Dragon’s Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, WWE 2K24 and more: March’s biggest game releases

2024 is shaping up to be a peak year for video game releases, with major titles such as Like the Dragon: Unlimited WealthFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Already out of the gate March promises to be a busy month for video games as well. WWE 2K24 was released on March 8, bringing its familiar and fun wrestling playground into an updated package. Team Ninja’s latest action RPG, Rise of the Ronin, comes out later this month. The developer is known for its painful yet rewarding spirits. Neva The series is expanding the scope and this time with an open-world, narrative-driven role-playing title.

A few major ports are coming this month as well. First up is the hi-fi rush, one Xbox And PC The special that is starting. PS5 On March 18. Last month, Xbox announced its plans to release four first-party titles on the PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Rhythm action game praised by Tango Gameworks is first in line. Next up, there’s Horizon Forbidden West, which is finally arriving on PC on March 21 after a two-year exclusive run. PlayStation Consoles

The standout release of the month is, perhaps, Dragon’s Dogma 2, the long-awaited sequel to 2012’s Dragon’s Dogma. Action RPG, developed Capcom, lets players battle monsters with their party members in an open-world setting. The game will be coming to current-gen consoles and PC on March 22. There are many more interesting games of different genres coming this month. Here are our picks for the biggest titles on PC, PS4PS5, Xbox One, Xbox series S/X, and Nintendo Switch in March.

Thomaturge

When: March 4

Where: PC

If you’re a fan of RPGs and find yourself going back to Baldur’s Gate III, then Thomaturge will be right up your alley. A turn-based RPG with a top-down approach may not match the production value and scale of last year’s blockbuster game, but it certainly punches above its weight in terms of a rich narrative and engaging gameplay. is above. The main character of the game is Viktor Sozalsky, a detective and a thumper investigating the death of his father.

A thomatrige is a sorcerer who can capture and command a special type of spirit class known as greeters, who represent a certain human flaw. Once captured, the Thomaturge can use his abilities during battles. This detail is enough to highlight the mystical and supernatural genre of the game, however, it has an equal amount of historical fiction, as well, the story takes place during the Tsarist era with Warsaw controlled by Russia.

The dialogue-rich storytelling helps build a rich narrative of a complex protagonist, who is fighting battles both with the outside world and within himself, but the gameplay is also interesting. The core combat is turn-based, giving you plenty of room to create your own strategy. You also have to find clues and interact with people to learn knowledge and progress through chapters.

WWE 2K24

When: March 8 (March 5 for Deluxe Edition)

Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

WWE 2K24 Arriving just in time for WrestleMania XL, which is set to take place on April 6. The annual arcade-style wrestling simulation comes with some new attractions this year. 2K has added four new game modes, including Special Guest Referee, Ambulance Match, Casket Match, and Gauntlet Match. Some of these game modes have not been seen in recent years and will help gamers relive old memories of Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels in a casket match and John Cena vs. Kane in an ambulance match.

A new Super Finisher has also been added, which will let you land an extreme version of your finisher. Single-player fans get two new MyRISE experiences and the new Immortals showcase, which takes you on a journey through 40 years of WrestleMania. You also get to play as over 200 WWE Superstars, including Stone Cold Steve Austin, Eddie Guerrero, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, Macho Man Randy Savage, as well as the entire current roster. A small downside is that the visuals and gameplay aspects haven’t seen much of an upgrade.

Hi-Fi Rush

When: March 19

Where: PS5

A first-party Xbox title, Hi-Fi Rush Released last year exclusively on Xbox consoles and PC, it captivated audiences with its rhythm-based action gameplay and distinct art style. The Tango Gameworks title is finally going multi-platform. Last month, Microsoft announced its plans to launch four exclusive titles on PlayStation consoles and Nintendo Switch. Hi-Fi Rush will be the first of the four.

The game’s protagonist, Chai, is a rock star with a music player attached to his chest. This allows players to fight according to the rhythm of things. Hi-Fi Rush takes every action to the beat, with a colorful art style complementing the dynamic sounds. It comes to PS5 on March 19.

Alone in the dark

When: March 20

Where: PC, PS5, XSX/S

After several iterations since the original 1992 game, the 2024 reboot Alone in the dark It retains its classic survival horror roots. You are trapped in a haunted house shrouded in mystery and darkness. You must pass through eerie passageways and solve intricate puzzles to discover the mysteries buried within the walls. You are not alone in these cold environments. Terrifying creatures lurk in the shadows, ready to pounce on unsuspecting victims.

