As another year of gaming is getting close to coming to an end, 2024 still has just enough time to squeeze in a few more incredible video games. Big names likeIndiana Jones and the Great Circleare coming in these last few weeks of the year, giving people some wonderful ideas of ways to spend their holiday breaks. Whether someone is looking for multiplayer games to play with visiting friends and family, or wants to immerse themselves in a magical single-player RPG experience, there is going to be something for everyone coming out throughout this month.
The Game Awards 2024is scheduled for December 12 to celebrate some of the fun that was had over the past year, and will surely inspire people to go back and look at some of their games from the past few months. Although that means these December game releases will have to wait for the 2025 awards show, several of these titles look like they just may be impressive enough to hold their own and grab the attention of players.From mobile games to virtual reality, and everything in between, December 2024 is looking pretty good for gaming.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle, And Marvel Rivals Headline December’s Offerings
Action, Adventure, Fighting, And Shooting Fill The Monthly Lineup
Pop culture is being well represented this month, withMarvel RivalsandIndiana Jonesand the Great Circleleading the way for most anticipated titles. Both are franchises that even people who aren’t much into video games can recognize and relate to, providing topics of conversation or even helping introduce others into the games. Additionally, thesemake for perfect inclusions for holiday wishlists, because of the main characters being so recognizableto the majority of the population.
Screen Rant’s preview ofIndiana Jones and the Great Circlestated that the gamefeels like stepping straight out of the movieswith how well developers managed to capture the feeling and action ofIndiana Jones. Whether someone is looking to escape into a virtual world of adventure and puzzles, or needs a game that they can play with others around that would be engaging enough for them to watch, this game has it covered.Indiana Jones and the Great Circleis releasing on August 12, 2025, for PC and Xbox players, and will make its way to the PS5 later in 2025 as well.
Meanwhile, superhero fans get to look forward to the shooting action ofMarvel Rivals, with amassive roster of characters already announcedand more to come. This multiplayer third-person hero shooter is launching on December 6 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. With so many familiar Marvel characters to choose from, and short gameplay rounds, itcould easily become a perfect game to have for groups during holiday visits, or to include those friends or family members who can’t make it to the party.
December Brings Holiday Adventures With Games Like Infinity Nikki
Or Settle In For Cozy Mobile Gaming With Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete
On the calmer side of gaming,Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Completeis filling the place of the long-runningAnimal Crossing: Pocket Campservice which has been shut down. In addition to changing the model of the game for players to simply purchase the game once rather than monthly subscriptions, there isa lot of new content being addedto revitalize the cozy experience.
Of course,being a mobile game,Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Completeis the ideal form of entertainment for those who are travelingafter it releases on December 2. Similarly,Infinity Nikkiis going to be coming just a few days later, on December 5, to mobile devices as well as PC and PS5.Infinity Nikkihas a little bit of everything, as an open-world adventure game with RPG elements, blended with that of a fashion and dress-up cozy world.
The beautiful world of Miraland inInfinity Nikkihas already caught the attention of many, andits combat and exploration mechanics provide a deeper weight to the pretty game. These features have served to get it a place on wishlists of people of all backgrounds, and it promises to be a unique take on the cozy open-world genre. Although it is still a surprise to many that the game isnot coming to the Nintendo Switch, its availability through being on mobile, PC, and PS5 makes it easily accessed by many anyway.
The Full Schedule Of December 2024 Video Game Releases
Every Game Coming In December 2024
Although the above-mentioned titles may be commanding the most attention for December’s releases, they are hardly alone on the calendar.There are fresh games scheduled to come out nearly every dayfor the first portion of the month, with things naturally tapering off a bit during the week between Christmas and the New Year.
Among these are numerous creative games by Indie developers, such asMythwrecked: Ambrosia Islandwith its blend of puzzles and story involving a modern-day backpacker who stumbles into rescuing the Greek Gods. Or, for those who want to try something even quirkier,A Short Bread Gamelets players help a charming little piece of bread find its way to the bakery, and is available for free beginning on December 10.
Path of Exile 2 Early Access Release Date, Classes, Trailer, & Biggest Changes
Path of Exile 2, a fully distinct sequel to the original game that’s making several major changes, has finally announced an Early Access date.
Big news for dungeon crawler fans, theadventure gamePath of Exile 2is also making its way to early accessfor PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S on December 6, after five years of development. Perhaps one of the largest competitors to Blizzard’sDiablo 4,Path of Exile 2is a free-to-play ARPG with twelve character classes and a six-act campaign to enjoy. Although, being an early access title will mean that there can still be a lot of work left to be done on the game before its full release, and players should keep in mind that it may not be as polished as they may otherwise expect.
The full list of games releasing in December 2024can be found in the table below.
iOS, Android
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Stars in the Trash
PC
December 19
Although the end of the month is currently pretty empty, there are a lot of games launching throughout the next few weeks. As the holidays quickly approach, with many people getting some much-needed time off, whether playingIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, or trying out a cozy indie title likeGarden Trills,there are a lot of choices for new and exciting virtual worlds to help everyone find what they need to relax and enjoy the rest of 2024.
