The best video games coming out in February 2024

January was fairly quiet for new game releases, a typical lull after the Christmas blitz. But things will get a lot more interesting in February thanks to a large number of new games.

From Rocksteady Games’ approach to the Suicide Squad comics (following a trilogy of excellent Batman games) to Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Square Enix has a lot of games worth playing in February. This is what we want to have in our hands.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (February 2)

Having created a trilogy of excellent Batman games, Rocksteady Games has spent the last few years developing a new kind of DC Comics action-adventure title, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. And we’re just days away from finding out if it was worth it.

Suicide Squad pits a group of notorious anti-heroes against a brainwashed Batman, Superman and Flash who go on a murderous rampage.

Initial reaction to the game was mixed compared to a live-service online game such as the mediocre Marvel’s Avengers. But Rocksteady’s story is so strong that we expect this Suicide Squad game to be another winner on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Persona 3: Reboot (February 2)

Looking for an action-packed RPG adventure to dive into this February? Persona 3 Reload is a heavily remastered version of the 2006 PlayStation 2 classic, presenting the original game’s story and characters with a more modern visual interpretation inspired by Persona 5.

Persona 3 Reload reportedly stays true to the original JRPG and is more appealing to current players. Additionally, it will be available from day one through Xbox Game Pass. Persona 3 Reload will be released on PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.

Foam Stars (February 6)

PlayStation players haven’t been able to enjoy Nintendo’s wonderfully charming Splatoon games, which are essentially team-based shooters with a splash of paint, but perhaps Square Enix’s new IP, Foamstars, can help fill that gap.

Foamstars is a 4v4 online shooter where you’ll use guns that shoot streams of colored foam, filling each stage, defeating enemies, and even creating new terrain that you can use to your advantage. It’s stylish, and it’s completely free for PlayStation Plus subscribers to download and save from February 6th to March 4th. After that it’s $30. Foamstars is now ready to launch exclusively on PlayStation 4 and 5.

Skull and Bones (February 16)

For a long time, it seemed like we would never get Skull and Bones. After all, Ubisoft first announced the game in 2017, and its release has been delayed several times since then.

But now this pirate simulation game, based on the popular game Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag from a decade ago, looks like it will be released in just a few weeks. There will even be an open beta test before this. It’s finally happening. Let’s hope all these years of work and changes result in an immersive experience on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong (February 16)

It may not be a game the size of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, but anyone looking for a fun puzzle platformer for the Switch should give Mario Vs a try. Donkey Kong.

This is an updated version of a 20-year-old Game Boy Advance game, but don’t let that fool you. This version has been completely redesigned with modern graphics and seems like the perfect option to play in handheld mode to fill the boring moments of your day. And it’s a little cheaper than some big Switch games at $50.

Final Fantasy VII Reborn (February 29)

Continuing with the 2020 Final Fantasy VII remake, FFVII Rebirth from Square Enix is ​​the middle chapter of the publisher’s modern take on the cult classic PlayStation RPG.

Obviously, you’ll want to play the remake first, but if you’re up for it, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth feels like an even longer quest than the previous chapter, as the adventure begins less linearly at this point. story. For now, it’s exclusive to PlayStation 5, although we’re expecting a PC version at some point, as is the case with the remake. The trailer above suggests there will be a three-month exclusivity window, so the PC release could come sooner than expected.

Edited by Ryan Ozawa.