presentation on December 13. It’s the franchise’s first major release in more than a decade.

Sega’s first major release in more than a decade.

Borderlands 4 and new characters

Gearbox Software has unveiled the first trailer Borderlands 4, revealing possible playable characters, epic battles, and the return of Claptrap. The game promises to retain the franchise’s signature style.

Borderlands 4.

Turok: Origins changes format

The franchise Turok returns, but in a new format. Turok: Origins will be a cooperative third-person action game where players can wear biomorphic suits and use abilities borrowed from enemies.

Turok: Origins will be a cooperative third-person action game where players can wear biomorphic suits and use abilities borrowed from enemies.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound – a return in a new format

The series Ninja Gaiden will return in the summer of 2025 as a 2D side-scroller. Kenji Mozu will be the protagonist, battling a demonic army. The game promises to recapture the spirit of the original with a modern twist.

The game promises to bring back the spirit of the original with a modern twist.

New projects and additions

• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will arrive on PC in January 2025.
• Slay the Spire 2 confirmed to release in early access in 2025.
• Pac-Man: Shadow Labyrinth will reimagine the iconic metroidvania game.
• Dave the Diver: In the Jungle will add a new environment in 2025.
• Rematch by Sloclap will offer online competition in futuristic soccer matches.

The Game Awards 2024 reaffirmed its status as the premier gaming event of the year, delighting players with a host of surprises and new projects.