Most Anticipated Games of 2021

The past year has been challenging for many across the globe. With the world getting caught up in a deadly virus outbreak, we were forced to stay at home, and try to weather the storm. As we touched on in our GOTY 2020 Awards though, this situation helped push video games into the spotlight, a way for us to unwind and forget, at least for a moment. And just as we all hope for the global pandemic to soon come to an end, we also look ahead to the video games that will hopefully release and entertain us in the coming year. With the arrival of new consoles, the future has a bright and exciting outlook. Below, we've selected 12 games that all of our current staff are currently anticipating for 2021, listed in alphabetical order.

Back 4 Blood

Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the Left 4 Dead franchise. Fight your way through a dynamic, perilous world in a 4-player co-op story campaign where you must work together to survive increasingly challenging missions. Play with up to 3 of your friends online or go solo.

When: June 22, 2021
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Baldur's Gate 3

Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Adventure, loot, battle and romance as you journey through the Forgotten Realms and beyond. Play alone, and select your companions carefully, or as a party of up to four in multiplayer.

When: TBD 2021
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Deathloop

Deathloop transports players to the lawless island of Blackreef in an eternal struggle between two extraordinary assassins. As Colt, the only chance for escape is to end the cycle by assassinating eight key targets before the day resets. Learn from each cycle - try new paths, gather intel, and find new weapons and abilities.

When: May 21, 2021
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Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6 plunges players into the heart of a modern-day guerrilla revolution set in Yara, a tropical paradise frozen in time. President Antón Castillo (Esposito) vows to restore his country to its former glory while grooming his son Diego (Gonzalez) to follow in his footsteps.

When: TBD 2021
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Gotham Knights

Gotham Knights promises a dynamic and interactive Gotham City where an exploding criminal element has swept through the streets. With the Belfry as their base of operations, this new era of heroes will solve mysteries that connect the darkest chapters in the city’s history and defeat notorious villains.

When: TBD 2021
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Halo Infinite

When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. Begin anew and step inside the armor of humanity’s greatest hero to experience a new adventure and finally explore the scale of the Halo ring itself.

When: TBD 2021
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