New games of 2021 (and beyond) to get excited about

 The new games list continues to grow, with yet more new additions thanks to the likes of recent showcases like the September Nintendo Direct. With plenty of releases still yet to come this year, we also many titles arriving in 2022, and thanks to the PlayStation's September Showcase, we now know we even have something to look forward to in 2023 - we're looking at you Spider-Man 2. While there are still lots of games that don't yet have a solid release date, we're steadily seeing more launch window reveals all the time. But whether they have a release date or not, there are so many games to make a note of and look forward. Here we've gathered together the most exciting new games across all platforms coming our way. So get ready to assemble your wishlist and be sure to check out all the upcoming Xbox Series X games, upcoming Switch games, new PC games, and upcoming PS5 games. 

Below you'll find everything worth waiting for - on every platform - in 2021 and beyond. 

CREDIT : gamesradar

2021

Far Cry 6

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Platform(s): PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC
Release date: October 7, 2021

Yes, that's right. Far Cry is returning once again. Set in Yara, which is described as a "tropical paradise frozen in time", Far Cry 6 sees you play as a local Yaran called Dani Rojas. Taking on the role of a guerrilla fighter, you set out to take down the dictatorship regime of  Anton Castillo (played by Giancarlo Esposito). As the leader of Yara, Castillo wants to restore the nation back to its former glory, and he's willing to do it by any means necessary. 

Metroid Dread

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Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
Release date: October 8, 2021

For the first time in 19 years, we've got a new 2D Metroid game inbound. Metroid Dread will finally end the story that began way back in 1986 and bring the 2D Metroid games to Switch for the first time. It takes some ideas from the 3DS Metroid: Samus Returns release, but also some ideas from the likes of Alien: Isolation. New robotic enemies known as the E.M.M.I, which will hunt Samus down the minute they hear her moving through their patrol zones. Using new abilities like a Phantom Cloak that turns Samus invisible for a little while, you may just be able to evade them. But, basically, prepare to run - a lot. 

Back 4 Blood

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Platform(s): PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC
Release date: October 12, 2021

Left 4 Dead 3 in all but name, Back 4 Blood is the same four-player co-op zombie experience that you'd expect from the Valve series - just without the Valve involvement. We dove into the game's recent alpha and can confirm it has the same frantic energy as the Left 4 Dead games, the humor, distinctive style, and of course, lots and lots of zombies. It's going to be beautiful chaos. 

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

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Platform(s): Xbox Series X, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC
Release date: October 26, 2021

Eidos Montreal is bringing us a brand new Marvel game in the form of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. You'll be playing as Star-Lord, leading the Guardians as they try to save the universe from a problem of their own (accidental) creation. While you play solely as Star-Lord, you'll have to make decisions for the team, and will be able to command them in battle too. Plus, it's all set to a suitably amazing 80s soundtrack. 

Age of Empires 4

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Platform(s): PC
Release date: October 28, 2021

Age of Empires 4 will let players explore history once more with a campaign set across eight civilizations across history - from Joan of Arc against the English to Genghis Khan and his conquest of Asia. You'll need to build cities, manage your resources, and lead your troops into battle both on land and at sea. There are four distinct campaigns, with 35 missions spanning over 500 years of history from the Dark Ages to the Renaissance.