Three 2024 PS5 Releases Worth Revisiting

Three 2024 PS5 Releases Worth Revisiting

The PlayStation 5 had a strong run of releases in early 2024, with action, horror, and emotional storytelling landing close together across the first half of the year.

Rise of the Ronin

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Rise of the Ronin puts players in the role of a masterless samurai during Japan’s Bakumatsu period, a time of political unrest, foreign influence, and major social change.

Developed by Team NINJA and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the game blends open-world exploration, action-focused combat, player choice, and a historical setting shaped by shifting alliances.

Combat lets players use traditional close-range weapons and period firearms, giving the journey a different rhythm from many other samurai-focused action games.

Release: March 22, 2024
Developer: Team NINJA
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platform: PlayStation 5

Alone in the Dark

Alone in the Dark returned in 2024 as a modern reimagining of the classic survival horror series, taking players back to Derceto Manor for a story built around mystery, psychological horror, and Southern Gothic atmosphere.

Players can experience the story as either Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood, with each character offering a different perspective on the events inside the manor.

With its 1920s setting, puzzle-driven structure, and focus on tension, Alone in the Dark aimed to bring one of horror gaming’s oldest names back to modern platforms.

Release: March 20, 2024
Developer: Pieces Interactive
Publisher: THQ Nordic
Platform: PlayStation 5

Alone in the Dark – Trailer

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU brought a more personal and emotional tone to the PS5 lineup, following Zau, a young shaman who journeys through a mystical world while trying to bring his father back from death.

Developed by Surgent Studios and published by EA Originals / Electronic Arts, the game draws inspiration from Bantu mythology and combines metroidvania-style exploration with rhythmic combat, spiritual themes, and a story about grief, love, and healing.

Its mix of movement, combat, and emotional storytelling gave it a distinct place among 2024’s action-adventure releases.

Release: April 23, 2024
Developer: Surgent Studios
Publisher: EA Originals / Electronic Arts
Platform: PlayStation 5

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU – Trailer

A Varied Moment for PS5 Players

Looking back, these three games show how varied the PS5 release calendar was in early 2024. Rise of the Ronin offered open-world samurai action, Alone in the Dark returned to survival horror roots, and Tales of Kenzera: ZAU delivered a mythology-inspired adventure with a personal story at its heart.

Availability, pricing, editions, and regional language support can vary by country and platform store, so players should check the official store pages before purchasing.

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