In a press release, SGF announced that "more than 55 of the world's leading video game companies" will converge in Los Angeles, starting with the Summer Game Fest showcase on June 7. You can get a full rundown of everything happening across the industry that week with our Summer Game Fest 2024 schedule, but for now, let's look at who's set to show up.

The first wave of partner announcements includes GTA 6 publisher 2K (with some fans speculating that some new details on Rockstar's next game might not be far away, even if we're far from guaranteed another look). There's also Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco, possibly looking to show off Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree ahead of its launch on June 21, and Capcom, who could be showing off Monster Hunter Wilds.

Ubisoft is making an appearance, as is Steam, HoYoverse, Warner Bros Games, and a host of other studios. In addition to all that, the juggernauts of PlayStation and Xbox will also be in attendance, with the latter planning its own substantial showcase alongside what is almost certainly a deep dive on the next Call of Duty game.

To catch the show itself, you can tune into the Summer Game Fest showcase, taking place at 14:00 PT/17:00 ET/22:00 BST on June 7 via YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Twitter, and Steam.

Keep an eye on the new hotness with our list of new games 2024.

We're delighted to announce that BAFTA Award nominee Roger Clark (Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2) and Britt Baron (Tifa Lockhart in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth) will be our double act this time around, taking the torch from our Spring Showcase duo of Ben Starr and Samantha Béart.

The Future Games Show Summer Showcase is streaming live on Saturday, June 8 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST as part of the Summer Game Fest 2024 schedule. you can tune in via Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and of course, right here on GamesRadar+. 

The Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2024 will highlight some fantastic new games coming to Xbox Series X, PS5, Switch, and PC. With over 40 titles from a range of developers, expect fresh trailers, new updates, world premieres, and more besides. Our partners include Behaviour Interactive / Supermassive Games, Black Salt Games, NetEase, and Secret Mode. 

As always expect there to be demos that you can play right there and then to be announced during the show. Don't say we don't treat you. 

The Summer Showcase will also see the return of our brand new Future Games Show Expansion Pack post-show broadcast, featuring even more developer interviews, special guests, and surprise reveals. 

If you fancy co-streaming the Future Games Show and want to receive our streamer asset pack, head on over to our Streaming Partner form for more info. 

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Earlier today, Nintendo dropped some of the biggest news of the year so far in the most casual way possible. The simple tweet below, a statement from Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, reveals that the Nintendo Switch's successor will be announced in the current fiscal year, and a new Nintendo Direct will air next month in June.

Before you set sky-high expectations for that Direct, though, Furukawa states that the Direct will focus on upcoming Switch games, instead of the new Nintendo Switch successor itself. The company will presumably reveal new details about the hardware later this year or perhaps even early next year at some point in the first three months of 2025.

The Switch release schedule for the rest of the year looks incredibly vague in terms of first-party games, so it's not a huge surprise Nintendo is on the cusp of a new showcase. Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door launches later this month on May 23, and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD arrives next month on June 27, but after that there are zero first-party Nintendo games slated for the rest of the year.

However, Nintendo did reveal last year that the Switch will continue to get new games until at least March 2025, so there are obviously unannounced games in the pipeline for the current hardware. 

We've still got plenty of time to get caught up on the best Switch games of the past seven years before the new hardware rolls around next year. 

Xbox also confirms its plans to repeat the double-feature format which it introduced last year, where the main Xbox Games Showcase 2023 was immediately followed by a dedicated Starfield Direct livestream. While we don't know what Xbox exclusive will be given the special deep-dive treatment, Microsoft says it'll be the "the next installment of a beloved franchise." 

The Xbox Games Showcase will commence on June 9 at 1pm ET / 10am PT / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST. It will be available to watch on demand at Xbox's YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook channels. 

This year's showcase will slot into the wider Summer Game Fest 2024 schedule, following the cancelation of E3, and will most likely focus on upcoming titles for Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass – no word yet on whether more titles will be unveiled as part of Microsoft's push of selected titles onto PS5 and Switch, following the release of Sea of Thieves, Grounded, and Pentiment in recent weeks. 

