10 RPGs You Didn’t Know Were Coming In 2021
Releasing sometime in 2021, 17 years after Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, this RPG sequel looks to be cinematic, engrossing, and very well written. Taking place in modern-day Seattle, Bloodlines 2 puts players in the shoes of a vampire of their own making. Everything, from character background to gender and preferred pronouns, is up to the player to dec
Additionally, in 2018 rumors of this game started to spread like wildfire when someone leaked some early footage of Hogwarts Legacy on Reddit. This included what looked like a Fanged Geranium snapping at a student in Herbology class and the player fighting a horde of Goblins. Since magical plants are their own category and Goblins are considered intelligent humanoid creatures, they will not be included on this list. The leaked footage was taken down shortly after by Warner Bros. due to copyright infringem
Diablo II: Resurrected certainly has the profile of a AAA release, but gamers who weren’t around for this premiere ARPG’s heyday may be tempted to pass it over in anticipation of Diablo 4 — needless to say, they’d be missing out. Diablo II’s core gameplay elements will largely be intact, barring the graphical overhaul and a few QOL additions that are sure to please both veteran fans and newcom
The trailer already showcased a wand shop that was very likely to be in Diagon Alley. Those looking for a darker path will also be able to step onto Knockturn alley and see what horrible secrets there are to discover th
It might be hard to keep track of exactly what's expected to launch this year, but there's a lot to be looking forward to, even if some things might escape fans' radars the first time around. With notable role-playing titles coming out on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, here are all the best role-playing games to keep an eye out for in 2
Many important events happened in 1899, though it seems unlikely they'll be shown in the game, considering the Fantastic Beasts movies are in the process of covering them and due to their placement at the very end of the century. Ariana Dumbledore accidentally killed her mother and was taken under the care of her brother, Albus, who then graduated Hogwarts with flying colors. Soon after, Albus befriended Grindelwald, forming a brief, romantic relationship with him. This ended after a three-way duel between them and Albus's brother, Aberforth, when they accidentally killed Ariana Dumbledore. Finally, Eloise Mintumble severely disrupted time by getting stuck in the year 1
Hotly anticipated by fans, the latest installment in Atlus's demon collecting and demon battling series is expected to launch this year. While audiences may know about Persona, a spin-off of the Megami Tensei series, Shin Megami Tensei games are a slightly different flavor of the same JRPG goodn
The Hogwarts Legacy reveal trailer opens with the playable character's overdue arrival at Hogwarts Legacy Secrets and states the setting takes place in the late 1800s. Generally speaking, this could be 1850 onward, although it's more likely to take place after the late 1860s. That said, here's a look at some important events that took place from the mid 1800s through the turn of the cent
Star Wars is one of the most loved movie franchises of all time, with the series inspiring countless spin off media including comic books, novels, and video games. While some Star Wars video games have been fantastic pieces of media, there is yet to be a true open world Star Wars g
The Studio Ghibli movies are some of the most popular and loved animated movie studios of all time, with the studio being behind the likes of Princess Mononoke , Spirited Away , and Howl’s Moving Cas
With this information, players can get an idea of what may take place in Hogwarts Legacy , which is set to release in 2021. But part of its beauty is having the setting in a fairly unknown time. This gives the developers a lot to play with, and fans can look forward to an entirely new Hogwarts experience . As an open-world RPG, it's possible the game could span multiple years or possibly decades, though much is still uncertain. If the creators did their homework, then surely some of these occurrences will at least be mentioned. Nevertheless, having a good grasp of wizarding history can allow players to get a little more out of their Hogwarts Legacy experie
The trailer teased a number of recognizable species, and there are likely many more to encounter once the game releases in 2021. So far 12 distinct creatures have been spotted in the official trailer. This includes some of the lesser fantastic beasts, such as the pets students are permitted to take with them to Hogwarts, as well as some of the more sinister entities not originally included in the Fantastic Beasts guideb
The Ascent is an ARPG that seems to move the gameplay of Diablo into a sci-fi setting. You and a few friends can take on the role of indentured workers looking to break free from the corporation that "employs" them. The gameplay features quick-paced action with a variety of cyberpunk-themed weapons. Though initially intended to be an Xbox Series X launch title, The Ascent was delayed. It will be released on Xbox Game Pass on day o