The Agonizing Wait: Every Game That’s Coming 2016

Good things come to those who wait.


This year's E3 showed that, while 2015 is a strong year already, some of the most interesting games on the horizon won't arrive until next year. So to save you the trouble of having to track them all down yourself, here's a gallery with every game confirmed for 2016.

Horizon: Zero Dawn


Horizon: Zero Dawn is the newest IP by Killzone creators Guerrilla Games. It pits a heroine archer named Aloy against a variety of robotic dinosaur-like creatures. Think Monster Hunter with a twist of Tomb Raider. This project marks new territory for Guerrilla as it's the studio's first attempt at an open world action-RPG. | Platforms: PS4

The Last Guardian


After nearly six years of not seeing any gameplay for it, The Last Guardian finally has a projected release in 2016. It is an action puzzle game directed by Team Ico, a studio best known for their work on Shadow of the Colossus and Ico. | Platforms: PS4

Doom


Doom, previously known as Doom 4, is an upcoming reboot to the famous first person shooter franchise developed by id Software. From what we've seen, it looks to embody everything that you remember from the series, like demons, big guns, and a whole lot of gore. | Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided


Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is the direct sequel to 2011's Deus Ex: Human Revolution. It once again puts players in control of Adam Jensen, who is now working with an international coalition to halt the rising threat of terrorist attacks in the city of Prague. You can expect it to play it in Q1/Q2 of 2016. | Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC

Mass Effect: Andromeda


Mass Effect Andromeda is the next big entry in the Mass Effect series. The game takes place long after the events of the original Mass Effect trilogy in a new galaxy known as Andromeda. It be will releasing sometime in Q4 of 2016. | Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC

Mirror's Edge: Catalyst


Mirror's Edge: Catalyst is an upcoming first person open world action game where the main focus is swift parkhour gameplay. Despite being the second game in the series, Mirror's Edge: Catalyst is more of an origin story of the series' main protagonist, Faith Connors. Gamers can expect to dive into this one on February 23, 2016. | Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End


Naughty Dog's Uncharted 4: A Thief's End will bring Nathan Drake's story to an epic conclusion sometime in Spring 2016. | Platforms: PS4

For Honor


For Honor is the newest IP by Ubisoft Montreal that pits vikings, knights, and samurai against each other in large scale battles. The game is expected to release sometime in 2016. | Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC

Dark Souls III


Dark Souls III is the newest entry in the critically acclaimed Souls series developed by From Software. Returning once more to head its development is veteran series director Hidetaka Miyazaki, who previously directed both Demon's Souls and Dark Souls. The game has no announced release date, but it is expected to launch sometime in early 2016. | Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC

World of Final Fantasy


World of Final Fantasy is a new series in the Final Fantasy franchise that aims to offer a new experience that will appeal to all ages. The game will release sometime in 2016. | Platforms: PS4, PS Vita

Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness


Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness is the newest entry in the long running Star Ocean RPG series. It is set to launch sometime in 2016. | Platforms: PS4

Dishonored 2


Dishonored 2 is the upcoming sequel of the action adventure stealth game of the same name developed by Arkane Studio. It will be heading to store shelves in Spring 2016. | Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC

Project Setsuna


Project Setsuna is the codename of a new project by Tokyo RPG Factory, a new studio formed by Square Enix to developer new RPGs. It is expected to launch sometime in 2016. | Platforms: TBA

Gears of War 4


Gears of War is finally returning with its fourth main entry. This time around it is being developed by an all new studio known as The Coalition. Its current projected release window is in Q4 2016. | Platforms: Xbox One

Planet Coaster


Planet Coaster is a new amusement park simulation game by Frontier, the developers of Rollercoaster Tycoon 3. It is set to release in 2016. | Platforms: PC

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam


Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is a crossover between both the Mario & Luigi and Paper Mario series. It will launch sometime in 2016. | Platforms: 3DS

Homefront: The Revolution


Homefront: The Revolution is the sequel to THQ's Homefront from 2011. The game was initially set to release in 2015, but was delayed to 2016. | Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC

Metroid Prime: Federation Force


Metroid Prime: Federation Force is a co-operative multiplayer Metroid Prime spin-off that puts you in control of Galactic Federation soldiers. It will launch sometime in 2016. | Platforms: 3DS

Tom Clancy's The Division


First announced during E3 2013, Tom Clancy's Division is finally set to release March 8, 2016. | Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC

The Legend of Zelda Wii U


The Legend of Zelda for the Wii U is the first entry in the series to feature open world gameplay. The game is set to come out in 2016. | Platforms: Wii U

Dead Island 2


Dead Island 2 is the upcoming sequel to Dead Island from 2011. It will be the first game in the series developed by Yager, the studio behind Spec Ops: The Line. It is going to launch sometime in 2016. | Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC

Hellblade


Hellblade is the newest IP by Ninja Theory, the creators of Heavenly Sword and Enslaved: Odyssey of the West. The game is set for release in 2016. | Platforms: PS4, PC

Street Fighter V


Capcom's famous Street Fighter series is finally getting its newest iteration in the form of Street Fighter V. The big new feature in this one is the V-Gauge, which builds | Platforms: PS4, PC

Quantum Break


This third-person shooter about time-manipulation is the newest game by Remedy Entertainment, the creators of Max Payne and Alan Wake. It is scheduled to release sometime in 2016. | Platforms: Xbox One, PC

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