In fact, Microsoft is yet to detail what exactly will be shown, but there's a huge amount of potential here. The upcoming Xbox Series X games from Xbox Game Studios includes a Perfect Dark reboot from The Initiative, Playground Games' Fable 4, Rare's Everwild, Compulsion Games' South of Midnight, inXile's Clockwork Revolution, Undead Labs' State of Decay 3, and Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed and The Outer Wilds 2. 

Bethesda also has plenty to tease, including Arkane's Marvel's Blade, MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, as well as The Elder Scrolls 6 and Starfield's Shattered Space DLC from Bethesda Game Studios. As for Activision Blizzard, there's the Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred expansion, World of Warcraft: The War Within, and the ever-present threat of a new Call of Duty.

Even with all of this on the cards, we still have no idea what 343 Industries, Double Fine, id Software, Tango Game Works, and The Coalition are currently working on. We'll know more in the coming weeks, but right now all signs are pointing to this being one of the most anticipated Xbox Games Showcases in years. 

Todd Howard says Starfield's Shattered Space DLC launches this fall.

Admittedly, cheap reels of LEDs are to blame for my RGB lighting aversion. It’s perhaps a craze that’s now dying off but, for a while, many game rooms you’d see online featured a garish border of lighting tape with zero diffusion. I can’t even escape from it when staying at my partner’s house, as the kid across the street has a piercing perimeter of lights that haunt my peripheral vision. However, I just about managed to drop my experience-based bias to check out a set of Nanoleaf Lines, and guess what? Turns out I do enjoy RGB lighting after all.

Coming at a staggering $169.99 / £179.99 for a set of nine Nanoleaf strips and their accompanying connectors, this RGB kit is definitely on the pricey side. That MSRP makes it easier to understand why someone would choose to pick up a cheap reel of LEDs instead, especially if you’re not fussed about smart capabilities or easily designing patterns. Nevertheless, I’d still highly recommend this kit to anyone looking to invest in a gaming space glow-up, as you won’t find many options that can provide the same burst of color for less.

Assembly and setup

Before cracking open your own Nanoleaf Lines kit, I’d recommend clearing a bunch of floor space. Clicking together the set is fairly intuitive, but it’ll effectively feel like you’re laying out a Scalextric track, with each piece stemming from a core hexagon with all the main guts inside. 

Upon opening Nanoleaf’s compact package, I was immediately greeted with an array of lines, which lift out to reveal a bunch of hexagonal connectors and a power brick underneath. There’s also a sheet on top with a QR code to instructions. The minimalist cardboard rectangle does at least provide some layout inspiration, in turn demoing the core concept the company is going for.

In case it’s not apparent, Nanoleaf Lines are designed to accommodate custom vector patterns, and there are countless ways to put the kit together. If you download the app before assembly, you’ll be able to use it to visualize your design beforehand, something that’ll ensure you’ve got everything clicked together in the right order. That said, nothing is stopping you from free balling the whole affair, as it’s not easy to mess things up if you ensure the core hex module is connected.

For this review, I went with one of Nanoleaf’s recommended layouts, if for no other reason than the fact it looks a bit like Pac-Man. I started by clicking two starting lines into my core hexagon, which features buttons on its face and a tail that connects to the power supply. From there, I played a game of dot-to-dot until I had some sort of constellation before finally locking everything in with plastic covers that keep the strips in place. 

Just like that, I had something that looked like Nanoleaf’s own suggestion, and the whole process was virtually painless. Before moving onto setup and sticking it onto your wall of choice, I’d advise plugging the power supply in to make sure there are no faults with the product or the way you’ve put it together. If you get a white glow, you’ll be good to charge on, so long as the design is actually what you wanted in the first place.

It’s up to you whether you’d prefer to set up the Nanoleaf app or fit the kit onto your wall first. I decided to make sure I could get the digital side all working first, just in case there was a non-physical issue that would later put a big spanner in the works. Thankfully, that didn’t happen, and I was satisfied with how simple the smart side of things was to set up.

