2023 was a great year for gamers, with projects like: baldur's gate 3 and spiderman 2 It also includes some weird subplots and characters. As we look ahead to the rest of 2024, we'll see even more LGBTQ+ video games coming. From action-adventures and puzzle games to third-person shooters and visual novels, here are seven LGBTQ+ video games to look forward to in 2024.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered
Following the success of the 2023 TV version, The Last of Usit's not surprising The Last of Us Part II Remastered has been at the top of many gamers' wish lists this year ahead of the PlayStation 5's launch on January 19th.
Set five years after the events of the first game, this remastered sequel continues the revenge-seeking journey of Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey in the HBO version. In the sequel, Ellie is joined by Abby, a soldier who attempts to resolve a conflict that has broken out between a paramilitary group and a religious cult.
This post-apocalyptic sequel has been remastered with visual improvements and faster loading times. The game's creators have likewise introduced a roguelike survival mode known as “No Return.”
Hades II
Greek mythology gays rejoice!The long-awaited sequel hadesis a roguelike action role-playing game set in the world of Greek mythology, scheduled for release sometime in 2024, but early access could be available to some gamers as early as this month .
In the original hades In this game, players followed Zagreus, the bisexual son of Hades, as he tries to escape from the underworld.in Hades IIZagreus passes the torch to his sister Melinoe, the princess of the underworld, when he confronts the time giant Kronos.
dragons dogma 2
Add LGBTQ+ video game sequels to the list. dragons dogma 2.
original dragon's dogmawas an action role-playing hack and slash game released by Capcom in 2012. From what we've seen so far, the sequel's graphics are pretty great, and LGBTQ+ video game players are excited to return to his world of Arisen.
meanwhile dragon's dogma Although not explicitly gay, the game features a non-playable character (NPC) in the form of a lover that the player must convince to become his beloved. Unlike many other video games, this NPC is gender neutral.
Capcom has yet to outline any romantic details for the upcoming release. Dragon's Dogma IIHowever, LGBTQ+ gamers can expect a healthy dose of thirst from the game, which releases on March 22, 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League It was released by Rocksteady Studios earlier this year.Set 5 years after the events of Batman: Arkham Knightthis third-person shooter game follows members of the Suicide Squad, including iconic DC characters such as Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Harley Quinn, and King Shark.
What LGBTQ+ video game players are most excited about is Harley Quinn's involvement in the game. Quinn is officially bisexual not only in DC Comics, but also in other projects such as the 2020 movie. birds of prey.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Currently available for download on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
beloved joy
It depicts the adventures of Johann, an easy-going introvert from the countryside who is forced to fight against religious factions. beloved joy is a Super Famicom-style role-playing game that transports players to a world filled with political intrigue and ancient magic.
Along his journey, Johan meets Aiden, the son of a mysterious shrine keeper, and Krystal, a runaway aristocrat.
beloved joy Creator 2 Left Thumbs says,Existentialism, spirituality, family trauma, LGBT themes, friendship” is important to the game's story. beloved joy Currently available to stream on Steam (PC).
Spirit Swap: Lofi Beat to Match 3
Not all LGBTQ+ video games in 2024 will be action-adventure projects. Some are Spirit Swap: Lofi Beat to Match 3caters to puzzle solvers rather than snipers.
spirit swap is an action puzzle game set in a world filled with witches, demons, and many other endearing characters in this fascinating story-driven world.
In an interview with gaming, spirit swap Creative director Alex said the game is for “a big queer family,” noting that all characters are canonically non-binary and span a range of gender expressions.
touch starved
“In a world full of fear, it's your decisions that will determine whether you save yourself and your loved ones. Not every ending has a happily-ever-after. If you don't choose carefully, you and your loved one will be saved.” It could also have a tragic end.”
These are the words used to describe touch starveda gothic horror romance visual novel, and a heartfelt “passion project” from Red Spring Studio.
This choose-your-own-adventure game has over 15 endings and allows players to choose their character's pronouns.
free demo version touch starved It is currently available to stream on Steam and Itch.
That concludes our list of LGBTQ+ video games we can't wait to play in 2024.
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