The PS4 isn’t dead yet. Its days may be numbered, but the amount of great games coming
out soon is proof that this 7-year old system is still alive and kicking. Of the 800 titles
we have in our database competing for this list, whatoplay presents 25 of the most anticipated
PS4 titles coming out for the year 2020 and 2021. All arranged by release dates.
1. NBA 2K21 It’s no
surprise we see another NBA game this year. 2K’s annual basketball celebration adds
another number and some new gimmicks that would satisfy hardcore fans of the series.
This also serves as the series’ entry point to the Next-Generation era and will come out
on the Series X and PS5 soon. It’s pretty much the same game with a few graphical upgrades.
But hey, if it ain’t broke. Coming this 4th of September.
2. Marvel’s Avengers Earth’s mightiest heroes are no longer constrained
to their comic books and cinematic universes. This brand new story from the superhero ensemble
finally takes the videogame format. Crystal Dynamics presents a whole new flavor to the
superpowered experience with fast-paced third person combat where you can customize each
of the Avenger’s armor and abilities. Not only that, players can switch between characters
on the fly to efficiently beat MODOK and his army of robots. Coming this 4th of September.
3. Mafia: Definitive Edition Get back to the Mob in this full-fledged Remake
of the first chapter of the acclaimed Mafia series. Return to the recreated 1930's cityscape
and rise through the ranks of the Mafia during the Prohibition era of organized crime. This
Definitive Edition is rebuilt from the ground up with an expanded story, gameplay and original
score. It’s still the Mafia game you remembered and much more. It’s coming out this 25th
of September.
4. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time Everyone’s favorite bandicoot crashes time
and space in this latest adventure to the famed platforming series from Activision.
For the first time in the series, players can control both Crash and Coco as they go
on a time-bending adventure to defeat Dr. Cortex. In a surprising turn of events, players
can control the mad scientist in a few mission missions as well. It comes out this October
2nd.
5. Star Wars: Squadrons Disney’s space-opera isn’t going out of
videogame content anytime soon. Master the galaxy’s best Imperial or New Republic starfighters.
The latest from Electronic Arts’ Star Wars license puts you inside the cockpit as you
blaze into the galaxies far, far away in 5 versus 5 action. It’s the series’ first
ever space combat game which features a ton of customization for your pilot and your winged
machine. Coming this October 2nd.
6. FIFA 21 Speaking of EA, another one of their regular
titles makes its annual return. Branded as ‘the smartest FIFA game to date’, players
can create more scoring opportunities with its enhanced gameplay. Like its previous entries,
a major upgrade in its MyCareer mode is implemented as well. It gives players more freedom to
create additional depth in matches, transfers, and training as they lead their team to the
top. Coming this 9th of October.
7. DiRT 5 Codemasters' proficiency with their racing
titles goes even further in this latest DiRT title. 5 aims to offer a more relaxed, arcade
racing environment compared to their previous sim racers. With career modes that feature
Nolan North and Troy Baker, and a four player split screen mode, we're certain it's gonna
be one hell of a cross-gen racer as it comes out this 9th of October for the PlayStation
4 and PS5.
8. Watch Dogs: Legion Ubisoft’s futuristic techno playground goes
full political in Legion. Rally your band of activists and retake the semi-dystopian
London from corrupt bureaucrats. What makes this latest Watch Dogs entry interesting is
the lack of a main character. Anyone who chooses to take part in the rising revolution is welcome
and it’s up to you to recruit them. It's full of technological innovations and it promises
variety in terms of its gameplay and hacking. It’s coming this October 29.
9. The Dark Pictures: Little Hope Supermassive Games’ horror anthology gets
another harrowing chapter. It’s the second entry to their interactive drama survival
horror type of gameplay. In Little Hope, a new story awaits with a bunch of new faces
that will ultimately meet their demise if players make the wrong choices. There are
still multiple endings and varied story details all depending on player choice. Coming this
30th of October.
10. Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla Pillage the lands of 9th Century England in
this ambitious new entry to the Assassin’s Creed series. Lead a band of loyal Viking
raiders and expand Nordic influence all around Saxon territories. It’s still an open-world
game with a few copy and pasted mechanics, but the ability to Dual Wield weapons and
explore the lush and untamed lands of 873 England might justify everything… hopefully.
Coming this 17th of November.
11. Cyberpunk 2077 The most awaited RPG of this year. The recent
Night City Wire presentation from CD Projekt Red gave us a glimpse of the many things players
could do in its sprawling cyberpunk society. Role-play into the far future with Keanu Reeves
as an imaginary buddy. It’s coming out this November 19th, the same week as Assassin’s
Creed Valhalla.
12. Mortal Shell The future of Souls-like games looks promising
with this fresh new take on the genre. Mortal Shell puts players in a bleak world shattered
by sin. Play as a lone Warrior clad in iron and explore the desolate lands. Like any souls-like
game, difficulty is equal to challenge. Master enemy movements and utilize every tool to
dominate the many encounters. It comes out sometime this third quarter of 2020.
