Summary

• Final Fantasy 16's The Rising Tide DLC, Sand Land, and Stellar Blade are among the most highly anticipated games releasing in April 2024.
• Xbox games like Sea of Thieves will also be launching on PlayStation this month.
• Dave the Diver and House Flipper 2 are among the other notable games launching in April 2024.

April is not only ushering in the beginnings of warmer weather and sunshine, but also many highly anticipated video games, such as Sand Land game, based on the Akira Toriyama manga series of the same name, and many others are also arriving to show off stunning and unique artwork. This month should hold a little of everything to satisfy gamers with all genres, as well as spanning the range of deep and involved narratives to calming puzzles.

Many games that have already been released on other systems are also making their way to new platforms in April 2024. Award-winning games like Dave the Diver and Sea of Thieves are launching on PlayStation consoles this month, although Dave the Diver does not have a specific date in April just yet. The decorating and construction simulation game, House Flipper 2, is also coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in April. These, along with all the brand-new releases happening, are expanding the reach of many games for players this spring.

Final Fantasy 16 DLC And Stellar Blade Are Heavily Anticipated Releases

Story-Driven Games With Very Different Approaches

Two of the biggest video game releases to come in April 2024, include The Rising Tide DLC for Final Fantasy 16 and the sci-fi adventure Stellar Blade. The Rising Tide DLC will add a deep story, battles, and more while raising the level cap of FF16. The paid DLC will cover a portion of the game that was intentionally left vacant as a mystery for players. It is a larger and much more significant expansion than the previous Echoes of the Fallen DLC, and one that many Final Fantasy fans have been anxious to see.

Meanwhile, Stellar Blade is another PS5 exclusive game which had previously been known as Project Eve while in development. After losing a war against alien invaders, humans have been driven from Earth, and it is up to Stellar Blade's main protagonist, Eve, to help take the planet back. The game has had the attention of many for many years and promises fast-paced combat and a deep story.

April 2024 Video Game Release Schedule

All Games Coming In April 2024

April 2024 will have a pretty steady drip of new games launching nearly every day of the month, particularly in the latter-half. Nearly every genre is represented, from the sports simulation of TopSpin 2K25 to the survival-horror of Sker Ritual and everything in between. Even the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are getting in on the action with TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants.

Many new titles in April are entering early access periods on Steam, which means they will still be in development despite being launched for people to play. This method gives devs a chance to get from players, but the games will not be as polished as a full release might be. To some, however, playing a game while in early access offers a unique experience of being able to see a game evolve and grow while enjoying it, and possibly to be of some help in the game creation by pointing out glitches and bugs.

Unique Art Styles Fill April's Game Releases

Sand Land, Echoes Of The Plum Grove, Planet Of Lana, And More

A common theme that seems to be present in the list of new video games launching in April 2024 is that many of them are examples of unique and beautiful art styles that might be a bit beyond the normal form of graphics that are commonly seen. Sand Land features illustrations reminiscent of Dragon Ball, which is fitting as the adventure of Sand Land was written and designed by Dragon Ball's creator, Akira Toriyama who, sadly, ed away just prior to the release of Sand Land.

Echoes of The Plum Grove is a very unusual take on the idea of a farming simulator, with an almost Paper Mario art style to it and a historical approach where the community evolves over generations. Other games such as Planet of Lana and Tales of Kenzera: Zau also provide a different look and feel than many of the traditional big-name titles and are worth checking out for anyone looking for something new and different.

As 2024 marches on, the video game community continues to be blessed with many incredible choices of games to play. While most will, understandably, jump at the big releases such as the DLC for Final Fantasy 16, Stellar Blade, and Sand Land, there are many games worth taking a look at through April. With so many titles that cover a plethora of styles and genres, there should be something for any person who is looking for an escape.