This year has been great for action-adventure games; in fact, we already have lots of them in the bag, but what about the ones that are coming in the future? We have the next Grand Theft Auto game to look forward to. What about the games that already had their coverage? Here are the ten action-filled games that we are looking forward to their release.

1. Pragmata

Pragmata is Capcom's latest entry to the action-adventure genre. It was briefly shown in one of the PlayStation Showcases last year, and it drew attention pretty quickly. In the trailer, a spaceman was accompanied by a little child, which was enough to pick the interest of the masses. The gameplay nor mechanics haven't been officially shown yet, but Capcom stated it's an action game. Although Capcom is a very competent company, they recently announced that the production of Pragmata was halted indefinitely.

This means we might have a very long time ahead of us before Pragmata is actually in our hands and in a playable state. Still, one can dream about it, right?

2. Stellar Blade

Developed by the Korean Shift Up, Stellar Blade is a third-person hack-and-slash action-adventure game that is currently aimed for a 2023 release. It was last heard about in late 2022; since then, Shift Up hasn't showcased anything new. Even though the formula seems to be the same as any hack-and-slash game on the market, Stellar Blade is determined to be unique amongst the other games on the market.

The title was being developed for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5, but it ended up being only for PS5. It will utilize the haptic feedback of the Dualsense, so that is another bonus to look forward to.

3. Lost Soul Aside

Mixing action adventure with roleplaying mechanics is a great way to improve the quality of the game; this also includes the next game on our list: Lost Soul Aside. It looks like a Final Fantasy game if you squint your eyes, but the developer is determined to bring a different style of gameplay with their currently working title. As we said earlier, it is a roleplaying game mixed with action-packed fights, so we can expect to see some exciting gameplay.

Lost Soul Aside is currently under development for PlayStation 5 only with no proper release date; we shall wait and see if it meets the expectations.

4. Rise of the Ronin

Rise of the Ronin is an action-adventure fighting game that is filled with Far East themes. It is currently not a new idea in the market, but it has been proved that the formula works well within both Eastern and Western markets, so why not go for it? One thing that puts Rise of the Ronin aside is the open world map that allows players to wander around ancient Japanese towns.

Currently, Rise of the Ronin is under development, with no release date announced yet. However, we expect it to be released somewhere during 2024 for the PlayStation 5 only.

5. Phantom Blade Zero

It's one of the games on our list that has been anticipated for over a year. With a promising combat style and depressive tones, Phantom Blade Zero plays much like a hack-and-slash game. What people like about Phantom Blade Zero is how fluent the combat style is, and the graphics are generously impressive. It also includes medieval Japanese themes, just like other games in the list, which seems to be the popular thing to do nowadays.

Developer S-GAME hasn't properly showcased the mechanics of the game since last summer, but we do know the main storyline will take at least 40 hours to finish. It is also being developed for PC along with PlayStation 5, so it will include mod support as well.

6. Black Myth: Wukong

Based on Chinese mythology, Black Myth: Wukong will deliver a gameplay experience similar to Dark Souls we all know and love. What is interesting, though, is the heavy emphasis on the lore, which seems to be taken from a legendary novel by the name of Journey to the West. Players will come across fearsome enemies, but the whole focus will be on boss fights, which evidently are said to be mythical creatures from Chinese folklore.

Black Myth: Wukong was shown briefly in Gamescom 2023, and so far, we do not know the actual release date. The developers of Game Science are aiming for a 2024 release. However, it's unknown which quarter it is going to be released in. At least we know it's going to be available for all platforms except Nintendo Switch.

7. Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert might be one of the games on the list that has a detailed developer history where developers are actively talking about the game. With its glorious graphics, instead of focusing on the Souls-like aspect, Crimson Desert is taking another route. The title is very similar to what people experienced in the Witcher series. Do not get us wrong, though; Witcher is quite a successful franchise, and people would love to experience another Witcher title, just like Crimson Desert.

The developer Pearl Abyss showcased Crimson Desert in Gamescom 2023, and they currently have a dedicated website to showcase what they are working on. We could easily expect a 2024 release as it has a lot of ground to cover. It will be released on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

8. Plan 8

Pearl Abyss' second game on the action-adventure list, Plan 8, has been in development for quite a while now. It's a shame that the title looks promising with its unique gameplay and dystopian elements of robots being threats to the world. The trailer was released almost four years ago, and their Twitter account hasn't posted anything since 2020. We haven't got a word in yet about its current development process, but we can maybe expect to hear about it soon.

Plan 8 was set to be released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, but we all know those platforms are now redundant, so we can say they are planning for a release on the new generation of consoles as well.

9. Senua's Saga: Hell Blade II

Unlike other games on our list, Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hell Blade II is an action-adventure game that heavily emphasizes the narrative rather than the action. In the debut game, Hell Blade, Melina Juergens did well on every front and was able to capture the interest of people who were looking for gameplay similar to that found in the God of War series. Senua's Saga: Hell Blade II will continue the story of Senua, a female warrior who is fighting with both her inner demons and real-life encounters with enemies.

The title is still in the works and doesn't have a release date yet, but we are sure it's going to be released sometime around 2024. It is planned for PC and Xbox Series X|S, and with its high-fidelity graphics, story, and gameplay, it's a title you should not miss out on.

10. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl

An FPS game that takes the action-adventure slot is always worth checking out. S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chernobyl is about, as the name suggests, a world after a nuclear war. Just like the previous iterations, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl will improve upon the mechanics, such as the looting system, gun fights, story, and even more. As you all know, the ongoing war made it hard for the Ukranian-based developers to work on the title.

They have relocated and are still working on bringing their game to the market despite the harsh situations. We are not exactly sure when GSC Game World is planning to release the game, as anything can delay the game even further. Still, we know they want to deliver their beloved title, no matter the cost.

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Atilla Turan (@burningarrow)
Editor, NoobFeed