The PlayStation 5 has been out for some time now, and its reception has been mostly positive. It includes lots of quality-of-life improvements over its predecessor, the PlayStation 4, such as faster load times, a solid-state drive (SSD) instead of a regular hard disk drive (HDD), and an improved controller in the form of the new DualSense. However, a console is only as good as the games available on it and, thankfully, the PS5 has you covered on that front as well.
While the machine already has a worthy library of great PS5 games, there are even more to look forward to, with some releasing as soon as this month, while others are still years away. Some will be completely free PS5 games, some will be PS5 exclusives, and others will be completely cross-platform so you can play with friends on Xbox, PC and Switch.
In the video game world, it’s not uncommon to be aware of games that are still several years out from release. It’s also normal for a new game to be revealed and launched within just a couple of months. In this comprehensive list, we’ll go through the major PS5 releases scheduled for 2024 and speculate on future games.
These are the best upcoming PS5 games to look forward to.
Upcoming PS5 games 2024
The games listed below either have 100% confirmed release dates or solid release windows that we expect them to hit this year. Anything that’s up in the air due to more vague launch predictions or previous delays will be listed under the following header.
The Plucky Squire
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
Developer
All Possible Futures
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Release
September 17, 2024
This indie game is looking like the perfect answer for anyone craving a Zelda-like experience on their PlayStation. You play as a storybook character who gains the ability to jump outside the 2D world and into the 3D one to adventure across both dimensions. The art style looks as inviting as its mechanics, promising a delightful adventure with plenty of creative puzzles and action.
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Platform, Adventure
Developer
Purple Lamp Studios
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Release
September 24, 2024
This remake was originally a Wii exclusive, meaning this is the first time PlayStation players can experience one of Mickey Mouse’s greatest adventures. In Rebrushed, Mickey will platform through a corrupted world filled with Disney’s abandoned ideas and use his paintbrush to bring color and life back. This remaster gives the game a fresh coat of paint and a much smoother performance.
Silent Hill 2
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Puzzle, Adventure
Developer
Bloober Team
Publisher
Konami
Release
October 08, 2024
After years without any movement in the Silent Hill universe, we’re now getting a full remake of the most beloved entry in the franchise. Bloober Team is taking over the development of this remake and is making some interesting changes to the game, specifically in terms of perspective and combat. The story is said to be the same, but who knows what we will discover on those foggy streets.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Studio Zero
Publisher
Atlus
Release
October 11, 2024
Coming from the Persona team, Metaphor ReFantazio is taking the classic RPG systems that the series is known for in a new direction. Now set in a fantasy world, the game will see you will embark on a new quest to break a curse placed on a prince that everyone thinks is dead. The turn-based combat will look familiar, but now you have the option to take out weaker foes in real time, as well as an added mechanical layer. This will be the big RPG of the fall, so mark your calendars.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Fighting
Developer
Spike Chunsoft, Inc.
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release
October 11, 2024
October is going to be huge for Dragon Ball fans between this game and the new series. Fans of the old Budokai games will finally get a current-gen version of this epic fighter. Instead of only letting us relive the Z saga, Sparking! Zero will introduce new “What if” scenarios to give us an idea of how the story could’ve gone if characters made different choices at key moments. The roster will be over 150 characters strong at launch, with more to come later, making this the ultimate Dragon Ball celebration.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter
Developer
Treyarch, Raven Software
Publisher
Activision
Release
October 25, 2024
The yearly Call of Duty train has been letting us down more and more often, but so far, Black Ops 6 maked it look like the series might be returning to its glory days. The campaign will take us through a thrilling ’90s story full of espionage and betrayal. Multiplayer has brought the game back to its roots with the Prestige system returning and a focus back on skillful movement and gunplay above all else.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure
Developer
BioWare
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Release
October 31, 2024
It’s been a long time coming, and fans have been waiting to see if BioWare can give us the type of deep RPG we loved it for. Dragon Age: The Veilguard takes us back to Thedas with a new protagonist who will join up with new and old characters to save the land. Combat looks to mix the styles of Origins and Inquisition, so you can play it either more like an action game or more tactically. If the writing lives up to the past games, this could be the hit BioWare needs and a fantastic fantasy RPG for the fall.
Assassin's Creed Shadows
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Ubisoft Québec
Publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
Release
November 15, 2024
Ubisoft is finally bringing the Assassin’s Creed series to ancient Japan after all these years. While we did have two protagonists in one game prior, this is the first time each one will have drastically different skills and abilities. Naoe will focus on stealth, traversal, and tools, while Yasuke faces combat head-on, wears armor, and wields heavy weapons. You’re free to swap between them as you wish to play the game however suits you. There will also be dozens of sidequests and activities to keep you busy in the open world.
Possible 2024 releases
These games are confirmed to be coming to PS5 at some point soon. Some have been given vague 2024 release plans while we’re just speculating on others. We have hope for them all though,
Hollow Knight: Silksong — TBD 2024
Platforms
Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Platform, Adventure, Indie
Developer
Team Cherry
Publisher
Team Cherry
What began as a Hollow Knight DLC add-on eventually turned into a fully-fledged sequel. Silksong is the all-new game from Team Cherry, building upon the foundation of its predecessor but with a few new twists. In Silksong, you play as Hornet, a character who appeared as a boss in the first installment. This game will send players on a journey through the kingdom of Pharloom with the goal of reaching the top. It’ll still feature the tough-as-nails action gameplay, with Metroidvania elements, but there’s a new story and some additional gameplay elements.
