2019 has been a pretty good year for new video game releases. With the likes of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Residential Evil 2, there have been plenty of new games that have hit the market, as well as some old classics like classic World of Warcraft.
But with 2019 closing coming to an end, all eyes are set on next year and what’s in store for gamers. With some big games in the works, many players are counting down the days until 2020’s top upcoming video game releases.
In case you’ve been out of the loop or have been too focused on League of Legends, here are some of the top upcoming 2020 video games that you should be looking forward to.
With the release of the newest Star Wars film coming out in late 2019, fans won’t have to wait long before they get their next Star Wars fix. Following on from the movies and LEGO Star Wars franchise, the latest instalment is bound to be as fun and enjoyable as the previous titles.
Combing all the history and events of the previous 9 Star Wars films (just the main ones) the game tells the Skywalker story in an epic LEGO fashion. No matter if you’ve never played any of the previous LEGO Star Wars games, this release is sure to draw in plenty of new fans.
Developed by the same team behind the likes of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Gods and Monsters has already caused a lot of excitement with fans. With a cartoon-like appearance and feel, many fans have already compared to it to the likes of Legend of Zelda.
Set within a fantasy world, players will seek help from gods to help save them from deadly creatures in Greek mythology. The gods can grant players handy powers to help them defeat their enemies and the overlord plaguing their world - Typhon. Unfortunately, there isn’t much else about the game but be sure to keep an eye out for game footage in the future.
Minecraft is undoubtedly one of the most popular and biggest games in the world with hundreds of millions of players worldwide. Although there have been various updates to Minecraft over the years, they haven’t released a new standalone game before.
All this is going to change with the release of Minecraft Dungeons, Minecraft’s take on the dungeon crawler genre. Full of traps, monsters, puzzles and treasure, players will be able to experience a whole new Minecraft world without any building, crushing or crafting. With the release date announced in the second quarter of 2020, we’ll have to wait for more information about what the game will include.
Ever since the release of the PS3, fans have been calling for the remake of this classic Final Fantasy game, and their prayers have just been answered. After years of teasing and rumours, the remake was finally announced in 2015 but is expected to be released in 2020 to mark the 30th anniversary of the first final fantasy game release.
Although details about the game have been kept quiet, it's unsure whether the game will feature many new additions in the story apart from reworked graphics and voices. If you’re a big fan of the final fantasy series, then this certainly is a must buy.
One of the biggest video game franchises on Xbox is finally getting a sixth entry in its franchise. Halo Infinite, will be released in 2020, making it the first Halo game since 2017. Based on the timing of the release, it will most likely be a launching title for the new Xbox console that is also due to be released in 2020.
The game will continue the story of master chief and will follow on from the events of Halo 5. After the last games disappointing story, Halo Infinite is sure to focus on what made Halo so popular in the first place.
Ghost of Tsushima is an upcoming hack and slash game that focuses on the power of the samurai sword and the last samurai on Tshumia Island. The game will feature an entirely open world with no waypoints or objectives to make a unique and original gaming experience.
Set in 1274, the game will explore the story of Jin Sakai and the battle against the invading Mongols. Players will have to master the way of the ghost and the sword to fight off the invasion and claim back their homeland before its too late.
An interesting and unique upcoming game, Empire of Sin is set in the 1920s during the prohibition era in Chicago. Players must use their skills and knowledge to climb the ranks and become the biggest gang in the city. As you rise to the top, players will face challenges from rival gangs, competition and law enforcement.
Featuring gameplay that has been likened to the likes of X-COM, this strategy game has gained a lot of attention from strategy lovers and has received a lot of hype recently. If you’re a big fan of strategy games (including League of Legends) then this should definitely be on your watchlist!
Announced in December 2016, The Last of Us Part II is a sequel to the first game that was released in 2013 which gained very favourable reviews from critics. The game is set 5 years after the first and follows a new character Ellie around the zombie-infested world.
Considering the popularity of the first game, the hype levels for the Last of Us Part II is off the charts. Although no official release date has been announced yet, fans are hoping for more information on this new release as soon as possible.
There’s no denying that Marvel’s Avengers is one of the biggest and most successful superhero franchise series to date. After raking in billions from the box office, it was only a matter of time until they decided to release a video game.
The story of the game will include the unveiling of the new Avengers HQ in San Francisco followed by a chain of events that leaves superheroes being outlawed. With a deadly event putting the world in danger, the only hope is for the avengers to assemble and save the world. Based on the success of previous Avengers movies, it’s likely to also be a big success.
The most hyped up game for 2020 so far has to be this futuristic thriller made by the creators of the critically acclaimed Witcher series, CD Projekt RED. With a huge announcement at E3 from Keanu Reeves himself, this open-world action-adventure game is due to be released in April 2020.
The game follows a character around the Night City in California with unruly businesses and gangs fighting for control of the city. The game is likely to feature a range of quests, missions and challenges to enhance the story, similar to the Witcher series. As time goes on, we’ll definitely be hearing more about his game right up until its actual release.
