July is upon us, which means we have another list of upcoming game releases for the month. Back in June, we had a bit of a breather from big AAA game releases. June was mostly dominated by DLCs from the likes of Elden Ring and Destiny 2. However, we also had other fantastic games worthy of celebration. PC players finally got their chance to own the entire Kingdom Hearts franchise on Steam. We also got the console release for Slime Rancher 2, adding even more ways to farm cute slimes.
The spree of isometric multiplayer games from horror classics continued with Killer Klowns from Outer Space. This brought the spooky zany clown shenanigans into the gaming space allowing us to play as both the Killer Klowns and their victims. We also had the release of another horror game, Still Wakes The Deep, which centred around an oil rig off the coast of Scotland. This thrilling tale was created by the award-winning studio The Chinese Room, the same studio currently developing Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2.
Now we look towards July when things are starting to pick up. We’re getting some fantastic multiplayer and cooperative experiences in different genres. Some ports are coming in for consoles, bringing us some great games. A new addition to Capcom’s great roster releases in July, hopefully bringing in another win for the long-running studio. Well let’s not delay any further, here are eight games to look out for in July (2024).
The First Descendant
First on our list is the F2P third-person looter shooter, The First Descendant, developed by NEXON Games. This sci-fi shooter has you play numerous characters fighting for the survival of humanity. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, take on both solo and co-op missions with up to four players. Explore a brand new world of Sci-Fi when The First Descendant releases on July 2nd for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. You can currently pre-download it now, ready for the launch.
Battle intense enemies using numerous different descendants
In The First Descendant, play as one of the Descendants, people with superhuman abilities, in a fight for survival. Centuries ago, humans were on the verge of extinction when the Vulgus crossed into Ingris. They enslaved humans and destroyed their homes in search of the Iron Heart, a great source of immeasurable power. Ultimately, the last remnants of humanity gathered in Albion, preparing for the final battle. With every mission completed, the Descendants bring back hope to Ingris.
Experience the fun of strategic boss fights involving various unique characters, exciting gunplay, and looting. Each battle will have you using unique skill sets from each descendant you play as. Use tools like the grappling hook to get around in style alongside other additional effects that’ll help create any battle style you desire. Equipment is necessary for growth, and you can obtain them through clearing scenario missions within the game or in the World Missions where cooperation is crucial. At launch, there will be 11 descendants to unlock throughout the story via missions or within research in the hub world. There are also plenty of customisation options like skins for each character.
Zenless Zone Zero
Next up on the list is the brand new urban fantasy action RPG from HoYoverse. In Zenless Zone Zero, explore a post-apocalyptic world with an expansive cast of characters. Step into the shoes of a Proxy and fight formidable enemies with stylish fast-paced action-game combat with a gorgeously fluid and cinematic art style. Zenless Zone Zero releases on July 4th for Android, IOS, PC, and PS5.
Each playable character comes with their own unique weapons and special abilities
Set in the post-apocalyptic metropolitan city of New Eridu, the inhabitants combat Etheral monsters materializing from pocket dimensions known as Hollows. Within the Hollows, they can gather important resources that help the surviving city advance. After technology eventually advanced, New Eridu required the service of professional guides known as Proxies. As a Proxy, players will combat the vicious Ethereals while protecting adventurers all while learning more about the overall narrative. Explore New Eridu and come across characters from diverse backgrounds like Asha the manager of the arcade Godfinger, and the friendly Tin Master at Coff Café.
Zenless Zone Zero features stylish fast-paced action combat with a gorgeously fluid and cinematic art style. Players will be able to execute all sorts of attacks and combos to defeat the dangerous Ethereals. It will also implement rogue-lite features into its exploration. Control an expansive cast of playable characters, each representing different teams/factions and with different styles of combat. The cast of characters will grow after the game’s launch similar to Hoyoverse’s other F2P games.
Once Human
For anyone looking for a new open-world survival game that leans on the strange side, Once Human may be for you. Developed by Starry Studio, unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Begin remaking the world when Once Human releases on July 9th for PC.
Once, you were merely human, now, you have the power to remake the world.
