Confirmed for 2021
Attainable for 2020
Unlikely for 2021
Additionally confirmed for 2020

Horizon Forbidden West – hopefully out this 12 months (pic: Sony)

A brand new 12 months is upon us and because the world hopes for higher tidings avid gamers hope for much less delays on video games like God Of Warfare and Halo Infinite.

Thank god 2020 is over. How significantly better 2021 goes to be we clearly can’t say however it’s exhausting to make certain even on the subject of simply video video games. The checklist of potential new titles is definitely a protracted one however lots of them don’t have precise dates and lots of them have been delayed earlier than and are prone to be once more.

Most publishers in all probability aren’t certain what’s going to occur this 12 months both and we’d definitely count on the primary half of the 12 months to be little totally different from 2020, by way of sparse releases and a lack of knowledge. Hopefully issues will enhance because the months goes on, though whether or not there’ll be a correct E3 in June, with the same old variety of new bulletins, stays to be seen.

By way of video games which might be, largely, assured to return out although there may be already a very good crop, together with Hitman 3, The Medium, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Aside, Resident Evil Village, Gotham Knights, Hogwarts Legacy, and the brand new God Of Warfare. Even so, it’s a largely unsure future and one which will shortly make a nonsense of those launch predictions.

Confirmed for 2021

20 January – Hitman 3 (XO/PS4/NS/XSX/PS5/PC/Stadia)
The primary large launch of the 12 months can be the primary self-published title by Hitman creators IO Interactive, with the brand new sport promising six new places, together with Dubai, Dartmoor, and Chongqing.

28 January – The Medium (XSX/PC)
The primary large funds Xbox Sequence X console unique is a really promising wanting survival horror with a lightweight/darkish world gimmick that appears to make wonderful use of the SSD.

2 February – Outriders (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
Gears Of Warfare developer Folks Can Fly attempt to escape on their very own with this new Sq. Enix-published IP that looks like a cross between Future and… Gears Of Warfare.

12 February – Tremendous Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (NS)
Extremely that is the one confirmed Nintendo-developed sport on the complete checklist and even it’s a Wii U port – though it’s one which many haven’t performed, regardless of it being probably the greatest Mario video games ever.

26 February – Bravely Default 2 (NS)
Sq. Enix’s Change unique has already been delayed as soon as, which additionally places this new launch date in query, for this keenly awaited sequel to the retro styled role-player.

19 March – Returnal (PS5)
Sony’s first PlayStation 5 unique of the 12 months (until Ratchet & Clank makes it out earlier) is that this intriguing third individual motion sport from Resogun and Nex Machina developer Housemarque.

26 March – Monster Hunter Rise (NS)
Capcom has two Monster Hunter video games out on Change this 12 months, a sequel to the extra area of interest Monster Hunter Tales, and this spectacular wanting various to Monster Hunter: World.

26 March – Balan Wonderworld (XO/PS4/NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
A religious sequel to Sega Saturn traditional NiGHTS by Sonic creator Yuji Naka appears like a fan dream come true, and it certainly can’t be any worse than official sequel NiGHTS: Journey Of Goals.

26 March – It Takes Two (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
The brand new sport from the creator of Brothers: A Story of Two Sons and A Method Out is one other promising wanting co-op sport, a few couple became dolls and compelled to work collectively to avoid wasting their marriage.

22 April – Humankind (PC/Stadia)
Sid Meier’s Civilization has gone many years with none actual competitors however this new epic-scale technique sport is aiming to just do that, even when it appears close to an identical at first look.

21 Could – Deathloop (PS5/PC)
The brand new sport from Dishonored developer Arkane Studios appears to be an fascinating mixture of that sport and Groundhog Day, though, regardless of Microsoft now proudly owning writer Bethesda, this can be a timed PlayStation 5 unique.

22 June – Again 4 Blood (XO/PS4/PC)
The religious sequel to Left 4 Lifeless, by unique creators Turtle Rock Studios, appears like an official sequel in all however identify, however will it reclaim the crown for four-player co-op shooters?

Q1/Q2 – Mass Impact: Legendary Version (XO/PS4/PC)
Mass Impact 4 has now been formally introduced however the one new launch we’ll get this 12 months is that this long-rumoured trilogy remaster – in addition to a bunch of recent merchandise, together with an artbook.

Q3/This fall – Grand Theft Auto 5 (XSX/PS5)
Nonetheless a high 10 hit over seven years after it was first launched, GTA 5 will now have the distinctive distinction of being launched at full worth for 3 generations in a row.

Q3/This fall – Horizon Forbidden West (PS4/PS5)
Sony has barely mentioned or proven something for this a lot anticipated sequel, however it’s nonetheless down for an autumn launch. We’d begin to fear if there’s not an replace pretty early within the 12 months although.

Q1/Q2 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Aside (PS5)
Clearly initially supposed to be a launch title, this nonetheless appears heading in the right direction to be launched comparatively early this 12 months and may signify probably the most vigorous exercise the PlayStation 5 has been given up to now.

