The first three months of 2024 have been a busy start to the year, with a plethora of quality new video games, and April is not bucking that trend, with a slew of highly anticipated new releases coming to PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC in the next few weeks.

This month, two popular games that were Xbox exclusives will appear on PlayStation and Nintendo. And if that's not enough for PS5 users, there will also be a brand new exclusive title, Stellar Blades. In addition, sports fans will be happy to see the return of the TopSpin franchise, while RPG lovers will not want to miss Sand Land, which will appear at the end of the month.

If you want to get stuck into a new video game this month, you won't have a choice. Let's take a look at some of the hottest games coming out in April 2024...

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5

"Grounded" is a survival experience like a video game version of the movie "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids". You play the role of a protagonist reduced to the size of an insect, traveling through an overgrown backyard to find supplies, build proper shelter, and confront the garden's many inhabitants, including spiders and bees.

Designed for single-player or up to four-player co-op play, Grounded was originally released in summer 2020 as a relatively rough-and-tumble Early Access version on Xbox and PC, but has been refined over the past four years.PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and now on Switch, the game has all the improvements that have been made in the intervening years. It's a very fun but somewhat repetitive cooperative adventure. Spider-phobics, don't worry -- there is an option to thin out the spider hair.

Platforms PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

Based on the Japanese manga of the same name created by legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, who sadly passed away in early March, "Sandland" is set in a vast desert world where humans and demons alike struggle for a precious resource: water. The game is a colorful RPG set in a vast desert world where humans and demons alike scramble to find water, a precious resource. You take the role of Prince Beelzebub and set out on a journey with a faithful band of followers to find a legendary spring hidden somewhere in the sand dunes.

Along the way, you will have to watch out for many dangers, including ferocious wild animals and powerful kingdom armies. However, powerful vehicles are at their disposal to confront some of the world's most dangerous threats. From nimble motorcycles to destructive tanks, you can upgrade your vehicles to make them even more powerful. And when you're not confronting enemies, you can build relationships with the world's inhabitants and develop a base camp in the city of Spino to enhance their abilities and unlock new quests.

Platform PS5

Developed by Korean studio Shift Up, published by Sony, and available only on PS5, "Stellar Blade" may be one of April's biggest hits. Described by director Hyung Tae Kim as a narrative-driven action-adventure game, Stellar Blade is set on a future Earth overrun by creatures known as Naytiba, with the remnants of humanity now living in an off-world colony.

The player plays Eve, a member of the 7th Airborne. Eve is sent to Earth on a mission to reclaim the planet from the forces that devastated it. She eliminates Neytiva in fast-paced combat, unlocking new skills and upgrades in the process. Unraveling the mysteries of the past, he soon realizes that the mission to reclaim Earth is not what it seems.

Platforms PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

After 13 years, the TopSpin series returns to center court in TopSpin 2K25. Developed by Hanger13, this new installment in the tennis simulation series builds on the foundation of the well-received "TopSpin 4" and aims to upgrade the presentation to a more modern level while keeping the gameplay fundamentals intact.

While tennis icons Roger Federer and Serena Williams have been heavily promoted in pre-release marketing, "TopSpin 2K25" will also feature current players such as Iga Swatek and Carlos Alcaraz. Of course, you can also create your own custom pro and compete in the world's biggest tournaments, such as Wimbledon and the US Open, to become a Glam Slam champion.TopSpin 2K25 will be released on April 26 and will offer authentic sports action.

Platform PS5

Sea of Thieves has been going through a rough patch since its launch on Xbox One and PC in March 2018, but over the past seven years, the high-profile pirate simulator that lets you sail the high seas with your friends in search of booty to plunder and other ships to sink became.

After countless content updates, this month's release on the PS5 platform marks the first time that developer Rare has released a game on the PlayStation. fully cross-playable on all three systems, the game has been extremely It has developed an active community, making it a must-see for land-based consumers.