It is time to look at the most anticipated soulslike games of 2024. In recent years, the Soulslike genre has emerged as a top choice in the gaming community. With its unique blend of punishing difficulty and atmospheric storytelling since the early days of Dark Souls, this genre is killing it.
With a growing demand for titles that push the boundaries of skills, Soulslike games have become sought-after, resulting in small studios and large developers jumping to produce something extraordinary.
From long-awaited sequels to innovative newcomers, let's take a look into the most anticipated Soulslike offerings of the year 2024.
Most anticipated Soulslike games of 2024
Black Myth: Wukong
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+ 5- Platforms: Xbox X|S, PS5, Windows
- Developers: Game Science
- Release date: August 20, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong by Chinese developer Game Science initially gained traction in 2020 with its pre-alpha gameplay footage. The impressive graphics and flashy actions instantly captured the gamer's attention, particularly those who are into action-adventure genres.
As for the premise, the game is inspired by the well-known 16th-century novel, Journey to the West.
Although Game Science hasn't spilt the beans about the plot, it is safe to assume that the game may adhere to the original novel's storyline with potential DLC additions. In short, players will step into the shoes of Sun Wukong, well known as Monkey King, embarking on a journey to explore the world encountering demons, and challenges along the way.
Initially, It was scheduled to be launched in 2023 but now Black Myth: Wukong is set to launch on August 20, 2024, which was confirmed during The Game Awards 2023.
Rise of the Ronin
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- Developers: Team Ninja
- Release date: 22 March 2024
Who can deny that samurai games set in medieval themes truly elevate the Soulslike experience? Ghost of Tsushima is the most suitable example of this. Following the same suit, Team Ninja is about to drop Rise of the Ronin, much to the delight of Soulslike fans.
The plot of The Rise of the Ronin is set in the final years of the Edo period (late 19th century) in Japan. As per the PlayStation blog, the protagonist has to play a role during the Tokugawa Shogunate's rule of oppression and stagnation.
You will be provided with all the weapons that were being used at that time, like swords, spears, firearms, and throwables. Alongside this extensive arsenal, you will also be able to ride horses and use a glider to move around quickly.
Team Ninja is highly emphasizing the stealth feature and decision-making elements of the game. Team Ninja's director, Fumihoko Yashusa, confirmed the release date to be March 22, 2024, exclusively for PS5.
Phantom Blade Zero
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- Developers: S-Game
- Release date: 2024
Set in the semi-open world, the Phantom Blade Zero fits as a perfect Soulslike in the list. So far, only one one trailer of the game has been revealed and Just from the first look at a trailer you can get a glimpse of cinematic slashing, a visually darkish theme, and mesmerizing close camera work that's seriously looking dope.
As for the plot, you will play as an elite assassin for the organisation named "The Order." The protagonist becomes entangled and injured in a battle where he is framed for killing the head of the organization. However, he is saved by a healer who gives him healing worth 66 days to seek revenge before the healing disappears.
The game offers a compelling blend of authentic Chinese kungfu moves, intense sprints, and fast-paced action, combined with strategic decision-making elements.
There is no exact release date but some reports indicate that we will get our hands on Phantom Blade Zero before the 2024 ends. Also, we might see a demo gameplay sometime during the summer of 2024.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
click to enlarge + 5- Platforms: Xbox X|S|One, PS5, PS5, Windows
- Developers: A44 Games
- Release date: 2024
Developer A44 Games revealed that Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn takes inspiration from Elden Ring and God of War, offering a promising experience for fans of the genre. Despite its small development team of 60, the game aims to capture the triple-A feel, akin to Elden Ring.
The storyline is straightforward: battle old gods to save humanity from extinction, a theme familiar to Souls-like games. In terms of gameplay, expect a mix of melee attacks and flintlock firearms. The game world is divided into three regions with NPCs, quests, and the ability to unlock new weapons and armour based on experience points.
A44 Games has only shared a reveal trailer, but the anticipated release is late 2024. Stay tuned for more details as the studio unveils more about the game.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (DLC)
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- Developers: FromSoftware
- Release date: 2024
Lastly, not the game but a DLC from 2022's Game of the Year. Miyazaki and his team are on their way to bring fresh takes from the Elden Ring. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is the major DLC expansion for the Elden Ring soul universe.
Initially, development news was made public in February 2023, just a few days after the Elden Ring anniversary. The Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree still has not received its release date. So far, we only have concept art, which was revealed almost a year ago. Provided there are already a lot of narratives (mostly fake) for the expected plot one must is suggested to wait for the official reveal. However, gameplay might see almost no change.
As per a few reports, the development work is still ongoing but progressing well. Rest assured, we can expect to see the DLC in the coming months.
Honourable mentions
Before summing it up, it would be unfair to leave out a few notable mentions for the anticipated soulslike games such as:
- Hell is Us - 2024 | PC, PS5, XSX
- Project Relic - TBA | PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XB1
- Enotria: The Last Song - 2024 | PC, PS5, XSX
- Project M - 2024 | PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XB1
That is all for the most anticipated soulslike games of 2024. As you are already here you will love to check out our top 10 most-anticipated RPG games for 2024.
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