In Once Human, the apocalypse changed everything thanks to an alien creature called Stardust. However, you play as a Meta-Human who can survive the contamination and use the power of Stardust. You’ll delve into mysteries surrounding Stardust, where it came from, and what it wants. You won’t be alone in the world, discover several factions that are either friendly and helpful or violent and hostile. Explore human settlements to learn their stories or exterminate bosses without leaving a name for survivors to praise, the choices are yours.
In typical survival game standards, you’ll begin the game in the middle of nowhere, ready to embrace the cruelty of nature. To survive you’ll forage for food and drink while trying to avoid polluted food and dirty water. Battle numerous enemies that were Once Human, and challenge bosses from another dimension to gain powerful items and ease Stardust pollution. You are not only fighting for yourself but also fighting for the survivors. With about 100 gun blueprints divided into seven categories for you to collect and craft, every loot grants you something new. Customise your guns and accessories with different parts and perks that can assist you in your journey. Not only can you explore the world, but you can also build a house of your own. Use a territory core to build your dream base with the option to relocate whenever you desire.
Darkest Dungeon 2
Our next pick is the sequel to Red Hook Studios’ gothic roguelike turn-based RPG, Darkest Dungeon. Released last year for PC, Darkest Dungeon 2 has you form teams of flawed heroes, on a road of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape to avert the apocalypse. Gear up and go forth to fight the madness when Darkest Dungeon 2 releases on July 15th for PS4, PS5, and Switch.
Gather your courage and ride out into the chaos of a world undone.
Gather up to four heroes and ride off into the chaos of a world undone. Darkest Dungeon 2 contains five distinct regions, each with its own unique creatures and challenges to overcome. From the burning Sprawl to the diseased Foetor, the long road to the Mountain will challenge your strategies and endurance. Alongside the main campaign, each character’s backstory is fully playable as you help them find redemption on the road. The ground-breaking genre-defining combat from the original returns, but everything from stats to rules has been refined and improved. Uncover the tragic origin stories of each hero alongside unlocking their full potential via new skills, paths, items, and more.
The all-new token system helps make your decisions impactful while adding even more depth of play. As travels progress, heroes bond with each other or grate on each others’ nerves, leading to desperately needed combat synergies or journey-ending dysfunction. Manage their stress and interaction to keep the team together until the bitter end. Each expedition can last from 30 minutes to several hours. Every death means something in Darkest Dungeon 2, from gaining new knowledge to receiving resources to assist on the next journey.
EvilVEvil
Next, we have a supernatural cooperative shooter called EvilVEvil, developed by Toadman Interactive. In this fast-paced first-person shooter, you’ll take on hordes of enemies without remorse. Playing as a cast of badass vampires, each with their own powerful abilities. Gear up to fight the supernatural when EvilVEvil releases on July 16th for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Levels are linear and offer some flashy environments, platforming sections, and unique layouts that help set each stage apart.
Immerse yourself in EvilVEvil‘s narrative where an ancient organisation awakens their best vampire warriors to stop the resurrection of the evil dark lord Zagreus. Introducing these warriors to modern firearms, they’ll shoot their way through multiple chapters, taking on cultists and other supernatural beings. Players will explore various locations like sci-fi laboratories, enemy-filled warehouses, and vibrant neon-lit cities. Every mission brings you closer to the heart of evil, where you’ll confront the ultimate threat to humanity. EvilVEvil features three playable characters their own playstyles and skill trees full of different abilities. Victoria is an assassin who can launch a deadly series of shadow clones that can quickly and efficiently wipe out a squad. Ramirez the berserker adopts popular tank character moves, like using a series of magical chains to pull enemies towards them. lastly, Mashaka the arcanist can shoot explosive fireballs and teleport around the map.
Join forces with up to two fellow vampires in adrenaline-fueled battles against the forces of darkness. Though fear not, you can take on the cult alone and prove your prowess as the ultimate vampire. EvilVEvil features an arsenal of deadly weapons, from modern firearms to ancient relics of the night. Whether you favour the rapid-fire chaos of an SMG or the elegant precision of a revolver, the choice is yours. Take customization to the next level by modding your weapons with an extensive selection of upgrades. From explosive rounds to vampiric life-steal, tailor your arsenal to suit your preferred method of destruction.
