Most anticipated games of 2019

The games we're most looking forward to playing in 2019 and beyond.

Devil May Cry 5

Dante and Nero are back in the latest entry in the Devil May Cry series, Devil May Cry 5. Offering a return to form, Devil May Cry includes all the familiar hack-and-slash staples you’d expect alongside new forms of combat such as Nero’s upgradeable “Devil Breakers.” After its announcement in 2018, gamers have been eagerly awaiting the release of Devil May Cry 5.

Fortunately, they won’t have to wait too much longer as Devil May Cry 5 is set to launch on March 8, 2019 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. One of the main reasons why we’re excited for Devil May Cry 5 centers around the game’s story, which takes place after the events of Devil May Cry 2.

DMC 5 promises to offer more backstory on the relationship between Dante and Nero, along with a true return to form thanks to the fact that it’s being directed by Hideaki Itsuno.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

FromSoftware has something new up their sleeve with Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. While FromSoftware has become known over the years for their Dark Souls series, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will reportedly offer a different approach despite feeling blissfully familiar to Souls fans. For example, you won’t find familiar RPG elements in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

The game presents as an action-adventure title that utilizes third-person POV. Relying on a katana, the game tasks players with attacking enemies until a killing blow can be dealt. Other weapons and tools can be called upon such as a sinister looking grappling hook, and elements of stealth where you can sneak past enemies and avoid combat altogether.

Eager to sink your teeth into the next FromSoftware title? You’re in luck, as the game comes out in a few short months on March 22, 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Days Gone

Days Gone is a game that has been plagued by delays, delays, and more delays. Originally announced all the way back at E3 2016 and scheduled to release in 2018, Days Gone now has a confirmed release date of April 26, 2019 for PlayStation 4.

Even though the delays have been disappointing, Days Gone still promises to be a noteworthy entry in the zombie genre. Days Gone boasts a large, open world full of zombies called Freakers with a diverse selection of subtypes, including infected animals.

With a high attention to detail, and delays done to further polish and perfect the game, we expect Days Gone to be among the best releases of 2019. Even if it fails to live up to the hype, it’ll still be nice to experience the game firsthand, as it’s been far too long since a new zombie IP captured our attention like Days Gone.

Morgan is a writer, indie game lover, and socially awkward coffee addict. Need something? Morgan can be reached at morgan.shaver@allgamers.com or if you like, you can say hello using GIFs on Twitter.

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