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2020 is done and in the rearview mirror, which means it’s time to look to 2021 and the slate of games that has us the most excited. From new MMOs to the returns of classics and a lot of horror, we asked our writing team to come up with their list of the Most Anticipated Games of 2021. To compile this list, the writers ranked their top choices and we pulled them all together to get a slate that showcases the range of gametype and franchise that 2021 has to offer.
So now, let’s jump into our Most Anticipated Games of 2021:
10. Far Cry 6
Developer: Ubisoft Toronto
Publisher: Ubisoft
Release: 2021
Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Google Stadia, Amazon Luna, PC
9. Humankind
Developer: Amplitude Studios
Publisher: Sega
Release: 2021
Platform: Google Stadia, PC, Mac
8. Hitman 3
Developer: IO Interactive
Publisher: IO Interactive
Release: January 2021
Platform: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, PC
7. New World
Developer: Amazon Game Studios, Double Helix Games
Publisher: Amazon Game Studios, Double Helix Games
Release: 2021
Platform: PC
6. The Medium
Developer: Bloober Team
Publisher: Bloober
Release: January 2021
Platform: PC, Xbox Series X and Series S
5. Resident Evil Village
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Release: 2021
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, PC
4. Hogwarts Legacy
Developer: Avalanche Software
Publisher: Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment
Release: 2021
Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, PC
3. Horizon Forbidden West
Developer: Guerilla Games
Publisher: Sony
Release: 2021
Platform: PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
2. Outriders
Developer: People Can Fly
Publisher: Square Enix
Release: February 2021
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Google Stadia, PC
1. Halo Infinite
Studio: 343 Industries
Release: TBA
Platform: Xbox and PC
2021 looks to be a big year for games, which means a few titles missed our list by a narrow margin. Those games include Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake, Stray, Gotham Knights, Little Nightmares 2, and Harvest Moon: One World. Did your most hyped game out Most Anticipated Games of 2021 list? Let us know!
Kate Sánchez is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of But Why Tho? A Geek Community. There, she coordinates film, television, anime, and manga coverage. Kate is also a freelance journalist writing features on video games, anime, and film. Her focus as a critic is championing animation and international films and television series for inclusion in awards cycles.
