Summer is fast approaching, and sometimes video game releases can be sluggish. But not this year. June 2024 isn't as busy as previous months of the year, but it still has a ton of notable games releasing on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and other machines. This makes it a month of expansions, including expansions for some of the best games of 2022. In addition to this, there are notable remasters from the past, console ports of popular Steam games, and another opportunity to race through obstacle courses and collect bananas as a cute little monkey.
Below you can see all the most noteworthy video games that will be released on the aforementioned platforms in June 2024. Specifically, the 10 most noteworthy games of the month. Meanwhile, if this list alone is not enough to satiate your video game cravings, there is another one below it with 12 honorable mentions.
Elden Ring – Shadow of the Eld Tree
about: “The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion introduces an all-new story, dangerous dungeons, new enemies, weapons and gear set in the mysterious Shadowlands. Discover uncharted territories, face formidable foes and enjoy satisfying victories in an immersive experience that lets you dive in, savor and enjoy compelling character interactions laced with drama and intrigue.”
release date: Launches June 21st for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
Awaken the Abyss
about: “Still Wakes the Deep is a return to the first-person horror genre from The Chinese Room, the creators of acclaimed games such as Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, and Dear Esther. Players take the role of offshore oil rig workers fighting for their lives amidst fierce storms, hazardous environments, and the dark, frosty waters of the North Sea. With all communication lines down and all exits lost, all you have to do is face the unfathomable horrors that have appeared on board your ship.”
Release date: June 18th, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|X
V Rising (PS5 port)
about: “Experience a vampire survival action RPG adventure like no other. Vampires awaken from centuries of slumber, weakened and bloodthirsty. Dark fantasy, human, horror and more… Explore a vast open world of terrifying daylight. Grow your strength and conquer the living world. Hunt alone or gather your clan. V Rising can be played solo, co-op or in persistent online multiplayer.”
release date: Launches June 11 on PS5 (also available on PC)
Destiny 2: Final Form
about: “The final shape draws near. Reality has been petrified into nightmare by the Witness' twisted designs. Embark on a perilous journey to the heart of the Traveler, gather the Vanguard, and end the war between Light and Darkness.”
release date: Launches June 4 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
Song of Silence (Early Access)
about: “Songs of Silence is a fantasy 4X strategy game for PC and consoles that combines deep tactical gameplay with fast-paced auto-battle and an engaging, compelling narrative. Presented in a unique graphical style derived from the Art Nouveau movement, Songs of Silence is a beautiful example of the evolution of a classic genre. The game features an extensive single player, narrative-driven campaign, and multiple competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes with infinite replayability.”
release date: June 4th via PC
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
about: “For the first time in franchise history, up to 16 players from around the world can compete online across multiple game modes. Be the first to reach the finish line in Race, grab falling bananas in Banana Hunt, team up to defeat robots in Robot Smash, and more.”
release date: June 5th on Nintendo Switch
Killer Klowns from Space: The Game
about: “Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror based on the iconic '80s film. As the Killer Klowns battle the inhabitants of Crescent Cove, you'll team up and use your wits to capture or save humans from an alien invasion!”
release date: June 4th for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
about: “Complete a variety of missions to retrieve lost pieces of the Dark Moon scattered across several haunted mansions, each with its own puzzles to solve and ghosts to catch. Use the super-powerful ghost-hunting tool, the Poltergust 5000, to suck up and blast ghosts (and window curtains) as you search every nook and cranny of these eerie and fascinating mansions for the highest rating. This spooky and fun adventure was originally released for the Nintendo 3DS system and is now visually enhanced in HD on the Nintendo Switch system.”
release date: June 27th on Nintendo Switch
Shin Megami Tensei V: Goddess of Vengeance
about: “Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance” consists of two complete story paths. Experience the new route, “Code of Vengeance,” a dramatic tale of revenge by the Fallen, centered around a new character and the Kadistu, a mysterious group of demons plotting their own dark agendas apart from the war between those who fight to maintain order and those who defy it. Or explore the original story told in Shin Megami Tensei V, “Code of Creation,” an eternal battle between angels and demons, where the protagonist fights for the fate of the world.”
release date: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Until then
about: “In a world still recovering from a catastrophe, Mark Borja and his friends navigate the joys and sorrows of high school life. Waking up in a typical teenager's bedroom, they practice piano, race to meet homework deadlines, and build (and break) relationships while reminiscing about the everyday anxieties of high school — until a fateful encounter sets off a chain reaction that turns Mark's life upside down. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Join Mark and his friends on this narrative adventure as they uncover hidden truths and race to solve the mystery before it's too late.”
release date: Released June 25th for PC and PS5
12 Excellence Awards
- Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Lord — June 3 — trailer
- Slime Rancher 2 (PS5 port) — June 11th — trailer
- Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 (PS5 port) — June 5th — trailer
- Thalassa: The Edge of the Abyss — June 18th — trailer
- Star Wars Hunters — June 4th — trailer
- Tchia (Switchport) — June 5th — trailer
- Monster Hunter Stories — June 14th — trailer
- Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin — June 14th — trailer
- Wanderer: Fragments of Fate — June 27th — trailer
- Garage: Bad Dream Adventure (Switch port) — June 6th — trailer
- Brad — June 18 — trailer
- Neosprint — June 17 — trailer