Nobody Wants To Die
For fans of detective thrillers, our next pick Nobody Wants To Die might be for you. Developed by Critical Hit Games, become a detective in the year 2329 as you pursue a serial killer targeting the city’s elite. Immerse yourself in a Blade Runner-esque world full of advanced technology to use on your case. Get to the bottom of it all when Nobody Wants To Die releases July 17th for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Time reveals all when investigating murders in the year 2329
Experience a noir adventure set in an alternate future in New York 2329. In this future, technology has advanced so much allowing eternal life. This is done by storing the human consciousness in memory banks allowing a transfer from body to body. That is if you can afford the subscription. Now a serial killer is on the loose targeting the city’s elite and Detective James Karra is caught in the middle of it. With help from police liaison, Sara Kai, they’ll travel through the upper class of society and uncover the dark secrets they keep.
Lose yourself in a dystopian future through this meaningful and original interactive detective story, that explores the dangers of transhumanism and immortality. Investigate crime scenes using James’s time manipulation augmentation, collecting clues by reconstructing events leading up to each murder. Utilising the power of Unreal Engine 5, Nobody Wants to Die pushes the boundaries of storytelling, combining photorealistic graphics and a distinctly unique narrative experience.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
Next is a game from the creators of Ashen, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, developed by A44 Games. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is an action RPG explosive Souls-lite, where gods and guns collide in a battle for humanity’s future. Embark on a quest to rid the armies of the undead that scour the world. Defy the gods when Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn releases July 18th for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
On your quest to defeat the Gods, encounter other strange beings that may assist you on your journey
In Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, the door to the afterlife has opened and the Old God’s armies have escaped from within. It is here that you and the other members of the Coalition army will make your final stand to push the Gods back. You play as Nor Vanek, an elite member of the Coalition army, tasked with retaking their world from the undead. You’ll be joined by Enki, a mysterious fox-like companion gifted with magical abilities. Together you’ll face the undead hordes in their vendetta against the invading Gods.
Retaining some elements from the souls-like genre, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn adapts it with rapid mobility and explosive combat. Weave in melee, gunpowder and magic in rhythmic battles where combos chain together to create a deadly dance. Use a mix of Nor’s gunpowder abilities to exploit verticality to your advantage to deal death from above or quickly recover from danger. Traverse the ravaged landscape of Kian, utilizing Enki’s magic and portals to soar through the skies while confronting hordes of the undead. Discover new equipment, strengthen your weapons, and upgrade your gear in anticipation of the ultimate showdown against the Gods.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Fans of Capcom will be interested in our next pick, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. Capcom’s newest game is an interesting mix of genres, with it being a horror-themed single-player action strategy game. Set in Japan, take on creatures based on Japanese lore as you ascend a mountain covered by defilement. Enjoy Capcom’s next big hit, when Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess releases on July 19th for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Fend off the invading Seethe with your allies until the sun rises
Taking place on Mt. Kafuku, a land once blessed by nature, has now become corrupted by a dark substance known as the Defilement. This has transformed the mountain and with that, the sacred masks imbued with the Goddess’ powers have been stolen. You play as Soh, a masked warrior wielding a sword that guides the maiden of the mountain, Yoshiro. You both set out to purify the neighbouring villages along with the other surviving villagers and bring peace to the mountain.
You’ll go through the game in different stages, that being day and night. During the day your main goal is to purify the way to the Torii gates alongside strategising your defences with the available villagers. These gates open during the night and let the demonic Seethe in attempting to steal the maiden’s powers. You can assign different roles to villagers like Woodcutters, armed with axes, Archers, ranged fighters with a bow, and more. During the night, several types of enemies arrive coming in huge numbers ready to overwhelm you and the villagers. As Soh, you have several abilities that can help you defeat the oncoming Seethe while defending the maiden. You can even change the villager’s placements and roles in real time to increase the odds of defending the maiden better.
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