The process kicks off with downloading the Nanoleaf app from either Google Play or the Apple App Store. I used an Android gaming phone to do the former, so your experience may differ if you’re using a fruity device. The simplest way to link it up to your Lines kit is to use the QR code located on the power supply connector, which you’ll come across when connecting the brick to the core hexagon mentioned previously. 

Doing so prompts a setup wizard that’s easy to follow and presents no quirks during setup. As someone who’s wrestled with many cheap smart devices and their apps, this was a fabulous revelation, and everything ended up being alive and kicking within minutes. You will need to switch from your Wi-Fi connection to the one built into the Nanoleaf Lines kit at one stage in the process, and I know that can cause some issues from experience depending on the phone. Yet, I got off scot-free this time, so thank the tech gods for that.

At this stage, I’d say it’s safe to finally pop your Nanoleaf Lines design onto a wall. For this, you’ll want to pick a smooth, clean surface, as each hexagon uses a 3M-style adhesive pad. If you want to get things perfect, I’d also recommend using a small spirit level, as the last thing you want is a squinty set of lights taunting you from above your monitor. 

The back of each hexagon actually spins, and I think this is a simple but ingenious solution when it comes to mounting. You’ll effectively be able to stick the first tab down and pivot things into place, meaning there’s less chance of accidentally sticking it down out of alignment. The approach will vary depending on your design choice, but that meant working from the top down in my case.

I’ve popped my Nanoleaf Lines kit onto a temporary wall for this review, as I’m planning on putting together a revamped setup shortly. However, I do have to comment that the adhesive used on each hexagon isn’t remotely renter-friendly, as carefully pulling one off took paint and plaster along for the ride. I would have preferred if the company provided alternative pads that are easier to detach, as while I respect the strength of this solution, it’s going to be a pain for anyone who likes to move things around.

Features

With my Nanoleaf faux Pac-Man now sitting pretty on the wall, I was ready to delve into the Lines kit’s many features. Some perks I’d consider par for the course, like being able to choose colors, patterns, and brightness levels. However, unlike most RGB strips out there, this set also has an app for your gaming PC, which enables it to dynamically mirror the lighting on your screen.

RGB lights that react to your screen have been around for a while, but they normally come with caveats. For example, I’ve set up more than one Govee Envisual set for family members in the past, and that uses a camera to keep track of color changes on your gaming TV. I also recently commended the Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 for its integrated Ambiglow system, and even though I think that approach is great, it requires picking up an expensive gaming monitor. 

In addition to screen mirroring, the Lines kit can also react to sound like a music visualizer. I grew up mesmerized by the swirls and patterns displayed when using the OG PlayStation as a CD player, so it’s needless to say I was ecstatic about this feature. You won’t even have to hook it up to any inputs or even your Spotify app, as it uses an integrated mic to listen to groovy beats and riffs. Of course, the kit comes with Google Home and Apple Homekit support for those of you who do like interconnectivity, providing your assistant of choice with power over your setup. 

Performance 

I’ve tested various RGB-clad accessories in my time, and Nanoleaf’s LEDs blow everything out of the water. Using a backlit approach certainly helps curb my usual gripes, and using a white wall brings out the absolute best in the kit’s color capabilities. However, the spectrum on offer goes above and beyond to cover more pallets and shades than anything else I’ve used, with exceptional brightness that adds a lot of oomph to the overall package. 

The kit is also super responsive, with patterns coming across as snappy and accurate. Even Nanoleaf’s reactive music and screen mirroring modes can keep up with ease, outperforming systems with physical tracking hardware. The sensation of watching beams of light pierce through above me while running around in enclosed spaces in Horizon: Forbidden West’s intro is nothing short of beautiful, and I’m excited to see what these lights can do for all genres in terms of immersion.

Visual praise aside, Nanoleaf’s whole infrastructure feels nice and robust, with minimal shenanigans during general use. Every action used via the app kicked in almost immediately, and firmware updates flowed through without a hitch. I certainly wouldn’t expect anything less from a kit at this price point, but I’ve sadly had too many janky software experiences in my time to count stability as a given.

