Every Video Game Releasing In 2021

Gaming might have had a hard time last year, but it looks like 2021 could be the year of the comeback. There’s an incredible slate of games coming very soon, and while titles are still being announced for launch this year, there’s a lot to be excited about. Here’s every game announced for release at some point in 2021.

What Games Came Out In May 2021?

May saw the release of some great games, especially by the likes of Nintendo and Facepunch Studios. Survival and Role-Playing games are getting a good look in, especially hammering home a focus on survival after the release of Resident Evil: Village on May 7.

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Games released in May 2021 included:
 

• Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir (May 14, Nintendo Switch)
• Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind (May 14, Nintendo Switch)
• Subnautica (May 14, Nintendo Switch)
• Subnautica: Below Zero (May 14, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Arcaea (May 18, Nintendo Switch)
• Days Gone (May 18, Windows)
• Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Dry Twice (May 18, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One)
• SnowRunner (May 18, Nintendo Switch)
• Void Terrarium Plus (May 18, PS5)
• Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound and Debriefed (May 20, Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• Angelique Lumanarise (May 20, Nintendo Switch)
• Layers of Fear 2 (May 20, Nintendo Switch)
• Manifold Garden (May 20, PS5)
• Rune Factory 5 (May 20, Nintendo Switch)
• Just Die Already (May 20, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One)
• Uncharted Waters 4 with Power-Up Kit HD Version (May 20, Windows, Nintendo Switch)
• Knockout City (May 21, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Miitopia (May 21, Nintendo Switch)
• Rust (May 21, PS4, Xbox One)
• Biomutant (May 25, Windows, PS4, Xbox One)
• Capcom Arcade Stadium (May 25, Windows, PS4, Xbox One)
• King of Seas (May 25, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One)
• Maneater (May 25, Nintendo Switch)
• Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster (May 25, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• Earth Defence Force: World Brothers (May 27, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• Fighting EX Layer: Another Dash (May 27, Nintendo Switch)
• MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries (May 27, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Tantei Bokumetsu (May 27, Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground (May 27, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4 Xbox One)
• Song of Horror (May 28, PS4, Xbox One)
• World’s End Club (May 28, Nintendo Switch)
• Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (May 28, Nintendo Switch, PS4)

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When Is Mass Effect Legendary Edition Coming Out?

The Legendary Edition of the infamous Mass Effect series, featuring buffed graphics and rebuilt versions of all three mainline titles, came to Windows, PS4, and Xbox One on May 14. The game is produced once again by BioWare, and is set to be an exciting return to the classic story-heavy space romp.

What Games Are Coming Out In June 2021?

June is a pretty huge month for games across platforms - it sees the return of beloved platformer franchises, new next-generation posts and a sequel to a remake of an old RPG title. It’s confusing, we know.

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Titles coming June 2021:
 

• Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection (June 1, Windows, PS4, Xbox One)
• Griftlands (June 1, Windows)
• Necromunda: Hired Gun (June 1, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Stonefly (June 1, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown (June 1, PS4)
• Astalon: Tears of the Earth (June 3, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• Wing of Darkness (June 3, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power (June 4, Nintendo Switch)
• Evergate (June 4, PS5)
• The Persistence Enhanced (June 4, Windows, PS5, Xbox Series)
• Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 (June 4, Windows, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Backbone (June 8, Windows)
• Chivalry 2 (June 8, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Edge of Eternity (June 8, Windows)
• The Elder Scrolls Online (June 8, PS5, Xbox Series)
• Neptunia ReVerse (June 8, PS5)
• Alba: A Wildlife Adventure (June 9, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• No More Heroes (June 9, Windows)
• No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle (June 9, Windows)
• Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis (June 9, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Chicory: A Colorful Tale (June 10, Windows, Mac, PS4, PS5)
• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (June 10, PS5)
• Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection (June 10, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One)
• Game Builder Garage (July 11, Nintendo Switch)
• Guilty Gear - STRIVE- (July 11, Windows, PS4, PS5)
• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (July 11, PS5, Xbox Series)
• The Elder Scrolls Online (June 15, PS5, Xbox Series)
• Metro Exodus Complete Edition (June 18, PS5, Xbox Series)
• Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (June 22, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights (June 22, Windows, Nintendo Switch)
• Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Alliance (June 22, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - The Official Video Game (June 22, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• The Caligula Effect 2 (June 24, Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• Legend of Mana (June 24, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• Nayuta no Kiseki Kai (June 24, PS4)
• Samurai Warriors 5 (June 24, Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• The Wicked King and the Noble Hero (June 24 Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• Cotton Reboot! (June 25, Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• Mario Golf: Super Rush (June 25, Nintendo Switch)
• Scarlet Nexus (June 25, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 (June 25, Nintendo Switch)
• Destroy All Humans! (June 29, Nintendo Switch)
• Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny (June 29, Nintendo Switch)
• Ghoul Patrol (June 29, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One)
• Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (June 29, Windows)
• Zombies Ate My Neighbors (June 29, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One)
• Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! (Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

