33 the most anticipated 2018 games of the year
The end of the New Year holidays is annually accompanied by the release of toys for multimedia platforms. And 2018 was no exception for a year - the developers worked hard and presented hundreds of games of different genres to fans. From the listed list of new products, we select the most anticipated new products and sort them by release date.
33 the most anticipated 2018 games of the year
Monster Hunter: World
Genre: action / RPG, date release: January 26 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Who would have thought that the fifth in a row action-RPG series of the legendary Monster Hunter after a long break will regain its former glory once again, highlighted in the market. A popular game for game consoles a couple of years ago decided to please fans and personal computers. New adventures should be interesting, as the developers worked wonderfully on the outside world, expanding the boundaries. Added new monsters and hunting mode with three friends. According to the plot, the game will take away 40-50 hours of gameplay.
Railway Empire
Genre: economic simulator, Release Date: 26 January 2018, Platforms: Windows, Linux
Railroad Tycoon has become a serious competitor, which will easily attract railway tycoons with a convenient interface and attractive graphics. The strategy from Gaming Minds Studios seriously approached the creation of the game and, using historical documentation, recreated a very realistic toy.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Genre: RPG Release Date: February 13 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
The developers still mastered the game Kingdom Come: Deliverance, which for more than 5 years, fans had expected to see on personal computers and game consoles. Apparently, the Czechs delayed the development, as they could not decide on the genre. It was originally planned that the game would become the personification of RPG, but as a result, a full-fledged life simulator in the Middle Ages was obtained. It remains to be patient and wait for the release to see the result.
Metal Gear Survive
Genre: action / adventure, date release: 22 February 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
As for the Metal Gear Survive, here fans expect to still see something new. After Hideo Kojima left the project in 2015, the players didn’t really see the changes in the annually released versions of the game. Nano-zombies, artificial intelligence and multiplayer go between releases like a banner. Fans hope that in 2018, at least the twenty-fourth version of the game will delight the plot.
A Way Out
Genre: action / adventure, date release: 23 March 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
The entertaining project of the creator of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Swedish director Joseph Fares, begins with a prison break - a favorite plot of Action fans. Like Brothers, A Way Out is a co-op game based on the interaction of two characters. At the same time, it will be possible to play both online and with one device in split screen mode.
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
Genre: RPG Release Date: 24 March 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4
Fans of animated toys toy Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom will like. The Japanese film studio Ghibli participated in the creation of the role-playing game, so the novelty promises to be entertaining.
Far Cry 5
Genre: action / adventure, date release: 27 March 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Fans of the classic Far Cry series will experience new adventures. The fifth part returns the player from the past at present and sends him to exotic countries where the Christian religious sect is rampant. Again, a lot of weapons, smart opponents, a nice story and a lot of fun await the player in the Far Cry world.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Genre: role a game, date release: I quarter 2018, Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Fans of role-playing games are waiting for the sequel Pillars of Eternity, which promises a realistic world, its own ships and interesting gameplay.
God of War
Genre: action / adventure, Release Date: Q1 2018, Platforms: PlayStation 4
The eighth of the action / adventure series of the same name is vaguely reminiscent of the sequel to God of War III, released in the distant 2010 year. Given the relationship between the two civilizations look logical. The game acquired elements of RPG and survival, and Kratos got rid of double blades and works with magic axes.
Detroit: Become Human
Genre: action / adventure, Release Date: I / II Quarter 2018, Platforms: PlayStation 4
It took David Cage two years to write the script for the toy. In the process, hundreds of actors are involved and millions of scenery created. The fifth game of the studio Quantic Dream promises fans of the genre an interesting gameplay. It is a pity that the platform for the game has remained unchanged.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Genre: action / adventure, Release Date: I / II Quarter 2018, Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Cowboy GTA fans expected the genre in 2017, however, the developers dragged on with the release, in addition, so far it is only a console version. What is interesting - the 2 part is a prequel, not a sequel. The player is invited to immerse himself in the story of Arthur Morgan - a member of the Dutch gang.
Surviving Mars
Genre: Economic Strategy, Release Date: I / II Quarter 2018, Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
In recent years, players are indifferent to economic strategies, because the plot remains the same, and only the scenery changes. However, the authors claim that the colonization of Mars will still be of interest to fans of the genre. We hope that the developer will be able to attract players to the project.
Vampyr
Genre: action / RPG, Release Date: I / II Quarter 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Studio Dontnod Entertainment has promised to reveal the secret of the origin of vampires in the new action game of the genre. A vampire doctor (this is already interesting) works in London during the Spanish flu epidemic (1818 year) and helps people defend themselves against vampires.
System Shock
Genre: action / RPG, Release Date: Q2 2018, Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
A remake of the legendary 1994 toy of the year can be called the pre-release of a grandiose project that the developer will soon launch on the market. It is expected that the result of the work will be System Shock 3, which will absorb the best qualities of the games System Shock, Thief: The Dark Project and Deus Ex. Therefore, fans of the genre are encouraged to perceive the new product as a soft restart of the series.
Jurassic World Evolution
Genre: Economic Strategy, Release Date: Quarter II / III 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
The British company Frontier Developments, known to fans of economic strategies for creating amusement park simulators, decided on a desperate step - the launch of a futuristic project with dinosaurs. Nice graphics, a new engine and a dynamic plot promise to attract players to the project.