Q3/This fall – Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
Already a sport with a really troubled growth, no matter coronavirus, Bloodlines 2 misplaced its inventive director and lead author again in August, so an autumn launch could also be being optimistic.

Autumn – Halo Infinite (XO/XSX/PC)
What was initially supposed to be a launch title is no longer anticipated till subsequent Christmas on the earliest. Regardless of rumours, there’s no suggestion up to now that Microsoft is dropping the Xbox One model.

2021 – Cyberpunk 2077 (XSX/PS5)
As CD Projekt’s repute lies in tatters a method they’ll be trying to earn it again is by making the very best job of the following gen variations of Cyberpunk. No launch date has ever been hinted at although and it’ll in all probability be later fairly than sooner given the present final gen priorities.

2021 – Resident Evil Village (XSX/PS5/PC)
A nasty hacking rip-off has revealed lots of Capcom’s secrets and techniques for the following 12 months however formally there’s no indication of when Resident Evil 8 might be out or whether or not they’ll search to vary something given the leaks.

2021 – Gotham Knights (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
After years of ready, we lastly have a brand new Batman sport, besides… Batman’s not in it. As an alternative, it options 4 of his sidekicks and an surprising role-playing angle. The co-op options ought to be fascinating although.

2021 – The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum (XO/PS4/NS/XSX/PS5/PC)
It’s exhausting to inform how large this sport goes to be, because it’s apparently not primarily an motion title, however it was one of many first subsequent gen video games to be introduced, which hopefully means the visuals might be fascinating.

2021 – Hogwarts Legacy (XO/PS4/XSX/PS4/PC)
After years of ready the timing for Warner’s Harry Potter role-player couldn’t be worse, given how J. Ok. Rowling has been carrying on not too long ago, which might be why we haven’t heard something extra concerning the sport because it was introduced for this 12 months.

2021 – Untitled God Of Warfare sequel (PS5)
Arguably the most important query right here is whether or not this follow-up to the God Of Warfare reboot will even be launched on PlayStation 4. At the moment nothing is thought concerning the sport aside from what was implied by the unique sport and the hints about it involving, and probably being subtitled, Ragnarök.

2021 – Ghostwire: Tokyo (PS5/PC)
We weren’t large followers of The Evil Inside however a brand new sport by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami is all the time one thing to get enthusiastic about and we truly like that we all know so little about this one and its ‘karate meets magic’ first individual motion.

2021 – Psychonauts 2 (XO/PS4/PC)
We’re not clear if Double Effective’s delay was due to the coronavirus or not however we’re certain it didn’t assist. The surprising sequel is at the moment down for this 12 months although, so hopefully it’s comparatively near being completed.

2021 – Rainbow Six Quarantine (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
There’s been so little data, or pleasure, about Ubisoft’s sci-fi tackle Rainbow Six that we hold anticipating it to get cancelled, however apparently it’s nonetheless popping out someday this 12 months.

2021 – Gran Turismo 7 (PS5)
There are few issues on the earth much less dependable than a Gran Turismo launch date however for now not less than this appears to be aiming for a 2021 launch, though it’s already been delayed from the primary half of the 12 months.

2021 – S.T.A.L.Ok.E.R. 2 (XSX/PC)
Given how little we’ve seen of it up to now this appears an optimistic one to place down for a 2021 launch however that’s what developer GSC is aiming for on the subject of their mixture of first individual shooter and survival horror.

Attainable for 2020

Far Cry 6 (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC/Stadia)
Initially supposed for launch in February this now has no launch date in any respect, not even a promise of 2021. You’d assume that was nonetheless the plan although, until the delay was for extra than simply the coronavirus.

Dying Gentle 2 (XO/PS4/PC)
At one level this was due out in 2021 however now there’s not even a goal 12 months. The pandemic took its toll on Techland and so did dropping lead author Chris Avellone because of sexual misconduct allegations, however hopefully it’ll be out someday this 12 months.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 (XSX/PC)
Initially implied to be an Xbox Sequence X launch title, there’s been no substantial replace on Ninja Idea’s sequel since then, however the implication nonetheless appears to be that it’ll be one of many earlier first get together Xbox titles.

Bayonetta 3 (NS)
It’s anybody’s guess what’s happening with PlatinumGames’ third individual motion sport, however it was first introduced in 2017 so that you’d hope there’s a very good probability it would lastly be out this 12 months.

Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild sequel (NS)
Though many hoped to see it at The Recreation Awards there’s now much less clue than ever as to when to count on this sequel, and even once we’ll see it once more in public. Though in that sense there’s as a lot hope for a 2021 launch as some other.

Ultimate Fantasy 16 (PS5)
You’d count on this to be a couple of years away, but rumours counsel it’ll be out before most followers count on. Whether or not which means 2021 we’ll have to attend and see however Sq. Enix has definitely promised a brand new preview early within the 12 months.