Developer Pieces Interactive brings Emily Heartwood (Judy Comer) back to Durstow Manor with private investigator Edward Cornby (David Harbour). You can choose to play as one of these main characters, allowing you to see a situation from two perspectives. Through a series of dialogues, puzzles, and battles, you’ll be able to make choices that directly affect the outcome of the story — whether you’ll face the fear, or be more cautious as you navigate the dangers. Will adopt style. Sit in wait?

Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition

When: March 21

Where: PC

The acclaimed open-world action-adventure game by Guerrilla Games is finally coming to PC after two years of release on PS5 and PS4. As with all first-party PlayStation titles, the PC port is handled by veterans. Nixus Software. If Marvel’s Spider-Man and the studio’s excellent PC port of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart are any evidence, The forbidden horizon is the West All set to be a brilliant experience on PC.

The game puts players in the shoes of hunter Aloy, who is now equipped with new knowledge and abilities after her adventures in the first game. Aloy is taking on a new risk this time, as he heads west and seeks out more tribes. Of course, there are a bunch of new machines to fight and control. Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition will also include the Burning Shores expansion, offering a definitive package for the story. The game is still one of the best looking titles on the PlayStation and its visuals are sure to shine on a high-end PC. It will arrive on Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 21st.

Princess Peach: Showtime!

When: March 22

Where: Nintendo Switch

Princess Peach is set to be the main character in a game for the first time since Super Princess Peach came out in 2005, and Nintendo is pulling no punches in making the game as innovative as possible. The action adventure game is not just a 2D platformer but has many new ways to captivate and engage the players. The entire story takes place at the Sparkle Theatre, where Princess Peach goes to see a play, but things take a dark turn when the Grapes and the Sour Gang invade the venue. The princess must now enlist the help of an emotional ribbon from a guardian named Stella, and acquire various role-playing skills to save the drama.

It’s not just the story and premise that’s unique, but the gameplay as well. It has elements of a 2D platformer, but players will get to climb up and down a level, explore 3D arenas, and more. The various levels are thematically designed, and the entire visual experience feels like a play set using wood and cardboard as the backdrop. Princess Peach: Showtime! Mario might feel less like a game because it doesn’t follow the traditional storytelling that most fans are used to—there’s no Bowser at the end of the road, no Mario to save the day, and Princess Peach hiding in a castle. It has not happened. But that’s why the game looks fresh, the puzzles feel unique, and the levels reflect the personality of the new protagonist of the Mario Bros. universe.

Dragon’s Dogma 2

When: March 22

Where: PS5, Xbox Series S/X, PC

of 2012 The Dragon’s Dogma is a fan-favorite RPG title that brings fresh monster-killing mechanics, deep role-playing elements, and a diverse open world to explore. sequel, Dragon’s Dogma 2, promises the same, but on a much larger scale. The open world map is now four times larger than the first game. Players will embark on the journey of Arizen, a dragon-marked hero, just like in the first game, and fight monsters with the help of his pawns.

Arisen and pawns are separate classes, each with their own abilities. Players do quests and side activities, hunt all kinds of monsters and abominations and eventually fight a dragon. The RPG also allows players to climb onto monsters and target their weak points in Shadow of the Colossus style. Dragon’s Dogma 2 comes out on March 22nd on PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC.

The Rise of Ronan

When: March 22

Where: PS5

As a wandering samurai, a fearless warrior known as Ronin, you are made to navigate the turbulent landscape of medieval Japan. The Rise of Ronan. But this isn’t just any old hack-and-slash adventure. It is a story of honor, betrayal and redemption. As you traverse lush forests, bustling towns and ancient temples in the upcoming action RPG Team Ninjayou’ll encounter a diverse cast of characters, each with their own stories to tell.

From cunning ninja assassins to noble samurai lords, the world of Rise of the Ronin is alive with intrigue, danger and a deep combat system. Sure, you can button-mash your way through hordes of enemies, but true skill requires precision, timing, and strategy. The stunning visuals and fluid animations seen in the trailer promise to transport you completely back to a bygone era.

South Park: Snow Day!

When: March 26

Where: PC, PS5, XSX/S, Switch

Also published by THQ Nordic after Alone in the Dark, South Park: Snow Day! As different from a survival horror game as it gets. It’s a co-op action adventure that lets you celebrate a snow day with your friends! Fans of the animated franchise South Park should expect his brand of irreverent comedy and sly satire to come into this game.

A blizzard, canceled school, Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny. A recipe for madness and joy. There’s never a dull moment in this snowy paradise, whether you’re building the perfect snow castle with Butters or getting up to mischief with Cartman.

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