Should you buy a Nanoleaf Lines kit? 

It may cost a pretty penny but if you’re looking for stylish RGB lighting, Nanoleaf’s Lines kit is worth every cent. For the money, you’re getting a system of exceptional quality that’s bursting with customization options and features, not to mention the core backlight experience is next-level. 

I do think Nanoleaf should include some renter-friendly mounting options with its package for the price. Even if you own your home, chances are you’ll want to move to switch things around at some point, as that’s the nature of gaming setups. Would I say this is a deal breaker? Hell no, but it’s important to plan ahead before splashing out on this fantastic RGB kit. 

How I tested the Nanoleaf Lines kit 

To put the above Nanoleaf Lines kit to the test, I mounted it above the desk I use for hardware reviews. This enabled me to check compatibility with my PC and smartphone while also assessing its visual performance as part of a typical setup. During the review, I used both the Windows and Android app to try out the lighting system’s smart features, and specifically played both Children of the Sun and Horizon: Forbidden West with screen mirroring switched on.

If you’d like to learn more about how we test accessories and peripherals, check out our GamesRadar+ hardware policy for a deeper dive.

Looking for more setup add-ons? Swing by our best gear for streaming guide for peripheral recommendations. If you’re craving more RGB, you’ll also want to peek at our best gaming keyboard and best gaming mouse picks for colorful desktop accessories.  

As revealed in a new press release, this year's show is set to feature over 50 games. You can expect world premieres, exclusive announcements, developer interviews, and much more.

If you're keen to save the date, The PC Gaming Show airs on June 9 at 1pm PDT / 4pm EDT / 9pm BST / 10pm CEST. As always, you're spoiled for choice regarding where to watch the stream. The show will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, Steam, and Bilibili, promising "a packed roster of reveals, celebrations, and surprises."

"A lot has changed in PC gaming since our first show in 2015," PC Gaming Show editorial director Jake Tucker says. "It's more mainstream and popular than ever, and each year brings new breakout hits. 

"I'm excited to take the helm on a show I've loved for years and can't wait to share a host of great games with our audience this summer. Expect some big reveals, new content for your favorite games, and a celebration of what's been a golden decade for PC games."

The latest installment of The PC Gaming Show follows the newly launched PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, which hit our screens last winter and was dedicated to counting down the most anticipated PC games as decided by a council of over 70 industry veterans, including Sid Meier of Civilization fame, Inxile Entertainment studio head Brian Fargo, and AbleGamers director Steven Spohn.

Until then, check out all of the upcoming PC games for 2024 and beyond if you're curious about what sort of games are on the horizon. You might see one of them sooner than you think.

Expect exciting updates on blockbuster games and deeper dives into anticipated indies. We made good on that promise in our March 2024 show, when titles like Dragon's Dogma 2 and Sand Land lined up alongside a special Still Wakes The Deep mini-doc.

Read on for details on how to take part in the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, and how to join our rapidly growing co-streaming program.

Future Games Show Spring Showcase breaks records

The Future Games Show is a multiformat games event with a mission to help viewers discover something new. Our first show of 2024, the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, debuted nine world premieres including city-builder-with-a-twist Worshippers of Cthulu, the genre-defying Blue Prince, and anticipated sequel Knights in Tight Spaces, plus many more.

The Future Games Show Spring Showcase reached a record 8.5 million live viewers (+46% year-on-year) and we anticipate our Summer Showcase to be our biggest, most varied, show yet. Expect the return of our post-show Expansion Pack, new demo drops in the Ones to Play section, and more surprises.

The Future Games Show accumulated over 120 million views in 2023 across all shows and platforms, and we’ve featured over 550 amazing games since the event’s inception in 2020.

How to take part in the Future Games Show

The Future Games Show is ideal for debuting your unannounced game, sharing new information about an existing title, and reaching new audiences.

The Future Games Show reaches around 8-10 million live viewers on each broadcast, and over 50 million total views across all content per show, with many titles seeing huge increases in Steam wishlists from appearing in the event.

