Upcoming Games for PlayStation and Xbox in 2021

Upcoming games for PS5 and Xbox Series X is probably one of the most trending topics. Its been around two months since Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X consoles were released, but they continue to be two of the most desired gadgets. The one of the reasons are these upcoming games.

There are still a number of markets and regions around the world, where PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are going out of stock. The companies are trying to dispatch the fresh stock as early as possible in order to cope up with the growing demand. A recent example comes from India, where the PlayStation 5 finally released on February 2, 2021 after a trademark issue Sony had to face there.

But the most astonishing thing about the entire Indian scenario of PlayStation 5 is that it went out of stock, in a couple of minutes after it was made available for pre-order on January 12, 2021.

The excitement for video games, gaming consoles and gaming in general has risen exponentially in the past couple of years and it continues to go higher and higher. This creates a huge market for the gaming industry across the globe, creating more opportunities for both big and small game developers.

Today, video games are played by all generations, giving a wider audience to the developers. With changing demand and dynamics of the industry, game developers have turned their focus from creating games which cater to a specific generation to creating content driven games attracting every generation.

Moreover, the change in technology has also helped creating this demand for gaming. The new generation consoles like, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are backward compatible. This means, that they can play games of their previous generation counter-parts as well. To be specific, the all new PS5 can play over 4,000 PS4 titles, whereas, every Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One game can be played on existing Xbox Series X and S. This is an amazing feature, as now players will not have to sacrifice playing some older games in order to enjoy the next generation consoles.

However, you may not get the 4K resolution, solid-state drives and other specifications with those older titles. But most of the next generation upcoming games that will be released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will surely not fail to explore the potentials of these two consoles.

Here are some upcoming games for PS5 and Xbox Series X that are most likely to release in 2021. Point to be noted, some of these games could also be exclusive titles for either PlayStation or Xbox.

Hitman 3

Developer:  IO Interactive Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X Release Date: January 20, 2021

Agent 47 is back ! And this time he will have to perform the most professional contract of his career. The game will be the eighth installment in the the Hitman franchise and the final installment in the World of Assassination trilogy. Just like the previous two games, it is going to be a third-person perspective stealth game, set in different locations like, Dubai, Dartmoor, Berlin, Chongqing, Mendoza and few other places.

The Medium

Developer:  Bloober Team Platforms: Xbox Series X Release Date: January 28, 2021

The Medium is a psychological horror video game played with a third-person perspective set in the post-Communism Poland in the 1990s. We play as Marianne who has psychic abilities that can be used against hostile forces and are recharged by interacting with energy spots called spirit wells.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake

Developers:  Ubisoft Platforms: PS4 and Xbox One Release Date: TBA

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is an action-adventure video game that was originally released in 2003 for  Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox and Microsoft Windows. Set in ancient Persia during the 9th century A.D, we play as an unknown prince who carries a dagger of time, which gives him an ability to reverse time to rectify his mistakes and freeze and kill enemies. Back in the day the game was a masterpiece which sold over 14 million copies up by 2014. Due to this the developers decided to remake the game. It was set to launch on March 18, 2021 but on February 5, 2021 the developers postponed the release of the remake of the original game for an indefinite period, by stating that they want to “deliver a remake that feels fresh while remaining faithful to the original“.

Returnal

Developers: Housemarque Platforms: PS5 Release Date: March 19, 2021

If you are the kind of person who fancies space stories and loved playing games like Mass Effect franchise, then this game is for you. Set in future, we play as Selena who is a space pilot equipped with some high tech gadgets and weapons. The space world of Returnal consists of extraterrestrial beings, foreign creatures and everything you could expect from a sci-fi fantasy action game.

Deathloop

Developers:  Arkane Studios Platforms: PS5 Release Date: May 21, 2021

Deathloop is yet another assassin game with first person perspective. We play as Colt, an assassin who is stuck in a time loop. Deathloop combines elements of both the Dishonored series as well as Prey. The game’s setting of Blackreef is based on the Faroe Islands, and inspired by the styles of the Swinging Sixties.

Horizon Forbidden West

Developers:  Guerrilla Games  Platforms: PS4, PS5 Release Date: TBA 2021

Amongst this list this could be arguably one of the most awaited upcoming games Forbidden West a sequel to the phenomenal game Horizon Zero Dawn which cam in 2017, will take forward the story of Aloy who is a young huntress of the Nora Tribe. In the second installment of the Horizon franchise Aloy will be on a quest to the Forbidden West to find the source of a mysterious plague that kills everything it comes in contact with. Just like its prequel, Aloy will have to face dangerous enemies and deadly machines.

