New game releases in 2021: Horror, RPGs, Multiplayer, Survival, more

July 2023 · 4 minute read

Gamers are always on the lookout for that new, upcoming game release to sink their teeth into. From Horror and multiplayer games to FPS, RPGs, and Survival-based titles, there are tonnes to get excited about in 2021 and beyond on all platforms, from PC to PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and even mobile.

While 2021 has seen a slew of new games releases getting delayed for a myriad of different reasons from Kena: Bridge of Spirits, through to Amazon Games’ New World, there’s still plenty to look forward to.

Below, we’ve compiled all of the best new and upcoming games in 2021, 2022, and into the foreseeable future that you should keep a watchful eye on.

As announcements are made, we’ll continually update our genre lists with new game reveals and release dates.

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2021 and beyond is a great year for RPG fans, with Horizon Forbidden West and other titles charting the genre.

New RPG game releases

GamePlatformRelease Date
Astria AscendingPC / PlayStation / Xbox / Nintendo Switch2021
Baldur’s Gate 3PC / Mac / StadiaNow in Steam Early Access
Black Myth WukongPlayStation / Xbox / PCTBA
Darksiders IIINintendo SwitchSeptember 30, 2021
Diablo 2: ResurrectedPC / PlayStation / Xbox / Nintendo SwitchSeptember 23, 2021
Dragon Age 4PC / XboxTBA
Dragon Ball Z: KakarotNintendo SwitchSeptember 24, 2021
Elden RingPlayStation / Xbox / PCJanuary 21, 2022
Fable 4Xbox / PC2022/2023
FFXIV: EndwalkerPlayStation / PCNovember 23, 2021
ForspokenPlayStationSpring 2022
GamedecPC / Nintendo SwitchSeptember 16, 2021
Gotham KnightsPlayStation / Xbox / PC2022
Hogwarts LegacyPlayStation / Xbox / PC2022
Horizon Forbidden WestPlayStationQ1 2022
Kitaria FablesPlayStation / Xbox / PCSeptember 2, 2021 
New WorldPCSeptember 28, 2021
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom: The Prince’s EditionNintendo SwitchSeptember 17, 2021
Pathfinder: Wrath of The RighteousPlayStation / Xbox /Mac / PCSeptember 2, 2021
Pokemon Legends: ArceusNintendo SwitchJanuary 28, 2022
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining PearlNintendo SwitchNovember 19, 2021
Ruined King: A League of Legends StoryPC / PlayStation / Xbox / Nintendo Switch2021
Shin Megami Tensei VNintendo SwitchNovember 12, 2021
Tales of ArisePlayStation / Xbox / PCSeptember 9, 2021 
The Lord of the Rings: GollumPC / PlayStation / Xbox / Nintendo SwitchTBA
The Outer Worlds 2Xbox / PCTBA
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary EditionPlayStation / Xbox / PCNovember 11, 2021
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2PlayStation / Xbox / PCTBA

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Back 4 Blood will keep you on your toes as you work together to push back hordes of zombie variants in this horror multiplayer.

New Horror games

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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt spins the Battle Royale genre on its head with the inclusion of vampires.

New Multiplayer game releases

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AWAY: The Survival Series puts you into your very own Nature Documentary to play as a Sugar Glider as you attempt to survive the world.

New Survival games

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Call of Duty Vanguard is just around the corner, continuing on the iconic franchise into 2021 and beyond.

New FPS games

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Two Point Campus builds on the success of Two Point Hospital for an even wackier building sim experience.

New Indie games releases

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So, there you have it – every new and upcoming game release in 2021, 2022, and beyond that’s currently on our radar. Make sure to check back often, as we’ll continually update you with more games as they get announced.

For more guides on the best games to download and play, check out our other top lists:

Best RPGs coming to PC in 2021 and beyond | Best RPGs coming to PS5 | Best new games in 2021 so far | 9 most exciting Xbox games | Best Horror games to play in 2021 | Best multiplayer Horror games to play | The best MMOs and MMORPGs

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