2024 Game Awards Announcement Highlights

[@grijnskat]

CDPR already confirmed that Ciri did the Trial of Grasses and that she's a full Witcher now.

[@crestFall1]

Oh, that's cool. Where?

[@prestonwinters9656]

When did they do that????

[@Troupe_Master]

Proof , or your comment is BS

[@xaxas94]

@@Troupe_Master " Kalemba explains that, following the events of The Witcher 3, Ciri has undertaken the famously painful Trial of the Grasses which has mutated her into a powerful and resilient warrior. She’s ready to take on a whole new journey in The Witcher 4, which is the first part of a planned new trilogy of single-player, open-world RPGs." from interview with IGN

[@Troupe_Master]

@@xaxas94 cool 😎

[@xaxas94]

Ciri has cat eyes, a medallion that looks like lynx (matches the teaser from a while back) and could end up being a Witcher in the third game - so maybe she went through Trial of Grass, perhaps in yet unmentioned witcher school of lynx? It could very well be redesigned cat medallion tho.

[@xenor9262]

Yup, ign has an interview with cdp confirming she went trough trial of grasses

[@MrQwertysystem]

She was being prepared for it in the books as a child at least, but I'm curious to hear their explanation on how she survived it since I remember it being lethal to adults. Hope that we'll get to see Geralt as well as a retired Witcher.

[@xenor9262]

@MrQwertysystem they kinda did trial of grasses on the elf in Witcher 3 to restore his form, that's a bit different but ig ciri is also a bit different

[@LilFeralGangrel]

@@MrQwertysystem Different witcher schools do it differently. It's possible that the School of the Lynx has a version that can be used on girls effectively.

[@EerieV23]

This is a cinematic trailer. I would not read to much into it, since Gameplay and Story may change in the next decade before release

[@sarahohara5806]

Solasta 2 is the big one for me. I played the hell out of the first and still dive back in for a run every few months. My favorite 5th edition video game depiction. I just love that we get to make our own party in it. And with 500 hours I even played it for more time than BG3 overall. Though I feel BG3 might catch up because each new run takes more than 100 hours and all the mods coming out have me planning future runs already.

[@chrissidebottom2054]

Genuinely believe that Solasta walked so that BG3 could fly.

[@sarahohara5806]

@@JuggyFM He has, it's in the video.

[@Perisemiotics]

same, it just has that unique feel to it... even with the awful character models, that actually makes it sweeter if you get me, when they crack jokes among them makes you appreciate the narrative and the D&D adaptation better... I know it sounds weird. The trimmed down visuals and music overall make it more authentic. BG 3 is a masterpiece - both games are fantastic - so I guess what I'm trying to say is they're different strokes to the same vibe - different brushes to the same style... They kind of complement each other for a complete and satisfying virtual D&D experience.

[@millesabords1654]

Agreed... And I was planning to explore some of my older games... That won't be possible. I love what they made with Solasta

[@anmoldembla4743]

You might not want to be too much excited for GoT Kingsroad because it is by Netmarble so you can be 99% sure it will be a mobile gacha game

[@MultiSneska]

On their official page, they say that its coming to AOS & IOS Only so pretty much just a mobile game unfortunately

[@CB3Music]

Proud to have my song used in the new Dave The Diver trailer!

[@dr.virus1295]

Outer Worlds 2, baby! So happy they gave us gameplay & not a cinematic like everything else, Obsidian knows what we want.

[@venelinstoyanov2300]

Of course they know. After all, they are the creator of Fallout 3... part 2.....( New Vegas)

[@dr.virus1295]

@@venelinstoyanov2300 Best trailer.

[@theobell2002]

Outer Worlds 2 looks so amazing.

[@cacheman]

8:24 Splitgate 2 presumably. The original Splitgate released in 2019 and is free to play on Steam.

[@tsaageotrimm]

Okami 2 is fricking MASSIVE for me. I teared a little seeing it announced.

[@exquisitemeat5845]

Same, one the best games ever

[@88heisenberg88]

I'd never heard of it until the announcement

[@SodiumWage]

@@88heisenberg88 The original is on Steam. HIGHLY recommended if you like pre-Switch era Zelda-style games.

[@sanjithechef]

Wasn’t the announcement amazing? I loved the musical and visual approach they took

[@Mordaine75]

Witcher 4 was the standout for me, but pleasantly surprised that we're getting Outer Worlds 2. Really need to go back and finish the first one.

[@gordontheobald]

Thanks for the recap. Saved me having to go digging!

