25.
Opening our list of the Top 25 most anticipated games this 2017 - 2018 is South Park The Fractured
But Whole
After the success of The Stick of Truth, Ubisoft’s sequel pumps up the action with more R-Rated
shenanigans with your boys from South Park, Colorado.
Return as the new kid and forge your superhero story from your origins, archnemesis and allies.
Use your time-bending fart powers to change the course of this terrible civil war that
involves superhero movie franchises.
Meet the popular cast of characters from the South Park universe and watch them get caught
up in a spiral of confusion with its ridiculous story.
Experience an enhanced grid-based combat that enables the player to utilize the proper tools
and allies for devastating damage.
It’s South Park at its finest and we can’t wait.
It’s set to release this October 17 on the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
24.
The Evil Within 2
The nightmare continues in Bethesda’s underrated horror game.
From the brilliant mind of Shinji Mikami comes a sequel nobody expected.
After the events of the first game, return to the troubled shoes of Sebastian Castellanos
as he is plagued by the horrors of his past.
A terrifying new threat gets personal.
Announced during E3 2017, a gameplay and cinematic trailer was released showing a disoriented
Seb running away from another nightmare.
Unfortunately, Mr. Mikami won’t be returning this time as director.
Instead, he’ll take charge in the production.
Fans of the horror genre should be delighted to know that this game is coming this October
13 on the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
23.
Splatoon 2
Two years after their award-winning debut on the Wii U, the inklings are coming back
to bring the color-splatting madness to Nintendo's newest console.
Step into a renewed Inkopolis, along with their roster of fashion-forward squids.
Of course, that's not the only thing that's changed.
Their jump to the switch also comes with new weapons, and new ways to play.
Play along with a friend in local and online multiplayer, and charge into battle with your
motion controlled Joy-Cons.
Double your power with the dual wield feature, and avoid getting splatted with Dodge rolls
and more.
With all new weapons and customizable Inklings, it's a fresh new Splatoon experience.
Watch out for our gameplay video once it releases this July 21st on the Nintendo Switch.
22.
Shadow Of Colossus
From the ashes of the PlayStation 2, Team ICO’s mastercrafted action-adventure game
gets a PlayStation 4 makeover.
This time, SIE Japan Studios and Bluepoint Games take the helm to recreate the beautiful
classic for everyone to play.
For anyone who thinks this is the same game, they’re wrong.
It’s a completely different experience.
The visual enhancements, textures and the smooth 60 frames per second makes it an exhilarating
journey.
Ride along its desolate world with your trusty steed and slay down towering Colossi in epic
third-person action.
All for the power of love.
Warning: There will be feels.
Announced during this year’s E3, expect this game to release sometime next year as
a PlayStation exclusive.
21.
Cuphead
After years of delays, and a few remortgaged houses, StudioMDHR's ambitious run-and-gun
platformer is finally making it out of development hell, and into the hands of patient Microsoft
owners.
Inspired by the not-so-child friendly cartoons of the early 20th century, Cuphead reintroduces
the artform into the modern world as an interactive experience, complete with fully-hand drawn
animations.
Help the brothers settle a deal with the devil, and fight against an array of strange yet
charming bosses in an enchanting land of magic and whimsy.
While its received a few negative reviews when it was first introduced, its thankfully
made better by its dedicated team of developers.
It's set to release on the PC and Xbox One this September 29th.
20.
Ori and the Will Of The Wisps
The beloved adventures of our favorite catlike forest spirit has returned.
This sequel is currently still in development and little details have been unveiled.
The trailer they released shows us their signature hand painted visuals and colorful backdrops.
However, darkness looms over the horizon and we’re afraid Ori might be saving the troubled
forest once more.
The original game delivered a good experience for metroidvania fans.
Bringing a whole new experience for the classic genre with a modern twist.
It brings a sense of accomplishment to every difficult scenario.
It’s beautiful, fluid and emotional.
It’s set to release soon on the PC, Xbox One.
19.
Middle Earth: Shadow of War
The war against the darkness continues in Monolith Productions' sequel to their Middle
Earth Saga.
Jump back into Tolkien's complex fantasy and embark on a more sophisticated adventure.
Together with the Ranger Talion and the spirit of ringmaker Celebrimbor, amass your own army
to fight against Sauron's Nazgul forces.
Famous for their Nemesis system, this sequel builds upon its foundations, and allowing
you to create your own stories within its realm.
Forge alliances, build your own orc armies, and capture Sauron's territories with siege
missions.
It's set to release on the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on October 10th.
18.
Death Stranding
Hideo Kojima isn’t retiring anytime soon.
With the birth of his new company, he’s gearing up for another game worthy of the
fans that followed him.
After the commotion with Konami and the untimely cancellation of Silent Hills, he teams up
with Norman Reedus and Guillermo del Toro once more to give you a videogame adventure
you won’t forget.
Considering it’s a Hideo Kojima game, it’s definitely crafted with ingenuity.
Details have been scarce about this game since it wasn’t part of this year’s E3.
As far as we know, the level of oddity remains and Mads Mikkelsen is entering the stage.
