The PlayStation 5 has been out for some time now, and its reception has been mostly positive. It includes lots of quality-of-life improvements over its predecessor, the PlayStation 4, such as faster load times, a solid-state drive (SSD) instead of a regular hard disk drive (HDD), and an improved controller thanks to the new DualSense. Having said all that, a console is only as good as the games available on it, and thankfully, the PS5 has you covered on that front as well.
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While the machine already has a worthy library of great PS5 games, there are even more to look forward to, with some releasing as soon as this month while others are years away. In the video game world, it’s not uncommon to be aware of games that are still several years off, while it’s also normal for a new game to be revealed and launched within just a couple of months. In this comprehensive list, we’ll go through the major PS5 releases from 2022, leading up to 2023 and even beyond.
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2022 games
1. God of War Ragnarök — November 11, 2022
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Genre
Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure
Developer
SIE Santa Monica Studio
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release
November 09, 2022
During the PS5’s reveal event, we got a tease for the sequel to 2018’s God of War. Now officially titled God of War: Ragnarok, we know it’ll be coming out in 2022, as revealed during the September 2021 PlayStation Showcase. While there still are a slew of questions about Ragnarok, we do know it’ll feature Freya and Thor as antagonists, along with an older Atreus. The 2021 trailer for this game showed off some gameplay, along with some imagery of new locales. Sony is gearing up for this game’s launch later this fall, and it’s easily one of the biggest releases of the year.
2. Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Fighting, Shooter, Tactical
Developer
Infinity Ward
Publisher
Activision
Release
November 16, 2022
Many were shocked at this game’s announcement, as the original Warzone still needs a lot of work on the development side. But yes, Warzone 2.0 is coming at some point in 2022, featuring many changes from the original installment. We do know it’ll run on the same engine as Modern Warfare II, and both are being built from the ground up alongside one another. Warzone 2.0 will hopefully run more smoothly than its predecessor, with various quality-of-life improvements, along with new features as well. It’ll launch this fall.
3. The Callisto Protocol — December 2, 2022
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Developer
Striking Distance Studios
Release
December 02, 2022
Seeing as the Dead Space franchise was dormant for nearly a decade, it was up to Striking Distance Studios to give us a spiritual successor to Visceral’s beloved horror series with The Callisto Protocol. This third-person survival horror game is gearing up to be one of the scariest games of all time. We know it’ll send players to a space prison on Jupiter’s moon, Callisto — with the goal of surviving an alien invasion. It’s supposed to launch at the end of 2022.
4. Need for Speed Unbound — December 2, 2022
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Racing
Developer
Criterion Games
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Release
December 02, 2022
The most striking thing about the new Need for Speed Unbound is the game’s art direction, which ditches realism in favor of a cel-shaded anime style. This is a huge change for the series and serves as a visual representation of a new era of Need for Speed. Beyond its excellent visuals, this game is exciting because it marks the return of Criterion Games, the studio known for developing the Burnout series and that also worked on Need for Speed games in the past. This game will have street races, an open world, and the beloved Heat System from Need for Speed Heat, so there’s a lot to look forward to with this new installment.
5. Goodbye Volcano High — 2022
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Genre
Adventure, Indie
Developer
KO_OP
Publisher
KO_OP
Release
December 31, 2022
A cinematic narrative, Goodbye Volcano High revolves around a group of teenage dinosaurs who are in their last year of high school. The hand-painted art direction looks beautiful, and the team behind the title wants the experience to be akin to “bingeing your favorite TV show.” Goodbye Volcano High will also employ some unique tricks with the DualSense controller, and the entire game is backed up by a soundtrack designed by Dabu — the audio director behind Winding Worlds.
6. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition — Q4 2022
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
CD Projekt RED
Publisher
CD Projekt RED
Release
August 29, 2016
Unlike Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was critically acclaimed when it launched in 2015. So much so that it went on to win numerous awards and Game of the Year nods. As expected, CD Projekt Red will be releasing an enhanced version of the RPG for PS5, with improved visuals and lighting. Sadly, the team had to delay the new version of the game, likely due to the pandemic and other factors tied to Cyberpunk 2077‘s development. Nonetheless, we’ll likely get to play the enhanced version of The Witcher 3 in the fourth quarter of 2022.
