You better hope you’re on the nice list this year as many December 2024 games look enticing to play. From a Blockbuster adventure inIndiana Jones and the Great Circleto a wondrous RPG journey fromFantasian: Neo Dimension, here are the December 2024 games to look forward to.
Fantasian: Neo Dimension (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Switch, PC)
Publisher: Square EnixDeveloper: MistwalkerPrice: $49.99Release Date: December 5Trailer
The founding fathers of theFinal Fantasyseries, producer Hironobu Sakaguchi, and beloved composer Nobuo Uematsu have joined forces with Mistwalker to create an all-new turn-based RPG. It has a few mechanics that sway the tide of combat, however. For example, your attacks can be formed at a certain angle, letting you hit multiple foes at once. You’ll play as protagonist Leo, who has lost his memories and goes on a journey to reclaim them one by one. As he’s exploring, he saves the world from the mechteria infection, which has caused the planet to be overrun by machines. You’ll be able to participate in turn-based battles and gaze at the hand-made environments when the game launches onDecember 5.
“Fantasian Neo Dimensionmay end up having one of the most beautiful visuals I’ve experienced in games,” said ourhands-on preview. “It’s quite breathtaking in motion.”
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Xbox Series X|S, PC)
Publisher: BethesdaDeveloper: MachineGamesPrice: $69.99Release Date: December 9Trailer
Indy is off on another adventure, which takes placebetweenRaiders of the Lost ArkandThe Last Crusade. This time, he’s off to find out the mysteries of the Great Circle after a relic is stolen from Marshall College. Developed by MachineGames (the studio behind the excellent rebootWolfensteinseries), you’ll be solving puzzles in ruins, fighting Nazis in hand-to-hand combat, and using his iconic whip to distract foes. The developer says you can use a gun butdoesn’t encourage it. The game will officially launch onDecember 9, but there will be early access for those who get the premium or collector’s edition ofIndiana Jones and The Great Circle.PS5 players have to wait until Spring next year.
Infinity Nikki (PS5, PC, iOS, Android)
Publisher:Papergames, InFold Pte. Ltd.Developer: PapergamesPrice: Free-to-playRelease Date: December 4 or December 5, depending on timezoneTrailer
Infinity Nikkiis an adorable open-world game from one of the designers ofThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildKentaro Tominaga. With the power of Nikki’s outfits, you’ll be able to solve puzzles and explore the world in this 3D platformer. Some of the outfits Nikki wears allow her to shrink down or float in the air. The graphics are made in Unreal Engine 5 and will likely look stunning on your PS5, PC, or even mobile device. Thegame’s PlayStation listingsays, “The game is rich in immersive details, from sunrises to sunsets, the ever-changing weather and Miraland creatures living their own lives.” It releases as a free-to-play game on December 4 or December 5, depending on your time zone.
Marvel Rivals (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
Publisher: NetEaseDeveloper: NetEase GamesPrice: Free-to-playRelease Date: December 6Trailer
Overwatchshouldwatch its leftasMarvel Rivalsmight eat its lunch when it releases onDecember 6. Featuring 6v6 gameplay, you play as many different heroes and villains from the Marvel multiverse. You’ll be healing allies as Jeff the Land Shark and webbing up enemies with Spider-Man as you try to capture points and finish objectives as a team. The action is intense, and each superhero on the roster feels unique. The environments are also destructible.
Despite the comparisons toOverwatch,this shooter has some mechanics to bring to the table, according toour preview. “Luna Snow has become a fast favorite for me in the healer department; she’s got some ideas that feel familiar to Zenyatta and Lucio, alongside a potent skill that can freeze an opponent,” the article said. “It’s really fun to snowball an enemy and freeze them mid-ultimate.”
If the beta is anything to go by, this free-to-play title might be very popular from the offset when it launches on consoles and PC onDecember 6.
Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC)
Publisher: Digital EclipseDeveloper: Digital EclipsePrice: $34.99Release Date: December 10Trailer
Another licensed game to look forward to isPower Rangers Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind.The game takes us back to the 90s with its hand-drawn pixel art look. you’re able to expect 2D brawling action, arcade-style shooting, and even driving sequences that look totally radical. You’ll also be able to fight as the Megazord and “take down gigantic bosses,” according to thegame’s Steam page. Fans of the original show will recognize certain events and episodes that have been remixed, due to Robo Rita messing up the timeline.
Honorable mentions
There are also some interesting indie games coming out this month, such as the music-themedSymphonia, narrative-based platformerStars in the Trash,and self-described “friend-em-up”Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island.Anime fans will get to enjoy the RPGFairy Tail 2, while VR connoisseurs can explore the horror titleAlien: Rogue Incursion.