It’s coming soon, probably this 2018 as a PlayStation 4 exclusive.
17.
Destiny 2
While Bungie's online-only MMOFPS was a moderate success, their upcoming sequel promises to
improve on the flaws of the original.
Criticized for their lack of a decet campaign, Destiny 2 is finally introducing character
driven single player mode.
Step up to the plate, and play as a guardian, harnessing the power of light to fight against
the galaxy's ferocious monsters.
Of course, their flagship multiplayer also comes with a much needed revamp.
Organize raids and Nightfall Strikes together with the improved Clan system, and receiving
rewards for each other's success.
With new perks and features, Destiny 2 is shaping up to become one of this year's most
anticipated release, and it's coming this October 24th on the Xbox One, PS4 and finally
the PC.
16.
Sonic Forces
With not just one, but two, Sonic games coming out this year, it's definitely a good year
for fans of the lightning-fast hedgehog.
But, for this list, we're choosing to highlight what seems to be the bigger of the two games.
In this universe, Dr. Eggman's usual antics has finally worked, bringing destruction and
war around the world.
Help Sonic and his friends fight against his robotic armies, and save the world once again.
Play as the different variations of Sonic through the years, or as your very own character.
Spin dash, double jump, and speed up with his classic 2D form or his modern 3D look.
Created by the team behind Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations, two of the most successful
Sonic Games, Forces is gonna be one hell of run!
It's coming to the PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch this 4th quarter.
15.
Anthem
Mass Effect: Andromeda may not be the game fans expected it to be and BioWare will be
definitely learning from their mistakes.
But amidst the development issues and animation blunders, a new game comes out the shadows.
This latest IP oozes with more futuristic atmosphere similar to the Mass Effect series.
To make it short, Anthem is a sci-fi adventure brimming with delightful visuals.
Step into a newfound planet with unknown creatures and hostile flora.
Powered by your exosuit, navigate around its world with your friends (or alone) in an epic
quest for plunder, revenge or glory.
It’s set to release sometime next year for the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
14.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
MachineGames is gonna keep mining gold with their newest Wolfenstein title, taking advantage
of our--almost--universal love of Nazi-killing.
Set in an alternate timeline where Germans win World War II, return to the troubled life
of BJ Blazkowicz and paint walls red with Nazi blood in a wheelchair-bound machine gun
massacre.
The series welcomes you back with its signature gore, sadism, and hilarity as you fight along
with the resistance to beheading rebels, and bringing the fuhrer back to his rightful place--under
ground.
Visually pleasing, and oh so satisfying.
It's set to release on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One this October 27th.
13.
Far Cry 5
Take religious extremism to the highest degree in Ubisoft’s latest entry to their first-person-survival
shooting franchise.
Moving on from the mountainous nowhere of Kyrat, we step into a fictional town in Montana
where a cult dominates the land.
The trailer was so controversial, people went political.
Aside from that, the game looks promising with more in-depth exploration to a familiar
location compared to its predecessors.
Story is vague at the moment, but one thing’s for sure, Ubisoft stated that they will be
removing Radio Towers and the Minimap to encourage the player to explore.
Now that’s something to look forward to.
It’s set to release this February 27, 2018 on the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
12.
Assassin’s Creed: Origins
Before Altair, Ezio and the rest of the Assassins came into picture, there was Bayek.
His actions during this latest entry to the Assassin’s Creed franchise would ultimately
lead to its birth.
Uncover the origin story of the Brotherhood and explore Ancient Egypt in its glory.
Gameplay is pretty much the same aside from the addition of his pet bird Senu that helps
you navigate the map.
Parkour also remains an integral factor to the game.
On top of that, the open-world experience takes you to dunes, oases, and ancient temples.
We’re hoping Ubisoft won’t disappoint this time.
It’s coming this October 27th on the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
11.
Star Wars: Battlefront II
With the success of its first game, DICE takes it a bit further with an improved sequel.
Go into a whole new galactic battle in a galaxy far, far away with new playable characters
and beautifully rendered maps inspired from the movies.
Control new heroes like Rey, Kylo Ren and even Darth Maul to engage in fun battles with
friends and strangers.
Perhaps its biggest feature is its single player campaign.
Although it’s not part of the canon, DICE still manages to give a new take on Star Wars
lore without putting too much at risk.
It’s coming this November 17 on the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
10.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Now here's a game we literally could not possibly have expected.
Nintendo and Ubisoft are uniting their platforming superstars into a turn-based strategic shooter,
much like the classic XCOM.
Unlike their usual ventures, Mario, Peach, and the comically dressed rabbits are foregoing
the power of their limbs and using their strong, albeit silly, little guns.
Despite its cutesy art style, it's not as easy as it looks, boasting a sophisticated
degree of tactical mechanics that might impress even the veteran strategist.
Enter its colorful arena, and take your covers.
It's set to release on the Nintendo Switch this August 29th.
9.
Beyond Good and Evil 2
It's been over 14 years since the cult classic's successful 2003 debut, and while there's been
rumors of a sequel in development, nothing was ever certain--that is until Ubisoft's
announcement last E3 shook the world, and gave it hope again.
