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The pandemic taught people not to make far-reaching plans, but this absolutely does not apply to the gaming industry, which gained particular popularity during the period of self-isolation. What are the developers preparing to surprise the games player in 2021?
Hitman iii
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX, Stadia
Release Date: January 20, 2021
Hitman III is another game from IO Interactive, dedicated to the adventures of a bald assassin with a barcode on the back of his head. This project will complete a “new” trilogy called “The World of Assassins”, and will also become the eighth game in the series about Agent 47.
According to the gameplay trailer, the silent assassin will once again have to infiltrate events and mingle with the crowd to get as close to his goal as possible. As usual, different types of weapons are used, as well as any items from the environment. It is possible that IO Interactive will no longer return to Agent 47, completing its story, since the studio has already announced its next project. While it bears the working title Project 007 and, as you might guess from the name, will be dedicated to James Bond .
Deathloop
Platforms: PC, PS5
Release date: May 21, 2020
Deathloop is a first-person shooter from Arkane, the creator of the Dishonored series. The publisher of the project is Bethesda Softworks.
“Deathloop is the story of two perfect assassins stuck in a mysterious time loop. They are doomed to live the same day over and over again. For Colt, the only chance to break out of the loop is to destroy eight key targets by the end of the day. Each loop of the loop is an opportunity to learn something about the world, try new ways and methods, get new weapons and abilities, in order to finally break free, ”reads the description of the game.
It is reported that with each loop of the loop, the player will have the opportunity to find out new secrets and collect information about the Black Reef Island, which will later be useful for successful passage and gaining an advantage over an opponent.
Far cry 6
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX
Release Date: Spring 2021
Far Cry 6 takes place in the tropical state of Yara, ruled by the brutal dictator Anton Castillo ( Giancarlo Esposito ).
“Anton Castillo, the dictator of Yara, intends to restore the former greatness of his nation at any cost. His son Diego is devoted to his father and helps him in everything. Immerse yourself in the dangerous realities of the revolution in the modern world and destroy the criminal regime, ”reads the description of the game.
The player will try on the role of one of the leaders of the resistance, whose name is Dani Rojas – you can choose the gender of the protagonist yourself. The authors of the game argue that the open world of Far Cry 6 will exceed the size of the rest of the games in the series.
Far Cry 6 was originally slated for release in February 2021, but Ubisoft announced that it was unable to finish the project by that time. According to unconfirmed reports, the release of a new part of Far Cry may be scheduled for May of the same year.
Resident evil village
Platforms: PC, PS5, XSX
Release Date: Spring 2021
Resident Evil Village will be the continuation of the seventh part of the popular horror franchise. Ethan Winters will once again become the protagonist of the game, who will go to a remote snow-covered village, where the main events will unfold. As in Resident Evil 7, the game will use a first person view.
According to project producer Peter Fabiano, Resident Evil Village has absorbed all the best aspects of the franchise for 25 years of its existence. According to rumors, the release of the game will take place in April-May this year.
Halo infinite
Platforms: PC, XBO, XSX
Release Date: Fall 2021
In the first-person shooter Halo Infinite, the player will again have to try on the role of the Master Chief. The game is a direct sequel to Halo 5: Guardians, released five years ago.
Despite the fact that the game was expected back in 2020 at the same time as the release of the Xbox Series X and S consoles, the development of the new Halo was delayed, which forced 343 Industries to postpone the release date. During the Xbox Games Showcase, players were shown the gameplay of the new game for the first time, which led to a flurry of criticism of the project on social networks – users scolded the poor detail and graphics, noting that Halo Infinite looks like a game of the previous generation.
According to the creative director and veterans of the franchise, Joseph Steyten, now the release of the new project should not be expected until the fall of 2021, but by that time it will be able to satisfy even the most discerning tastes.
Age of empires IV
Platforms: PC
Release date: 2021
It’s hard to believe, but there will be a place for classic strategies in the gaming market of 2021 – Relic Entertainment is preparing to release Age of Empires IV. The project was announced back in 2017 at a special Gamescom event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the franchise.
If the rumors turn out to be true, and Age of Empires IV does see the light of day in 2021, then this will be the first game in the series in 15 years. The developer has promised that the time of the fourth part will not move to later periods of time and unfold in the Middle Ages. It’s worth waiting for this game if only to see how real-time strategies have evolved and how they intend to surprise the modern player.
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX
Release date: 2021
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is an action / RPG sequel about vampires, werewolves and other magical creatures.
The main character of the game will be the so-called “weak-blooded” vampire – a convert with low abilities relative to the leading clans. The protagonist will need to choose one of three disciplines, which will further determine his skills and abilities.
The game was supposed to be released in 2020, but its release was postponed several times. In the summer of the previous year, the main screenwriter of the project, Brian Mitsoda, who is a veteran of the gaming industry, was unexpectedly fired from the development company Hardsuit Labs. Mitsoda’s removal from the project came as a surprise to both fans of the original game and Mitsoda himself. Along with him, the creative director of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Ka-ai Clooney was also fired.
Shortly thereafter, the studio management announced the postponement of the release to 2021 due to the need to “refine” the game. It is possible that the developer is reworking the project literally from scratch, so you should not wait for the release in the first half of the year.
Hogwarts Legacy
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX
Release date: 2021
2021 will be a special year for many potter fans, with Avalanche Software promising to release Hogwarts Legacy. The main character will be one of the students of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, who studied at the beginning of the 19th century. The player will have to learn spells, brew potions, tame magical creatures and explore an open world that includes not only Hogwarts itself, but also the village of Hogsmeade, as well as the Forbidden Forest.
God of War: Ragnarok
Platforms: PS5
Release date: 2021
Little is known about the ninth game from the God of War series – judging by the completely uninformative trailer that appeared in September 2020, it will be called Ragnarök, and its plot will obviously mark the beginning of the end of the world from Scandinavian mythology. The main characters, as in the previous part, will be Kratos and his son Atreus. The game will be a PlayStation 5 exclusive, with no exact release date announced.
Horizon forbidden west – new games 2021
Platforms: PS4, PS5
Release date: 2021
Another Sony exclusive is also expected to be released this year, Horizon Zero Dawn. The new game will be called Horizon Forbidden West and will be available to owners of both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
The protagonist will again be a hunter from the Nora tribe named Aloy, who this time will have to go to the Forbidden West.
“The world is on the brink of destruction. Ferocious storms and deadly diseases have rained down on the scattered remnants of human tribes, and fearsome new machines roam the borders of their lands. Life on Earth is on the verge of another extinction, and no one knows the reason. Aloy will have to uncover the secrets behind these threats and bring order and harmony back to this world. Along the way, she will have to meet old friends, make an alliance with new warring factions and unravel the legacy of antiquity, while remaining one step ahead of a new, at first glance, insurmountable enemy, ”the game’s description says. The project is expected to be released towards the end of 2021.
