2021 is shaping up to be an even more exciting year, as Sony and Microsoft - with their successful launches behind them - will undoubtedly have to prove the worth of their new-generation consoles. Games are everything for a new console's success, so the quality of the output delivered will be key this year. And let's not forget Nintendo; the tenured company certainly has a lot to deal with this year, maintaining the momentum of its success in the wake of PS5 and Xbox Series X|S entering the market.
Fortunately, there's quite a promising schedule ahead in the first six months of 2021, and that's likely to expand with exciting new games as we get more confirmation from publishers and developers around what's coming. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose challenges upon the games industry at large, there still seems to be no shortage of thrilling new games to play in the new year.
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FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
Fortunately, there's quite a promising schedule ahead in the first six months of 2021, and that's likely to expand with exciting new games as we get more confirmation from publishers and developers around what's coming. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose challenges upon the games industry at large, there still seems to be no shortage of thrilling new games to play in the new year.
JANUARY
| Release Date | Game | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| January 8 | Iris.Fall | PS4, Xbox One, Switch |
| January 12 | Five Nights at Freddy's: Core Collection | PS4, Xbox One, Switch |
| January 14 | MXGP 2020 | PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Stadia |
| January 20 | Hitman 3 | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Stadia |
| January 21 | Ride 4 | PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| January 22 | Bladed Fury | PS4, Xbox One, Switch |
| January 26 | Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy | PS5, PS4, Switch, PC |
| Cyber Shadow | PS5, PS4, Switch, PC | |
| January 28 | The Medium | Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| The Yakuza Remastered Collection | Xbox One, PC | |
| January 29 | Gods Will Fall | PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Stadia |
FEBRUARY
| Release Date | Game | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| February 2 | Outriders | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC |
| Ys IX: Monstrum Nox | PS4 | |
| February 4 | Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| February 5 | Nioh Remastered - The Complete Edition | PS5 |
| Nioh 2 Remastered - The Complete Edition | PS5 | |
| February 11 | Little Nightmares 2 | PS4, Xbox One, Switch |
| February 12 | Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Switch |
| February 18 | The 25th Ward: The Silver Case | Switch |
| The Silver Case | Switch | |
| February 23 | Persona 5 Strikers | PS4, Switch, PC |
| February 25 | Ghosts 'n Goblins: Resurrection | Switch |
| February 26 | Bravely Default 2 | Switch |
MARCH
| Release Date | Game | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| March 2 | Harvest Moon: One World | PS4, Switch |
| Yakuza: Like a Dragon | PS5 | |
| March 4 | Sea of Solitude: Director's Cut | Switch |
| March 7 | Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny | PS5 |
| March 18 | Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake | PS4, Xbox One, PC |
| March 19 | Returnal | PS5 |
| March 23 | Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town | Switch |
| March 25 | Yakuza 6: The Song of Life | Xbox One, PC |
| March 26 | Balan Wonderworld | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC |
| It Takes Two | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC | |
| Monster Hunter Rise | Switch | |
| Terminator: Resistance Enhanced | PS5 | |
| March TBA | Disco Elysium: The Final Cut | PS5, PS4, PC, Stadia |
APRIL
| Release Date | Game | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| April 9 | Guilty Gear Strive | PS5, PS4, PC |
| April 22 | Humankind | PC, Stadia |
| April 23 | Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139... | PS4, Xbox One, PC |
MAY
| Release Date | Game | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| May 10 | Hood: Outlaws & Legends | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC |
| May 20 | Rune Factory 5 | Switch |
| May 21 | Deathloop | PS5, PC |
JUNE
| Release Date | Game | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| June 22 | Back 4 Blood | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