Overwatch 2
At first it appeared as if Blizzard had been going for an early launch, after the unveil in 2019, however then coronavirus occurred and it’s barely been talked about once more since. An replace is promised in February although.

Baldur’s Gate 3 (PC/Stadia)
The sport’s already in early entry and has been since October however there’s little clue as to when it’ll be completed, with no assure of 2021 – however it’s a risk.

Forza Motorsport (XSX/PC)
2019 was the primary 12 months in virtually a decade to not have a brand new Forza so it appears possible Microsoft might be aiming for this reboot to return out in 2021, though little is thought about it for the time being.

Unlikely for 2021

Elden Ring
One more sport that hasn’t been heard of because it was first introduced. A 2021 launch isn’t out of the query however given the shortage of stories on From’s Darkish Souls follow-up it appears pretty unlikely.

New Murderer’s Creed
A brand new Murderer’s Creed isn’t far-off however up to now there’s no suggestion there’ll be a brand new one out in 2021. We must always begin to hear about it sooner or later although (by way of leaks, if nothing else).

Diablo 4
Pre-coronavirus and Diablo 4 appeared prefer it was on the quick monitor however it hasn’t been seen in public for a 12 months now and which means the probabilities of even an alpha or beta are in all probability fairly restricted.

Fable (XSX/PC)
It was an open secret for years earlier than it was formally introduced however because of coronavirus and the truth that it appears to be an Xbox Sequence X unique, which we had been informed wouldn’t occur for the primary couple of years, it means it virtually definitely isn’t popping out this 12 months.

Dragon Age 4
That is imagined to be BioWare’s subsequent sport however given how restricted a preview it received at The Game Awards in December it doesn’t seem to be it’s going to be prepared any time quickly. As for Mass Impact 4, that appears even additional off for the time being.

Metroid Prime 4 (NS)
If it wasn’t for the pandemic we might have already began to study extra about Nintendo’s restarted sequel however up to now we nonetheless haven’t even received the much-rumoured remaster trilogy, so a launch this 12 months appears out of the query.

State Of Decay 3 (XSX/PC)
If Cyberpunk 2077 does find yourself that means much less tolerance for damaged launch video games then Undead Labs higher clear up their act given the state of their final two open world zombie video games.

Starfield
Bethesda’s first large identify sport since being purchased by Microsoft (not counting Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo) there’s an inexpensive probability we’ll begin to see footage this 12 months, however in all probability not a launch.

The Elder Scrolls 6
There’s zero probability of getting this, as Bethesda has mentioned a number of instances that it’s a number of years away but and that Starfield is their present precedence.

Avowed (XSX/PC)
The reveal trailer for Obsidian’s new first individual motion role-player looked like it owed a lot to Skyrim, which can change into a bit awkward now Microsoft owns Bethesda. The sport’s nowhere close to completed although in order that gained’t be an issue this 12 months.

Excellent Darkish (XSX/PC)
One other sport whose timing is tough to guess at however the truth that it was solely unveiled final month and we haven’t seen any gameplay footage but suggests it’s not going to arriving any time quickly.

Past Good And Evil 2
Now that Michel Ancel has left Ubisoft it’s frankly shocking that this sequel hasn’t already been cancelled, given how lengthy it’s taken, however though it has no date it’s nonetheless in growth, allegedly.

Grand Theft Auto 6
There may be truly an inexpensive probability that we would get an announcement of a brand new GTA this 12 months, however virtually definitely not a launch – given the following gen variations of GTA 5 are out this autumn.

Additionally confirmed for 2020

26 January – Stronghold: Warlords (PC)
28 January – Disgaea 6: Defiance of Future (PS4/NS)
2 February – Ys 9: Monstrum Nox (PS4)
11 February – Little Nightmares 2 (XO/PS4/NS/PC)
23 February – Persona 5 Strikers (PS4/NS/PC)
25 February – Ghosts ‘N Goblins Resurrection (NS)
Q1 – Kena: Bridge Of Spirits (PS4/PS5/PC)
Q1/Q2 – Oddworld: Soulstorm (PS4/NS/NS/PC)
Q1/Q2 – R-Kind Ultimate 2 (XO/PS4/NS/XSX/PC)
9 April – Responsible Gear Try (PS4/PS4/PC)
23 February – Persona 5 Strikers (PS4/NS)
18 March – Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time Remake (XO/PS4/PC)
23 April – NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… (XO/PS4/PC)
10 Could – Hood: Outlaws & Legends (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
Q1/Q2 – Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne HD Remaster (PS4/NS)
Summer time – Scarlet Nexus (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC)
Q3 – The Good Life (XO/PS4/NS/PC)
2021 – The Ascent (XO/XSX/PC)
2021 – Scorn (XSX/PC)
2021 – Refrain: Rise As One (XO/PS4/XSX/PS5/PC/Stadia)
2021 – Goodbye Volcano Excessive (PS4/PS5/PC)
2021 – No Extra Heroes 3 (NS)
2021 – Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (XSX/PC)
2021 – Shin Megami Tensei 5 (NS)