2020 is promising to be a ripe year for gaming, with some of the industry's most anticipated releases coming up. It doesn't matter whether you happen to be a hardcore RPG fanatic or a devout supporter of mainstream action titles — the onset of a new decade is bringing up several new games that are bound to catch your attention in the most spectacular fashion possible.
So, let's not beat around the bush — after all, we all know why you're reading this article in the first place. Let's take an in-depth look at some of 2020's most anticipated releases that gamers simply can't wait to play.
10 Marvel's Avengers
Square Enix dropped an absolute bombshell with the announcement that they'd be developing Marvel's Avengers, a game that certainly piqued everyone's interest at the time when it was announced.
While subsequent reveals have led to fans becoming slightly wary about the end product — with major complaints mainly about the ugly character models and uninspired gameplay — one can't deny that this game will definitely be on anyone's wishlist in 2020.
9 DOOM Eternal
Speaking of games that would be on anyone's wishlist, it pretty much goes without saying that the sequel to the excellent DOOM reboot is bound to leave hardcore FPS fans salivating at the prospect of playing a title that will improve upon a concept that is already excellent from the get-go.
The only negative aspect of 2016's DOOM was it's multiplayer, which most people didn't even care about given that the singleplayer campaign was perhaps one of the most refreshing FPS experiences in recent memory. It goes without saying that id Software would've learned from their mistakes in their quest to make DOOM Eternal even better than its predecessor, making this title a widely anticipated release for all the right reasons.
8 Watch Dogs Legion
Watch Dogs might've gotten off to a rocky start — what with the debacle surrounding the first game's launch that we know all too well — but no one could deny the fact that the original title had a winning formula when it came to an excellent video game franchise.
This could be seen in Watch Dogs II, which rectified all the mistakes made by the previous Watch Dogs to craft a gaming experience that was precisely what most fans wanted with a video game that used hacking at its central mechanic.
Now, with Watch Dogs Legion on the horizon, it goes without saying that the only direction the series can move now is up!
7 Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2
The original Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines was one of the most revolutionary role-playing experiences, becoming a cult classic. While the game did have its flaws — most of which can be attributed to a rough development cycle — it doesn't take away from the ingrained excellence sported by this title.
Now, with a cycle on the horizon, fans can't wait to adhere to the rules of the Masquerade once again as a denizen of the night. The recent gameplay reveals might not have been all that enticing, but with the title still being a work-in-progress, one can hope that the gem is still sparkling. It just needs a bit of polish is all.
6 System Shock
Speaking of old games that are finally getting some much-needed love, how could we not talk about the brilliant System Shock series? With a System Shock 3 on the horizon and a remake of the original coming out in early 2020, fans of this sci-fi horror series are bound to have an excellent start to the new decade.
Unlike the gameplay reveal of Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2, System Shock's reception was more positive, with the developers themselves saying that they would definitely hash out the kinks and incorporate the feedback of their fans. If that isn't a sign of a good developer, we don't know what is.
5 Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
The Dragon Ball series has long stood the test of time as one 0f the most endearing and popular franchises around. So, it doesn't take an expert to state that a video game based on this franchise is bound to sell like hotcakes.
However, what separates Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot from the rest of the games present in the franchise is the fact that it's actually delivering on the promise of being the first fully-fledged open-world RPG in the Dragon Ball universe. If that isn't enough to hype you up, we don't know what is.
4 Persona 5 Royal
The release of Persona 5 was a landmark event in the history of JRPGs, serving as an excellent way to illustrate the fact that turn-based combat was far from done in the modern era of gaming.
People who've missed out on this epic — and people who've missed out on this masterpiece — would find it in their best interests to pick up this enhanced re-release and experience one of the greatest JRPGs in the history of gaming.
3 Final Fantasy VII Remake
Speaking of JRPGs, Final Fantasy VII needs no introduction. Single-handedly serving as a stepping stone for JRPGs to break into the western mainstream, is it really all that surprising that the remake of this series is widely considered to be one of the most anticipated releases of 2020?
From what we've seen of the title as of now, it seems that Square Enix has taken the formula established by Final Fantasy XV and crafted a title that is almost destined to be labeled as one of the greatest games of 2020 by a country mile.
2 The Last Of Us: Part II
The Last Of Us was one of the biggest releases at the tail-end of the PS3's lifespan, and its sequel is planning to be launched around the same time for the PS4.
The tale of Joel and Ellie is an incredibly riveting story and we simply can't wait to see what Naughty Dog will do to tug at our emotional heartstrings with the release of perhaps the most awaited sequel in 2020.
1 Cyberpunk 2077
If we had to label one game to be one of the most widely anticipated releases in Early 2020, then Cyberpunk 2077 definitely takes the cake and then some. After all, people were incredibly hyped for this title from the get-go... and that was BEFORE it was revealed that Keanu Reeves would also be a part of the game.
The fervor surrounding this title is beyond anything one has ever witnessed in gaming history, with every showcase on major gaming events being met with critical appraisal at every step of the way. March is going to be a time for numerous people to take an off day from work, and that's solely due to the launch of this landmark title.