E3 2021: The Games And Announcements We Really Want To See This Year
Here’s what we’re pondering and hoping will occur at this yr’s E3.
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We’ve as soon as once more entered E3 season–that magical time of the yr when the business’s greatest firms and builders unveil their newest video games. While this yr’s festivities encompass digital-only occasions, that does not imply there will not be some thrilling information coming. As we await what’s in retailer, the GameSpot staff compiled their greatest predictions and desires for E3 2021 and all its surrounding occasions. Below you’ll find what we dearly hope will get introduced on the present, whether or not it is real looking or an entire pipedream.
For extra concerning the upcoming festivities, be sure you take a look at our E3 2021 schedule function, which particulars when it is occurring, the place to observe all of the streams, and who’s taking part this yr. And keep tuned all month lengthy for Play For All, GameSpot’s occasion that may function protection of E3, different summer season occasions, and a charity effort to lift cash for In a positionGamers.
From Software Finally Shows Elden Ring
I do not assume I have to remind any From Software fan studying this about how lengthy it has been since we final had main Elden Ring information. (Nearly two years because it was introduced, however who’s counting?) Since then, we have had nearly no information concerning the recreation… and that is okay. Personally, I might far desire a recreation be given the time it must be the most effective expertise doable, and have fewer game-breaking bugs. Between Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro, Hidetaka Miyazaki, at this level, has confirmed himself to be a real auteur of unimaginable gaming experiences–and that actually deserves our persistence and understanding. Well, from me, no less than.
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But as E3 2021 will mark two years for the reason that first teaser trailer we noticed, I really feel like we are able to lastly elevate our hopes that we’ll truly hear one thing about this long-awaited recreation. And, personally, I could not be extra excited for that prospect. — Dave Klein, Video Producer
A Teaser For Spider-Man 2
Insomniac has constructed up some unimaginable momentum over the previous couple of years. Jumping off the success of Marvel’s Spider-Man, it helped usher within the new era with each a cross-gen Miles Morales spin-off and the upcoming PS5 unique Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. With the studio juggling so many initiatives, it is most likely too early to count on a full follow-up to the 2018 Spider-Man so quickly, however now could be a good time to start out teasing it.
The first recreation was too profitable to not begin manufacturing on a follow-up instantly, and the plot left sufficient lingering threads that I can not wait to see what comes subsequent. Spider-Man: Miles Morales was a pleasant strategy to revisit the world and set up Miles as his personal hero who can combat alongside Peter Parker, however as a cross-gen recreation it may solely push the restrict to date. If what we have seen from Ratchet is any indication, Insomniac is able to far more when devoted to the brand new era. Showing us a touch of what is to return, even when not till vacation 2022, could be an enormous, daring transfer from Sony. — Steve Watts, Associate Editor
Confirmation Of An Indie-Packed Second Half Of 2021
2021 has seen some nice indies so far–I’m at the moment obsessive about Knockout City, however video games like Loop Hero, Good Lookin’ Home Cookin’, and Little Nightmares II have additionally stolen my coronary heart. And I’m fairly certain these good occasions will carry on rollin’ since indie groups, given their historically small measurement and working-from-home setups, have been capable of climate the storm that was 2020 slightly bit higher than their AAA counterparts.
So all through E3 2021, I predict that we’ll lastly get some launch dates for these upcoming indie video games at the moment slated to return out “soon” or “2021.”
I’d like to lastly see precise dates for 12 Minutes, Death’s Door, Dustborn, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, Grime, Harold Halibut, Lake, Open Roads, The Outlast Trials, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, Road 96, Soup Pot, and Sifu (I may go on, however I’m being informed these entries have a phrase restrict).
Normally, I’d predict Hollow Knight: Silksong information, however Matthew Griffin (who handles advertising and marketing for Team Cherry) has already damaged my coronary heart by saying that Silksong won’t be at E3. So yeah, E3, you may make this proper by giving us extra indie recreation launch dates as an alternative. — Jordan Ramée, Associate Editor
The Return Of Advance Wars
Advance Wars has been dormant for nicely over a decade now regardless of every entry on DS and GBA being a strong, well-received tactical technique recreation. Aside from the references in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (that are good however do not rely for a lot given how broadly Nintendo forged that web), it has been a tough interval for followers of Intelligent Systems’ franchise.
