Here’s our pick of the most anticipated video games of 2020

From gory shooters to cinematic adaptations.
2020 looks epic!
2020 looks epic!

From Google stadia’s lacklustre performance to the poor developer turnout at E3, 2019 was rife with controversies for the gaming industry. However, things can only go uphill from here. The start of a new decade heralds the return of some long-awaited titles.

While some gamers cannot wait to immerse themselves in the gripping narrative of The Last Of Us, others are psyched for the intricate first-person worldbuilding showcased in Cyberpunk 2077. Here’s our list of the most anticipated games of 2020:
 

Cyberpunk 2077 
Platform: PS4, XBOX ONE, PC, STADIA

From the developers of The Witcher trilogy, Cyberpunk 2077 is a role-playing video game. Players, who are assigned a character called ‘V’, can immerse themselves in this first-person shooter. The game takes place in the year 2077 within Night City (a fictionalised depiction of Nothern California)—it’s an open world with six regions.

The character, V, can be customised according to the player’s choice of face, hairstyles, body type, body mods, background, and clothing. The map is loaded with weapons, vehicles and many side missions to follow. Also, look out for the Keanu Reeves cameo. The will release on April 16, 2020.
 

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Platform: PC, XBOX ONE

This extremely popular game series has been around since the ’80s. However, the latest iteration of Microsoft Flight Simulator reportedly features the highest graphic calibre. Developed by Asobo Studio and published by Xbox Game Studios, it stimulates the entire Earth by using textures, topographical data, and real-time weather data. Azure, the cloud computing service from Microsoft analyzes map data, photogrammetry to create realistic three-dimensional models of trees, buildings, terrains and much more.

Flight Simulator allows the player to access thousands of fully simulated surfaces and forces. Essentially the game lets you create flight plans and fly anywhere on the planet: ‘From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and stunning aircraft in an incredibly realistic world.’ With no specific date of release, the game is expected to come out by 2020.
 

Marvel’s Avengers 
Platform: PS4, XBOX ONE, PC, STADIA

Love the planet’s highest-grossing movie? How about dabbling in a game based on its biggest heroes? Developed by the collaboration of Crystal Dynamics with Eidos Montréal and published by Square Enix, Marvels Avengers is an action-adventure game with single and multiplayer options based on the Marvel Comics’ squad, The Avengers.

The game features many customisation options like abilities and costumes which can, later on, be upgraded. The plot follows Earth’s most powerful superheroes after they’ve been torn to shreds and need to reassemble to save the world. It is expected to release on May 15, 2020.
 

The Last of Us Part II
Platform: PS4

This is an action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game, set in post-apocalyptic North America, is played from a third-person perspective. The player controls the main character Ellie as she defends herself against cannibalistic creatures which have been infected by a mutated virus.

Compared to the previous instalment the developers have given Ellie a new set of skills and tools and have made smarter (more challenging) enemies. The next edition of this award-winning franchise is set to be released on May 29, 2020.
 

​Watch Dogs: Legion​
Platform: PS4, XBOX ONE, PC, STADIA


What happens when hackers decide to take on a regime that controls all of the United Kingdom? Legion, the third instalment of the Watch Dogs universe, is centred around this notion. Set in London, this third-person perspective game lets you control multiple characters—each player has its own background story and unique skillset.

New characters can also be recruited throughout the gameplay’s narrative. The game, developed and published by Ubisoft, also features a multiplayer option which allows players to work as a team. It is expected to release on March 6, 2020.​
 

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