E3 Showcase: New Games Coming Your Way

Now that E3 has wrapped up for another year we’re hyped about the new game launches coming out this year or in 2022.

With only 6 months of the year left to decide which games we’ll be playing first, we’re offering you the DL on a few of the most anticipated titles.

COMING 2021

FAR CRY 6

After initially being set to release in February 2021, the gameplay reveal dropped on May 28th and we got another extended look into Far Cry 6.

Set deep within a Caribbean island simmering with revolutionary tension, you’ll become guerrilla fighter, Dani Rojas.

Equipped with an arsenal of weapons and interesting allies (Guapo the crocodile included), you will fight to reclaim the island of Yara, which has been trapped under the fist of a violent leader for far too long.

Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, & PC

Release Date: October 7, 2021

BATTLEFIELD 2042

Adapt and overcome a world transformed by disorder, as Battlefield 2042 sees you squad up, bringing cutting-edge arsenal into dynamically changing battlegrounds that support up to 128 players.

With a colossal number of players entering the field, you’ll discover new gameplay opportunities and epic moments, where anything can happen.

Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, & PC

Release Date: October 22, 2021

MARVEL’S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Guardians of the Galaxy fans will be thrilled to know that they’ll be getting their very own Marvel game, brought to life by Square Enix!

Playing as Star-Lord, you will lead the Guardians across the galaxy as they attempt to save the universe from a chain of catastrophic events that may or may not have you to blame for.

With Element Blasters and jet boot-powered dropkicks, you’ll command your band of legendary misfits in battle all while aptly grooving to an ‘80’s mixtape.

Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, & PC

Release Date: October 26, 2021

FORZA HORIZON 5

No vay-cay this year? Don’t worry, Forza Horizon 5 will transport you to sunny Mexico, as the Forza Festival returns.

Escape across the ever-evolving open-world landscapes of South America with more cars, more character customization options, and more weather systems!

The franchise known for its stunning visuals will, at last, be making the most of the Xbox Series X’s graphical weight, promising to be the biggest and most diverse title in the series.

Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Windows 10 PCs, & coming day one to Xbox Game Pass

Release date: November 9, 2021

HALO INFINITE

The most ambitious Halo game ever made.

Coming holiday 2021, Halo Infinite calls for you to become a hero, as you prepare to confront the most ruthless foe Master Chief has ever faced.

Multiplayer will be making a return with Arena and Big Team Battle confirmed, alongside an expansive new customization system, so you can deck your Spartan out in unique armor combinations.

Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, & coming day one to Xbox Game Pass

Release date: Holiday 2021

HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST

If you enjoyed the first installment of the franchise from 2017, Horizon Forbidden West will capture your full attention, unveiling a majestic yet dangerous frontier that conceals even more mysterious new threats.

Return as Aloy, as you attempt to uncover the secrets behind these threats and restore balance to the world. Forge alliances, reunite with old friends, and unravel the legacy of the ancient past.

Platforms: PS5 & PS4

Release date: TBC, 2021

STRAY

We couldn’t do a round-up of the most anticipated releases for 2021 without including Stray, where you will quite literally get to prowl the streets as a stray cat.

Holding its own category as a third-person cat adventure game, you’ll be able to roam high and low, defend against unforeseen threats, and solve the mysteries of a cyberpunk world, inhabited only by droids and dangerous creatures.

Platforms: PS5, PS4, & PC

Release date: TBC, 2021

2022 AND BEYOND

STARFIELD

After 25 years of dragons, world wars, and radiation, Starfield enters the fray as Bethesda’s newest universe.

There isn’t a huge amount we know about Starfield yet, other than it’s an open-world RPG, set in space and seemingly ambitious – “create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.”

You can check out the epic teaser trailer here, which confirms Starfield will be launching on 11.11.22.

Platforms: Xbox Series X/S

Release date: November 11, 2022

ARK II

If the trailer back in 2020 was anything to go by, we’ll be looking at a next-gen survival game where players will need to learn and master a brutal new world, facing both beast and man.

The sandbox survival experience also features Fast & Furious star, Vin Diesel, as the hero character, Santiago. Vin Diesel is reportedly a huge fan of the franchise and has now taken up the role as an executive producer for Ark II.

From racing cars to riding prehistoric creatures, we’re excited to see where this one goes with Vin Diesel on the team!

Platforms: Xbox Series X/S Launch Exclusive, before coming to PS5 and PC

Release date: TBC, 2022

Now that you’ve seen the run down, which games are you most excited about? Let us know on Twitter at @BelongArenas!