At the time of this writing, we do not but know if Nintendo will even host an E3 press convention, but when it decides to make bulletins in June, I’m hoping an Advance Wars revival is amongst them. A remastered assortment of the prevailing video games with on-line multiplayer could be good, however I’m extra occupied with a brand-new entry that continues to construct on the established framework. We’ve seen different video games (like Wargroove) do a commendable job on this entrance in lieu of something from Nintendo, however I’d welcome that Intelligent Systems touch–and a return of these catchy soundtracks. — Chris Pereira, Senior Editor
A New Splinter Cell Game That Doesn’t Use Every Ubisoft Trope
It has develop into one thing of a joke every E3–a unhappy, disheartening joke. I wait with bated breath as Ubisoft holds its yearly press convention, saying new IP, the most recent in collection like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, and new expansions for long-running multiplayer video games.
And no Splinter Cell.
2021 is the yr that has to vary. It has been almost eight years for the reason that final one, and although an Oculus-exclusive VR recreation is within the works, Ubisoft has to understand how a lot followers desire a new, full-length Splinter Cell recreation. My solely concern is that this recreation would fall sufferer to a few of Ubisoft’s current design tropes, together with an exceedingly giant world, useless RPG mechanics, and a deal with live-service or always-online components. Sam Fisher would not have to observe tendencies. He simply wants to remain at the hours of darkness together with his trusty trifocal goggles, karambit knife, and silenced Five-SeveN pistol. — Gabe Gurwin, Associate search engine optimisation Editor
Halo Infinite Brings The Goods
After a year-long delay, Halo Infinite is lastly releasing this vacation, and E3 2021 must be an enormous occasion for the sport. Multiplayer is the bread and butter of Halo, and so far, we have seen exactly zero non-campaign gameplay footage. So I’m hoping to see 343 go large and provide a deep-dive take a look at Halo Infinite multiplayer throughout the usual, anticipated Slayer modes, in addition to no matter thrilling new improvements the studio little doubt has within the works. I’d additionally like to listen to 343 discuss why Halo Infinite goes for free-to-play multiplayer this time and the way the sport will keep away from turning into pay-to-win or slowed down by microtransactions.
On the marketing campaign aspect, 343 wants to point out everybody that final yr’s poorly obtained marketing campaign demo was a one-off. We have to see extra of what makes the grappling hook thrilling and new, and maybe extra notably, I’m hoping the sport merely appears higher to match these gorgeous PC screens that the studio shared earlier this yr.
2021 is the twentieth anniversary of Xbox and the Halo model, and I’m hoping and anticipating that Microsoft goes large to make use of E3 to showcase why the world ought to care about Halo as soon as once more. It’s by no means a good suggestion to guess in opposition to the Master Chief. — Eddie Makuch, Associate Editor
(Almost) Anything About Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2
After years of ready, Final Fantasy VII Remake lastly made its large look final yr, and greater than lived as much as my expectations. Honestly, I used to be anticipating to discover a return to FF7 to be a cringey look again at my teen years as a faithful Squaresoft JRPG fan, however Remake did an outstanding job of preserving what was nice about FF7 and updating a variety of what wasn’t, and I wound up having a blast enjoying it. Now, nonetheless, we’re within the hangover fog of ready for an enormous recreation to slowly roll out in items, and it sucks. I’m excited for the upcoming Intergrade DLC, however let’s be honest–there’s no manner that’ll do something however remind me I’m caught ready for the subsequent full a part of FF7 Remake.
So it might be very good if Square Enix would no less than do the courtesy of dropping some new Remake data throughout E3. Like some screenshots. Or a video. Or a launch date. It’d actually be good to not have to attend years to listen to extra about how the story will proceed, and extra importantly, when it will continue–although given Square Enix’s previous monitor report in that regard, I’m not precisely holding my breath in anticipation of a lot new data. — Phil Hornshaw, Editor
Remedy’s Next Thing
Alan Wake lives. It was clear within the vanilla model of Control that Remedy Entertainment’s cult traditional novelist protagonist was not solely linked to that world however doubtlessly on his strategy to a comeback–and the AWE enlargement launched after the sport’s launch eliminated all doubt. Control is a recreation that lives in my mind, sprouting out of my unconscious like an unknowable and presumably sentient workplace constructing hiding in the course of New York, and I’m by no means removed from stray ideas concerning the bizarre and engaging world Remedy has constructed. The world of Alan Wake is one I’ve wished to see extra of because it was launched manner again in 2010, and I really like Remedy’s tackle psychological and supernatural horror. That the 2 issues might be the identical place, and their finest components combined collectively, feels like one thing aimed straight at me personally.
