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Shadow of the Erdtreecontinues to dominate the minds and fingers of the world’s PC gamers, but we’re slowly emerging from the desert of new releases that followed its launch. There’s nothing quite as highly anticipated as last month’s big expansions (Destiny 2: The Final Shape was also good), but July includes some exciting wild cards like Dungeons of Hinterberg, pictured above.
For a more zoomed-out view of what’s coming out on PC this year, check out our big list of2024’s upcoming PC games.
July’s big PC release dates
The First Descendant| July 2A new free-to-play looter shooter from Nexon. The first impression from PCG’s Morgan Park, who’s tried it, is that it’s “fine”—not the glowingest of praise, but it is free-to-play, so fine might cut it if you’re looking for a new distraction.
The First Descendant| July 2A new free-to-play looter shooter from Nexon. The first impression from PCG’s Morgan Park, who’s tried it, is that it’s “fine”—not the glowingest of praise, but it is free-to-play, so fine might cut it if you’re looking for a new distraction.
The First Descendant| July 2A new free-to-play looter shooter from Nexon. The first impression from PCG’s Morgan Park, who’s tried it, is that it’s “fine”—not the glowingest of praise, but it is free-to-play, so fine might cut it if you’re looking for a new distraction.
The First Descendant| July 2A new free-to-play looter shooter from Nexon. The first impression from PCG’s Morgan Park, who’s tried it, is that it’s “fine”—not the glowingest of praise, but it is free-to-play, so fine might cut it if you’re looking for a new distraction.
The First Descendant| July 2A new free-to-play looter shooter from Nexon. The first impression from PCG’s Morgan Park, who’s tried it, is that it’s “fine”—not the glowingest of praise, but it is free-to-play, so fine might cut it if you’re looking for a new distraction.
The First Descendant| July 2A new free-to-play looter shooter from Nexon. The first impression from PCG’s Morgan Park, who’s tried it, is that it’s “fine”—not the glowingest of praise, but it is free-to-play, so fine might cut it if you’re looking for a new distraction.
Zenless Zone Zero| July 4The latest from Genshin Impact developer miHoYo.Mollie saysthat the combat is fun, but she worries that the lack of exploration could cap its appeal.
Zenless Zone Zero| July 4The latest from Genshin Impact developer miHoYo.Mollie saysthat the combat is fun, but she worries that the lack of exploration could cap its appeal.
Zenless Zone Zero| July 4The latest from Genshin Impact developer miHoYo.Mollie saysthat the combat is fun, but she worries that the lack of exploration could cap its appeal.
Zenless Zone Zero| July 4The latest from Genshin Impact developer miHoYo.Mollie saysthat the combat is fun, but she worries that the lack of exploration could cap its appeal.
Zenless Zone Zero| July 4The latest from Genshin Impact developer miHoYo.Mollie saysthat the combat is fun, but she worries that the lack of exploration could cap its appeal.
Zenless Zone Zero| July 4The latest from Genshin Impact developer miHoYo.Mollie saysthat the combat is fun, but she worries that the lack of exploration could cap its appeal.
Once Human| July 9A sci-fi survival game from a new Netease studio. It’s a crowded genre that can be pretty formulaic, but the cool monster designs we glimpse in the trailer give me hope that there’s something unique here.
Once Human| July 9A sci-fi survival game from a new Netease studio. It’s a crowded genre that can be pretty formulaic, but the cool monster designs we glimpse in the trailer give me hope that there’s something unique here.
Once Human| July 9A sci-fi survival game from a new Netease studio. It’s a crowded genre that can be pretty formulaic, but the cool monster designs we glimpse in the trailer give me hope that there’s something unique here.
Once Human| July 9A sci-fi survival game from a new Netease studio. It’s a crowded genre that can be pretty formulaic, but the cool monster designs we glimpse in the trailer give me hope that there’s something unique here.
Once Human| July 9A sci-fi survival game from a new Netease studio. It’s a crowded genre that can be pretty formulaic, but the cool monster designs we glimpse in the trailer give me hope that there’s something unique here.