Confirmed to be a prequel to Jade and Pey'j's sci-fi adventures in 2435, Ubisoft is taking
us to a period generations before their time--which means there might be an unfortunate lack of
the two beloved characters.
Sad as that might sound, we're still very excited for what Ancel has in store for us.
It's set to release on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One, with no official relase date yet.
8.
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Arc System Works remarkable fighting games have had a tendency of gaining cult following
among underground circuits, but not in mainstream outlets.
However, that's all set to change with this newest fighting game set in the legendary
Dragonball universe.
With their trademark cinematics, watch your Goku, Vegeta, Frieza and Majin Buu collide
in the most epic 3 versus 3 battles their world has ever seen.
Borrowing the same mechanics as the established Marvel vs Capcom, it looks as if they're gonna
take the spotlight this year, owing to their novelty and the sheer badassery of the source
material.
Get hyped!
It's set to release on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One sometime in 2018.
7.
Monster Hunter World
Veterans of the franchise deemed this as the first Dark Souls game.
CAPCOM’s latest entry takes it to the extreme and aside from a console version, it’s finally
coming to the PC!
Ever since the first game, players were tasked to slay giant beasts and live to tell the
tale.
This time, World takes you far greater than that.
With the help of your friends, explore a living and breathing world where the entire ecosystem
of MH’s beasts thrive.
Co-op has always been the staple for MH games and this latest entry packs a huge overhaul.
Team up with your friends in the biggest monster hunting quest you can ever have.
It’s set to release sometime this 2018.
6.
Spider-Man
It feels like so long ago since Sony teased our hearts with a glorious nine minute presentation
of Spidey's web-slinging action in E3 2016.
And, while it turned out to have a totally straightforward title, the hype continues
to live on.
Roam around an open New York city with your friendly neighborhood superhero, wrap some
baddies up, and swing about on your physics-based webs.
From what we saw on their gameplay presentation, it's looking absolutely awesome.
While it still has Peter Parker at the helm, the game also features well-known characters
like Miles Morales who took the mantle in the Ultimate Spider-Man Comics, as well as
an array of iconic villains.
A PS4 exclusive, it's set to release sometime in 2018.
5.
Kingdom Hearts III
I guess it’s safe to say that this game is long overdue.
Square Enix’s critically acclaimed series is gearing up for its 3rd and probably final
mainline entry.
Provided if another delay is imminent.
Sora, Donald and Goofy return to new and familiar worlds to stop the evil darkness from tearing
things apart.
Square’s been teasing the fans with gameplay trailers and short story details.
What we know so far is that this will end the Xehanort story.
Gameplay is completely revamped for a fast-paced hack and slash action.
Even the visuals are top notch.
We can’t wait for this game.
It’s coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sometime this 2018… or 2019.
4.
The Last Of Us: Part II
Joel and Ellie’s quest is just the beginning.
After the traumatic events of the first game, we find them in a state of maturity-- physically
and mentally.
The hunt for the Fireflies continues and the dynamic duo has learned a lot from their previous
mishaps.
Unfortunately, the only thing we know about is a few story detail and an adult Ellie.
The cinematic trailer they provided was enough for the hype though.
And we can’t wait for more announcements in the future.
As a PlayStation 4 exclusive, expect good things.
It’s coming sometime this 2018.
3.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Sad to say there weren’t any new details coming from this game after its announcement
last year.
Apparently, it was delayed to 2018 to improve the state of the game.
Rockstar is known for this kind of stuff, but they always provide in the end.
This sequel takes you to the world of RDD once again.
This time, Rockstar promises a bigger and explorable open-world to discover.
On a side note, it seems like Rockstar is banning mods from their games.
How would this fare in the future?
Red Dead Redemption 2 is set to release sometime this 2018 for the Xbox One and PS4.
2.
Super Mario Odyssey
One of the most anticipated games this year, it's really no surprise that Nintendo's newest
Mario game bagged so many awards at the recent E3.
An icon for gamers worldwide, Mr. Mario is literally going global as he ventures out
of his usual fungal Kingdom, and into the happy streets of the Big Apple.
It setting a whole new standard for open world exploration in the Mario series.
Help him rescue Princess Peach from Bowser's wedding plans, and use his new magical cap
to transform it into any animal or object.
Solve some puzzles, defeat your enemies, and bask in the glow of his awesome new world.
The wait is almost over!
It's set to release on the Nintendo Switch this October 27th.
1.
God Of War
As if there was any doubt.
Sony’s upcoming action-adventure takes you to the shoes of Kratos and his son Atreus.
Together they embark on a journey in Norse realm.
Little details on the story have been unveiled especially the monsters they will face along
the way.
With the release of the recent gameplay trailer, expect an improved combat system such as over
the shoulder camera and new weapons.
This is whatoplay’s most anticipated game and we can’t wait for Kratos and his son
to take down Nordic Gods.
A PlayStation 4 exclusive, it’s set to release sometime this 2018.