13. Outriders A rare Square Enix third person shooter. Outriders
is a 1 to 3 player, drop-in-drop-out co-op shooter set in an original dark and desperate
sci-fi universe. It offers a wealth of experience for the shooter genre and it borrows numerous
features from popular titles like The Division and Warframe. We can’t wait to find out
more about this title when it comes out sometime this fourth quarter of 2020.
14. Crysis Remastered Crytek’s controversial remaster has upset
most of its fan base due to its supposed ‘graphical downgrade’. The latest gameplay presentation
showcased the many things this Remaster has in store for players, but it was completely
buried by its baffling visuals. For a Crytek game which spawned the ‘Can It Run?’ joke,
the disappointment was obvious Fortunately, the game is delayed indefinitely and the developers
are planning to make this Remaster worth every penny.
15. Far Cry 6 Ubisoft’s first-person action-adventure
shooter takes players into a fictional island nation ruled by none other than Breaking Bad’s
Giancarlo Esposito. Overthrow his despotic influence over his constituents and make difficult
choices along the way. Harness the power of Guerilla Warfare and lead an army of freedom
fighters determined to see their island’s paradise once again. Coming this February
18, 2021.
16. Worms Rumble These warmongering invertebrates are ready
to roll out once again, but this time, the rules have changed. No longer locked in turn-based
worm-to-worm combat, Rumble takes the action in REAL TIME. Play with up to 32 limbless
soldiers in intense Deathmatches OR take part in its very own Battle Royale Mode, Last Worm
Standing. The classic Worms humor is still around, and Team17 has a few surprising easter
eggs for the fans of the series. Coming sometime this 2020.
17. Disco Elysium One of 2019’s best Role-Playing Games. Disco
Elysium puts most RPGs to shame with its groundbreaking dialogue system. Recollect the forgotten memories
of the game’s protagonist and outsmart its internal thoughts. Packed with a groundbreaking
story with multiple outcomes, players are encouraged to experiment and internalize the
game’s myriad of choices. It comes out sometime this 2020 for the PlayStation 4.
18. Yakuza: Like A Dragon A whole new Yakuza story is forged in this
eighth mainline entry. For the first time in the series, the game no longer centers
around Kazuma Kiryu as the main character. Combat is also getting a massive tweak as
well. Like A Dragon moves on from the beat ‘em up style of its classics with a more
traditional turn-based style gameplay. It’s still the JRPG everyone loves, along with
its quirky and absurd moments. Coming sometime this 2020.
19. Hitman 3 The final chapter of the world renowned assassin.
Hitman 3 takes players into Agent 47's "most intimate and professional contract", taking
him to even bigger cities with danger lurking in every corner. We'll also get to see import
locations from the previous games to a total of over 20 locations. This thrilling end will
hopefully be in sight this January 1, 2021.
20. Serious Sam 4 This intergalactic first-person shooter gets
another absurd chapter. This explosive episode of Sam “Serious” Stone takes him to even
more dangerous locations teeming with extraterrestrial monstrosities. Lucky for him, 4 gets a slew
of numerous gameplay improvements that make its moment to moment action satisfying. Players
can equip Sam with an arsenal of new weapons with insane firepower. It comes out sometime
this 2021.
21. Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster Reject a God once again in this beloved cult
classic from ATLUS. It’s the original Persona game. 17 years following its original release,
the apocalyptic legend returns in full high-definition. Nocturne doesn’t dally around the protagonist’s
JRPG journey with cute anime girls and high school drama. Instead, it heads straight into
its turn-based action where players control various Demons taking the form of mythological
icons. It’s coming sometime this 2021 but unfortunately, it doesn’t include Dante
from the Devil May Cry Series.
22. Scarlet Nexus Bandai Namco’s latest IP joins the long
list of titles coming to the PlayStation 4. This psionic-powered title takes players into
a futuristic city overrun by otherworldly threats. Its fast-paced hack and slash action
makes maneuvering in its world satisfying. Manipulating the environment to take down
these hostile creatures is the best thing about this new game. Unfortunately, no release
date has been set for Scarlet Nexus.
23. Elden Ring Everything about this game is still a mystery,
but the hype train doesn’t stop for the hardcore Souls fans. FromSoftware’s next
chapter in its revolutionary action-adventures takes players into a medieval world powered
by enigmatic rings. Aided by none other than Game of Thrones’ George R.R. Martin, together
with Hidetaka Miyazaki, they aim to create a universe packed with complex lore and a
gripping story. No release date yet.
24. NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… Automata’s success drove Yoko Taro and his
team of passionate developers to recreate the origins of its complicated science fiction
world. This 2010 classic gets the polish it deserves with visuals remade from the ground-up.
Explore the desolate future and take down enemies using a variety of hack and slash
combat. It’s still the same weird story anyone’s familiar with, but none could rival
in its ambiguity. NieR Replicant is yet to receive a release date.
25. Hyper Scape There’s no doubt Ubisoft would jump into
the Battle Royale bandwagon. It’s another one of those futuristic shooters that swarm
the videogame market. What makes Hyper Scape different is in its shifting urban playgrounds.
The arena is a character in itself and it poses great challenge and opportunities for
the many players that are pitted against each other. It’s slick, stylish and most of all,
it’s FREE TO PLAY. Hyper Scape is already available as an Early Access game for the
PC, but the PS4 version has no release date yet.