7. Little Devil Inside — 2022
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Neostream Interactive
Publisher
Neostream Interactive
Release
December 31, 2022
Little Devil Inside is a new game from Neostream Interactive. This survival RPG made a splash during The Future of Gaming presentation, as its beautiful art style quickly set it apart from the crowd. Beyond graphics, the third-person action seems to be shaping up nicely, and the trailer features some remarkable monster designs. We’re not sure how the story will unfold — the trailer kept cutting back and forth between an old man in his home and an adventurer slaying beasts — but we can’t wait to get our hands on it.
2023 games
1. Forspoken — January 24, 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Luminous Productions
Publisher
Square Enix
Release
January 24, 2023
Not much is known about this mysterious title from Square Enix. The first trailer showed off a world full of dragons, magic, and breathtaking environments, but that’s about it. It was previously called Project Athia, but it finally has an official name: Forspoken. The title is a console exclusive for PlayStation 5 — it’s an action RPG with some fantasy elements and a heavy emphasis on fast, fluid traversal. It was originally supposed to come out in the spring of 2022 but has been delayed twice.
2. Dead Space — January 27, 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter, Adventure
Developer
Motive Studios
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Release
March 31, 2023
Serving as a remake of the 2008 original, Dead Space is currently in development by EA Motive. Not only will it be a faithful retelling of the events of the original game, but it will be presented as a continuous, uninterrupted shot, just like 2018’s God of War. The Dead Space remake is scheduled to release in January 2023.
3. Dead Island 2 — February 3, 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
Developer
Deep Silver Dambuster Studios
Publisher
Deep Silver
Release
February 03, 2023
After being in development hell for the better part of a decade, Dead Island 2 will finally launch in 2023. The game was first revealed at E3 2014 and has since undergone numerous developer changes. Currently, Dambuster Studios is leading development and based on the game’s recent re-reveal, it seems Dead Island 2 is nearing completion. This installment will be comically violent, with a slew of RPG mechanics and cooperative play, building upon the features from the original 2011 game. The sequel’s tone seems to have remained consistent throughout its development, with an emphasis on ridiculousness rather than a grounded take on a zombie story.
4. Hogwarts Legacy — February 10, 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Avalanche Software
Publisher
Portkey Games
Release
February 10, 2023
Finally, after years following its initial leak, we received confirmation of the upcoming Harry Potter RPG titled Hogwarts Legacy. It’s set in the 1800s and is an open-world action RPG where you’ll get to attend Hogwarts and explore the wizarding world. You can expect to be sorted into your Hogwarts House and take classes while also improving your abilities as you level up your character. Hogwarts Legacy is being developed by Avalanche Studios and will release in 2023 following multiple delays from its original 2021 window.
5. Wild Hearts — February 17, 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Adventure
Developer
Omega Force
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Release
February 17, 2023
Hailing from Electronic Arts and Omega Force — the studio best known for the Dynasty Warriors games — Wild Hearts is most akin to Monster Hunter. In it, you and up to two other friends team up to take down massive beasts, each with their own distinct powers and fighting styles. The one thing about Wild Hearts that stands out from the Monster Hunter games is that it looks far more realistic and, in some ways, more vibrant. But Wild Hearts also does a fantastic job of onboarding the player, and thanks to its simplified UI and accessibility options, it could reach a large audience.
6. Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure
Developer
Ryū Ga Gotoku Studios
Publisher
Sega
Release
February 22, 2023
This long-lost Yakuza game is a remake of the 2014 game Ryuu ga Gotoku Ishin! It launched in Japan but never came to the West, so this remake will be playable to many more players. It’s being rebuilt from the ground up using Unreal Engine 5 and sends players to feudal Japan with an action-packed story. It stars Kazuma Kiryu from the mainline Yakuza games but will also see the return of other familiar characters.
