10 Unmissable Games Arriving in a Packed June
Prepare those controllers because June is definitely going to turn out to be a big month for gaming. Speculations are rife that the month will see the coming of Nintendo Switch 2, alongside mega events such as the Xbox Games Showcase and Summer Game Fest. Also, a number of seriously big titles are hitting shelves. We have sifted through the upcoming releases to bring you 10 games which you absolutely will not want to miss.
Best June Games:
1. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
With the upcoming sequel, that one universally renowned mind-bending universe of Hideo Kojima now expands further afield. Get ready to face another journey with some challenging logistics and, judging from the trailers, possibly an even wilder narrative. You'll also find familiar faces from before, in addition to some exciting new cast members for this adventure on PlayStation 5.
Release Date: June 26
Platforms: PS5
Genre: Action-RPG
2. Dune: Awakening
The desert planet of Arrakis calls. This survival MMO from Funcom, at the height of a new wave of interest in the Dune saga, promises to throw players into a brutal world where spice is everything, where they will explore, survive, and hunt for the precious mélange.
Release Date: June 10
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X
Genre: Action-RPG, MMO, Survival
3. The Alters
In a game from the creators of "This War of Mine" and "Frostpunk", you will ponder over your decisions. You will play space miner Jan Dolski, clone yourself into different people to handle different tasks, and beware, every little choice alters your storyline. Unique mix of base building, resource management and narrative depth expected.
Release Date: June 13
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X
Genre: Action-RPG, Survival
4. MindsEye
Heaps of buzz for MindsEye, helmed by one of the key guns from GTA in Leslie Benzies. Enter as Jacob Diaz, a former special forces soldier with a flaky, mysterious neural implant clouding his past. Your journey in the desert metropolis of Redrock to uncover the truth may decide the fate of mankind. Expect fast and furious fighting with plenty of exciting vehicle action.
Release Date: June 10
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X
Genre: Action, Adventure
5. Mario Kart World
And of course, a new Mario Kart for launch. This purportedly is to be a launch title for Switch 2. This edition promises to globalize the loved racing formula. Compete online with players worldwide, relishing classic tracks, power-ups, and characters from the Nintendo universe. Daily missions and global tournaments reach for long-lasting fun.
Release Date: June 5
Platforms: Switch 2
Genre: Racing, Multiplayer
6. Rematch
After winning acclaim for "Sifu," Sloclap digs into a different gear. Not your standard football simulation, but arcade-style, action-packed five-a-side affairs. If you're looking for something fresh and speedy for the beautiful game, this is it.
Release Date: June 19
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X
Genre: Sport
7. FBC: Firebreak
Like much of Remedy's past narrative-success stories, Max Payne and Alan Wake, it is now, with such a game, ditching the single-person experience for something multiplayer. If you've got the game in the Control universe, you can team up as a 'Firebreak' for this online co-op shooter to clear out the disgusting enemies from the FBC building. Early buzz seems to point to it keeping that signature Remedy feel even in a multiplayer setting.
Release Date: June 17
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X
Genre: Multiplayer FPS
8. TRON: Catalyst
Welcome to the Grid. "TRON: Catalyst" is an isometric action game, and will probably do justice to the distinctive aesthetics that populate all the TRON films. Playing Exo, a courier program, you'll suddenly have the power to conjure time loops after a mysterious packet explodes.
Release Date: June 17
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X, Switch
Genre: Action, Hack and Slash
9. Broken Arrow
You're in command if you're a fan of modern military strategy. This real-time strategy game puts you against the USA and Russia, with various units such as Marine Corps, armored troops, and airborne forces under your command. Unit configuration and tactical deployment could easily be winning strategies.
Release Date: June 19
Platforms: PC
Genre: RTS (Real-Time Strategy)
10. BitCraft Online
Jam-packed, disclosing an opening where thousands can build and maintain their civilization as they want. BitCraft Online dreams of a potential all-around, shared, open world, where you would wake in the land of Starfell and farm, hunt, craft, or build cities in this PvE-focused MMO RPG. Create empires, trade your creations, and enjoy PvP in designated zones.
Release Date: June 20 (Early Access)
Platforms: PC (Early Access)
Genre: MMO RPG
June is packed, and these are just some of the highlights. Which games are you most excited to play.