So I’m extraordinarily keyed as much as hear what Remedy is engaged on subsequent. We’re now almost two years out from Control’s launch, which suggests it is likely to be about time to search out out what’s subsequent for Remedy. The studio is one in all my favorites, and it has set the desk for an extremely intriguing continuation of two favorites. Hopefully it is time for an appetizer that’ll tell us what’s coming subsequent. — Phil Hornshaw, Editor
An Appearance From Metal Gear Solid
Nothing has harm greater than being a Metal Gear Solid fan these previous a number of years. It’s a franchise I’ve adored for many years that is successfully lifeless on the moment–a actuality that is truthfully miserable. Seriously, how is it that writer Konami can permit such famend IP to be absent for therefore lengthy? It astounds me, however I can not assist however be optimistic that Konami is planning one thing large to redeem these years of normal inactivity.
After the drama of MGS developer Hideo Kojima’s departure, Konami took some large hits to its public picture and has undergone large inside adjustments. But with the video games business frequently rising, I can not think about the corporate is genuinely staying its hand from AAA recreation improvement, particularly when it is sitting on a franchise as large as MGS alongside a number of different traditionally related IPs that garner immense ardour from the gaming neighborhood. That a lot has been clear from its current conduct, initially saying that it might take part at E3 2021 to showcase its newest initiatives earlier than inevitably pulling out.
Despite not taking part at E3 2021, I’m pondering Konami will nonetheless be utilizing the event to let the world know its true intentions. In a bid to win again public approval and get again into making higher-profile video games extra persistently, I hope that Konami will announce that it is bringing MGS again, however with the assistance of Sony. And my hope is that we’ll be informed about this collaboration by Sony throughout its large summer season PS5 press convention. Already there have been quite a few rumors a few Metal Gear Solid 1 remake floating round, which looks as if an ideal manner for Konami to carry again the collection whereas additionally getting followers again on its aspect. There have additionally been rumors that Konami might be working with Sony on reviving an outdated franchise, so what higher than MGS to start out with? All that is rumour in the meanwhile, however I will not let that cease me from dreaming!
I’ve a robust feeling that Konami intends to collaborate with Sony as a result of I doubt it is ready to spearhead such a challenge alone. Konami has made good on supporting re-releases of its outdated again catalog lately, however relating to the herculean effort required to carry again MGS, Sony looks as if the most definitely candidate to assist it try this. — Matt Espineli, Editor
Shin Megami Tensei V Gameplay And Release Date
I really like Shin Megami Tensei. The mainline collection’ surreal fashion and bleak, post-apocalyptic settings have all the time caught with me greater than the interpersonal drama of Persona. So that is why I’m particularly hoping that Atlus will use no matter Direct presentation that Nintendo plans round E3 2021 to debut gameplay for Shin Megami Tensei V and announce a launch date.
In the previous, we have solely gotten cryptic trailers with transient glimpses of its most important protagonist and the demonic forces which are pulling them into the battle at hand. But I need to see how this recreation truly performs and what it is prefer to discover its numerous locales. I need to be taught extra about its supporting forged and what precisely I’m up in opposition to this time round. If I can get even a sliver of uncooked, uninterrupted gameplay with a little bit of story particulars, I’ll be joyful.