7. The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum — Early 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Adventure
Developer
Daedalic Entertainment
Publisher
Daedalic Entertainment, Nacon
Release
September 01, 2022
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was one of the first games confirmed for a PS5 release. In development at German studio Daedalic Entertainment, the game occurs before the events of the titular books and will focus on Gollum and the ongoing conflict in his head. It will be an action-adventure game with stealth elements, and Gollum won’t look like he does in the Peter Jackson movies. It also won’t be going for a hyper-realistic art style, unlike the recent Mordor games from Warner Bros. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been delayed multiple times to ensure it meets expectations. It’s now set to launch sometime in early 2023
8. Skull and Bones — March 9, 2023
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Genre
Adventure
Developer
Ubisoft Singapore
Release
November 08, 2022
Over five after the initial announcement, Skull and Bones is finally launching in March 2023, after being delayed until 2022. The final version of Skull and Bones is a mix of Ubisoft’s open-world titles, survival games, and a more detailed version of the Assassin’s Creed series’ naval combat. Are players still interested after the title has seen so many delays? And will it stack up against the success of Sea of Thieves?
9. Resident Evil 4 — March 24, 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Puzzle, Adventure
Publisher
Capcom
Release
March 24, 2023
Serving as a remake of 2005 original, Resident Evil 4 aims to reimagine Leon Kennedy’s grueling adventure as he searches for the president’s missing daughter. This won’t play out like other Resident Evil games, as the deadly enemies aren’t zombies but infected villagers who are just as terrifying as the undead. This game seems like it will follow in the footsteps of the Resident Evil 2 remake, giving us the same story with gameplay improvements and 4K visuals for modern consoles. It’ll launch in March 2023.
10. Marvel’s Midnight Suns — 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
Developer
Firaxis Games
Publisher
2K
Release
October 07, 2022
Firaxis Games is back again, this time with a new tactical RPG called Marvel’s Midnight Suns. In it, you take on the role of a new hero/heroine called The Hunter, with a completely customizable set of powers and moves. You will still be able to control other popular characters such as Wolverine, Iron Man, Captain America, and Ghost Rider, among others. Marvel’s Midnight Suns will play similarly to XCOM, so if you love those types of turn-based tactics games, you should keep your eye out for this one. Sadly, this game was delayed from October to the first half of 2023.
11. Final Fantasy XVI — Summer 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
Square Enix Creative Business Unit III
Publisher
Square Enix
The PS5 showcase on September 16, 2020, kicked off with the reveal of Final Fantasy XVI, and it looks to be more fantasy-driven than its predecessor. On top of that, it will be a PS5 console exclusive, meaning you’ll have to get a PS5 if you plan on playing it outside of the PC ecosystem. Final Fantasy XVI certainly looks jaw-dropping in the visual department. At the end of 2021, Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida revealed the game is behind schedule and has been delayed by “almost a half year,” due to COVID complications. At Sony’s June 2022 State of Play, a new trailer revealed the game is coming in the summer of 2023.
12. Black Myth: Wukong — 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer
Game Science
Publisher
Game Science
Release
December 31, 2023
One of our most-anticipated games of 2023 is Black Myth: Wukong, a Souls-like from Chinese studio Game Science. In it, you play as a monkey who has the ability to turn into different creatures, which is a fun twist on the Souls formula. Considering the small size of the studio, it’s impressive just how good this game looks. Sadly, we’ll have to wait a while to play it, as it won’t be ready until at least 2023.
13. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 — 2023
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Genre
Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure
Developer
Insomniac Games
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release
December 31, 2023
During the 2021 PlayStation Showcase, Sony finally revealed Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the follow-up to one of 2018’s best games. We knew it was inevitable there would be a sequel, but it was nice to finally receive some confirmation of this. The game isn’t going to launch until 2023, but there’s a lot to be excited about based on the announcement trailer. For one, we know Miles Morales will fight alongside Peter Parker. It’s unclear how this will work, though — if we’ll get to play as one or the other, or both — but either way, we’ll be in for a good time. We also know Venom will make an appearance, as shown in the trailer, but fans also pointed out that Kraven the Hunter will likely play a part, as well. The character can be heard narrating the trailer. It’ll be a while before Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is ready to play, but judging by this list, there’s no shortage of games to play in the meantime.
