One industry that has definitely thrived with more people spending time at home is the video game industry. Building on that momentum from 2020, there is a wide slate of releases on the schedule for 2021 to keep gamers entertained this year. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights.
Hitman 3 (January)
The dramatic conclusion to the Hitman franchise, with Agent 47 coming back for his final mission.
Outriders (February)
This is a new entry into the action video game market, this title is reported to bring in a combination of Mass Effect and Doom.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - remake (March)
This brings back a seminal and groundbreaking video game title from Ubisoft.
Deathloop (May)
This exciting game features a play on Groundhog Day, but with assassins who face off day after day.
Halo Infinite (Fall 2021)
Safe to say gamers are excited about this one, as Master Chief returns for another exciting Halo adventure.
Far Cry 6 (TBD)
While the release date is TBD, the popular and successful Far Cry franchise will get its next installment with Far Cry 6.
Lord of the Rings: Gollum (TBD)
This game offers a new spin on the Lord of the Rings universe, as players take on the role of Gollum for the first time.
Resident Evil 8: Village (TBD)
Another long-running franchise gets a new entry with Resident Evil 8: Village. This sequel to Resident Evil 7 will take place a few years after the events of the last entry to the series.