7 highly anticipated game announcements that were missed at The Game Awards 2024

The Game Awards 2024 has delivered some unforgettable moments, such as Astro Bot winning Game of the Year and Black Myth: Wukong taking Best Action Game. While the night went on with surprise announcements and breathtaking reveals, it would be really hard to ignore the heavyweights missing from the list.

Whether it is studio delays, strategic silence, or shifting timelines, these seven highly anticipated game announcements that were missed at The Game Awards 2024 have everyone wondering. Let us dig into the biggest misses of The Game Awards 2024.

Note: The article is subjective and reflects the writer's views.

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GTA VI, Marvel’s Wolverine, and other five highly anticipated game announcements that were missed at The Game Awards 2024

1) Grand Theft Auto VI

GTA VI (Image via Rockstar Games)

The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI was notably absent from The Game Awards 2024, despite winning the "Most Anticipated Game" award. Fans were hoping for a new trailer, but Rockstar kept things under wraps. After the 2023 teaser, GTA VI garnered over 200 million views, boosting Take-Two Interactive Software's stock price.

While the game is still slated for a fall 2025 release, rumors of a potential delay to 2026 have circulated. However, journalist Jason Schreier debunked these claims, citing six Rockstar employees who confirmed that the studio is sticking to its second-half 2025 release window, as announced last December.

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2) Marvel's Wolverine

Marvel's Wolverine (Image via Sony Interactive Entertainment)

Insomniac Games has been quietly hyping the anticipation for Marvel's Wolverine, but this year's awards session left fans without a solution. The studio is now poised to deliver an experience like no other, following some delays due to the cyberattack last year.

Insiders Jeff Grubb and Kurakasis hinted at an upcoming reveal, possibly during a PlayStation event, but nothing materialized at The Game Awards. While its 2026 release timeline feels far off, missing a sneak peek here stings.

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3) Hollow Knight: Silksong

Hollow Knight: Silksong (Image via Team Cherry)

The saga of Hollow Knight: Silksong continues. Team Cherry has been painfully tight-lipped, and while The Game Awards 2024 seemed like the ideal platform for a long-awaited reveal, it was yet another miss. Geoff Keighley, who’s been a reliable source for updates, had previously hinted that the wait would be "a while," and he wasn’t kidding.

Despite years of hype, Silksong remains shrouded in mystery, leaving fans disappointed once again

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4) Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (Image via Deep Silver)

Fans of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 have been eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Henry of Skalitz's story. While The Game Awards 2024 didn't reveal new gameplay or a fresh trailer, Warhorse Studios did announce some exciting news: the sequel's release date has been moved up to February 4, 2025, a week earlier than previously planned.

The non-release of new footage is disappointing. Nevertheless, the early release will delight a great many players to approach closer to an exciting follow-up continuation of Henry's quest.

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5) Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 (Image via Paradox Interactive)

Although it's a cult classic, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 didn't make it to the show. Planned for the fall of 2024, it's now set for early 2025, when developers plan to focus on story additions and bug fixing.

Everyone was looking forward to hearing what The Chinese Room has to say about this ambitious sequel, but the Game Awards 2024 did not give any new insights.

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6) Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (Image via Konami)

Konami’s Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake was another big-name absence. Although initially penciled in for a 2024 release, its release date remains "TBD."

A year after its first in-engine trailer, fans were hoping for something — anything — to tide them over. Konami’s silence has only added to the growing anticipation for this reimagined classic.

Check out: 7 possible game reveals at The Game Awards 2024 that might break the internet

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7) Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Image via Ubisoft)

Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows was initially set for release on November 15, 2024, but a delay pushed it to February 14, 2025. Creative director Jonathan Dumont revealed that the team has been using this time to polish parkour mechanics, improve parrying, and fine-tune cinematic transitions.

While the extra time promises a more refined experience, missing an appearance at The Game Awards 2024 felt like a missed opportunity to rebuild momentum.

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Bonus - Doom: The Dark Ages

Doom: The Dark Ages (Image via Bethesda Softworks)

Doom: The Dark Ages is a prequel to Doom (2016) expected to release in 2025, making it a perfect candidate for an early reveal. This medieval take on the brutal FPS action of the franchise had everyone curious since its announcement.

However, Bethesda and id Software played their cards close to their chest and left everyone to speculation.

Also check out: 5 announcements that surprised everyone at The Game Awards 2024