14. Payday 3 — 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genre
Shooter
Developer
Overkill Software, Starbreeze Studios
Publisher
Prime Matter
Release
December 31, 2023
Since Payday 3 is still far from complete, there isn’t much we know about it. Developer Overkill Software did confirm it will take place in a “living, enormous representation” of New York City, taking place after the events of Payday 2. Even though gameplay hasn’t been revealed, you can likely expect the same fantastic first-person shooter gameplay, with an emphasis on gathering as much loot as you can. There’s a random element to Payday, which will hopefully result in various level layouts and spawns across each heist.
15. Hollow Knight: Silksong — 2023
Platforms
Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Platform, Adventure, Indie
Developer
Team Cherry
Publisher
Team Cherry
What began as a Hollow Knight DLC add-on eventually turned into a fully-fledged sequel. Silksong is the all-new game from Team Cherry, building upon the foundation of its predecessor but with a few new twists. In Silksong, you play as Hornet, a character who appeared as a boss in the first installment. This game will send players on a journey through the kingdom of Pharloom with the goal of reaching the top. It’ll still feature the tough-as-nails action gameplay, with Metroidvania elements, but there’s a new story and some additional gameplay elements.
16. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
Genre
Adventure
Developer
Massive Entertainment — A Ubisoft Studio
Release
December 31, 2023
In traditional Ubisoft fashion, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is an upcoming open-world action game based on the James Cameron film series. It offers a dedicated story that sends players on a journey across the Western Frontier to defeat the RDA who threaten the land. Interestingly, Frontiers of Pandora will take place from a first-person perspective, much like the Far Cry series. This game was first revealed at E3 2021 but was delayed to 2023 or 2024.
17. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League — 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter, Adventure
Developer
Rocksteady Studios
Publisher
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Release
December 31, 2023
British developer Rocksteady Studios, the team behind the acclaimed Batman: Arkham series, is working on a new game called Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Much like Gotham Knights, this game will also emphasize cooperative play, allowing you to take on the roles of Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark. It’s set in the Arkham universe from the previous games and sends players on a mission to take out Brainiac, an evil villain who uses his mind-control powers to control Justice League members such as Superman. It was supposed to launch in 2022 but has been delayed to 2023.
18. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor — 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Adventure
Developer
Respawn Entertainment
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Release
December 31, 2023
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor takes place five years after the events of the predecessor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. In it, you’ll be back in the shoes of Jedi Cal Kestis as he deals with being one of the last of his kind. This game will only be available for current-gen hardware, leaving the PS4 and Xbox One behind.
19. Street Fighter 6 — 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Fighting, Arcade
Developer
Capcom
Publisher
Capcom
Release
December 31, 2023
Following Street Fighter 6‘s showing at Summer Game Fest, excitement has gone through the roof, thanks to its impressive visuals, presentation, and features. It’ll offer three main modes, including Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub, and has six confirmed characters thus far, including Chun-Li, Guile, Jamie, Kimberly, Luke, and Ryu. More will be announced as we get closer to the game’s release in 2023. This one certainly seems to be an exciting return to form for Street Fighter, especially considering the fifth installment’s lackluster initial response. Capcom is aiming not to repeat the same mistakes from before, and you can tell based on what’s been shown of Street Fighter 6.
20. Alan Wake II — 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter, Adventure
Developer
Remedy Entertainment
Publisher
Epic Games Publishing
Release
December 31, 2023
Remedy Entertainment’s beloved Alan Wake is getting a sequel in 2023. Aptly titled Alan Wake II, this game will continue the story of its predecessor, with more of an emphasis on survival-horror mechanics this time around. It’ll be exclusive to new-generation hardware, hopefully meaning it’ll push the boundaries of the technology without being held back by PS4 and Xbox One. There isn’t much we know about this game, but we’re excited to get our hands on it in 2023.
