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#4 Dead Island 2
- Developer: Sumo Digital
- Publisher: Deep Silver
Dead Island first release in 2011 in which players are stranded on an island during a zombie outbreak. Throughout the game, players are tasked with aiding other survivors as they attempt to find a means of escaping the island to safety.
In 2014 during E3 it was unveiled that a sequel would be launching in the near future. From what we know the game would be taking place in California which was fully quarantined due to the spread of a zombie outbreak virus. The game looked to be even more vibrant visually while retaining the same gameplay mechanics and melee focus weapons.
Originally, developers Techland who had worked on Dead Island was set to handle the sequel. However, that fell apart when the developers opted to work on Dying Light thus the Dead Island 2 project was shelved until Yager Development stepped into the production. A few years later the Yager Development studio also dropped the project where currently Sumo Digital is handling Dead Island 2. That’s, of course, the last we heard about the game since 2016 so as it stands now, the game is not cancelled.
#3 Hellraid
- Developer: Techland
- Publisher: Techland
Techland, developers behind Dead Island, was working on a new game shortly after production of the zombie melee themed video game. Called Hellraid, the game was originally slated to be a mod for Dead Island where it was later turned into a full video game.
What we know so far about the title is that Hellraid would be a hack-and-slash game where players must fight back a demonic invasion and close the gates to hell. Not only could players go through the game as a single player experience but there would also be support for up to four-player co-op.
Unfortunately, the game was shelved to allow Techland to focus more on a current project that later released called Dying Light. Currently, Hellraid is still on hold while the developers are confirmed to be working on a sequel to Dying Light and its unclear if production will pick back up on Hellraid afterwards.
#2 Bayonetta 3
Bayonetta has a total of two pretty awesome installments out in the market right now. It’s a fun hack-and-slash experience and after the second installment released, fans have been waiting for a follow-up. With the Nintendo Switch seemingly being the exclusive platform for this upcoming installment, there’s really been nothing more than a single teaser. It was back in 2017 that we saw a teaser come out for Bayonetta 3.
Nothing really was showcased other than some fast action sequences followed by a logo and since then it’s been silent. We’re not sure if this is troubling news or if we’re going to see some actual footage come out anytime in the near future with maybe a release window. At any rate, this is a franchise that we’re hoping to see come out sooner rather than later.
#1 Beyond Good and Evil 2
- Developer: Ubisoft
- Publisher: Ubisoft
Beyond Good and Evil launched back in 2003 and since then the fans of the franchise have been waiting on a continuation. In 2007 there were already rumors suggesting that there will be a sequel to the cult following video game with leaked trailers posted online showcasing some footage in 2009.
That was mainly the last we heard of the game for a few more years where new information finally got out from Michael Ancel, the director behind the first game. In 2016 Ancel unveiled new images suggesting that this upcoming sequel would be a prequel to the original game.
Now during the past two E3 expos from 2017 and 2018, we are confirmed to have a prequel in the works for Beyond Good and Evil though a release date has yet to be noted. However, with the most recent talks and E3 reveals, we imagine development for Beyond Good and Evil 2 won’t take very much longer before it finally releases.
Honorable Mention
In The Valley Of Gods
- Developer: Campo Santo
- Publisher: Campo Santo
Campo Santo was an indie development studio that released a hit into the market known as Firewatch. Shortly after its release, we got the reveal of In The Valley of Gods which has a similar gameplay experience. Players were going to venture out into a new first-person adventure that follows two archeologists hoping to document the lost Egyptian tomb. Not much was unveiled at the time but it wasn’t long after that Vale purchased Campo Santo with a deal that allowed the team to continue work on the project. Unfortunately, the game has been on hold since and we’re uncertain if we will ever see the game launch into the market.
