Top 5 Shooters to Jump into in 2024
If you’re like me, the shooter genre is a quick and easy place to get lost in when you have brief snippets of free time. For the most part, they allow for a drop in type play style. This is unlike any adventure or open world RPG game and I never have to worry about where I’ve left off. There’s something super refreshing about this. Of course, if you also like the blood, gore, and quick pacing many shooter titles have to offer, there are plenty of other reasons to watch out for upcoming games. While Call of Duty is the obvious FPS most of us have our sights on for later this year, there are a few other great options set to release in 2024 as well. So what are the top 5 shooter games to watch out for this year? Let’s get into it.
5) Gray Zone Warfare (2024)
Gray Zone Warfare is an open world tactical FPS where the developers Madfinger Games are focusing on realism. Fighting against other players, as well as AI, you will have to make it through a fictional lush and colorful Southeast Asian island called Lamang. It’s been evacuated whilst you, and others, explore the environment to uncover secrets and valuables. Keep your wits, strategy, and customizable weapons, about you otherwise you might not survive! It’s very high stakes, and you’ll have to react quickly. You’ll be on the edge of your seat throughout this immersive experience. This shooter is one to keep an eye on for sure.
4) ALARA Prime (2024)
If you’re a fan of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, Rogue Company, Apex Legends or Overwatch, ALARA Prime is absolutely up your alley. It’s a free-to-play 4 v 4 v 4 tactical FPS. Players compete in three teams of 4 for control of an Uplink. One team defends while the other two attack and this switches each and every round. In order to be successful at gaining the Uplink, and the upper hand, you’ll have to choose which class, weapons, and gadgets are going to help you achieve this. Choose from 22 different gadgets that will assist with gathering intel, defence, offence or hacking/infiltration. Select your strategies wisely to secure victory. Team up with your favorite friends and take on two other teams for all the glory. It’s going to be a hell of a fun time!
3) Delta Force: Hawk Ops (Q1 2024)
TiMi, the developers of Call of Duty: Mobile and Arena of Valor, are bringing forth a reboot of the long lost series Delta Force. Delta Force: Hawk Ops is a FPS that offers both a single player campaign that’s reminiscent of the movie Black Hawk Down, and large PvP multiplayer combat. Players will jump into this tactical FPS and take on missions that require some strategy. It will showcase two multiplayer modes: one is an extraction mode akin to Warzone’s DMZ and the other is a Battlefield-esque PvP mode featuring huge maps. It looks to be this delightful balance of a futuristic atmosphere and classic frenetic combat. It’s going to be Call of Duty and Battlefield fans alike should definitely keep this one on their radar.
2) STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl (September 5, 2024)
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been delayed a few times but it doesn’t mean we can’t still be excited about it! It’s been over a decade since we got to sink our teeth into a new S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game. The wait is almost over. Just over 6 months to go. Here’s a little about the game, “Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl” Basically, be prepared for the jump scares, the guts and the gore. Featuring a haunting environment, death clings to every surface. Grab your favorite gun and get ready to kick some monster butt! If you’re a fan of the original games, or post-apocalyptic horror games, this should absolutely be on your list of games to watch out for this year.
1) NEO Berlin 2087 (2024)
Berlin, in the year 2087, featuring a wonderful neo noir environment and aesthetic and dystopian Cyberpunk vibes. This is NEO Berlin 2087. This third-person and first-person action RPG/shooter throws you into a dark narrative. Nolan, a detective, is on a mission to find and protect the police chief’s daughter. The world around you is ravaged, whilst the rich and cyberization have taken over. How will you stack up against these advancements and the horrors of the world on this journey? It’s going to be an emotional journey with love, justice, friendship and sacrifice at the forefront. Graphically it looks pretty damn awesome too. If you’re a fan of Cyberpunk 2077, Blade Runner, or neo noir, this should be your number one shooter of 2024 to keep an eye on.
Honorable mentions: Killing Floor 3 and Luna Abyss
Are there any shooters we missed that you’re looking forward to in 2024? Let us know in the comments or hit us up on social media.
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