Gotham Knights

Developers: WB Games Montréal Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Release Date: TBA 2021

Apparently, the story of this game is set some time after the death of Batman. Although, there is no confirmation to this theory, but it will be very unlikely to see Batman in this game. According to the synopsis James Gordon has died, GCPD has become corrupt, crime and lawlessness is at its peak and Batman’s allies, Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl and Redhood are there to restore law and order in the Gotham City. This is one of the most anticipated Upcoming games.

Far Cry 6

Developers: Ubisoft Toronto Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Released Date: Quarter 2/3 of 2021

The sixth installment of the Far Cry series is set to release this year. Inth first person action-adventure shooter game Players will get play as Guerilla fighter Dani Rojas. The game is is set on fictional island of Yara which is ruled by a dictator Anton Castillo. And it is gonna be a treat to see Giancarlo Esposito play Anton Castillo for all the Far Cry fans out there.

Halo Infinite

Developers: 343 Industries Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Release Date: Quarter 3/4 of 2021

Halo Infinite is the 14th installment in the Halo series. Like all the previous Halo games, Halo Infinite is also gonna be a first person shooter. Master Chief is set to make a return in this game where he will be the central character of the game. As per developers, this is will be his greatest adventure to save the humanity. Following Halo 5: Guardians, the story of this game will be “much more human”.

Resident Evil Village

Developers: Capcom Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S Releasing on: May 7, 2021

Resident Evil Village is the 10th installment in the Resident Evil franchise and the sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. This game will have qualities of a couple of Resident Evil games. For starters, it will be a first person perspective game just like Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and the inventory management system has been adapted from Resident Evil 4. Apart from that it will also a six player online multiplayer mode called Resident Evil RE:Verse.

Ghostwire: Tokyo

Developers: Tango Gameworks Platforms: PS5 Releasing on: October 21

Ghostwire is going to be an action-adventure video game that shall be played with a third person perspective. And guess what ! The protagonist of the game has got supernatural powers. The game is set in Tokyo, where almost entire civilization mysteriously vanishes and some spirits known as Visitors take over the city. The players will have to use their psychic and paranormal abilities to combat these Ghosts. Combat director Shinichiro Hara described the combat as “karate meets magic”, as the player character utilizes hand movements inspired by Kuji-kiri hand gestures to cast spells.

Vampire: The Masquerade- Bloodlines 2

Developers: Hardsuit Labs/ Unknown Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Releasing on: TBA 2021

The prequel of this game came in 2004 with the name of Vampire: The Masquerade- Bloodlines. It is an RPG and happens to be a part of World of Darkness series. Set in Seattle, the game follows a man who was killed and revived as a thinblood Vampire. However, his vampiric abilities remain considerably low compared to other Vampires. The game will have to be played with a first-person perspective, but may switch to third person during certain parts of the gameplay. Moreover, the player assigns their character one of three disciplines—unique and upgradable powers—before joining one of several vampire clans. The game was being originally developed by Hardsuit Labs but in February 2021 it was announced by Publishers that the game has been moved to some other developer.

Outriders

Developers: People Can Fly Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Releasing on: TBA 2021

Outsiders is a role-playing game with a third-person perspective. In the beginning of the game, players create their custom characters and choose from four classes, each of them has unique abilities that the players can utilize. The four classes include Trickster, which has the ability to manipulate time, the Pyromancer, which can manipulate fire, the Devastator, which can unleash seismic attacks, and the Technomancer. These special skills have a short cooldown time and can be combined with other skills for maximum effects. The game features a skill tree that allows players to unlock and upgrade their skills.

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart

Developers: Insomniac Games Platforms: PS5 Releasing on: June 11, 2021

As a canonical continuation to Ratchet and Clank: Into the Nexus, this game will explore the story of the titular characters as they traverse across worlds in multiple realities to stop a villainous emperor from exploiting the catastrophic dimensional collapse caused by a malfunctioning device to instigate a plan of exterminating organic life in all universes.

Chorus

Developers: Fishlabs, Deep Silver Platforms: Releasing on: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

And here’s another space game. Take control of ex-cultist Nora who is on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons and mind-bending abilities in a true evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in exhilarating zero-g combat, and venture beyond our waking reality.