Half of 2024 has now come and gone, and I presume that most people are now entering their long-awaited summer vacation. And indeed, there are many releases in this month of July, but we’ve selected ten of them so you can decide your next gaming session this summer.
Final Fantasy XIV Online: Dawntrail
Release date: July 2, 2024
Systems: PS4, PS5
Price: $40 for the base expansion, $60 for the Digital Collector’s Edition
The seventh major update to the Final Fantasy XIV Online MMO from Square Enix is finally releasing on July 2nd.
The Warrior of Light will be joining a new ally, Wuk Lamat, as they sail to the continent of Tural where a new ruler will be decided in the upcoming Rite of Ascension. What sort of adventures await us beyond the sea? You can’t go wrong with a brand-new expansion.
Zenless Zone Zero
Release date: July 4, 2024
Systems: PS5
Price: Free-to-play
After being in development for several years, we finally got the release date for HoYoverse’s latest ARPG, Zenless Zone Zero. In this title, which is set in a post-apocalyptic world, players assume the role of a Proxy and explore menacing Hollows.
The game will be offering generous in-game rewards including up to 1600 Polychromes, 70 Master Tapes, 20 Encrypted Master Tapes, and 80 Boopons, so players can enjoy their adventure in New Eridu.
Trails through Daybreak
Release date: July 5, 2024
Systems: PS4, PS5
Price: $59,99
It won’t be long before we can officially experience the latest game in Falcom’s The Legend of Heroes series in English.
In Trails through Daybreak, players take on the role of Spriggan Van Arkride, the owner of the Arkride Solutions Agency. As Van receives an unique request from Agnès Claudel, he quickly finds out that he’s in for more than he bargained for. Just what will happen to the Calvard Republic?
Darkest Dungeon II
Release date: July 15, 2024
Systems: PS4, PS5
Price: $39,99 for the base game, $44.99 for the Oblivion Edition
Darkest Dungeon II will take players on a roguelike road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert the apocalypse. Be aware though, for this game will challenge your strategies… and your endurance.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep The Board!
Release date: July 16, 2024
Systems: PS4, PS5
Price: TBA
How about a nice board game to spend the summer with? SEGA of America has got you covered with the release of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep The Board. Players must advance on the game board by rolling the dice, which switches between day and night.
During the day, prepare for the night with events and minigames. And at night, you will search for demons to defeat. Aim to become the strongest Demon-Slayer swordsman. You can choose from various characters from the Demon Slayer Corps., including Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the Hashira.
Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus
Release date: July 17, 2024
Systems: PS5
Price: TBA
Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is a hand-drawn 2.5D action platformer inspired by Japanese folklore. Players engage in acrobatic aerial combat, unlock powerful mystical abilities, and explore an interconnected world of myth as you seek to unravel the mysteries of your own origin.
Use your legendary bō staff to bounce and glide fluidly through an otherworldly realm of dreamlike landscapes, strange and adorable yokai, and massive monsters summoned from ancient legends of Japan.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
Release date: July 18, 2024
Systems: PS5
Price: $39,99 for the base game, $44,99 for the Deluxe Edition
Weave in melee, gunpowder and magic in rhythmic battles where combos chain together to create a deadly dance in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. Take on the role of Nor Vanek, an elite member of the Coalition army, joined by Enki, a mysterious fox-like companion, in their quest for vengeance against the Gods.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Release date: July 19, 2024
Systems: PS4, PS5
Price: $49,99
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a unique Japanese-inspired, single player action game that takes place on a mountain covered by defilement. During the day, purify the villages and prepare yourself for sundown. But during the night, you must protect the Maiden against the hordes of the Seethe.
The Star Named EOS
Release date: July 23, 2024
Systems: PS4, PS5
Price: TBA
Enjoy a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography in The Star Named EOS. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure
Release date: July 25, 2024
Systems: PS5
Price: TBA
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure follows the story of Jemma, a small-town misfit on a journey of self-discovery. The game takes place in an unique, interconnected ‘grid’ that spans the entire world, snappily uniting movement, exploration, and combat.
When Jemma moves, the world moves with her – creating both a playful sense of chaos, and a regular stream of small, thoughtful puzzles that twist and play with the central mechanic.
And that’s a wrap! What game will you be spending your summer vacation on? Personally, I’ve been waiting so long for some of these that I’ll be sure to enjoy these in my own time. Let us know in the comments about which game you’re playing this summer.