21. Diablo IV — 2023
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
Developer
Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher
Blizzard Entertainment
Release
December 31, 2023
Diablo IV, the long-awaited follow-up to the last entry, will launch in 2023, featuring more of the dungeon-crawling action fans know and love. It will play much like its predecessors but will also incorporate new mechanics such as an open world and even a PvP system that will surely shake things up. So far, we know the Barbarian, Sorceress, Druid, Rogue, and Necromancer classes will be added, but fans are expecting more to be announced before the game launches. This one won’t be out for a while, but based on the marketing material thus far, it’s shaping up to be a monumental release.
22. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — 2023
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Release
December 31, 2023
Serving as a continuation of the acclaimed Final Fantasy VII Remake, the next part, officially titled Rebirth, will launch in 2023. Square Enix announced the game during the recent Final Fantasy VII event, where it confirmed the game will be a PS5 exclusive. It will be directed by Naoki Hamaguchi, who was the co-director of the first installment. As you might be aware, Final Fantasy VII Remake only covers a small portion of the original game, so there’s still a lot of the story left to tell. It’s unclear when it will launch or how much of the story it will cover, but what is apparent is that fans are as excited as ever to continue Cloud’s journey. At least we have Intergrade to hold us over until the next installment.
2024 games
Like a Dragon 8
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure
Developer
Ryū Ga Gotoku Studios
Publisher
Sega
Release
December 31, 2024
The next mainline Yakuza game is now officially titled Like a Dragon in the West will launch in 2024. Like a Dragon 8 will take place after the events of the predecessor, will star Kazuma Kiryu and Ichiban Kasuga from the last installment, and will retain the beloved turn-based combat from before. Each of the aforementioned protagonists will have their own party, but beyond that, little else is known about this game. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of Like a Dragon games to play in the meantime!
Games with no release windows
1.Tekken 8
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Fighting
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
As revealed during the September 2022 State of Play, Tekken 8 is indeed in the works. This new installment is being built entirely in Unreal Engine 5 and will not utilize any assets from the previous entry. There isn’t much we know about this game, but the game’s director Katsuhiro Harada said this new installment will serve as a “turning point” for the series. We’ll have to wait a while for this one, as it doesn’t have a release window yet.
2. Dragon Age: Dreadwolf
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
BioWare
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Release
December 31, 2023
While not much is known about the next Dragon Age game, now finally named Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, we do know it will be a single-player RPG from developer BioWare, the team responsible for the previous installments in the series. It’s being developed concurrently alongside the new Mass Effect game and does not have a release date, though if we had to guess, we’d say to expect it in 2023 at the earliest.
3. Dustborn
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Adventure, Indie
Developer
Red Thread Games
Publisher
Red Thread Games
A narrative-driven adventure set in America during the 2030s, Dustborn follows a “band of misfits and outcasts” as they travel across the country to deliver a mysterious package. You’ll take direct control of Pax, an ex-con with superhuman powers who must navigate a world filled with misinformation. It looks to be an innovative new adventure game, and anyone interested in powerful storytelling is advised to give it a look. Dustborn is scheduled for a 2021 release.
4. Gothic 1 Remake
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
Alkimia Interactive
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Cult classic RPG Gothic is getting a complete remake for the PlayStation 5. We don’t know much about the title, but we do know that THQ Nordic opened a new studio to work solely on this project. A playable teaser is available on PC, and it looks to be shaping up nicely. Let’s hope it gets the attention it deserves and Gothic fans get the game they’ve wanted for years.
5. Indiana Jones
Developer
Machine Games
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks, Lucasfilm Games
Here’s an interesting one: MachineGames, the studio behind the newer Wolfenstein games, is working on an untitled Indiana Jones game in collaboration with publisher Bethesda under the Lucasfilm Games umbrella. Todd Howard is set to executive produce, but aside from a short 30-second teaser trailer, there’s not much we know about this one. It will be interesting to see if it will be presented in the third person, as MachineGames has exclusively worked on first-person shooters.