Please, Atlus. Show us extra SMT V, and inform us when it is popping out. You owe it to us now that you’ve got re-exposed the world to the brilliance of Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. Oh, and when you’re at it, please remaster the Raidou Kuzunoha Devil Summoner video games! You know you need to! — Matt Espineli, Editor
A New Metroid Game For Switch
Although it would not have the identical mass-market enchantment because the Legend of Zelda collection, Metroid can be celebrating its thirty fifth anniversary this yr, and I’m hoping Nintendo could have some form of Metroid-related announcement in retailer for E3 2021 to commemorate the event. After all, it has been far too lengthy for the reason that firm has launched a brand new Metroid title; the final one to reach was 2017’s Metroid: Samus Returns, and as wonderful as that turned out to be, the truth that it was on 3DS fairly than the extra highly effective Switch {hardware} was undoubtedly disappointing.
Metroid Prime 4 Announcement Video – E3 2017
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Of course, we all know Metroid Prime 4 is on the best way, however provided that Nintendo utterly restarted its improvement again in January 2019, that recreation continues to be seemingly fairly a methods away from launch. If Nintendo have been to announce another form of Metroid recreation within the interim, corresponding to a remaster of Metroid Prime Trilogy or a brand new 2D installment, it might make the look forward to Metroid Prime 4 far more bearable. The indicators are all there, so let’s make it occur, Nintendo! — Kevin Knezevic, Associate Editor
Nintendo Opens Up The N64 Vaults
As as to if or not Nintendo will do something at E3–or its personal separate Nintendo Direct–at this time is unknown. However, a manchild can dream, cannot he? And in my desires, I think about a world the place Nintendo tells everybody to return on down and play some Nintendo 64 video games. And what higher place to carry them to than Nintendo Switch Online?
Whether individuals need to relive yelling “No Oddjob” at their mates throughout a recreation of GoldenEye or feeling the pure frustration of being hit by a automobile on Toad’s Turnpike in Mario 64, there’s been a requirement to have the ability to replay N64 video games for years. And now the time feels right–especially to spice up what Nintendo Switch Online affords its subscribers. Recent additions to the NES and SNES collections have been lower than superb for some, and whereas it is most likely actually out of the query on this dream state of affairs, I’d love to have the ability to replay the WCW and WWF THQ video games once more and even Shadows of the Empire. Those particular video games, together with GoldenEye, could also be robust to carry to Switch Online due to rights however opening the door to N64 video games for subscribers is one thing Switch house owners are clamoring for. But principally, give me these WCW/WWF video games ASAP.– Mat Elfring, Entertainment News Editor
An Actual Good-Looking WWE Game
After the debacle often called WWE 2K20, 2K took a yr off from the long-running collection with a promise of coming again higher than ever. Now, the advertising and marketing push for WWE 2K22 has begun. What we want, although, is concrete proof that the brand new recreation will truly “hit different” just like the teaser promised it might. Even 2K19, arguably the most effective wrestling title of the final decade, felt stale because of the franchise’s unwillingness to evolve.
Now, after a yr off and upcoming competitors from AEW, 2K must put its finest foot ahead, and there is no higher place to do it than E3. It’s time to start out exhibiting off some footage of a recreation that’s genuinely a step ahead for the franchise. Give followers who’ve misplaced confidence–like myself–the incentive to really shell out cash for one more WWE title. It additionally would not harm to announce it will be out there on the present era of consoles. — Chris E. Hayner, Entertainment Editor
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ 2.0 Update
It’s been greater than a yr since Animal Crossing: New Horizons launched, and whereas we have been getting a gentle stream of updates in that point, the newest one left a lot to be desired. Rather than ushering the sport’s second yr in with new occasions or options to maintain the expertise contemporary, the 1.10 replace merely made some slight tweaks to final yr’s occasions, which felt very underwhelming for these of us who’ve been enjoying for the reason that starting.
Of course, the truth that replace was named model 1.10 fairly than model 2.0 suggests Nintendo nonetheless has larger adjustments in retailer for the sport, and that will be the proper factor to spotlight if the corporate airs a brand new Nintendo Direct for E3 2021. As for what the two.0 replace would entail, that is up within the air, however New Horizons continues to be lacking many staple Animal Crossing options and characters. Brewster’s cafe continues to be MIA, for instance, and we’ve not seen any glimpse of Kap’n or Gracie and even the fortune teller Katrina. Any of those would make a welcome return, and I’m hoping we see a few of them–plus no matter different new recreation options Nintendo is working on–next month. — Kevin Knezevic, Associate Editor
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