June has arrived, bringing with it the urge to leave air-conditioned comfort for the sunny outdoors. However, if you’re seeking reasons to stay inside, this month offers a slew of exciting game releases, including highly anticipated DLCs for popular titles.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game
Release date: June 4
Releasing on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows
Killer Klowns, based on the 1988 comedic horror film, is a multiplayer game with a 3v7 asymmetrical setup. Three players become the alien clowns, wreaking havoc and capturing NPC humans, while seven players take on the role of humans trying to stop the clowns’ chaotic plans.
Destiny 2: The Final Shape
Release date: June 4
Releasing on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows
Here we are: the story that began with the first Destiny in 2013 is reaching its conclusion. The Final Shape expansion pits players against the ultimate villain, The Witness. It introduces a new subclass combining Light and Darkness and marks the return of Cayde-6, voiced once again by Nathan Fillion!
V Rising
Release date: June 11
Releasing on: PS5
After a period of PC exclusivity, V Rising brings its vampiric survival and base-building gameplay to PS5 on June 11.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - A Dance of Masks
Release date: June 13
Releasing on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch (via Cloud), Windows
The final DLC for the 2021 RPG Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous releases on June 13. Drawing from the first edition of Pathfinder’s tabletop RPG, it adds more character archetypes and expanded combat rules, offering a familiar experience for fans of Baldur’s Gate 3.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Release date: June 14
Releasing on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, Windows
Touted as the “definitive version” of Shin Megami Tensei: V, Vengeance launches on June 14 for almost all platforms. The game offers two unique narrative paths in a post-apocalyptic world, centered around the themes of “Vengeance” and “Creation.”
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Release date: June 14
Releasing on: PS5, PS4
The sequel to Monster Hunter Stories launches on PlayStation on June 14, 2024. Players will uncover the mystery of Rathalos’ disappearance worldwide. The game includes co-operative multiplayer for up to four players and competitive PvP modes.
Still Wakes The Deep
Release date: June 18
Releasing on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows
For whom who likes Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, and Dear Esther, mark your calendar for Still Wakes the Deep. From developer The Chinese Room, this first-person narrative horror game is set on an offshore oil rig, where you’ll navigate terrifying and mysterious events amidst the raging ocean.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Release date: June 21
Releasing on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows
One of the most anticipated releases of 2024, the sole expansion to 2022’s Elden Ring, promises more enigmatic storytelling and daunting challenges that will test your resolve.
Tchia
Release date: June 27
Releasing on: Switch
Open-world adventure game *Tchia* centers on the titular character’s quest to rescue her father, featuring exploration, platforming, and combat in a stunning world. Tchia can transform into any animal or object she encounters, leading to creative and unexpected gameplay. Initially released on PlayStation and Windows in 2023, *Tchia* will debut on the Switch on June 27, 2024.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
Release date: June 27
Releasing on: Switch
If you’re craving more Mario remasters, don’t miss Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD. The ghostbusting sequel transitions from the Nintendo 3DS to the Switch on June 27.