6. Marvel’s Wolverine
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Genre
Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure
Developer
Insomniac Games
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
One of the greatest surprises during the 2021 PlayStation Showcase was the reveal of Marvel’s Wolverine, a project in development by Insomniac Games. That’s right, the studio is juggling Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and this game simultaneously, showing how impressive the team is. This one is even earlier in development than Spider-Man 2 and doesn’t have a release window just yet. It’s unclear if it will tie to the Spider-Man games or if it will be its own separate story — though we’re inclined to believe they’ll be connected. The reveal trailer doesn’t give us a glimpse of gameplay, but we can probably expect it to be a third-person action adventure with a large open world to explore. What we do know is that you’ll need a PS5 to play this one when it comes out.
7. Dragon’s Dogma II
Platforms
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
Capcom
Publisher
Capcom
There isn’t much we know about Dragon’s Dogma II, but Capcom confirmed that Director Hideaki, the director of the first game, will return for the sequel. It will likely feature similar action combat introduced in the original, with an emphasis on grappling and climbing on top of bosses. Dragon’s Dogma II will run on the RE Engine, which was used for many recent Capcom games, including Resident Evil Village. During this game’s official reveal, Capcom did not offer a release window, so it’ll likely come out sometime in 2024 or even later.
8. Quantum Error
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter
Developer
TeamKill Media
While the developers say that everything is going well with Quantum Error, it’s still up in the air whether it will be a launch title. The “cosmic horror shooter” is hoping to prove that zombies never go out of style and features one of the most robust physics systems the industry has seen. It’s scheduled to release at an unspecified date.
9. Mass Effect
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
BioWare
Publisher
Electronic Arts
While it’s still very early in development, we do know a new Mass Effect game is coming from BioWare. Following its official reveal at The Game Awards 2020, there is a slew of questions fans have about the project — most importantly, how it will tie to the original trilogy. In the trailer, we got to see Liara, one of the main characters from the original trilogy, though it’s unclear when in the timeline this new game will take place and what this character’s role will be. There are lots of questions the community has, but one thing’s for sure: You shouldn’t expect to play this one for quite some time — possibly as late as 2024.
10. Project 007
Developer
IO Interactive
Publisher
IO Interactive
Coming from Hitman developer IO Interactive, the team is now working on a James Bond game under the working title Project 007. It will be an original story with a new Bond character, divorced from any of the likenesses of previous actors. The team expects this to be part of a trilogy of games, though not much else is known about the project(s). Much like a lot of the games on this list, Project 007 likely won’t launch for a few years.
11. Project Eve
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
SHIFT UP Corporation
Publisher
SHIFT UP Corporation
Project Eve is a new action game from developer Shift Up Corporation. It’s reminiscent of Bayonetta, with action at the forefront. It will feature a free-flow combat system wherein you must attack, dodge, and defend, making split-second decisions on the fly. Project Eve will include DualSense features such as haptic feedback that will increase the immersion. This one has been in development for a while now, so we’re hoping it’s ready to launch sometime in 2022.
12. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
Aspyr Media
Publisher
Lucasfilm Games
Kicking off the 2021 PlayStation Showcase was the announcement of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake. It’s still very early in development and will likely be a while before it’s ready to launch. The original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic launched for Xbox in 2003 and was developed by BioWare, the team behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age. The remake is being handled by Aspyr, the studio that developed remasters of Star Wars: Episode I — Racer, Star Wars: Jedi Knight — Jedi Academy, and Star Wars: Republic Commando. Interestingly, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake will be a PS5 timed console exclusive, though it’s unclear for how long. In 2022, it was reportedly delayed indefinitely, so we likely won’t get to play this game any time soon.
Untitled Ubisoft Star Wars game
Now that EA’s exclusive Star Wars deal has expired, other companies — such as Ubisoft — are free to work on games within the beloved franchise. We know Ubisoft Massive is now developing an open-world Star Wars game under the Lucasfilm Games umbrella. This will be the first Star Wars game published by a company other than EA since 2013. It’s unknown when it’ll launch, but our guess is 2024.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Hardsuit Labs
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
It’s been forever since we last walked the vampire-ridden streets of Bloodlines, and we can’t wait to see how much has changed during that time. Recent footage of the game displayed more chaos, a grittier Seattle locale, and a deep, branching storyline. Unfortunately, the game suffered a recent delay, pushing it to an unknown release window.