2021 is set to be a fantastic year for gaming, with many highly anticipated titles set to be released. Among the most sought-after are Halo Infinite, which will continue the adventure of Master Chief in an open-world environment, and God of War: Ragnarok, which sees Kratos and Atreus battle against Norse gods. Resident Evil Village, the next instalment of the horror franchise, Horizon Forbidden West, and Gotham Knights are also eagerly awaited by gaming fans. Other games include Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Elden Ring, Far Cry 6, Ghostwire: Tokyo and Deathloop. With the variety of new IPs and franchises continuing, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
10 Most Anticipated Games of the Year
2021 is shaping up to be an exciting year for gaming. From highly anticipated sequels to new IPs, there are plenty of games to look forward to. We’ve compiled a list of the 10 most anticipated games of the year.
1. Halo Infinite
The Halo franchise is returning with a new first-person shooter game developed by 343 Industries. Halo Infinite is set to continue the story of Master Chief and features an open-world environment. Fans of the series are eagerly awaiting its release, as it has been delayed multiple times. The game is set to launch in fall 2021 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
2. God of War: Ragnarok
The sequel to the 2018 game God of War is expected to release in 2021. God of War: Ragnarok continues the story of Kratos and Atreus as they face off against the Norse gods. The game is being developed by Santa Monica Studio and will be available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
3. Resident Evil Village
The Resident Evil franchise is returning with a new horror game developed by Capcom. Resident Evil Village is set years after the events of Resident Evil 7 and features a new protagonist, Ethan Winters. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in May 2021.
4. Horizon Forbidden West
The sequel to the popular 2017 game Horizon Zero Dawn is set to release on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in 2021. Horizon Forbidden West features a new area to explore, new enemies, and new machines to fight against. The game is being developed by Guerrilla Games.
5. Gotham Knights
Gotham Knights is an upcoming action role-playing game set in the Batman universe. Players take control of Batgirl, Nightwing, Robin, and Red Hood as they try to save Gotham City after Batman’s death. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2021.
6. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
The Ratchet & Clank franchise is returning with a new game developed by Insomniac Games. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart features the duo traveling through different dimensions and encountering new enemies. The game will be available exclusively on PlayStation 5.
7. Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game features an open world and is being co-created by George R.R. Martin, the author of the Song of Ice and Fire series. Elden Ring is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2021.
8. Far Cry 6
The Far Cry franchise is returning with a new game developed by Ubisoft Toronto. Far Cry 6 is set on the fictional Caribbean island of Yara and features Giancarlo Esposito as the main villain. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 7, 2021.
9. Ghostwire: Tokyo
Ghostwire: Tokyo is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game takes place in Tokyo after supernatural events cause 99% of the population to disappear. Players take control of a character with supernatural abilities and try to uncover the mystery behind the disappearances. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5 and PC in late 2021.
10. Deathloop
Deathloop is an upcoming first-person shooter developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game takes place in a time loop on the island of Blackreef, where players take control of an assassin trying to eliminate eight targets before the day resets. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5 and PC on September 14, 2021.
Overall, 2021 is shaping up to be an exciting year for gaming. From highly anticipated sequels to new IPs, there’s something for everyone. Which of these games are you looking forward to the most?