April 2024 has begun, and while this April isn't as busy as usual, there are still plenty of games coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and other platforms. your attention. To that end, PS5 continues to receive more Xbox games and one of 2024's big exclusive titles. The tennis video game is back with his DLC added to his two biggest games from last year.
Below, you can check out all of April 2024's most notable video game releases across two generations of Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Specifically, it includes the 11 most notable games, plus an equal number of honorable mentions.
stella blade
about: “Take back Earth for humanity. In Stellar Blade, an all-new story-driven action-adventure for PlayStation 5, the future of humanity is at stake. Ravaged by strange and powerful creatures, Earth is abandoned and destroyed. What remains. After traveling from the colony, EVE, a member of the 7th Airborne Squad, arrives at the ruins of Earth with a clear mission. , to save humanity by taking back Earth from the malevolent force Nytiva. But as EVE solves the mysteries of the past one by one in the ruins of human civilization, her mission actually becomes… I realize it's not as simple as I thought…
release date: April 26th via PS5
manor road
about: “Manor Lords is the highly anticipated historical city-building game from developer Slavic Magic set in 14th century Europe. Players will explore a vibrant and detailed world inspired by 14th century medieval life. Step in and build new homes for your people. Leverage local resources, expand your settlement, and establish robust trade routes to meet your people's ever-growing demands. Survive the first winter. As players become accustomed to their surroundings, they must watch out for new threats such as bandits and rival lords trying to claim their territory.
release date: April 26 via PC (Early Access)
sandland
about: Dive into a desert world where both humans and demons suffer from an extreme lack of water. Watch as Beelzebub, the Demon Prince, Sheriff Rao, and the Demon Thief set out on an adventure in search of a legendary spring hidden in the desert. In this action RPG, you play as Beelzebub and lead a group of heroic misfits as they explore the legendary Land of Sands developed by Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball and Doctor Slump. ”
release date: April 26 via PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
topspin 2k25
about: “TopSpin 2K25 is the return of the beloved tennis video game simulation series.TopSpin 2K25 features tennis legends Roger Federer and Serena Williams on the cover of the Standard Edition and digital-only Grand Slam Edition. Also featuring current top stars Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek on the cover of the deluxe edition is a roster of over 24 playable pros, top voiced by tennis legend John McEnroe. Boasting a Spin Academy training center, competitive single-player and multiplayer modes, four historic Grand Slam tournaments, and more, TopSpin 2K25 invites tennis fans and sports gamers alike to step onto the virtual court. It will be.”
release date: April 26 via PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
no rest for the wicked
about: “From Moon Studios, the award-winning developer behind Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wisps, an intuitive and precise action RPG that reinvents the genre. Wicked is the year 841, and as the news of his death echoes throughout the kingdom, the throne is passed on to his arrogant but untested son, Magnus. Madrigal Celine sees the plague as an opportunity to prove herself in the eyes of God.
release date: April 18th via PC (Early Access)
Let Bion pass by.
about: “Welcome to the planet Terrahive. A planet that was never meant to exist, completely overrun by the disease known as humanity. Corporate arcology and space elevators shadow layers of contaminated man-made structures. Devices. Watched and driven by greed by the ancient minds above. Corruption, progress, and immortality. John Cooper, a retired hard-boiled detective who has lost everything, lives in the depths of the dystopian city planet Terrahive. Choose your own path in this atmospheric story.''
release date: April 30th via PC
children of the sun
about: “Full of anger, The Girl takes on a one-woman war against the cult, taking down the cultists one shot at a time until she reaches the true target: the leader. In the process, she You will uncover a dark and mysterious truth about the Order and the atrocities they committed in the name of the Lord. ”
release date: April 9th via PC
blade anniversary edition
about: “Originally released in 2008 by Jonathan Blow to critical acclaim, Braid lets players manipulate time in strange and unusual ways as they travel through a unique world on their way to rescue a kidnapped princess. Upon its initial release, Braid received universal acclaim from critics, receiving countless perfect scores, and currently holds a score of 93 on Metacritic. I'm holding it.
release date: April 30th Nintendo Switch, Mobile Phone, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Dave the Diver (PlayStation port)
about: “Welcome to Dave the Diver, an ocean adventure set in the mysterious Blue Hole. Explore the ocean with Dave by day and run a sushi restaurant by night. Uncover the secrets of the Blue Hole and meet three friends. Unravel the mysteries of the deep sea, each with their own unique personality.''
release date: April 16th (via PS4 and PS5)
Sea of Thieves (PS5 port)
about: “Sea of Thieves offers everything you need to live the life of a pirate and become a legend in your own right, from sailing and combat to exploration and plunder. There are no set roles and you have complete freedom. Access the world Whether you're sailing in a group or solo, you'll always encounter other crew members on this shared world adventure, and they'll be your allies. Or will they become enemies, and how will you react?”
release date: April 30th (via PS5)
Grounding (PlayStation, Switch ports)
about: “It's time to get grounded! This immersive co-op survival adventure game is full of opportunities to explore a vast universe, build, and survive in your backyard. Adventure solo or join up to three friends online Choose to team up with , connect with players around the world in cross-platform play, and navigate the dangerous wonders of your backyard as you prepare for epic battles against hordes of giant insects.
release date: April 16th Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5
harold halibut
about: “Harold Halibut is a handcrafted story game about friendship and life on a city-sized spaceship sunk in an exotic ocean. Your home, an ark-like spaceship, escapes from Earth on the brink of the Cold War. 250 years have passed since Earth was discovered. You are Harold, a young research assistant to the ship's chief scientist, Jeanne Maraud. Most of the ship's inhabitants are accustomed to living on a sunken ship. is still working tirelessly to find the shipwreck. But the weird, wonderful, and diverse people at FEDORA are keeping Harold busy, too… A fateful encounter leads Harold to discover who he is. Until he falls into a world he could never have imagined. And it may hold the key to Mallow's plan for a fresh start.
release date: April 16 via PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
11 honorable mentions
- Final Fantasy 16 – The Rising Tide (DLC) — April 18 — trailer
- Dead Island 2 SoLA (DLC) — April 17 — no trailer
- Eiyuden Chronicle 100 Eiyuden — April 23rd — trailer
- Saga Emerald Beyond — April 25th — trailer
- Another crab treasure — April 25th — trailer
- Lana's planet (Port) — April 16 — trailer
- freedom planet 2 (Port) — April 4th — trailer
- El Shaddai: Ascension of Metatron HD Remastered — April 28th — trailer
- Yerevan: a legacy of shadows — April 10th — trailer
- loretta (Port) — April 11 — trailer
- Deception II — April 3 — trailer
