April 2024 Game Releases: What to Expect
Dave the Diver – Some Point in April
Releasing on: PS5, PS4
Indie darling Dave the Diver is making its way to PlayStation this month with versions designed for both PS4 and PS5. In our review of Dave the Diver’s original release, Kotaku contributor John Walker said that the game is a special RPG-meets-Diner Dash-meets gentle SCUBA sim that manages to feel crammed with things to do, yet joyfully relaxing to play.
Planetiles – April 3
Releasing on: Windows, Linux, Mac
Planetiles is a serene city builder with roguelike elements. In this game, players are responsible for building cities on a planet and crafting its ecosystem with biomes and natural habitats.
Freedom Planet 2 – April 4
Releasing on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Windows
Freedom Planet 2 features fast-paced, side-scrolling action with retro-inspired pixel art. Players can enjoy four unique characters, a large world map to explore, and a dedicated boss battle arena.
Children of the Sun – April 9
Releasing on: Windows
Children of the Sun casts players as THE GIRL, a woman on a mission to take out THE CULT. The gameplay combines tactical sniping, puzzle solving, and light stealth, challenging players to make pin-point accurate shots to eliminate each member of the opposition.
Turbo Kid – April 10
Releasing on: Switch, Windows
Turbo Kid is a BMX-themed metroidvania with hack ‘n slash gameplay set in a retro-inspired pixel art world. The game is a video game sequel to the 2015 movie of the same name.
Loretta – April 11
Releasing on: PS5
Loretta is a psychological thriller set in the 1940s. Players follow the story of a woman burdened with an unfaithful husband and the challenges of a society, inspired by Alfred Hitchcock and Stephen King, declaring the protagonist’s fate is in the player’s hands.
Harold Halibut – April 16
Releasing on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Windows
Harold Halibut is set in a massive spaceship sunk beneath an ocean on an alien planet. The game features stop-motion style animation and narrative gameplay, providing players with a compelling interactive claymation experience.
Grounded – April 16
Releasing on: PS5, Switch
Grounded is making its way to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch this month. The game offers first-person multiplayer action set in an open world of large-yet-tiny proportions, taking inspirations from the “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” concept.
Planet of Lana – April 16
Releasing on: PS5, Switch
Following its exclusivity period on Xbox, Planet of Lana is finally making its way to Switch and PlayStation. This side-scrolling puzzler follows the story of Lana as she makes her way through a strange and hostile alien world.
Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide (DLC) – April 18
Releasing on: PS5
Final Fantasy XVI’s final DLC, The Rising Tide, arrives this month, focusing on Leviathan, an Eikon who was not featured in the main game. The DLC takes players to a new location free from the gray skies that blanket much of the world.
No Rest for the Wicked – April 18
Releasing on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows
No Rest for the Wicked, made by the creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and its sequel, is an action RPG that delivers a dark fantasy tale for solo or multiplayer play.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes – April 23
Releasing on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Windows
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes features more than 100 playable characters, turn-based RPG combat, 2.5D graphics, retro-inspired visuals, and mini-games inspired by the Suikoden series.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau – April 25
Releasing on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Windows
Tales of Kenzera: Zau is a single-player metroidvania game with side-scrolling action set in a beautiful Afrofuturist-inspired world, offering players a heartfelt story.
Megaton Musashi W: Wired – April 25
Releasing on: PS5, Switch, Windows
Megaton Musashi W: Wired fuses massive mech-fighting action with RPG mechanics and hack ‘n slash gameplay, allowing players to customize their mechs and fight against an alien force threatening humanity.
Another Crab’s Treasure – April 25
Releasing on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Windows
Another Crab’s Treasure is a exciting soulslike game with a unique twist – players control Kril, a hermit crab equipped with trash for weapons and armor, defending against threats on the sea floor.
SaGa Emerald Beyond – April 25
Releasing on: PS5, Switch, Windows, Android, iOS
SaGa Emerald Beyond is a fantasy adventure offering six main characters, a branching narrative, and a new combat system. Players’ decisions shape the course of the game.
Sand Land – April 26
Releasing on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows
Sand Land is an open-world action RPG, adapted from Akira Toriyama’s manga. Players assume the role of Beelzebub and embark on a mission to take on hostile forces.
Stellar Blade – April 26
Releasing on: PS5
Stellar Blade is set on a post-apocalyptic Earth, and players take on the role of Airborne Squad member Eve. The game combines swift hack ‘n slash gameplay and ranged attacks.
Braid: Anniversary Edition – April 30
Releasing on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows
Braid: Anniversary Edition brings the classic indie title’s time-bending platforming and puzzling action to modern consoles. With 35 new levels and developer commentary, the anniversary edition offers an enhanced experience.
Sea of Thieves – April 30
Releasing on: PS5
Sea of Thieves, an Xbox exclusive, is now making its way to PlayStation. This first-person, open-world, multiplayer game allows players to team up with friends to hunt for treasure, engage in ship battles, and explore the open waters.
That’s our rundown of some of the game releases expected for the month of April 2024. Get ready for new adventures, thrilling battles, and captivating stories as you dive into these unique gaming experiences.