We’re now at the end of 2024, and what a year it has been for gaming. To get us ready for the New Year, several standout titles are launching in December, including Caves of Qud’s 1.0 release, Fantasian Neo Dimension, Marvel Rivals, the delayed Early Access release for Path of Exile 2, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. See our full list of the top games to play in December 2024 below.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is transitioning to a one-time purchase app on Android and iOS devices, rebranded as Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete. This change means there will be no in-app purchases when the app launches with a $9.99 price tag, increasing to $19.99 after January 30, 2025, at 10:00 PM Pacific (January 31, 2025, at 1:00 AM Eastern). With the one-time purchase, players will gain access to most of the items and events that have been part of the mobile game over the past seven years.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete releases on December 3 for Android and iOS devices.
Antonblast
If you’re looking for a fast-paced action platformer, Antonblast fits the bill. It comes from indie developer Summitsphere and has players guiding Dynamite Anton or Annie through bizarre worlds to steal their Spirits back from Satan. This unique platformer is as wild as it sounds, featuring massive destructible environments and brutal bosses. Antonblast has a demo available if you’re unsure whether the gameplay is right for you.
Antonblast releases on December 3 for Switch and PC.
Caves of Qud
It originally entered Early Access on July 15, 2015, and now, after over eight years of development, Caves of Qud is finally ready to release version 1.0. This traditional roguelike, developed by Freehold Games, offers a sci-fi fantasy setting with rich simulation and lore. At launch, the game will feature four modes: Classic, Roleplay, Wander, and Daily. With the launch of version 1.0, Caves of Qud introduces the final leg of the main quest, a new fully graphical UI, hundreds of visual and sound effects, and significant polish and stability improvements.
Caves of Qud exits Early Access on December 5 for PC.
Fantasian Neo Dimension
Fantasian Neo Dimension comes from Final Fantasy series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, who reunites with renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu to craft an original RPG story. Fantasian originally launched in 2021 as a mobile game on Apple Arcade. Fantasian Neo Dimension is an enhanced version with new features, including English and Japanese voiceovers and an additional difficulty option. The game supports 4K resolution on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Fantasian Neo Dimension releases on December 5 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC.
Infinity Nikki
With over 33 million global pre-registrations, Infinity Nikki might be the most popular game you’ve never heard of. This open-world adventure stars Nikki, a young girl with a love of fashion who finds a mysterious dress in the attic. After putting it on, she is whisked away to a strange new world with her cat, Momo. Infinity Nikki is the fifth installment in the Nikki series and is a cozy game focused on collecting a variety of outfits while exploring a magical world.
Infinity Nikki releases on December 5 for PlayStation 5, Android, iOS, and PC.
Marvel Rivals
If you ever wanted to play Overwatch with characters from the Marvel Universe, you’re in luck. Marvel Rivals aims to deliver that experience with a twist. It comes from NetEase Games, which is causing some skepticism within the gaming community; however, everything we’ve seen from it looks fun. The biggest unknown is how predatory the monetization will be. If NetEase can find a good compromise, it could have a real hit on its hands. Announced characters include Black Panther, Captain America, Groot, Hela, Hulk, Iron Man, Loki, Rocket Raccoon, Spider-Man, The Punisher, Storm, Venom, and more.
Marvel Rivals releases on December 6 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Path of Exile 2 Early Access
Originally expected to launch in November, Path of Exile 2 will enter Early Access in December. The highly anticipated sequel looks very promising, with developer Grinding Gear Games recently sharing details on the action RPG. While the game will be free-to-play when it launches, players must purchase a supporter pack to play it during Early Access, with prices starting at $29.99. Path of Exile 2 supports co-op for up to six players and offers couch co-op for console players. It’s our most anticipated game for December, and we plan to spend much of our holiday break playing it.
Path of Exile 2 enters Early Access on December 6 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
It was supposed to be one of Xbox’s biggest exclusives this year, but in August, Xbox confirmed Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is also heading to PlayStation 5. Before that, however, it will launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Developed by MachineGames and executive produced by Todd Howard, the creators behind the modern Wolfenstein games, this Indiana Jones adventure is a first-person, single-player game set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. Sinister forces are searching for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only the legendary archaeologist Indiana Jones can stop them.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle releases on December 9 for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered
Legacy of Kain fans can look forward to Aspyr’s remaster of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2. The package celebrates the 25th anniversary of Soul Reaver, allowing a new generation of gamers to experience the conflict between Kain and Raziel. Like other Aspyr remasters, players can seamlessly switch between original and remastered graphics. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered was created in collaboration with the original developer, Crystal Dynamics, and features numerous additions to enhance the overall experience, such as improved controls and upgraded camera functionality.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered releases on December 10 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind
There has been a pleasant resurgence in classic side-scrolling beat-’em-up games over the last few years, and we’re all for it. Those who want to take a break from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, though, can look forward to the popular 90s series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind. Developed by Digital Eclipse, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind features events from the show that have been remixed. Players get the chance to pilot all of the original Dinozords and jump into the cockpit of the legendary Megazord to take down gigantic bosses in this action-packed 2D brawler.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind releases on December 10 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC.
Alien: Rogue Incursion
The first Alien VR game, Alien: Rogue Incursion, will take players on an action-horror VR adventure starring Zula Hendricks. An unbreakable ex-Colonial Marine, Hendricks embarks on a dangerous mission that takes her to the uncharted planet of Purdan. Joined by her sentient AI companion, Davis 01, Hendricks must fight off Xenomorphs as she makes her way to the heart of the infested Gemini Exoplanet Solutions research facility. Alien: Rogue Incursion aims to deliver the most immersive Alien experience yet, and we’ll see if the team delivers in December.
Alien: Rogue Incursion releases on December 19 for PlayStation VR2 and SteamVR.