Upcoming PS5 releases 2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Platforms
Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Developer
Firaxis Games
Publisher
2K
Release
February 11, 2025
Kicking off the year, Civ 7 will make the wait for any other game you have on your wish list that much easier. This is the first time the series is launching on consoles at the same time as PC, so you can enjoy this epic 4X game along with everyone else.
Borderlands 4
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Gearbox Software
Publisher
2K
Release
December 31, 2025
Borderlands 4 was only teased, but it is supposedly going to land in 2025. If that’s the case, the only things you can count on are an unlimited number of guns to find and loot, colorful environments to explore, a new cast of wacky Vault hunters to meet, and a great co-op experience. Anything else is still up in the air.
Marathon - April 27, 2025
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter
Developer
Bungie
Release
April 27, 2025
Bungie is looking to reaffirm its mastery in sci-fi shooters (see Destiny 2 and Halo) by giving a nostalgic nod to the ’90s with the revamped classic Marathon. The PvP-focused extraction shooter unfolds on the enigmatic Tau Ceti IV, where players become cybernetic mercenaries navigating the remnants of a lost colony. Solo or in crews of three, they hunt for alien artifacts, loot, and gear.
Games with no release window
All we know about the games listed below is that they’re in development. Most of them are probably a few years away from launch.
Grand Theft Auto VI
Platforms
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter, Adventure
Developer
Rockstar Games
Publisher
Rockstar Games, Take Two Interactive
Release
December 31, 2025
Grand Theft Auto VI finally has an announcement trailer. Set in the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City (inspired by Florida and Miami), GTA 6 will feature busy cities, swamps filled with gators and hillbillys, and plenty of crime. The game is tentivitely expected to launch sometime in 2025.
Light No Fire
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
Hello Games
Publisher
Hello Games
From the creators of No Man’s Sky comes a fantastical exploration adventure with a lot of promise. Light No Fire takes place on an alternate Earth where mythical creatures like animated skeletons and dragons roam. We don’t know a lot about this title yet, but it looks similar to Hello Games’ previous hit — there will be lots of foraging, crafting, and trekking across a massive world. Platforms haven’t officially been announced but we expect it to launch of PS5.
Death Stranding 2 - TBD
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Genre
Shooter, Adventure
Developer
Kojima Productions
First announced by Hideo Kojima at the Game Awards 2022, Death Stranding 2 is a real project that’s in development. We know that actor Norman Reedus will be reprising his role as Sam, and that’s about it. We won’t see this game for a few years.
Gothic 1 Remake
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
Alkimia Interactive
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Cult classic RPG Gothic is getting a complete remake for the PlayStation 5. We don’t know much about the title, but we do know that THQ Nordic opened a new studio to work solely on this project. A playable teaser is available on PC, and it looks to be shaping up nicely. Let’s hope it gets the attention it deserves and Gothic fans get the game they’ve wanted for years.
Marvel's Wolverine
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Genre
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Developer
Insomniac Games
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
One of the greatest surprises during the 2021 PlayStation Showcase was the reveal of Marvel’s Wolverine, a project in development by Insomniac Games. That’s right, the studio is juggling Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and this game simultaneously, which just goes to show how impressive the team is. This one is even earlier in development than Spider-Man 2 and doesn’t have a release window just yet. It’s unclear if it will tie to the Spider-Man games or if it will be its own separate story — though we’re inclined to believe they’ll be connected. The reveal trailer doesn’t give us a glimpse of gameplay, but we can probably expect it to be a third-person action adventure with a large open world to explore. We know that you’ll need a PS5 to play this one when it comes out.
Quantum Error
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter
Developer
TeamKill Media
While the developers say that everything is going well with Quantum Error, it’s still up in the air whether it will be a launch title. The “cosmic horror shooter” is hoping to prove that zombies never go out of style and features one of the most robust physics systems the industry has seen. It’s scheduled to release at an unspecified date.
Mass Effect
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
BioWare
Publisher
Electronic Arts
While it’s still very early in development, we do know a new Mass Effect game is coming from BioWare. Following its official reveal at The Game Awards 2020, there is a slew of questions fans have about the project — most importantly, how it will tie to the original trilogy. In the trailer, we got to see Liara, one of the main characters from the original trilogy, though it’s unclear when in the timeline this new game will take place and what this character’s role will be. There are lots of questions the community has, but one thing’s for sure: You shouldn’t expect to play this one for quite some time — possibly as late as 2024.
Project 007
Developer
IO Interactive
Publisher
IO Interactive
Coming from Hitman developer IO Interactive, the team is now working on a James Bond game under the working title Project 007. It will be an original story with a new Bond character, divorced from any of the likenesses of previous actors. The team expects this to be part of a trilogy of games, though not much else is known about the project(s). Much like a lot of the games on this list, Project 007 likely won’t launch for a few years.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Hardsuit Labs
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
It’s been forever since we last walked the vampire-ridden streets of Bloodlines, and we can’t wait to see how much has changed during that time. Recent footage of the game displayed more chaos, a grittier Seattle locale, and a deep, branching storyline. Unfortunately, the game suffered a recent delay, pushing it to an unknown release window.
