State of Play — September 2024
One headline towered over the rest: Ghost of Yōtei, Sucker Punch's follow-up to Tsushima. Around it, Monster Hunter Wilds locked a date, Dragon Age: The Veilguard went deep, and Astro Bot lined up free DLC. Here's everything worth flagging.
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Take a look at another Alan Wake II expansion: Lake House, revealing fresh supernatural horrors. Set to launch in October.
Stellar Blade x Nier: Automata
Stellar Blade and NieR: Automata are collaborating. The crossover DLC, set for late 2024, teases the appearance of NieR’s 2B in the Stellar Blade world. Though the extent of new content remains unknown, fanservice is sure to abound.
Monster Hunter Wilds - Release date trailer
Monster Hunter Wilds has been confirmed for release on 28 February 2025. The latest trailer highlights the game’s story, and showcases gameplay with environmental interactions. More details will be revealed at the Tokyo Game Show.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
BioWare has revealed new gameplay for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, featuring a battle with two dragons and teasing elements of the story. Launches on 31 October 2024
Astro Bot - Free DLC
Free DLC for Astro Bot has been announced, featuring five online speedrun levels and 10 special bots, including characters like the Helldivers soldier and Eve from Stellar Blade. While the DLC is set to release later this year, no exact date has been confirmed.
Ghost of Yōtei
Sucker Punch has announced Ghost of Yōtei, a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima! Set in 1603 near Mount Yōtei, the game features a new protagonist, Atsu, voiced by Erika Ishii. Scheduled for release in 2025 on PS5. Unbelievably hyped - looks awesome, cannot wait.