The holidays are finally over, everyone is rightfully broke, and, better yet, there is an upcoming video game for everyone! You know what that means. Begin lifting up old sofa cushions, check under your bed, maybe even look in the pocket of those tacky pants you ever so regret buying and wore less than once, because you definitely do NOT want to miss these games.
1. Resident Evil 2
Initial Release Date: January 25, 2019
This upcoming video game honestly needs no introduction, but this is why we’re here. Resident Evil 2 is the long-awaited remake of the classic 1998 Capcom survival horror game of the same name. As gamers attempt to avoid a zombie-infested apocalypse and escape Raccoon City, they will play as a rookie police officer by the name of Leon S. Kennedy as well as college student Claire Redfield. If you love all things horror, this is one you do not want to miss.
2. Days Gone
Initial Release Date: April 26, 2019
Similar to the Resident Evil franchise, Days Gone is an upcoming video game, based on survival and exploration, being developed by SIE Bend Studio exclusively for the PlayStation 4. Set in a post-apocalyptic open world and played from a classic third-person perspective, players take command of Deacon St. John. St. John seems to be a former outlaw who became a bounty hunter, choosing a life on the road in order to survive. Again, if you love horror, you definitely want to check this one out.
3. Devil May Cry 5
Initial Release Date: March 8, 2019
Developed and published by Capcom, this upcoming video game is the fifth installment of the mainline Devil May Cry series. The action-adventure hack and slash will grant the return of playable characters Dante and Nero, alongside a new character by the name of “V”.
4. Kingdom Hearts III
Initial Release Date: January 25, 2019
Kingdom Hearts III is one upcoming video game that has been in development hell for years, but alas it is finally upon us! Releasing on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, it an action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. Believe it or not, it is the twelfth installment in the franchise, a direct sequel to Kingdom Hearts II (surprise, surprise), and the final chapter in the Dark Seeker saga.
5. Metro Exodus
Initial Release Date: February 15, 2019
Metro Exodus is an upcoming video game, based on novels written by Dmitry Glukhovsky, being developed by 4A Games and published by Deep Silver. Fans of first-person shooters will be ecstatic to learn that this is the third installment in the Metro video game series and follows the events of Metro 33 and Metro: Last Light.
6. Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
Initial Release Date: March 15, 2019
Fans of online action role-playing games will be satisfied to hear that this upcoming video game is on the way! The Division 2 is developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Montreal’s very own Ubisoft. Not only will it be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but also Microsoft Windows. Talk about a rarity!
7. Death Stranding
Initial Release Date: To Be Announced
Despite this upcoming video game being highly anticipated, as of writing this article, there is still no set release date in site. Regardless, Death Stranding is an action game developed by Kojima Productions and legendary game director Hideo Kojima (Metal Gear series). That said, fans should be on the lookout for Norman Reedus as the main character, Sam.
8. Cyberpunk 2077
Initial Release Date: To Be Announced
Cyberpunk 2077 is another highly anticipated upcoming video game with no release date in sight. It is a role-playing game both developed and published by CD Projekt and releasing for Microsoft Windows (wow, that makes two), PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. What’s more, hardcore gamers may recognize that the game is actually adapted from the 1988 tabletop game, Cyberpunk 2020.
9. Metroid Prime 4
Initial Release Date: To Be Announced
If we are being real, the majority (if not all) of the upcoming video games on this list are highly anticipated, but for the hardcore Nintendo fan, this is, in all likelihood, at the very top of their list.
Currently in development exclusively for the Nintendo switch, it will be the fourth game in the Prime series and the first to not be developed by Retro Studios. Sadly, not much else is known at this time, but that does not mean fans aren’t eager to get their hands on it!
10. The Last Of Us Part II
Initial Release Date: To Be Announced
Finally, the upcoming video game the world over has been waiting for; The Last of Us Part II. Developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment exclusively for the PlayStation 4, it is a direct sequel to 2013’s The Last of Us.
That said, part II is set six years after the original and centers around the life of one of PlayStation’s most beloved characters; Ellie. No spoilers here, but her journey is sure to be both intense yet memorable. Gamers around the world can not wait for the adventure to continue!
With all the remarkable titles on the way, is there any upcoming video game that you think should have made the list? Don’t hesitate, let us know in the comments below and game on!
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