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When Is Ratchet And Clank: Rift Apart Coming Out?

The next game in the Ratchet and Clank series that introduces a new Lombax character and boasts some impeccable loading time trickery came out in June. It landed on the PS5 on June 11!

What Games Are Coming Out In July 2021?

July brings with it a lot of indie titles, but packs some great re-releases, HD remakes and returns to classic characters.

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These include:
 

• The 25th Ward: The Silver Case (July 6, Nintendo Switch)
• Ender Lillies: Quietus of the Knights (July 6, PS4)
• The Silver Case (July 6, Nintendo Switch)
• Ys IX: Monstrum Nox (July 6, Windows, Nintendo Switch)
• Fuuraiki 4 (July 8, Nintendo Switch)
• Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and The Millionaire’s Conspiracy DX+ (July 8, Nintendo Switch)
• Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (July 9, Windows, Nintendo Switch)
• F1 2021 (July 16, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Akiba's Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed (July 27, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• Cris Tales (July 20, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Stadia)
• Death's Door (July 20, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Last Stop (July 22, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Orcs Must Die! 3 (July 23, Windows PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles (July 27, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• Neo: The World Ends With You (July 27, Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• Microsoft Flight Simulator (July 27, Xbox Series)
• Samurai Warriors 5 (July 27, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One)
• Tribes of Midgard (July 27, Windows, PS4, PS5)
• The Ascent (June 27, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Blaster Master Zero 3 (July 29, Windows Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Blaster Master Zero Trilogy: MetaFight Chronicle (July 29, Nintendo Switch, PS4)
• Fuga: Melodies of Steel (July 29, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Chernobylite (TBA, Windows, PS4, Xbox One)
• Little Devil Inside (TBA, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One)

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When Does The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Come Out?

The long-awaited rerelease of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is finally coming to the Nintendo Switch this month, packed with accessible new control commands! The game launches on July 16.

What Games Are Coming Out In August 2021?

August sees the return of a fan-favourite hack and slasher, while some more rereleases and hotel sims will be coming too.

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The games confirmed to be coming in August are:
 

• In Sound Mind (August 3, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series)
• Lemnis Gate (August 3, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• The Falconeer: Warrior Edition (August 5, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5)
• Ever Forward (August 10, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Godfall (August 10, PS4)
• Shadowverse: Champion's Battle (August 10, Nintendo Switch)
• Foreclosed (August 12, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Stadia)
• Skatebird (August 12, Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One)
• Hades (August 13, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Humankind (August 17, Windows, Mac, Stadia)
• 12 Minutes (August 19, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• RiMS Racing (August 19, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Yuoni (August 19, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Kena: Bridge of Spirits (August 24, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One)
• King’s Bounty II (August 24, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Psychonauts 2 (August 25, Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Hotel Life: A Resort Simulator (August 26, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• The Legend of Heroes: Hajimari no Kiseki (August 26, Windows, Nintendo Switch)
• New World (August 31, Windows)
• Blood Bowl 3 (TBA, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Toy Soldiers HD (TBA, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

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When Is No More Heroes III Coming Out? 

