Gamers, get ready for 2021! This year will witness the release of some highly anticipated games from major developers that will satisfy your cravings for adventure, action, and horror. Resident Evil Village promises to scare the hell out of you, featuring fan-favorite character Ethan Winters navigating a mysterious Eastern European village filled with supernatural threats. Harry Potter fans can enjoy creating their own witch or wizard in Hogwarts Legacy, while Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart offers innovative gameplay mechanics on the PlayStation 5’s SSD technology, seamlessly jumping between different dimensions. Other games to watch out for include Halo Infinite, Horizon Forbidden West, God of War: Ragnarok, Far Cry 6, Gotham Knights, Deathloop, and Elden Ring.
Upcoming Game Releases to Watch Out for in 2021
2021 has a lot of fantastic games in store, including some incredibly hotly anticipated titles from major development studios. From long-awaited sequels to brand new IP, there’s something here for everyone to be excited about. Here are the ten upcoming game releases to watch out for in 2021.
1. Resident Evil Village
The beloved survival horror franchise is back with its eighth mainline entry, and judging from the trailers, this game is going to be one of the scariest yet. Resident Evil Village features fan-favorite character Ethan Winters navigating a mysterious Eastern European village filled with all manners of monsters and supernatural threats.
2. Hogwarts Legacy
For Harry Potter fans, this new entry in the wizarding world is a dream come true. Set in the late 1800s, Hogwarts Legacy lets players create their own witch or wizard freely exploring Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the surrounding magical world.
3. Halo Infinite
The next entry in the Halo franchise is set to bring the series back to its roots with enhanced graphics and gameplay mechanics. It’s sure to be a hit with longtime Halo fans and new players alike.
4. Horizon Forbidden West
This sequel to the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn promises to take players on a stunning open-world adventure. Heroine Aloy returns, journeying from Utah to the Pacific coast to uncover the truth of a deadly new plague.
5. God of War: Ragnarok
Kratos is back with another epic adventure. Taking place after 2018’s God of War, Ragnarok promises to continue the emotional journey of Kratos and his son Atreus as they face the end of the world and battle the Norse gods.
6. Far Cry 6
The Far Cry series is known for its engaging stories, larger-than-life villains, and open-world gameplay. Far Cry 6 looks to continue this tradition, featuring actor Giancarlo Esposito as the ruthless dictator of a fictional Caribbean island.
7. Gotham Knights
Gotham Knights takes place after the death of Batman, with players taking control of other members of the Bat-family like Nightwing, Batgirl, and Robin. This action-packed game promises to deliver a new and fresh take on crime-fighting in Gotham City.
8. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
This new entry in the Ratchet & Clank series promises to be one of the most innovative yet. With the power of the PlayStation 5’s SSD technology, Rift Apart introduces new gameplay mechanics that allow for seamlessly jumping between different dimensions, resulting in stunningly vivid and diverse environments.
9. Deathloop
Deathloop is an upcoming first-person shooter game that takes place on an island filled with both enemies and targets. Players control Colt, an assassin tasked with killing eight targets before time runs out. But there’s a twist – Colt is stuck in a time loop, with each playthrough restarting from the beginning.
10. Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an upcoming action role-playing game from developer FromSoftware and writer George RR Martin. Little is known about the game aside from its setting, which is described as a “dark, epic fantasy world.” Given the reputation of its creator, Elden Ring is shaping up to be something truly special.
Conclusion
There you have it – ten of the most highly anticipated games of 2021. Whether you’re looking for horror, adventure, or action, there’s something here for everyone. Be sure to keep an eye on these games as their release dates approach.