These are the game highlights in March
Historical battles in Japan, jetpack duels with giant worms and wild costume parties as a powerful princess are on the gaming agenda in March.
Dark Souls 2 was the game highlight in March 2014. Ten years later, the selection is just as pristine and even significantly larger.
The Mobius Machine
This action-packed Metroidvania kicks things off. As a cuddly astronaut, you explore an open game world full of aliens and sentient machines. There are plenty of weapons and upgrades to unlock and tricky boss battles to attempt.
When? 1 March
Where: PC
Multiplayer? n/a
The Thaumaturge
With a slight delay, the fantasy action game will now launch in March instead of February. This game is set in the Polish city of Warsaw in the early 20th century. In it, you play Wiktor Szulski, who has the ability to see ghosts and make them fight for him. Armed with this gift, you solve puzzles and fight your way through this story-driven game. It also looks very fancy thanks to Unreal Engine 5.
When? 4 March
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Multiplayer? n/a
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game
Snowrunner fans and other lovers of muddy vehicle simulators listen up! In Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, you get to explore steep hills and muddy swamps in various off-road vehicles. Numerous gadgets, including drones and scanners, are also at your disposal. Here’s my opinion on it.
When? 5 March
Where? PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S
Multiplayer? Co-op will follow later
The Outlast Trials
In the latest instalment of the horror series, you’ll have company as you get the creeps. Teaming with up to four people, you complete deadly Murkoff Corporation experiments to earn your freedom. Good cooperation is required in this deadly game of hide-and-seek. The game has been in Early Access for around a year.
When? 5 March
Where? PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series
Multiplayer? Co-op up to four people
Unicorn Overlord
This tactical role-playing game comes to us from Vanillaware, the studio behind 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. Exploring a colourful fantasy world, you recruit unique heroes for your growing army and fight complex battles with them at your side.
When? 8 March
Where? PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch
Multiplayer? n/a
WWE 2K24
After countless loveless releases infested with bugs, the series has been on the upswing again for two years. WWE 2K24 aims to keep the wrestling craze alive, offering an updated roster as well as four new game types. In a Special Guest Referee Match you take on the role of an official while in Ambulance Matches you beat up your opponent until you can throw him into the back of said ambulance.
When? 8 March
Where? PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series
Multiplayer? Up to four people locally and up to eight online
Contra: Operation Galuga
The legendary action series from the 80s is getting a new instalment. Little has changed in the game loop – you still run from left to right, shooting everything in your path. At the same time, you’re avoiding the hail of bullets that constantly makes your hair stand on end.
When? 12 March
Where? PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S
Multiplayer? Co-op up to four people
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection
The collection includes the first two Battlefront releases from 2004 and 2005 respectively, including all bonus maps. Up to 64 players can shoot lasers at each other on planets such as Bespin or Yavin 4.
When? 14 March
Where? PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S
Multiplayer? Up to 64 people
Outcast: A New Beginning
The original from 1999 was a fantastic sci-fi adventure with a charismatic hero and a great design. Now, the story of Cutter Slade continues. Once again, you get to explore the breathtaking alien world of Adelpha. Equipped with a jetpack and numerous weapons, you support the local Talans and hunt down enemy robot troops.
When? 15 March
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Multiplayer? n/a
Lightyear Frontier
This is an open-world farming adventure with a lush green landscape. Your task is to irrigate fields, harvest crops and explore the surrounding area. By the way, you do all of this from the cockpit of a mech and can be joined by up to three friends.
When? 19 March (Early Access)
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Multiplayer? Co-op for four people
Alone in the Dark
Pushed slightly back in the calendar, we can now look forward to the spooky adventure in the second half of March. This remake of the 1992 survival horror classic is a must if you’re a fan of the genre. Emily and private detective Edward explore a mysterious estate. There, they’re drawn into a maelstrom of nightmarish creatures and a sinister evil plot.
When? 20 March
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Multiplayer? n/a
Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Collection
Two years after the PS5 release, PC players can now also enjoy the second post-post-apocalyptic open world game. Playing as Aloy, you once again face robot dinosaurs and save the world from a mysterious threat. This release also includes the Burning Shores expansion, which my colleague Domagoj says features the most beautiful clouds he’s ever seen.
When? 21 March
Where: PC, PS5
Multiplayer? n/a
Dragon’s Dogma 2
The sequel to 2012’s absolute insider tip for role-playing games has been much anticipated. Against a magical fantasy backdrop, you’ll battle in acrobatic combat with dragons, titans, demons and anything else that springs from the imagination of Capcom or Roman and Greek myths.
When? 22 March
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Multiplayer? n/a
Princess Peach: Showtime!
For once, Peach is the star of the show. A mysterious, masked villainess has the Sparkle Theater in her grasp. Now it’s up to the princess to save the show. To do this, she slips into different outfits that change her special abilities. My colleague Michelle has already played the game and was enchanted.
When? 22 March
Where: Switch
Multiplayer? n/a
Rise of the Ronin
If you enjoyed Ghost of Tsushima, you might also have fun with Rise of the Ronin. Set in 19th century war-torn Japan, you fight for the fate of your homeland as a nameless hero equipped with a katana and firearms. Likely to offer everything open-world action role-playing game fans could wish for.
When? 22 March
Where PS5
Multiplayer? Online co-op up to four people
South Park: Snow Day
South Park’s snowed in, so the school’s closed. With Cartman, Stan, Kyle and Kenny by your side, you make your way through the snowy streets. Following the 2D RPGs South Park: The Stick of Truth and South Park: The Fractured but Whole, this multiplayer spin-off continues in 3D.
When? 26 March
Where? PC, PS5, Xbox Series S
Multiplayer? Online co-op up to four people
Open Roads
When the studio that created Gone Home teams up with publisher Annapurna, my ears prick up. Expect a quiet yet exciting game about long-forgotten family secrets. The protagonists are voiced by Keri Russell (The Americans, Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker) and Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart, Uncharted 4). The game was originally due to be released in February, it was given some time for the finishing touches.
When? 28 March
Where? PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S
Multiplayer? n/a
Pepper Grinder
A 2D jump’n’run game where you can spelunk through the earth armed with a drill. In terms of gameplay, it offers a mix of puzzles and Sonic-style racing passages. My colleague Domagoj played it at Gamescom and is really looking forward to it.
When? 28 March
Where: PC, Switch
Multiplayer? n/a
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Philipp Rüegg
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Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.chBeing the game and gadget geek that I am, working at digitec and Galaxus makes me feel like a kid in a candy shop – but it does take its toll on my wallet. I enjoy tinkering with my PC in Tim Taylor fashion and talking about games on my podcast http://www.onemorelevel.ch. To satisfy my need for speed, I get on my full suspension mountain bike and set out to find some nice trails. My thirst for culture is quenched by deep conversations over a couple of cold ones at the mostly frustrating games of FC Winterthur.
