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2024 is coming to a close, but not without some exciting PC games to see it off—most notably Path of Exile 2, which releases in early access this month and threatens to tear away even the most dedicated Diablo 4 players. We’re also looking forward to MachineGames' take on Indiana Jones, and free-to-play shooter Delta Force expands the increasingly crowded mil-FPS scene.
See what’s out in December below. For a more zoomed-out view of what’s coming out on PC in the near future, check out our list of2025’s upcoming PC games.
December’s big PC release dates
Delta Force| December 4A free-to-play shooter that werecently called"an awkward marriage of Battlefield and Call of Duty." Awkward or not, it’s one of Steam’s most wishlisted games, and one we expect to be popular.
Delta Force| December 4A free-to-play shooter that werecently called"an awkward marriage of Battlefield and Call of Duty." Awkward or not, it’s one of Steam’s most wishlisted games, and one we expect to be popular.
Delta Force| December 4A free-to-play shooter that werecently called"an awkward marriage of Battlefield and Call of Duty." Awkward or not, it’s one of Steam’s most wishlisted games, and one we expect to be popular.
Delta Force| December 4A free-to-play shooter that werecently called"an awkward marriage of Battlefield and Call of Duty." Awkward or not, it’s one of Steam’s most wishlisted games, and one we expect to be popular.
Delta Force| December 4A free-to-play shooter that werecently called"an awkward marriage of Battlefield and Call of Duty." Awkward or not, it’s one of Steam’s most wishlisted games, and one we expect to be popular.
Delta Force| December 4A free-to-play shooter that werecently called"an awkward marriage of Battlefield and Call of Duty." Awkward or not, it’s one of Steam’s most wishlisted games, and one we expect to be popular.
Infinity Nikki| December 5An open world fashion adventure. “What Infinity Nikki lacks in difficulty, it makes up for with a gorgeous wardrobe and charmingly scenic world I can’t stop poking around,” Mollie saidin her review.
Infinity Nikki| December 5An open world fashion adventure. “What Infinity Nikki lacks in difficulty, it makes up for with a gorgeous wardrobe and charmingly scenic world I can’t stop poking around,” Mollie saidin her review.
Infinity Nikki| December 5An open world fashion adventure. “What Infinity Nikki lacks in difficulty, it makes up for with a gorgeous wardrobe and charmingly scenic world I can’t stop poking around,” Mollie saidin her review.
Infinity Nikki| December 5An open world fashion adventure. “What Infinity Nikki lacks in difficulty, it makes up for with a gorgeous wardrobe and charmingly scenic world I can’t stop poking around,” Mollie saidin her review.
Infinity Nikki| December 5An open world fashion adventure. “What Infinity Nikki lacks in difficulty, it makes up for with a gorgeous wardrobe and charmingly scenic world I can’t stop poking around,” Mollie saidin her review.
Infinity Nikki| December 5An open world fashion adventure. “What Infinity Nikki lacks in difficulty, it makes up for with a gorgeous wardrobe and charmingly scenic world I can’t stop poking around,” Mollie saidin her review.
Marvel Rivals| December 5The Marvel hero shooter. Opinions on the team have been mixed—Fraser was decidedlynot a fanof the beta, butElie found it agreeable, if not likely to be serious competition for Overwatch 2.
Marvel Rivals| December 5The Marvel hero shooter. Opinions on the team have been mixed—Fraser was decidedlynot a fanof the beta, butElie found it agreeable, if not likely to be serious competition for Overwatch 2.
Marvel Rivals| December 5The Marvel hero shooter. Opinions on the team have been mixed—Fraser was decidedlynot a fanof the beta, butElie found it agreeable, if not likely to be serious competition for Overwatch 2.
Marvel Rivals| December 5The Marvel hero shooter. Opinions on the team have been mixed—Fraser was decidedlynot a fanof the beta, butElie found it agreeable, if not likely to be serious competition for Overwatch 2.
Marvel Rivals| December 5The Marvel hero shooter. Opinions on the team have been mixed—Fraser was decidedlynot a fanof the beta, butElie found it agreeable, if not likely to be serious competition for Overwatch 2.
Marvel Rivals| December 5The Marvel hero shooter. Opinions on the team have been mixed—Fraser was decidedlynot a fanof the beta, butElie found it agreeable, if not likely to be serious competition for Overwatch 2.
Path of Exile 2| December 6 (early access)The big one this month, and maybe this year. After scrapping a plan to replace the existing Path of Exile with this sequel, Grinding Gear Games is releasing its next APRG evolution as a standalone game in early access this month—and it’s looking great.
Path of Exile 2| December 6 (early access)The big one this month, and maybe this year. After scrapping a plan to replace the existing Path of Exile with this sequel, Grinding Gear Games is releasing its next APRG evolution as a standalone game in early access this month—and it’s looking great.
Path of Exile 2| December 6 (early access)The big one this month, and maybe this year. After scrapping a plan to replace the existing Path of Exile with this sequel, Grinding Gear Games is releasing its next APRG evolution as a standalone game in early access this month—and it’s looking great.
Path of Exile 2| December 6 (early access)The big one this month, and maybe this year. After scrapping a plan to replace the existing Path of Exile with this sequel, Grinding Gear Games is releasing its next APRG evolution as a standalone game in early access this month—and it’s looking great.
Path of Exile 2| December 6 (early access)The big one this month, and maybe this year. After scrapping a plan to replace the existing Path of Exile with this sequel, Grinding Gear Games is releasing its next APRG evolution as a standalone game in early access this month—and it’s looking great.
Path of Exile 2| December 6 (early access)The big one this month, and maybe this year. After scrapping a plan to replace the existing Path of Exile with this sequel, Grinding Gear Games is releasing its next APRG evolution as a standalone game in early access this month—and it’s looking great.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle| December 8A pulp archeology adventure from MachineGames, makers of the recent Wolfenstein games—strong vibes match there. Robinfound it “fairly basic” after a three-hour preview, but there’s much more for us to play before we give it a verdict. (Apparently there arefour hours of cutscenes alone.)
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle| December 8A pulp archeology adventure from MachineGames, makers of the recent Wolfenstein games—strong vibes match there. Robinfound it “fairly basic” after a three-hour preview, but there’s much more for us to play before we give it a verdict. (Apparently there arefour hours of cutscenes alone.)
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle| December 8A pulp archeology adventure from MachineGames, makers of the recent Wolfenstein games—strong vibes match there. Robinfound it “fairly basic” after a three-hour preview, but there’s much more for us to play before we give it a verdict. (Apparently there arefour hours of cutscenes alone.)
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle| December 8A pulp archeology adventure from MachineGames, makers of the recent Wolfenstein games—strong vibes match there. Robinfound it “fairly basic” after a three-hour preview, but there’s much more for us to play before we give it a verdict. (Apparently there arefour hours of cutscenes alone.)
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle| December 8A pulp archeology adventure from MachineGames, makers of the recent Wolfenstein games—strong vibes match there. Robinfound it “fairly basic” after a three-hour preview, but there’s much more for us to play before we give it a verdict. (Apparently there arefour hours of cutscenes alone.)
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle| December 8A pulp archeology adventure from MachineGames, makers of the recent Wolfenstein games—strong vibes match there. Robinfound it “fairly basic” after a three-hour preview, but there’s much more for us to play before we give it a verdict. (Apparently there arefour hours of cutscenes alone.)
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