Once Human| July 9A sci-fi survival game from a new Netease studio. It’s a crowded genre that can be pretty formulaic, but the cool monster designs we glimpse in the trailer give me hope that there’s something unique here.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn| July 18They’re calling this one a “souls-lite.” Pretty sure I never approved the creation of a new offshoot genre descriptor, but I’ll let it slide, because I do like the idea that gods can be defeated with antique guns.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn| July 18They’re calling this one a “souls-lite.” Pretty sure I never approved the creation of a new offshoot genre descriptor, but I’ll let it slide, because I do like the idea that gods can be defeated with antique guns.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn| July 18They’re calling this one a “souls-lite.” Pretty sure I never approved the creation of a new offshoot genre descriptor, but I’ll let it slide, because I do like the idea that gods can be defeated with antique guns.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn| July 18They’re calling this one a “souls-lite.” Pretty sure I never approved the creation of a new offshoot genre descriptor, but I’ll let it slide, because I do like the idea that gods can be defeated with antique guns.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn| July 18They’re calling this one a “souls-lite.” Pretty sure I never approved the creation of a new offshoot genre descriptor, but I’ll let it slide, because I do like the idea that gods can be defeated with antique guns.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn| July 18They’re calling this one a “souls-lite.” Pretty sure I never approved the creation of a new offshoot genre descriptor, but I’ll let it slide, because I do like the idea that gods can be defeated with antique guns.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess| July 18The 18th is a crowded launch day, with this from Capcom being the biggest launch on paper. But it’s an odd one: a mid-budget blend of action and tower defense. Wes thought it playedlike a PS2 throwback(in a good way).
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess| July 18The 18th is a crowded launch day, with this from Capcom being the biggest launch on paper. But it’s an odd one: a mid-budget blend of action and tower defense. Wes thought it playedlike a PS2 throwback(in a good way).
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess| July 18The 18th is a crowded launch day, with this from Capcom being the biggest launch on paper. But it’s an odd one: a mid-budget blend of action and tower defense. Wes thought it playedlike a PS2 throwback(in a good way).
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess| July 18The 18th is a crowded launch day, with this from Capcom being the biggest launch on paper. But it’s an odd one: a mid-budget blend of action and tower defense. Wes thought it playedlike a PS2 throwback(in a good way).
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess| July 18The 18th is a crowded launch day, with this from Capcom being the biggest launch on paper. But it’s an odd one: a mid-budget blend of action and tower defense. Wes thought it playedlike a PS2 throwback(in a good way).
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess| July 18The 18th is a crowded launch day, with this from Capcom being the biggest launch on paper. But it’s an odd one: a mid-budget blend of action and tower defense. Wes thought it playedlike a PS2 throwback(in a good way).
Dungeons of Hinterberg| July 18A cute and stylish action adventure game set in a world where dungeon crawling is a tourist activity. Variety seems to be the name of the game here: there’s snowboarding, sword combat, puzzles, and NPCs to chat up.
Dungeons of Hinterberg| July 18A cute and stylish action adventure game set in a world where dungeon crawling is a tourist activity. Variety seems to be the name of the game here: there’s snowboarding, sword combat, puzzles, and NPCs to chat up.
Dungeons of Hinterberg| July 18A cute and stylish action adventure game set in a world where dungeon crawling is a tourist activity. Variety seems to be the name of the game here: there’s snowboarding, sword combat, puzzles, and NPCs to chat up.
Dungeons of Hinterberg| July 18A cute and stylish action adventure game set in a world where dungeon crawling is a tourist activity. Variety seems to be the name of the game here: there’s snowboarding, sword combat, puzzles, and NPCs to chat up.
Dungeons of Hinterberg| July 18A cute and stylish action adventure game set in a world where dungeon crawling is a tourist activity. Variety seems to be the name of the game here: there’s snowboarding, sword combat, puzzles, and NPCs to chat up.
Dungeons of Hinterberg| July 18A cute and stylish action adventure game set in a world where dungeon crawling is a tourist activity. Variety seems to be the name of the game here: there’s snowboarding, sword combat, puzzles, and NPCs to chat up.
Norland| July 18A colony sim with what sounds like some Crusader Kings-style family dynamics: “Each family member has their own strengths, weaknesses, and ambitions that drive them as they build complex relationships amongst themselves and with foreign rulers.”
Norland| July 18A colony sim with what sounds like some Crusader Kings-style family dynamics: “Each family member has their own strengths, weaknesses, and ambitions that drive them as they build complex relationships amongst themselves and with foreign rulers.”
Norland| July 18A colony sim with what sounds like some Crusader Kings-style family dynamics: “Each family member has their own strengths, weaknesses, and ambitions that drive them as they build complex relationships amongst themselves and with foreign rulers.”
Norland| July 18A colony sim with what sounds like some Crusader Kings-style family dynamics: “Each family member has their own strengths, weaknesses, and ambitions that drive them as they build complex relationships amongst themselves and with foreign rulers.”
Norland| July 18A colony sim with what sounds like some Crusader Kings-style family dynamics: “Each family member has their own strengths, weaknesses, and ambitions that drive them as they build complex relationships amongst themselves and with foreign rulers.”
Norland| July 18A colony sim with what sounds like some Crusader Kings-style family dynamics: “Each family member has their own strengths, weaknesses, and ambitions that drive them as they build complex relationships amongst themselves and with foreign rulers.”
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