The return of Travis Touchdown is quickly approaching, as No More Heroes III is set to release in August. The game is looking to be the barmiest of the series yet, and it launches on Nintendo Switch on August 27.

Every Game Confirmed For Launch In September 2021

There are fewer games ready for launch in September that are confirmed, but it’s still coming with what could be the final PlayStation exclusive from Bethesda, and the sequel to a heartfelt adventure for the gamers who love a good narrative.

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Here’s what’s coming:
 

• Riders Republic (September 2, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Stadia)
• WRC 10 (September 2, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions (September 3, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One)
• The Medium (September 3, PS5)
• Sonic Colors: Ultimate (Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox Series)
• Life Is Strange: True Colours (September 10, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Stadia)
• Tales of Arise (September 10, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• WarioWare: Get It Together! (September 10, Nintendo Switch)
• BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! (September 16, Nintendo Switch)
• Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction (September 16, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Stadia)
• Aragami 2 (September 17, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom - Prince's Edition (September 17, Nintendo Switch)
• Diablo II: Resurrected (September 23, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Sable (September 23, Windows, Mac, Xbox Series)
• Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (September 24, Nintendo Switch)
• Lost Judgement (September 24, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Ghostrunner (September 28, PS5, Xbox Series)
• Astria Ascending (September 30, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Hot Wheels Unleased (September 30, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki (September 30, PS4)
• Life Is Strange Remastered Collection (September 30, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Stadia)

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When Is Deathloop Coming Out?

The time-twisting Action-Adventure title that picked up immense interest over the last year is finally getting a release this month. After a prior delay to make sure that the game was up to par with developer standards, Deathloop finally comes to Windows and PS5 on September 14. It could be one of the last Bethesda titles we see that won’t launch on Xbox consoles, so PlayStation fans, make the most of it.

October 2021’s Slate of Games

There are very few games announced to come in October, but it still comes with what could be one of the most anticipated game launches of 2021 overall.

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Here’s what’s coming out:
 

• Exophobia (October 5, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania (October 5, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Far Cry 6 (October 7, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Stadia)
• Metroid Dread (October 8, Nintendo Switch)
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Hinokami Keppuutan (October 14, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• The Idolmaster: Starlit Season (October 14, Windows, PS4)
• Monark (October 14, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5)
• Battlefield 2042 (October 22, Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes (October Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Guardians of the Galaxy (October 26, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Age of Empires IV (October 28, Windows)
• Mario Party Superstars (October 29, Nintendo Switch)
• Ghostwire: Tokyo (TBA, Windows, PS5)
• Hotel Transylvania: Scary-Tale Adventures (TBA, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One)

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When Is Back 4 Blood Coming Out?

The spiritual successor to the fan-favourite Left 4 Dead series, Back 4 Blood is finally coming out in October. It’ll see a release on October 12, so buckle up and get your preorders in!

What Games Are Coming Out In November 2021?

November sees some big titles come in from across the board, from a big release for the Xbox Game Pass to a reboot that fans have been desperate to play for years.

Here's what's to come:

• Just Dance 2022 (November 4, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Stadia)
• Forza Horizon 5 (November 9, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
• Grand Theft Auto Online (November 11, PS5, Xbox Series)
• Grand Theft Auto V (November 11, PS5, Xbox Series)
• Shin Megami Tensei V (November 12, Nintendo Switch)
• Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker (November 23, Windows, PS4, PS5)

When are Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Coming Out?

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FINALLY. The latest reboot coming from the Pokemon team arrives in the form of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. They'll be with us on the Nintendo Switch on November 19, so start saving your pennies for that lovely-looking double-pack now!

Those are all of the games that we have confirmed release dates for this coming year! We’ll keep the list updated, so check back often for release dates of recently announced titles.

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