5 upcoming FPS titles to try in 2024

FPS games make up one of the most popular genres in the gaming community. It has, arguably, dominated the scene for both casual and competitive gamers alike. Since its early days, first-person shooters have come a long way in terms of graphics, gameplay, and storylines.

Every year, game developers look to release new games with improved graphics and mechanics to keep up with the latest trends. So, here are some of the upcoming FPS games set for release in 2024 that you should try.

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5 upcoming FPS games to try in 2024

1) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

The Call of Duty franchise needs no introduction. Publisher Activision has officially announced the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on October 25, 2024, with early access beta coming as early as August 30, 2024.

The game will feature a story mode that is said to be a direct continuation of Black Ops Cold War, with improved multiplayer modes consisting of up to 16 new maps and the new Omnimovement feature. The developers have also been teasing a new co-operative Zombies mode that will be available with launch.

To access the open beta, players need to pre-order the game.

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2) Terminator: Survivors

Terminator: Survivors, developed by Nacon Studio Milan, is a post-apocalyptic survival FPS game following the events of the first two films from the Terminator series. You will be tasked with re-establishing a civilization nearly four years after Judgement Day and hide from Skynet's robots as they try to hunt down the remains of mankind.

Featuring both gunplay and stealth elements, the game will certainly test your survival instincts. It will also feature both solo and co-op modes.

According to the official website, the game can be accessed through Steam from October 24, 2024.

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3) S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

The STALKER franchise is another long-running FPS franchise that has set a high standard for itself with its previous iterations. This latest entry, developed by GSC Game World, is essentially a survival horror FPS game.

Set in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, you will get to navigate a post-apocalyptic world filled with artifacts and unknown beings. Action and horror are the two words that best describe the environment you will be tossed into. The game's progression will be in your hands, as it will feature a non-linear story mode. The developers have also promised a multiplayer mode that will be available as a free future update.

According to the official website, the game is scheduled to be released on November 20, 2024, and is already available for pre-order.

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4) John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando

Developed by Saber Interactive, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a horror FPS inspired by the works of the eponymous filmmaker. The game lets you team up with your friends to fight the Sludge God and his army of the undead. If you are a fan of the Resident Evil series, you will likely enjoy this new FPS horror game.

Although the release date has not been finalized yet, the game's publisher Focus Entertainment has announced on their official website that it will be available by the end of 2024.

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5) ALARA Prime

ALARA Prime gameplay (Image via Fall Damage Studio)

ALARA Prime has adopted a unique approach to tactical FPS. Developed by Fall Damage Studio, which was founded by ex-Battlefield developers, it is a competitive first-person shooter with three teams in a 4v4v4 format. You can approach it as a mini battle royale. The gameplay involves a much more strategic and careful approach than the traditional 5v5 shooters.

A pre-alpha version was playable in July 2022, and Fall Damage Studio has revealed via its official website that the game will be live in Q3 2024.

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Honorable mentions

Aside from the above-mentioned FPS titles a few more upcoming games worth mentioning include Luna Abyss, Clockwork Revolution, and Sand - The Game. All of them have the potential to be the next big thing in gaming.

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The FPS genre is growing exponentially. Every year, gamers get to try out new iterations from their favorite franchises as new developers try to get in the race. The above-mentioned titles are just a few of the many FPS games still to be released in 2024.