PC players have a lot to look forward to in 2019. Big-name teams are rolling out sequels to many beloved series with the likes of Doom Eternal, Gears 5, and Tom Clancy's The Division 2, and we'll also see brand-new properties from famed developers like From Software's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and BioWare's Anthem.
A few other games are going to see the light of day in 2019 after delays, most notably Crackdown 3. The open-world action game was expected to launch in 2016, and after several delays, it's finally set to release in February. That month will also see the launch of Metro Exodus, the third entry in the superb single-player first-person shooter series, which had a short delay from its initial Fall 2018 window.
Smaller games are also set to make big splashes in 2019, such as Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, which is a spiritual successor to the 2D Castlevania games from producer Koji Igarashi. Sea of Solitude is another one worth keeping an eye on, as it's an independent adventure game with a unique art style, published by EA. Another indie gem with the backing of a big publisher is Ori and The Will of the Wisps, sequel to Xbox One console exclusive Ori and the Blind Forest.
Those are just a few of the exciting games coming to PC in 2019 and beyond; for a full breakdown of everything you can expect, check out the list below. In this feature, we've included both games confirmed for 2019 and ones that we aren't yet sure about so you know what's coming on the horizon.
There are plenty of exciting new PC games set to release next year. Let us know in the comments below which of these games you're looking forward to most, as well as what you're still hoping is announced.
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Anthem
BioWare's next game, Anthem, is quite a departure from what the studio is known for. Instead of a narrative-driven RPG, Anthem will be BioWare's take on a multiplayer RPG shooter, which shares similarities with the Destiny franchise. Mobility is one of the most important components in Anthem as you'll be flying your way through environments with impressive verticality using boost jets on your exosuit, called the Javelin. These suits also act as combat classes that can be swapped out; you won't have to commit a character to a specific Javelin. Whether or not you're into the new direction, Anthem is undoubtedly one of the biggest games to pay attention to in early 2019.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: February 22, 2019
Babylon’s Fall
Babylon’s Fall is the latest game by famed studio Platinum Games. Based on the reveal trailer, the upcoming project appears to be fantasy-themed action game. You appear to play as a knight with unique magical abilities.
Platforms: PS4, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Battletoads
A brand-new Battletoads game has been announced. No gameplay was shown, but we did learn, however, that it will have three-player couch co-op and 2.5D graphics. In addition, the art in the game appeared hand-drawn--at least according to the announcement trailer.
Platforms: Xbox One, PC (Expected) | Release Date: TBA 2019
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
If you have any fondness for the Castlevania games, you might want to keep an eye on Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. It's a Kickstarter game that's aiming to capture the spirit of the metroidvania-style, and you should be optimistic since it's being led by Koji Igarashi, a long-time producer of the Castlevania franchise--he's worked on Symphony of the Night, Dawn of Sorrow, and Harmony of Dissonance, to name a few. Though it still plays as a side-scroller, Bloodstained has a 2.5D art-style (3D backgrounds and character models with 2D gameplay). You'll be playing as Miriam, an orphan taken in by the Alchemists guild which is now caught up drama thanks to former member Gebel who has gone off the deep end.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Code Vein
Originally slated for release in September 2018, Code Vein is now scheduled for 2019 after a short delay. The Bandai Namco title stars vampires and is often aptly referred to as "anime Dark Souls" with its blend of anime and apocalyptic art styles. Bandai Namco has released several Code Vein character trailers in the lead-up to release to whet fans' appetites.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Control
Control is the latest game by Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind Alan Wake and Quantum Break. The debut trailer showcased a strangely shifting world, with a protagonist who can fly and control objects using telekinesis.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Crackdown 3
Crackdown 3 is one of Microsoft's biggest upcoming Xbox One exclusives. The game utilizes cloud-based server technology for its multiplayer mode, which allows for environmental destruction on a large scale. It retains the gameplay of its predecessors, featuring a number of different organizations controlling the city of New Providence that you'll need to take down by killing their kingpins, destroying their bases, and destabilizing their infrastructures.
Platforms: Xbox One, PC | Release Date: February 15, 2019
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course
Cuphead found incredible success when it launched in 2017, and in 2019, the hit action-platformer is getting its first DLC expansion. It introduces a new playable character, Ms. Chalice, as well as new weapons, charms, and bosses. If the original game is any indication, The Delicious Last Course will be beautifully animated and very, very difficult.
