5 new games to play in 2024 while waiting for GTA 6

GTA 6 will be one of the biggest video game releases in a really long time. The highly anticipated Rockstar Games title will be out in Fall 2025, which, needless to say, is quite far out from now. Although GTA 5 and Online can keep you entertained while you wait, there are a few other upcoming titles that will be out much before the next Grand Theft Auto installment and could do the same.

Many of them were showcased in the recently held events like Summer Game Fest 2024. With that said, let's take a look at five five new games to play in 2024 while waiting for GTA 6.

Note - This article is subjective and only reflects the writer's opinions.

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Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero and 4 more new games to play in 2024 while waiting for GTA 6

1) Star Wars Outlaws

Release date - August 30, 2024

Star Wars is one of the most popular Hollywood movie franchises and has been so for decades. Ubisoft is now coming out a brand new open-world title - Star Wars Outlaws. It will be set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi movies.

The title will feature a diverse open-world map, missions, and unique vehicles, much like Grand Theft Auto games. Thus, fans can give it a try to experience something similar, albeit in a futuristic, outer-space setting, while waiting for GTA 6's release.

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2) Black Myth: Wukong

Release Date - August 20, 2024

Black Myth: Wukong is an action-packed RPG that explores Chinese mythology. Its visual effects are stunning and the fast-paced combat looks exhilarating and fun. Additionally, you will get to face off against very distinct adversaries in this title.

While Black Myth: Wukong's experience will be a lot different from GTA 6's gameplay, especially its combat and setting, its map will include detailed and diverse landscapes. This is similar to what some Grand Theft Auto titles, and likely even GTA 6, offer.

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3) Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero

Release Date - October 11, 2024

Dragon Ball Z is one of the most popular anime of all time and has a massive fan base. Grand Theft Auto fans who also have an interest in it can keep themselves entertained with Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero that will be out later this year.

Notably, Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero will let you fight as multiple characters, each boasting their own abilities, transformations, and techniques. What's interesting is that there are also expected to be two playable GTA 6 protagonists.

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4) LEGO Horizon Adventures

Here's a look at LEGO Horizon Adventures (Image via lego.com)

Release window - Holiday 2024

The Horizon franchise is among PlayStation's biggest today and it's set many years in the future. Now, a LEGO iteration of this series, titled LEGO Horizon Adventures, is set to drop later this year.

The game will feature action, combat, weapons, gadgets, exploration, as well as customization. These are some elements that you might also find in GTA 6, as they are usually offered in Grand Theft Auto titles. Plus, LEGO games' stylized visual effects will make the entire experience very unique.

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5) Astro Bot

Here's a screenshot from Astro Bot (Image via playstation.com)

Release date - September 6, 2024

Though likely not as anticipated as Grand Theft Auto 6, quite a few are looking forward to Astro Bot's release in a couple of months time. It seems like a pretty enjoyable platformer that could offer a fun and relaxing time, like Astro's Playroom, contrary to Grand Theft Auto's grind.

Therefore, those bored of GTA 5 and Online can give Astro Bot a try once it releases to experience something very different, and possibly refreshing, while waiting for the GTA 6 release window.