[@JULR0W]

honestly, I am hyped for almost all of these

[@paolo2696]

Onimusha 2 was one of my favorite games in the PS2 days. A new title is long overdue!

[@GeeksandGrub]

The first Splitgate was Halo Meets Portal. It had the movement and weapons of Halo with Portal Mechanics in an Arena shooter. Honestly felt more like Halo MP than Halo 4 and 5 did. Lots of fun if you enjoy the Halo Mulitplayer style.

[@heretustay]

I loved Splitgate when it came out, it was one of my favorite pandemic games lol. Hopefully they keep the feel of it true to the original in this reboot.

[@pjlusk7774]

The thing I'm saddest about is no news on the definitely-still-happening Wonder Woman game.

[@raginasiangaming910]

Hit or miss is a very charitable way to describe Game of Thrones games.

[@davidtreece3922]

More like miss and bigger miss

[@TheTfrules]

Out of this lot, I am by far and away the most excited for the Witcher 4. Really cool to see the Witcher Ciri ending effectively canonised, as well as the mystery of how she could've underwent the trial of the grasses. Can't wait to see what direction CDPR take it in, after Phantom Liberty I am feeling more confident about their ability to tell a compelling narrative.

[@MoonFanatic]

Outer Worlds 2 and Split Fiction also looked sick

[@Deuzen_FIN]

Kamiya's back with Capcom, leading a resurrected Clover Studio, and their first project is giving us a new OKAMI?! Add to that Onimusha, Turok, a new Virtua Fighter... - it's like I've stepped through a portal back to my middle school years. Man, what a showcase of franchise revivals.

[@Upsetkiller456]

Is it confirmed he’s back with them? Really sad timing to have lost Itsuno while just getting him back. That duo would make an insane game

[@Sletchman]

I just hope all these titles live up to their originals, rather then studios just using them to nostalgia bait us all after delivering repeated mediocre titles and losing trust with the audience.

[@Deuzen_FIN]

The teaser ends with "CAPCOM - and Game Director Hideki Kamiya". That's a pretty strong confirmation, which was followed by Keighley gushing about it and revealing the studio name 'CLOVERS'.

[@Upsetkiller456]

@@Deuzen_FIN That's cool! I know Kamiya has wanted to do a few sequels for a while now.

[@karohemd2426]

I'm all in for The Outer Worlds 2. The first one is still in my top 10 of all time so I hope they don't screw this up. Crimson Desert is another one I might look into.

[@Kr1stmas]

I got a heart attack for a second thinking they announced an outer wilds 2...who cares about outer worlds 😢

[@theobell2002]

@@Kr1stmas I do.

[@Maximus2261]

Why am I not seeing anything for Project: Robot anywhere? New game from the Shadow of the Colossus creator. That’s huge!

[@t-rexreximus359]

I hope in the Witcher 4 Ciri starts out doing a version of the Trials at the new Witcher School 🤞 before going on the Path. Could be a cool Prologue / Tutorial.

[@wroughtp1002]

I got hyped for the 2D sidescroller Ninja Gaiden game. Last one was on NES over 30 years ago.

[@ArtwithBen]

Onimusha was the big one for me.

[@TonyC356]

As someone who has played through Solasta and all of its DLC numerous times and was just starting to get into the community Campaigns, Excited does not even begin to descsribe how I feel about Solasta 2!!!!

[@Shad0wchasers1]

That Solasta 2 trailer was definitely bursting with personality. I enjoyed the tactical gameplay of the original game, but I can *barely* remember the main story beats. Here's hoping they either find a way to make the party dialogue system have more personality, or drop it in favor of a 'main character/companions' structure that works so well for games like BioWare games and such. I liked the party dialogue concept, but the execution left a lot of room for improvement. But, of all the trailers they showed, Solasta 2 definitely has my attention more than the rest.

[@TimSedai]

Outer Worlds... two was SO self aware lol

[@Kadarch]

Of the trailers you didn't mention I really liked the one for Dispatch. I think it looks fun and I really enjoyed some of the TellTale games back in the day

[@JudgementNutter]

Seeing Onimusha and Turok come back was a big win for me, but Okami 2 with Kamiya? And a NEW Clover studio? I have never been more hyped.

[@Upsetkiller456]

Godhand 2 when

[@wormerine8029]

Mort! You should lay Mafia1 remake. Narratively it is my favourite mafia game, for te remake made a wonderful job updating the original, and removing a lot of narrative jank while mostly preserving what made the original great.

