Look forward to cyberpunks, zombies and animal magic
BEN Catley-Richardson looks at what 2020 has in store – from next generation consoles, to the return of old favourites and exciting new adventures. Animal Crossing: New Horizons Platform: Switch ETA: March Nintendo’s village management series takes a journey into the unknown for its Switch debut, courtesy of Tom Nook’s new business venture – the Deserted Island Getaway. Final Fantasy VII Remake Platform: PS4 ETA: March The epic RPG and its spiky-haired hero Cloud Strife return in a fully updated PlayStation 4 exclusive. Half-Life: Alyx Platform: PC ETA: March Half-Life 3 is now more myth than game but this VR prequel is very real. It promises the same excitement of the original, only in virtual reality. Cyberpunk 2077 Platform: PC, Xbox One, PS4 ETA: April Cyberpunk 2077’s RPG has promised so much for so long that it’s hard believe it’s so close to launch. But soon we’ll know if it’s the genre-defining adventure we hope for. Resident Evil 3 Platform: PC, Xbox One, PS4 ETA: April This has a lot to live up to but early signs point to another thrilling return to zombieinfested Racoon City. The Last of Us: Part II Platform: PS4 ETA: May Ellie takes over as series lead for this survival horror sequel. Little Nightmares 2 Platform: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch ETA: Late 2020 The platformer puzzler returns, as Six and new chum Mono explore frightening forests, spooky schools and chilling cities. Dying Light 2 Platform: PC, Xbox One, PS4 ETA: Late 2020 Expect more dramatic parkourpowered encounters. games
Ghost Of Tsushima Platform: PS4 ETA: Late 2020 Ghost Of Tsushima lends you the one-man army sword skills of Jin Saka, as he battles Mongol invaders across a fascinating and gorgeously detailed 13th century Japan.
Xbox Series X Platform: Microsoft ETA: Christmas 2020 The next-generation console war will erupt in time for Christmas this year, as Microsoft launches its blockylooking machine. Expect mind-blowing visuals, bombastic adverts and a hefty price tag.