Indie or AAA, we want to showcase the most exciting and innovative games of 2024 and beyond, with all titles considered for broadcast.

Developers can nominate their game by filling in the Future Games Show 2024 nomination form  or getting in touch via the addresses below:

Editorial:
james.jarvis@futurenet.com – Executive Producer
ben.malley@futurenet.com – Producer

Sponsorship:
melissa.makhmaltchi@futurenet.com – Commercial Lead (US) 
kevin.stoddart@futurenet.com – Commercial Lead (UK)

A (Brief) History of the Future Games Show

The Future Games Show is GamesRadar's flagship games showcase, which has featured over 550 games from the industry’s leading developers and publishers, including Capcom, Private Division, Square Enix, Team17, Sony, Thunderful, Xbox, Sega, Frontier, Ubisoft, Bandai Namco, Paradox Interactive, Devolver, and many more leading developers.

The event is broadcast live on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook and all major streaming platforms, and hosted by famous video-game voice actors. Our Spring Showcase was hosted by the fabulous Ben Starr (Clive Rosfield, FFXVI) and Samantha Béart (Karlach, Baldur's Gate 3), who you can watch 'interviewing' each other below.

A selection of previous hosts include Nolan North and Emily Rose (Uncharted), Cody Christian and Briana White (Final Fantasy 7 Remake), David Hayter and Debi Mae-West (Metal Gear Solid), and Troy Baker and Laura Bailey (The Last of Us 2).

You can find out everything you need to know about the Future Games Show right here and watch highlights from previous shows.

How to watch the Future Games Show

The Future Games Show will broadcast three events in 2024:

• Future Games Show: Spring Showcase - March 21, 2024
• Future Games Show Summer Showcase - June 8, 2023 
• Future Games Show @Gamescom - August 22, 2024

You can watch future events by subscribing to the offical FGS YouTube and TikTok channels, GamesRadar's Twitch, our Facebook page, YouTube channel, Twitter, and the website, GamesRadar.com. 

Join the Future Games Show co-streamer program

The Future Games Show invites you to join our co-streamer program for 2024, joining a rapidly growing family of over 100+ creators, with benefits including:

• Early access to show partner information and announcements
• Special logos and co-streaming assets
• A chance to enter VIP co-streamer programs with merchandise from featured partners, including the Future Creators program working with key partners

The official co-streamer program is open to anyone, whether you’re an established broadcaster, or starting to grow your community.

You can apply for the Future Games Show Official Co-Streamer Program right here. 

Future Games Show Twitter channel

Don't forget to follow the Future Games Show Twitter channel to stay up to date with show announcements, and get in touch if you’d like to take part.

You can follow the GamesRadar Twitter channel for major FGS updates and check out exclusive previews and hands-on reports from the show.

Stay tuned to gamesradar.com for some exciting Future Games Show partner announcements and hosting details over the following weeks  

• Watch all the Future Games Show trailers on our FGS YouTube channel

The Spring Showcase was streamed live across the GamesRadar+ and Future Games Show social channels on March 21, but if you couldn't watch live, then you're in the right place. 

Below, we’ve got a full list of every game that featured in the show so you can not only catch up but also read more about the various games showcased. We’ve also included reveals from the Future Games Show Expansion Pack, our new post-show that aired directly after the Spring Showcase.

Don't forget that you can head over to our official Future Games Show Steam page to wishlist the games you’re interested in and even play some demos right now!

Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2024

Deathsprint 66 

This year’s Spring Showcase started with the world premiere reveal trailer for Deathsprint 66, a PVP arcade racer set in a dystopian future. Deathsprint 66 is coming to PC in 2024. 

Zoochosis

A new trailer for bodycam horror game Zoochosis debuted during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase. You play as a zookeeper who must work to stop a malicious parasite from infecting the animal kingdom. It’s coming to PC later this year.

Harold Halibut

Slow Bros’ stunning handmade adventure game Harold Halibut returned to the Future Games Show with this year’s Spring Showcase. An all-new trailer revealed that players will be able to make their mark on this captivating clay world on April 16, 2024, when it launches on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. 