[@krakesh5915]

CIRI is back

[@Choteron3]

Crazy that obsidian will release 2 big rpg on the same year. Maybe outer worlds get delayed to 2026. Solasta 2 looks like a huge jump from the first one.

[@OnwardToMail]

Imo the trailer for that new Naughty Dog game looked too much like Concord for me to be excited.

[@NikolaPj]

Witcher 4, Elden ring and Slay the spire 2 for me.

[@1Critler]

What a shame Balatro never won GOTY, there hasn't been a playing card game this popular since solitaire on win95

[@jimifender22]

Can't believe Outer Worlds 2 is coming this year given Avowed is coming too. If their deck is cleared fingers crossed Microsoft tells them to do New Vegas 2 The announcement that got the biggest reaction out of me though was easily okami. I was just completely surprised, never would've guessed they'd make another one. Given the direction zelda's 3d games have gone there's a void to fill so might be a good time for them to drop that

[@JazzzRockFuzion]

Avowed and Outer Worlds 2 in the SAME YEAR?! Obsidian fans be eating well this year! 😁

[@eleven2435]

Ninja Gaiden by The Game Kitchen! Yesssss!

[@ThatReplyGuy]

I really hope From Software bring back the Otogi games. Would love to see reimaginings of them. Also, Steel Hunters looks like ZOIDS, and I really want to play it. Also also, Split Gate has been out for a while, I thought? Haven't played it, but I know it topped Steam for a bit.

[@bananana5714]

Solasta 2, Project Century, Crimson Desert and Split Fiction are the highlights for me

[@PedroGomes-cx7ku]

The ones that interested me the most were Mafia The Old Country and Intergalactic! Really digging that Cowboy Bebop aesthetics for the latter, one of my favourite ships I've built in Starfield was based on the Swordfish. The product placement was a bit weird, but I loved that it is being scored by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Oh, and you should definitely play Mafia 1 and 2 especially if you enjoyed 3. The story in those first two games is really, really good!

[@typicalsloth2716]

Naughty Dog has established such a good reputation with me that I’m automatically hyped for whatever they showcase. Witcher 4 is gonna be insane too and the project century game looks crazy fun

[@trishamiller7859]

Witcher 4 is lookin great so far! Looking forward to that, Solasta, and Outer Worlds 2!

[@DarthVapor86]

Man what a gigashow. Really impressed with everything they got for the show.

[@zifnabdr]

Very excited for Solasta 2!

[@skibadeeskibadanger]

Thanks, Mort!

[@kenpachi1989]

While the announcement was odd, ultimately ER Nightreign is just a roguelike take on ER, playable either solo or coop, with extra movement options and an overall faster pace. Also, it wasn't imposed by any corporate overlord. It's a project pitched by ER's combat director and greenlit by Miyazaki himself (he actually pushed the guy to try his hand at game direction). So yeah, more like a spinoff smaller project than a cash grab, and the first attempt at direction from the next generation at FS. I can live with that.

[@Upsetkiller456]

All for new blood when it comes to game direction. It’s also going to tide people over for Froms next big game. I do hope they go in a different direction. Maybe try their hand at horror again

[@FABIOZITO11]

As someone who loves roguelikes and Elden Ring this is huge for me

[@SirCanuckelhead]

Instead of lay off staff, make a small game to test and have fun. Not every game needs to be a chart topper

[@kenpachi1989]

@@SirCanuckelhead exactly. I also bet they're not going to sell it at full price. Probably in the 30-50$ range, depending on how big it actually is.

[@willrun4fun]

For me the Outer Worlds 2 was the only thing that interested me. I'm looking forward to playing it finally.

[@PeterCrighton]

Very much looking forward to Solasta 2!

[@_SacredNemesis]

The long dark is so slept on I’ve been obsessed with it since I was like 14, and I’m 24 now. The sequel for that is by far my most anticipated release. But this was an awesome showcase. The best we’ve had in years

[@Jasta85]

Some very good announcements, and man, February was already packed with major hitters but now we got Rebirth sneaking into the end of January. I won't have enough hours in the day for all the games coming out early next year.

[@garchomowner]

Witcher, Solasta 2 and okami is my highlight of the show so far.

[@olikardy8429]

Brought the first Solasta in early access and loved it. Really great to see new companies making CRPG's grow and expand. If they can keep like 95% of the gameplay from the first one and just increase the production values a bit that should be amazing.

[@zulium]

I was shocked by Solasta 2! I liked the first one even though it was pretty janky and not particularly easy on the eyes, but I glad they got enough attention to not only release a sequel, but have it featured during the game awards. If they improve on the jank and pretty up the graphics, I can see it being great! And as a huge Yakuza/RGG Studios fan, can't wait for more info on Project Century.

