Each week there are plenty of new games coming out. Although with so much going on it can be hard to keep track of them all. Thankfully, Checkpoint is here to sift through them all and bring you our highlights of the week.
So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out in gaming this week.
Sonny Legacy Collection
Date: September 30, 2024
Genre: RPG, Strategy
Platforms: PC
“Sonny 1 and Sonny 2, updated for modern hardware, team up in the Sonny Legacy Collection. Traverse a story-rich world where strategy meets supernatural in a quest for identity and survival. Master tactical turn-based combat and discover the truth behind Sonny’s resurrection in these classic RPGs.”
Starfield: Shattered Space
Date: October 1, 2024
Genre: RPG, Sci-fi
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S
“Shattered Space is a new story expansion for Starfield. When a distress signal from a derelict starstation sparks a journey to Va’Ruun’kai, the veil of secrecy surrounding the worshippers of a deity known as “The Great Serpent” is finally lifted. Immerse yourself in the dark and complex world of House Va’Ruun, as you navigate a tense political landscape, uncover the history of the Va’Ruun people and help decide the fate of the faction in the wake of a cataclysmic event.”
Throne and Liberty
Date: October 1, 2024
Genre: MMORPG, PvP
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
“Welcome to THRONE AND LIBERTY, a free-to-play, multi-platform MMORPG. With an always changing environment, Massive Scale PvPvE, and the ability to transform into creatures to battle across land, sea, and air.”
Pinball Spire
Date: October 2, 2024
Genre: Metroidvania, Puzzle
Platforms: PC
“Action adventure meets pinball in this one-of-a-kind pinballvania adventure. When a mysterious spire appears from thin air, it’s up to an intrepid pinball to bump, spin, shoot, and flip its way to the top and solve the tower’s mysteries!”
Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream
Date: October 3, 2024
Genre: Action, RPG
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“In this online co-op action game, enter a distorted version of the SWORD ART ONLINE world. Pick your role in the form of favorite SWORD ART ONLINE characters and team up with 20 players for raids to defeat powerful enemies.”
Kill Knight
Date: October 3, 2024
Genre: Bullet Hell, Top-Down Shooter
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“KILL KNIGHT is an ultra-responsive arcade-inspired isometric action shooter. Condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an eldritch arena, you must wield an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate swarms of otherworldly horrors – and MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN.”
MechWarrior 5: Clans
Date: October 3, 2024
Genre: Action, Simulation
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
“In MECHWARRIOR 5: CLANS, players become new Smoke Jaguar pilots in the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere. Lead a five-mech “Star” squad across diverse planets, engaging in an expansive campaign with immersive gameplay and intricate combat.”
Victory Heat Rally
Date: October 3, 2024
Genre: Racing, Arcade
Platforms: PC, Switch
“Welcome to VHR! Unlock the secrets of speed in this turbocharged neo super scaler arcade racing experience. Dominate the track & drift your way to the finish line on the road to becoming the VHRC champion.”
Until Dawn Remake
Date: October 4, 2024
Genre: Horror, Adventure
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5
“Rebuilt and enhanced for PC – Until Dawn invites you to relive the nightmare, and immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror where every decision can make the difference between life and death.”
Within the Cosmos
Date: October 4, 2024
Genre: RPG, Sci-fi
Platforms: PC
“Within the Cosmos is a sci-fi RPG. After awakening in a secluded star system, you soon discover a fractured human society grappling with an emerging android threat. Explore planets, uncover mysteries, and navigate differing philosophies. Your choices will shape how the story unfolds.”
Within the Cosmos
Honestly, I’m a stickler for a good sci-fi RPG where choices matter. Within the Cosmos looks gorgeous, and looks like it’d be a tonne of fun to jump in. The plot hits similar sci-fi beats, but that’s what’s fun about it is that it’s told differently. That and the idea of navigating different philosophies, and uncovering mysteries sounds really fun.
Be sure to check out last week’s Coming Out to see what you may have missed!
What new titles coming out are you most excited about this week? Let us know!
About the Author
Missy Taylor
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Missy is a disabled writer on Boon wurrung land, who is obsessed with Garrus Vakarian and Captain America. You can find them talking about the art of Drag and eating Korean and Japanese food.