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

A developer diary from the team behind Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn dug into the game's rhythmic combat. Flintlock is the next game from A44, the creators of Ashen, and it’s coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox in Summer 2024.

Enotria: The Last Song

A blood-pumping gameplay trailer for Enotria: The Last Song dropped during this year’s Spring Showcase. It’s a soulslike where you play as a masked warrior trapped in an eternal play, and it’s coming to PC and PlayStation on August 21.

The Constructors

The Constructors is a city builder for all the wannabe Bob The Builders out there. A new gameplay trailer for the construction simulator appeared in the Future Games Show Spring Showcase. If you fancy constructing the neighborhood of your dreams, you can check it out when it launches on PC in Q2 2024 

Tenebris Somnia

Andrés Borghi swung by the Future Games Show Spring Showcase to talk about his game, Tenebris Somnia. Blurring the lines between film and game, Tenebris Somnia is an 8-bit horror adventure, but all the cutscenes are shot in live-action. It’s coming to PC in 2025. 

Dustborn

During the Spring Showcase, we debuted a gameplay trailer for the road trip adventure game Dustborn, which revealed more of the game’s sinister setting - the Divided States of America. Dustborn is coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox on August 20, 2024. 

Voidwrought

A world premiere trailer revealed Voidwrought, a cosmic horror Metroidvania in which you traverse multidimensional depths to collect the blood of the gods. Voidwrought is coming soon to PC and Nintendo Switch.

Unrailed 2

A new gameplay trailer for Unrailed 2 - the chaotic, cooperative railroad construction game - debuted during the Spring Showcase. You can lay down tracks with your buddies when it launches on Steam later this year.  

Omega Crafter

Omega Crafter is an open-world survival game where you can program your robot sidekick to do your bidding. A release date trailer popped up during the Spring Showcase, revealing that Omega Crafter will be coming to Steam on March 28, 2024.  

Ascendant Infinity

A gameplay trailer for Ascendant Infinity gave us a closer look at the PVP combat in this squad-based biopunk FPS, where players can possess monsters and fight murderous snails. It’s coming soon to PC, but you can head to Ascendant.com now to sign up for the Closed Beta. 

Foundation: Galactic Frontier 

A world premiere trailer revealed Foundation: Galactic Frontier, a multi-genre mobile game based on the Apple TV show Foundation. It’s coming soon, and you can pre-register now at www.foundation.game.

ESDigital Games Montage 

A montage from ESDigital Games covered three of the publisher’s upcoming titles: Sky of Tides, Awaken Astral Blade, and Battle Juice Alchemist.

• Sky of Tides is coming to PC and consoles in 2024
• Awaken Astral Blade will launch on PC and PlayStation in Q3 2024
• Battle Juice Alchemist is out now via Steam Early Access

No Rest for the Wicked

Ori and Blind Forest developers Moon Studios dropped in on the Future Games Show Spring Showcase to tell us more about the Action RPG No Rest for the Wicked. The studio’s founders discussed the game’s unique approach to exploration and combat and why it’s a “dream project” for Moon Studios. No Rest for the Wicked is coming to Steam Early Access on April 18. 

Holstin 

A moody driving-focused trailer for Holstin debuted during the Spring Showcase. Holstin is a psychological shooter where you can seamlessly swap between third and first-person. It’s coming to PlayStation, Xbox and PC… when it’s ready.  

EV2

EV2 is an open-world third-person mech shooter in which you fight to save Earth from an alien invasion. A new trailer premiered during the Spring Showcase, revealing that it’s coming soon to PC.

Dragon’s Dogma 2

Capcom shared a fiery Dragon’s Dogma 2 launch trailer during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase. Become Arisen and defy a cavalcade of massive monsters when it launches on March 22 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

Hauntii

A release date trailer for Hauntii appeared in the Future Games Show Spring Showcase, and it was accompanied by a musical performance. You’ll be able to play Moonloop Games’ beguiling twin-stick adventure when it launches on PC and consoles this May 23. 

