Back 4 Blood
- Developer: Turtle Rock Studios
- Publisher: Turtle Rock Studios
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
- Release: 2019
Back 4 Blood is an upcoming spiritual sequel to the Left 4 Dead franchise which was originally developed by the development team Turtle Rock Studios. It looks like the gang is bringing back the franchise in a new way since Valve hasn’t brought out a true third installment for the series. This announcement so far doesn’t come with a lot of details unfortunately. Instead, we’re only given a brief little bit of information. We know that the game will play out similar to the Left 4 Dead franchise, it will offer multiplayer and it will have a full campaign.
Anthem
- Developer: BioWare
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
- Release: March 2019
After being delayed in 2018, Anthem is slated to launch in March of 2019. The video game is the next IP release under BioWare in which players are set to a distant alien planet being colonized. However, this alien planet is hostile with creatures lurking about. In order to keep humanity safe, players will step into the role of a Freelancer, a special task force that explores the world and take out the various threats. Likewise, this seems to be a game worth playing with friends with BioWare making mention of four-player cooperative gameplay. As it sits right now, Anthem could play similar to Destiny, though we’ll have to wait and see what new information is released into the public before we can really compare the two IPs.
The Talos Principle 2
- Developer: Croteam
- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Platforms: PC, PS4
- Release: 2019
Note: Trailer and images are from The Talos Principle.
The Talos Principle took a deep narrative and hid it under a complex puzzle journey. Players control an android who’s goal is to solve a variety of puzzles on an abandoned island, though as you progress further and further into the game, the true narrative and journey behind the android is unveiled. Since its release in 2014, the game was met with a positive reception and its been revealed that a sequel will be in the works, but no information at this time has been shared to the public.We’re interested in seeing if the narrative journey picks up following the events of the first title or if a brand new story along with new complex puzzles are awaiting the players arrival.
Xenonauts 2
- Developer: Goldhawk Interactive
- Publisher: Goldhawk Interactive
- Platforms: PC
- Release: 2019
Fans of Xenonauts can enjoy even more turn-based tactical gameplay with the upcoming sequel. This time around, the game will take place in an alternate history timeline set within the Cold War. Because of the new setting, this upcoming sequel will not include any advanced alien technology. While the game does not have any specific release date attached quite yet, a demo is available through Gog.com. Within the demo, players will be able to try an early pre-alpha build of the game to give a slight look at the upcoming game which is still expected to launch within the year.
The Sinking City
- Developer: Frogwares
- Publisher: Bigben Interactive
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
- Release: June 27, 2019
The Sinking City is a game that was originally meant to be Call of Cthulhu until developers, Frogwares, decided to make their own creation. Now this heavily inspired H.P. Lovecraft title is something that has plenty of gamers eyes focused on for a release in June of this year. Players will follow a private investigator by the name of Charles W. Reed who is in New England seeking answers to why the city has been suffering from massive floods. From the look of the teaser trailer, there is clearly something supernatural affecting the area and a dark mystery that will need to be unveiled.
This is not only a horror-themed title but you will have a world filled to explore. There are even some game mechanics that will change as you progress along with various actions you perform in any given scenario. Developers are not sharing too much information in regards to the narrative or what all gamers can expect with the in-game mechanics but so far this is one title that may be a day one purchase on our end.