Platforms: Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Dead or Alive 6
Kasumi, Hayate, Helena, and plenty of other familiar faces return to the arena in Dead or Alive 6. This fighting game will continue to utilize the franchise's staple complexity when it comes to combos and counters, while upping the realism of its visuals. Two new mechanics, Fatal Rush and Break Gauge, shake up the combat by introducing an easier way for beginners to compete.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: February 15, 2019
Devil May Cry 5
After years of waiting, we're finally getting a brand new Devil May Cry game. And in a rather surprising twist, it's a direct continuation to the first four Devil May Cry games. The debut trailer mainly focused on returning protagonist, Nero, who appears to be accompanied by an unnamed woman. However, the last few seconds indicated that Dante will return too.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: March 8, 2019
Doom Eternal
One of 2016's biggest surprises was the return of Doom. It was a savage, fast-paced first-person shooter that stayed true to what made Doom an iconic franchise while nailing the feel of a modern game. Fluid movement and rapid pacing were its high-points, and Doom Eternal seems to be taking that a step further.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Gears 5
Gears of War returns with its fifth entry. This time around you play as Kait, who originally appeared in Gears of War 4. This latest entry sees Kait embark on a journey to discover the truth behind the visions plaguing her mind--most likely an effect of the Locust necklace she inherited from her grandmother.
Platforms: Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Jump Force
Releasing in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, Jump Force is a 3D fighting game that plays similarly to the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm games. It stars characters from Shonen Jump's various highly popular franchises, including Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, Hunter x Hunter, Bleach, and even Death Note.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: February 15, 2019
Man of Medan
During Gamescom 2018, Bandai Namco announced a horror anthology, named The Dark Pictures Anthology, from Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games. The horror series will consist of standalone, cinematic games, the first of which is Man of Medan. Set in the South Pacific, Man of Medan is a supernatural tale in which your decisions will impact the story.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Metro Exodus
The Metro franchise, based on the novels by Dmitry Glukhovsky, has delivered some of best single-player first-person shooter experiences in recent memory. And it's coming back with Metro Exodus in 2019. Instead of spending most of your time trying to survive and scavenge in the underground tunnels of a post-apocalyptic Russia, you'll be trekking across the hostile surface as series protagonist Artyom. Although the game has shifted to more open environments and incorporated more freedom of approach, it's still aiming for focused mission designs. For the PC version, Metro Exodus will feature Nvidia's RTX ray tracing technology, which has shown to make global illumination look more realistic.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: February 15, 2019
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Xbox One console exclusive Ori and the Blind Forest was a critical hit when it launched in 2015, and now developer Moon Studios is back with a sequel. Ori and the Will of the Wisps will hopefully build on the first game's ingenious platforming and compelling story, and we can't wait to see more.
Platforms: Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Rage 2
Rage 2 is perhaps the most unlikely sequel to come out of E3 this year, but with id Software bringing Avalanche Studios along for the ride there's plenty of reason to be excited about its potential. Avalanche has years of experience crafting large and chaotic worlds in games like Mad Max and Just Cause, with vehicle combat and special effects chief among their notable talents. Id, of course, is the studio that pioneered first-person shooting and continues to deliver hard-hitting games like 2016's Doom. It could be a match made in heaven, but we won't know until it ships sometime in 2019.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: Q2 2019
Resident Evil 2 Remake
Resident Evil 2 Remake takes the 1998 survival-horror game of the same name and remakes it from the ground up. While it faithfully recreates the game's environment and story beats, it takes liberties with the appearance and gameplay of the original.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: January 25, 2019
Sea of Solitude
Sea of Solitude is an upcoming EA Originals game about a lonely girl whose emotions manage to turn her into a monster and the world into a flooded post-apocalyptic world. She must explore this world in order to find a way to turn back into a human.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC (Expected) | Release Date: TBA 2019
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the long-awaited new game from acclaimed studio, From Software. It appears to be expanding upon the classic Dark Souls formula by introducing stealth-action elements and more acrobatic maneuvers.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: March 22, 2019
Session
Session is a brand-new skateboarding simulation game, which was kickstarted early last year. Not much else was shown about the game, but it's at least great to hear that the skateboarding game genre isn't dead.
Platforms: Xbox One | Release Date: Early Access TBA 2019
Shenmue 3
The Shenmue series is a textbook cult classic, including the overall lack of commercial success. However, the Kickstarter campaign for much-requested Shenmue 3 garnered an enormous amount of money very quickly. The game was met with a few delays, but we saw more during Gamescom 2018 and finally got a firm release date. Shenmue 3 will continue protagonist Ryo Hazuki's story and is set in 1980s China.
Platforms: PS4, PC | Release Date: August 27, 2019
Skull & Bones
Ubisoft's Skull & Bones sets sail in the Indian Ocean, setting you on a quest to become a pirate of the ages. The game will feature single- and multiplayer options and is centered around naval warfare.
Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Spelunky 2
Indie roguelike Spelunky remains one of the most highly regarded in its genre (and among games in general), so the announcement of Spelunky 2 was met with a lot of excitement. It will play similarly to the original with a few changes, including the addition of a second layer to every level that you'll be able to hop back and forth to.
Platforms: PS4, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order is the upcoming Star Wars game created by Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind the well-received Titanfall series. It takes place between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope during the Jedi hunts.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC (Expected) | Release Date: Holiday 2019
Tom Clancy's The Division 2
Ubisoft Massive is at work on The Division 2, a follow-up to its open-world shooter, as it looks to build upon the foundation established in the previous game. This time around it's set in Washington D.C. and deals with the exploits of the Division attempting to reclaim the capital.
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: March 15, 2019
Total War: Three Kingdoms
Total War: Three Kingdoms is a turn-based strategy game in keeping with the Total War franchise. Playing as one of 11 factions, you will work to unite China under one ruler: you. It includes two modes, one with a more realistic feel and one where the generals will be incredibly powerful.
Platforms: PC | Release Date: March 6, 2019
Trials Rising
Trials Rising is the next game in the motorcycle racing franchise. In it, you compete in various obstacle courses either online or locally. You'll also be able to craft your own obstacle courses and share them online.
Platforms: PS4, PC, Xbox One , Switch | Release Date: February 12, 2019
Twin Mirror
Dontnod Entertainment is partnering with Bandai Namco to bring Twin Mirror, a new psychological thriller, to PC, PS4, and Xbox One in 2019. Based on the E3 2018 trailer, the story focuses on a character named Sam who wakes up one day to discover a shocking amount of blood on his clothing with no memory of the cause. As Sam attempts to piece together the events from the night before, he will explore both the real world and surreal manifestations of his own psyche. Twin Mirror looks intriguing so far, but being one big mystery, we'll have to wait until we see more of the game to get a grasp of how we ultimately fit into Sam's harrowing investigation.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Wolfenstein: Youngblood
Wolfenstein: Youngblood is set in an alternate 1980s Paris and follows the events of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. It stars series protagonist BJ Blazkowicz's twin daughters, who are working together to continue the fight against the Nazis. The game can be played solo or co-op.
Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch (Expected) | Release Date: TBA 2019
Beyond 2019: Beyond Good & Evil 2
We saw a teaser of Ubisoft's spunky new space adventure, Beyond Good & Evil 2, at E3 last year. What we know now is that it will be a prequel to the 2003 game and that players can choose a male or female character and explore different planets.
Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC (Expected) | Release Date: TBA
Beyond 2019: Cyberpunk 2077
The next game from the creators of The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, is set in a dystopian, sci-fi future world. It appeared more bright and vibrant than the initial tease a few years back. It appears to take place in a dazzling city of dreams, a metropolis of giant buildings adorned with dazzling screens, where organic skin is meshed with futuristic tech.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC (Expected) | Release Date: TBA
Beyond 2019: Dying Light 2
In the sequel to the first-person apocalyptic survival shooter, players will have plenty more chances to practice their sweet parkour while killing zombies. However, this time around, player’s choices will have real effects on the world and push the story down different paths.
Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC | Release Date: TBA
Beyond 2019: The Elder Scrolls VI
Bethesda finally announced the next game in the Elder Scrolls series: The Elder Scrolls VI. No other details about the game were provided outside of a short teaser. It shows a mountainous region and some fog accompanied by a version of the iconic Dovahkiin music. A setting wasn't specified, although fans are sure to do some sleuthing to narrow down the list of possibilities. Hopefully, we'll get more details sooner than later.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC (Expected) | Release Date: TBA
Beyond 2019: Gears Tactics
Gears Tactics is a turn-based strategy spin-off of the Gears of War franchise. The game takes place 12 years before the first Gears of War. You can customize your own squad to take on threats in what was described as a more aggressive version of the classical tactics formula. And of course, as a Gears game, it will feature larger-than-life boss battles.
Platforms: Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA
Beyond 2019: Psychonauts 2
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Psychonauts 2 was originally set to release in 2018. Then, in late 2017, it was delayed, and the game skipped E3 2018 entirely. However, we have faith in the team at Double Fine to deliver in 2019. The sequel will be a third-person platformer similar to the original and stars returning protagonist Raz; it aims to explore themes introduced in the first game with more depth.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA
Beyond 2019: Wasteland 3
The original Wasteland was the predecessor to Fallout, and the series continues to be a party-based RPG in keeping with those themes. Wasteland 3 takes you to a frozen Colorado, where you're alone and in dangerous territory. The game introduces a co-op mode, where you can either play simultaneously in real-time or separately, accomplishing tasks that the other player can later discover when they return to the game.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA
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