Sand Land

Based on the manga by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, Sand Land is an Action RPG with plenty of vehicular combat and a mysterious desert world to contend with. Sand Land is coming to PC, PlayStation and Xbox on April 26, 2024, and a demo is available now. 

Space Prison

During the Spring Showcase, Wooden Alien shared a new trailer for Space Prison, the studio’s turn-based survival RPG in which players try to break out of a galactic complex. It’s coming to PC on April 10, 2024.

Blockbuster Inc

Super Sly Fox shared a gameplay trailer for Blockbuster Inc., the movie studio simulation game in which you build lots, develop talent, and take on Hollywood. It’s coming to PC on June 6, 2024. 

Tchia

A bumper trailer revealed that the tropical sandbox adventure game Tchia is getting a huge update with many new gameplay-focused and cosmetic features. It’s also out now on Steam and coming to Nintendo Switch this summer. 

Rumble Club

 A questionably historical but definitely adorable gameplay trailer for Rumble Club revealed more about the hectics physics-based combat game. It’s coming to Steam, iOS, and Android on April 23, 2024. 

Simon the Sorcerer Origins

Smallthing Studios revealed a stunning story trailer for Simon the Sorcerer Origins, a point-and-click revival with musical contributions from Rick Astley. It’s coming soon to PC, Mac, Linux and consoles.

Project Mango

A world premiere trailer revealed Project Mango, an upcoming collaboration between YouTube phenomenon Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell and Toukana Interactive, creators of Dorfromantik. It’s coming in 2025, and you can find out more at toukana.com/project-mango.  

Outpost Infinity Siege

Outpost Infinity Siege is a first-person shooter spliced with tower defence and base-building DNA. A brand new trailer gave us a closer look at its genre-blending gameplay. It’s coming to PC on March 26, 2024.

Farewell North

A new trailer for Farewell North gave us a glimpse at how players will restore colour to the Scottish Highlands in this atmospheric puzzle game starring a Border Collie and its owner. It’s coming to PC, Xbox and Nintendo Switch on August 15, 2024.

Final Stand Ragnarok

Mark Jacobs from Unchained Entertainment dropped by the Future Games Show Spring Showcase to discuss Final Stand Ragnarok, the studio’s wave-based ‘Helms Deep’ hack-and-slash. It’s launching soon on Steam, and console versions will be available in the near future.

Ones to Play montage

Our Ones to Play montage exclusively includes games with Steam demos that you can play right after the show. Head to our official Future Games Show Steam page to go hands-on.

The section returned for the Spring Showcase, featuring:

• New Star GP
• Realm of Ink
• Go Go Town
• Follow the Meaning
• Anger Foot
• Duck Paradox
• Deathbound

Terratech Worlds

Next, a gameplay trailer for Terratech Worlds. This is Payload Studios’ open-world co-operative survival game in which you customise vehicles to explore an alien frontier. It’s coming to Steam Early Access on March 22, 2024.

Robobeat

Following in the footsteps of rhythm shooters like Metal Hellsinger and BPM, Robobeat is a roguelike where you move to the music and empty your clip to the beat. It’s coming to PC on May 16, 2024, and a demo is available now. 

The Operator

A new trailer for The Operator showcased how players will dig for clues and solve improbable cases from behind a computer screen. The gumshoe puzzler is coming to PC in 2024. 

Still Wakes The Deep

Our friends at The Chinese Room dropped by the Spring Showcase with a release date trailer for Still Wakes The Deep, the studio’s oil rig horror adventure. Still Wakes The Deep is coming to PC, Xbox and PlayStation on June 18, 2024. 

Battle Crush

A new trailer for NCSOFT’s Battle Crush dialled up the mayhem at this year’s Spring Showcase. It’s a battle royale brawler where 30 players duke it out across a crumbling environment to be the last one standing. Battle Crush’s second playtest kicked off on March 21 for PC, iOS and Android. 

Blue Prince

A dazzling world premiere trailer from Dogubomb Studios provided the first look at Blue Prince, a cel-shaded architectural roguelike where you create the world you explore. It’s coming soon.