[@R3TR0JVN]

Crimson Dessert w/ the frame dips even how recent each update footage is, strikes me how big scale the game is comes w/ big hardware demands. time between the release of late 2025, hope they tackle optimization 🙏

[@steveguyman]

nice of Geoff to reveal next year's GOTY during this show. will be fun to watch Josef Fares back up on stage to collect his second win.

[@Clever_viper]

This is the video I needed today. Simple summary and with Mort’s good vibes. May you wonder in wisdom yourself, good sir and happy holidays. Looking forward to your GotY

[@pablojoel3217]

Let's gooooo, more awesome videos from Mort 🎉😊

[@Blasted2Oblivion]

Outer worlds 2 and Solasta 2 are what im looking forward to most.

[@ThomasPaine01]

Gonna ride like the wind on my Chocobo next January. ✌🏻

[@JesseDylanMusic]

Didn't Ciri's cat eyes come from the potion? Maybe elder blood allows her to use the potions without fkn dying. :P

[@altairfaltore7261]

Outerworld 2, Solasta 2, Dying light, Turok even if I'm not convinced by what I saw of it there

[@ceno10101]

I can't wait for Dave the diver jungle.

[@SkyFellowship]

Astro Bot doesn't surprise, it'll be a split vote situation. Elden, Metaphor, Balatro and Wukong all had huge pushes from different factions in the voting, Astro Bot will be one of those winners where it won cause it consistently got everyone's 3rd place vote or something weird like that. Show itself was much much much better this year, had some great reveals too.

[@johnreeves5152]

Borderlands used to be one of my favorite IPs, but my excitement has been slowly eroded over the years. Continuing the trend, the gameplay will improve but the story elements will probably be much worse. I hope I’m wrong.

[@AA-ke5bd]

I really hope they keep the turok lore as outlandish as the old games.

[@ninety1nethagawd]

shadow of the road & outer worlds 2 is making me cryyyyyyyyy 😭😭😭

[@sanjithechef]

Immediately thought of you when I saw Solasta so early in

[@loadtodeath7390]

Brilliant round up, thank you

[@JF-vz1ju]

Nightreign looks insanely fun. I'm completely on board and can't wait to dump another 1000 hours into Elden Ring in 2025.

[@DerrickAliyas]

1:56 When I first saw the look of the environments I thought it was a new sly cooper

[@thebandithing95]

Crimson Desert getting more and more appealing to me every time they show something about it, I hope it puts to shame the big publishers' action rpg's from the past years.

[@vonbryan01]

Lots of content creators I watched freaked out on the Elden Ring Nightreign reveal for sure. I’m also looking forward to it next year.

[@TheRealChacorta]

MOOOOOOOOOOOORTYYYYYYYYY!! Kinda the exact video I was looking for. You’re a paragon, truly (Lol thanks. This makes my life a lot easier)

[@coconutologist]

Thanks for the video. I had hoped Metaphor: ReFantazio would get GOTY. Not surprising though it is a JRPG, so "too niche." Wasn't impressed by anything shown, so your list is more impressive than what I would've made. Onward to 400k. All glory to the algorithm.

[@jeffallen8304]

solasta 2 is the one i was most excited about

[@SNKManiac]

3rd person shooter in the Turok universe made by Saber! (Space Marine 2 developer) I'm sold!

[@R3TR0JVN]

the great addition about the upcoming new TUROK game was its coming form the same developers of Space Marine 2! damn that's a great news since Saber Interactive is a flexible studio honed by co-developing games

[@RossLawliet]

Samurai CRPG... Wishlisted within seconds of hearing those words.

[@MrTymalus]

My favorite part of the Game Awards was Swens Game of the Year speach, but I am excited for Solasta and Witcher

[@ryandavid1277]

Solasta Witcher Onimusha I'm happy!

[@Jeffmetal42]

As a massive Fromsoft fan, the Elden Ring announcement fell completely flat for me. Even before I realized what the game was, I'm ready for From to move on from Elden Ring, I'm kinda over it now (although I did get A LOT of fun out of the game). Seeing all the Dark Souls bosses didn't get me hyped like it seemed to have done w other fans, it felt cheap. I'll more than likely play it but still, kinda disappointing. My favorite reveals were the new Ninja Gaiden, the new Onimusha and Okami 2. Looking forward to Witcher 4, the next Virtua Fighter Crimson Desert and the ICO team game as well.