The Crew 2
Genre: Arcade Racing, Release Date: Quarter II / III 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Arcade racing in the open world on cars was lost in the last century, so The Crew project did not initially attract the attention of players. However, the developer expected something like this and presented fans of the genre an entertaining solution. In the new boundless world, the player can use any means of transport, including sea and air vehicles.
Anthem
Genre: action / RPG, Release Date: IV Quarter 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
After the failure of Mass Effect: Andromeda, the BioWare studio decided to attract players to the new third-person shooter. This time, the user is offered the role of Iron Man, who knows how to fly and will carry out the mission of a secret organization.
Metro Exodus
Genre: FPS, Release Date: IV Quarter 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
The sequel to the Metro saga is more than expected for fans of the FPS genre. Ukrainian developers managed to attract millions of users of personal computers and consoles to the toy. The third part takes Artem and followers outside of Moscow, where the hero expects new anomalies, monsters and hostile gangs. Gorgeous graphics and an entertaining plot are guaranteed.
BattleTech
Genre: action / RPG, date release: 2018, Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
You can already believe in the success of a turn-based tactical strategy from Harebrained Schemes when watching a demo video. After a series of classic MechCommander games, the players made sure that the developer with the RPG genre is in full order.
Call of Cthulhu: The Official Video Game
Genre: survival / RPG, date release: 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
The board game of the same name, released in 1981, migrated to a new genre. Studio Cyanide presented a rather interesting trailer, which, perhaps, will find fans.
Concrete Genie
Genre: action / adventure, date release: 2018, Platforms: PlayStation 4
According to rumors, a street artist simulator Concrete Genie migrated from a mobile platform to the console. The developer took as a basis one of the arcades with graffiti training and brought the project to mind. In fact, it does not matter who drew what, but the project is scheduled to debut. The game looks unusually beautiful and there is a forecast that very soon we will see it in the top of the best 2018 games of the year.
Darksiders III
Genre: action / adventure, date release: 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
The third horseman of the Apocalypse - Rage, is ready to join the brethren. The game, expected in 2016, is finally scheduled for release after 2. As conceived by the authors, a player with a whip and magic will have to eliminate the seven deadly sins.
Kingdom Hearts III
Genre: action / RPG, date release: 2018, Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Fans of Disney cartoons will have to continue the series of games with new crossover RPG characters. New adventures await heroes only on consoles - once again, the developer did not want to connect the owners of personal computers to the game.
Frost Punk
Genre: survival / strategy, Release Date: 2018, Platforms: Windows, maOS, Linux
Survival simulator projects are gaining popularity among players. Extreme conditions, environmental disasters and street laws are attracting more and more fans. A new studio project called Frostpunk promises players a ton of new, unknown experiences.
Left Alive
Genre: Shooter Release Date: 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4
The wars of the future in shooter projects never cease to amaze fans. The novelty Left Alive is better to see once than to read the description.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
Genre: Shooter Release Date: 2018, Platforms: Windows
Fans of the bellows waited - it took 18 years for the developers to understand that the big robots in a single-player game are cool and entertaining. Fans of the genre expect plotters, graphics and freedom from the authors of the plot.
Soulcalibur VI
Genre: Fighting, Release Date: 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Unique weapons, fighting styles and colorful design - this is what fans of the fighting genre expect from developers. The sixth part of the game series Soulcalibur promises new combat techniques and improved graphics.
State of Decay 2
Genre: survival, date release: 2018, Platforms: Windows, Xbox One
After a long series of Resident Evil and replicas of a popular game, fans of the survival genre are tired of zombies and hordes of dead people who dream of making profit from living flesh. However, the State of Decay toy appealed to players and critics alike. Cooperative gameplay, resource allocation and construction management of fortifications should attract users to the new Undead Labs studio.
The bard's tale iv
Genre: RPG Release Date: 2018, Platforms: Windows, masOS, Linux
The Bard's Tale series is familiar to fans of role-playing games. Since 2004, the sequels delight players with great humor and songs, as well as a straightforward storyline. The toy managed to light up on mobile platforms and promises an entertaining continuation on personal computers.
The Last Of Us Part II
Genre: action / adventure, date release: 2018, Platforms: PlayStation 4
The stunning plot of the first part of The Last of Us Part made fans of the action genre acquire their own PlayStation 4 console. Therefore, the second part is included in the list of the most anticipated 2018 toys of the year. The developers promise a continuation of the plot with the same characters and guarantee a lot of pleasant experiences.
Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia
Genre: Strategy / Tactics, Release Date: 2018, Platforms: Windows
The developers somehow didn’t get along with the strategies in 2018. Therefore, fans of the genre will have to be content with the next episode of the Age, which will introduce players to the Viking invasion of England 9 century AD. It is hoped that the plot will be entertaining, because it is very difficult to find the key to the hearts of fans of this genre.
Tropico 6
Genre: economic simulator, Release Date: 2018, Platforms: Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
The Germans took seriously economic simulations, at least the 6 series of Tropico toys turned into a grandiose project. Now players are offered to manage entire archipelagos. There is a suspicion that next year the Haemimont Games studio will move players to the moon or Mars. As for the plot, the developer added the ability to change the design of the palace, and added secret agents whose mission is to steal the sights of other countries.
Valkyria Chronicles 4
Genre: Tactics / RPG, Release Date: 2018, Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
The Valkyries do not die. The fourth part of the game offers to plunge into new battles between the Atlantic Federation and the Alliance. For a change, the developers added grenadiers and endowed the graphics with animation. What came of it, only owners of consoles will see, as the developer once again refused to integrate his brainchild on personal computers.