Hordes of Hunger

Hyperstrange shared a gameplay trailer for Hordes of Hunger, an Unreal Engine 5 survivors-like where you fend off cosmic horrors in reactive environments. It’s coming soon to PC.

Linkito

A gameplay trailer for Linkito gave us a closer look at Kalinarm’s uncompromising puzzler. Players can build and share modular masterpieces online, with Twitch and Arduino integration to boot. It’s coming soon to PC.

Worshippers of Cthulu

Another world premiere trailer revealed Worshippers of Cthulu, a Lovecraftian city-builder in which you manage a moody cult and uncover ancient secrets. It’s coming to PC in 2024.

The Heirloom

Babubi Games swung by the Future Games Show Spring Showcase with a trailer for The Heirloom, the studio’s eerie Hebrides puzzle adventure. It’s coming to PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch later this year.

Spine

A cinematic brawler with coordinated combat, Spine has you dismantling goons with the help of a talking backbone. A gameplay trailer debuted during the Spring Showcase, noting that the game is coming soon to PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

Indika

Odd Meter shared a new trailer for Indika, the studio’s third-person puzzle game in which you play as a rogue nun with a devilish companion. It’s coming to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on May 8. 

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter

Narrated by none other than Geralt of Rivia himself, Doug Cockle, our penultimate world premiere of the Spring Showcase revealed Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter. A sequel to 2021’s riveting rat-based Action RPG, it’s coming soon to PC and consoles. 

Industria 2

Our ‘One More Thing’ was the world premiere reveal of Industria 2, an atmospheric story-rich shooter sequel inspired by Valve’s Half-Life series. It’s coming soon to PC. 

Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2024 - Expansion Pack

Knights in Tight Spaces

During the Spring Showcase post-show, the Future Games Show Expansion Pack, a few more reveal trailers made the cut. First up was a world premiere for Knights in Tight Spaces, the medieval sequel to Ground Shatter’s 2021 deckbuilding brawler Fights in Tight Spaces.

Dystopika

A community trailer for cyberpunk city builder Dystopika showcased a series of remarkable worlds built by players in the game’s Steam Next Fest demo. The full release is coming to PC in 2024.

Nexus 5X

Whatboy Games dropped by the Future Games Show Expansion Pack to reveal that the studio’s fast-paced intergalactic 4X game, Stellaris Nexus, is now called Nexus 5X. The 1.0 release is coming to Steam on April 18.

Watch the Future Games Show Spring Showcase below

At the time of writing, we don't know everything that'll be shown off, but one major highlight to look forward to is a new trailer for Sand Land – the upcoming RPG based on Akira Toriyama's iconic manga series with the same name. Otherwise, we can expect new information about the action-RPG No Rest for the Wicked, which is being developed by the studio behind the Ori games, The Chinese Room's narrative horror Still Wakes the Deep, the bodycam horror game set in a zoo, Zoochosis, and many more.

As well as the new trailers, you can look forward to the "Ones to Play" section, which will feature games with demos that'll be available to download straight after the show. There's also the "Ones to Watch" section, which will include the games that the Future Games Show team is particularly hyped about. 

After the main show concludes, the 30-minute Future Games Show Expansion Pack will begin, which promises to provide some extra exclusive reveals, as well as more details on select games featured during the show. 

What time is the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2024?

You'll be able to watch the Future Games Show Spring Showcase live from 1pm PDT / 4pm EDT / 8pm GMT on Thursday, March 21.

Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2024 countdown

Check out exactly how long there is to wait for the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2024 with our handy countdown timer. It's like New Year's Eve, only with more games getting announced.

Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2024 stream

There are plenty of places to tune into the Future Games Show Spring Showcase when it goes live. It'll be streamed on YouTube via the Future Games Show, GamesRadar+, IGN Games and GameSpot channels, as well as on the PAX and Future Games Show Twitch channels. You'll also be able to catch it on TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and BiliBili.

Alternatively, if you're attending PAX East, you'll also be able to watch the stream as it happens at the Albatross Theatre.

Keep up with the most exciting upcoming releases with our list of new games for 2024.