[@LenaTheInqusitorCat]

Outer Worlds will be epic, loved the first one, cant wait this. The Split Fiction looks extremly interesting. And the Solasta 2 announcement is a really big suprise, and Shadwyn voiced by the best narrator Amelia Tyler.

[@R3TR0JVN]

SOLASTA 2! WE EATING GOOD

[@myralchista]

Show was amazing. Was expecting HL3 but still left satisfied

[@blackgu4rd]

Valid cash grab worries aside, I have different concerns about Nightreign. I play Souls games for exploration, and based on the details they released in the Famitsu interview (roguelike, shrinking area mechanic, fast paced combat emphasis, 40m game sessions), it doesn't look like it's something I'm going to enjoy past a handful of runs.

[@Upsetkiller456]

I wouldn’t say it’s a cash grab though. I think it’s good for devs to experiment with side games instead of constantly splurging on massive budget releases. Gives from time to consider their next move too

[@tro11face]

​@Upsetkiller456 isn't that what DLC is for? Tweaking and experimenting with the original games mechanics? Nightreign seems like it should just be an update or DLC as opposed to an entirely new full price game.

[@ama9385-w2g]

@@tro11face Where are you reading full priced? They said it will be priced similarly to the dlc

[@Upsetkiller456]

@@tro11face It's looking like there will be significant overhauls of the combat and movement not just tweaks. From what it sounds like, it will be $40 which is probably worth it.

[@tro11face]

​@@ama9385-w2gI will take back everything I said if it's $15. Anything more is too much

[@reyvagabond3344]

The hunters one looks more like Zoids than Transformers.

[@Beastw1ck]

A new TUROK game? Never would have guessed it but I’m hyped. Serious lack of Dino type games.

[@Ranemoraken]

Heh, when Solasta came up, I thought of you.

[@SlashersquadJack]

There was an IGN interview that said ciri has taken or will take the trial of grasses so she has the mutations as to how she survived it I don't know I'm assuming something to do with her elder blood. Either way it looks dope easily I most anticipated game

[@mastersmurfify]

This is how a recap should be done - thanks for saving me from wading through many bloated videos to see the essentials

[@stynkus]

The Witcher 4, Nightrein, and Solasta 2 were the highlights for me. Although, I must say; that I did like the short for Shadow of the Road, which I'm patiently waiting for.

[@_masssk_]

Thank you, I don't have time to watch everything, and opened youtube to watch what they presented

[@alexpushilin6120]

slay the spire 2 was really exciting, just pausing constantly to read all new cards descriptions

[@ninety1nethagawd]

😳😳😳

[@Perisemiotics]

Hey Mortym, have you heard of the game _Caves of Qud_ ? It just had its 1.0 release a few days ago (after over a decade of development and being almost that long in Steam EA), so I just found it recently, by accident... couldn't resist the trailers, now I can't put it down. Very curious to see your take on it - I think you'd like it very much.

[@markula_4040]

Oh wow. A new Onimusha. Wish they would release 2 & 3 on PC first. Maybe this new one needs to be successful for that to happen.

[@compencemusic]

The highlight was 100% Nightreign for me. I love the genre they're dipping into here and I love Elden Ring, so it's a best of both worlds. Witcher 4 also looks sick but I'm less hyped because no release date. Also excited for The Outer Worlds 2 and maybe a little for BL4, although I'm a bit worried because the writing wasn't great in 3, and the movie was bad.

[@ashtonderojas821]

Regarding the Witcher 4 I thought the trial of the grasses was effectively dead unless Geralt was the one to administer the trials to Ciri himself which I can't really see him doing... also looks like the Ciri survives and leaves with Geralt ending is canon.

[@Socratezism]

new Okami and Onimusha is making me emotional lol. Wtf is the new ER content? looks like coop boss rushing? Hyped for Witcher 4 as well, but Ciri looks weird. And finally FF7R for PC, and so soon.

[@leknubb]

I kinda wish we could create our own witcher. But ciri will do fine!

[@benparton1849]

I think I remember that they're doing a co op Witcher game as well as remastering the first. So maybe in the co op game we can make our own Witcher!

[@theobell2002]

What is the point of making your own Witcher? CD Projekt Red is just gonna force an established personality on us anyway like they did with V. Don't get me wrong, I love Cyberpunk but I wish it was more of a roleplaying game.

[@slick3d392]

For me, Solasta 2 and The Witcher 4.

[@neuromancer9k]

Looking forward to Solasta 2 the most. ⚔🍻