The most interesting new games of December 2024

The last month of the year traditionally does not boast a large number of high-profile releases, but there is something to pay attention to in December. We can expect long-awaited sequels to cult franchises, ambitious VR projects, remasters of classics, and some interesting surprises from indie developers. We are going to tell you about the most interesting games to be released in December in our traditional monthly selection.

ANTONBLAST

Genre: Action Platformer, Puzzle
Date: December 3
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC

Dynamite Anton finds himself in an unusual situation — Satan himself has stolen his collection of perfumes because of… envy of the protagonist’s bright red skin. Now players will have to help Anton get his property back by going through dynamic levels with destruction mechanics and puzzles. The gameplay is built around the high-speed passing of levels with the Happy Hour system — you need to set detonators, find the stolen spirit and escape in a limited time.

The game is being developed by Summitsphere, an independent studio known for Antonball. Inspiration was drawn from classic games such as Wario Land and Crash Bandicoot. The visual style combines pixel graphics with hand-drawn animations. In addition to Anton, players will be able to take control of his colleague Annie.

Fantasian Neo Dimension

Genre: RPG, JRPG
Date: December 5
Platform: PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

An improved version of the mobile game released on the Apple Arcade in 2021. The story follows Leo, who wakes up in a mysterious world filled with machines with only one memory. The world is threatened by the infection «mechteria», which robs people of emotions and life. Visually, the game impresses with a unique approach — all locations are created from more than 150 real handmade dioramas.

It is especially noteworthy that the game was created by legendary creators — «the father of Final Fantasy» Hironobu Sakaguchi and composer Nobuo UematsuNobuo Uematsu is one of the most famous and influential composers in the history of video games. He became world famous for creating music for the Final Fantasy series, which he has been working on since 1987. The enhanced version supports 4K resolution, has full voice acting in English and Japanese, and has an additional level of difficulty.

Delta Force

Genre: FPS
Release date: December 5 (open beta)
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, iOS, Android

Delta Force is a free-to-play first-person tactical shooter that brings back the legendary series after a 15-year break. The game offers players to plunge into large-scale military conflicts using modern weapons and equipment. It will have a single player mode and online matches.

Marvel Rivals

Genre: Hero Shooter, Third-person shooter
Date: December 6
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

Team-based third-person shooters with superheroes aren’t a new concept, but Marvel Rivals promises to breathe new life into the genre. Players will find themselves in a whirlwind of events caused by the collision of two versions of Doctor Doom from different timelines, which led to the merger of several universes. In this chaos, heroes and antiheroes from different realities are forced to unite to prevent the capture of new worlds by ambitious Dooms.

At the start, the game offers 33 characters available to all players at no extra charge. The highlight of the gameplay is the Dynamic Hero Synergy system, which allows you to combine the abilities of heroes for powerful team attacks.

Path of Exile 2

Genre: Action RPG
Date: December 6 (early access)
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Path of Exile 2 takes place 20 years after the fall of the deity Kitawa in the world of Vreclast. Players will be able to choose one of six classes (Warrior, Monk, Mercenary, Sorceress, Witch, and Ranger) to complete six acts of the story campaign (only three acts in early access).

The developers from Grinding Gear Games have completely redesigned the combat system, adding the ability to roll dodge and special animations for different types of weapons. The game will feature local co-op, cross-platform play, and a dual specialization system for passive skills. Path of Exile 2 remains a free-to-play game with cosmetic microtransactions, although early access requires the purchase of the Supporter Pack for 600 UAH.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Genre: Action-Adventure
Date: December 9
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is set in 1937. Indy travels to the Vatican, where he discovers that ancient holy sites form a perfect circle. To uncover the mystery of the Great Circle, he travels from Rome to Thailand, Egypt, Shanghai, and the Himalayas, outrunning his enemies.

The game allows you to choose between stealth and open combat, use the whip to fight and overcome obstacles. Indiana Jones is voiced by Troy Baker (Joel from The Last of Us). Developed by — MachineGames, executive producer — Todd Howard.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered

Genre: Action-adventure
Date: December 10
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One

The cult series returns in an updated form. The collection is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the original Soul Reaver game and includes both parts, completely updated and redesigned with improved graphics, textures and visual effects. Players will once again be able to immerse themselves in the story of Raziel, a ghost resurrected by the Ancient God, in his quest for revenge against his former master, Cain.

The new features include the ability to instantly switch between original and updated graphics, a new control system, an improved camera, a map with a compass, and a photo mode.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind

Genre: Action, Arcade, Fighting
Date: December 10, December 19 (Nintendo Switch)
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch

In the new game from Digital Eclipse, the Power Rangers face the robotic reincarnation of their old enemy — Rita Repulsa. Robo-Rita creates a portal to go back in time and team up with her younger self to prevent the Power Rangers from being created.

The game offers a classic pixelated style of the 90s and combines different gameplay genres: beat ’em up fights, arcade shooting, and driving segments. Players will be able to control all the original Dinosaurs and the legendary Megazord to fight huge bosses.

The Spirit of the Samurai

Genre:  Action-Adventure, Metroidvania
Date: December 12
Platform: PC

In feudal Japan, samurai Takeshi is given an important task — to defend his village from the invasion of Oni and his army of the undead. The game stands out for its unique visual style with stop-motion animation reminiscent of Ray Harryhausen’s work, with 25 minutes of cinematic scenes and over 1500 unique animations. An interesting feature is the ability to control three different characters: the skillful samurai Takeshi, the brave forest spirit Kodama, and the warrior cat Chisai.

Each character has its own fighting style and unique abilities. The combat system offers fully customizable combo attacks and a diverse arsenal, including a katana, yari spear, and bow.

Alien: Rogue Incursion

Genre: Action-Horror, Survival
Date: December 19
Platforms: PSVR 2, PC VR, Meta Quest 3

In the new VR project of the «Alien» universe, we will play as Zulu Hendricks, a former space marine who is going on a rescue mission to the unknown planet Purdun. The developers promise intense action, exploration of new locations, and a fascinating story where the main task will be to survive in the confrontation with xenomorphs.