We think 2019 has been a year of quiet surprises in PC gaming, with indie hits like Disco Elysium and Outer Wilds garnering numerous accolades while big-budget series took a backseat. But the list of PC games coming out in 2020 suggests it will again be a year of dormant franchises (some in the form of unexpected VR), polished sequels, and the long-awaited release of one of the world's most anticipated RPGs. last five years. So 2020 should be a more successful year than 2019, with lots of love for the golden oldies. Here we've rounded up the 10 most anticipated upcoming PC games of 2020. Also be sure to check out our pick of the best PC games available today.
1.Cyberpunk 2077
Announced before The Witcher 3 was released to become an instant classic, Cyberpunk 2077 was a long time coming. Polish studio CD Projekt's latest creation, however, couldn't be more different from their Witcher series, as it takes place in a metallic neon future city. You play as V, a cybernetically enhanced mercenary left for dead by strangers to be guided by nothing less than a Keanu Reeves hologram to find your attackers. Night City is a sprawling metropolis filled with deviants, crime, and opportunity. It appears to be the most densely populated open world city ever created, offering unlimited freedom in how you choose to navigate.
2. Half-life: Alyx
There are a growing number of games that are finally harnessing the potential of VR, but the technology so far hasn't had a real selling headline for the system. Taking place just before the events of the second game, this Half-life prequel may not be Half-life 3, but for VR, it could be just as pivotal. Half-life: Alyx isn't a tech demo either. It will be a full 15-hour shooter, set in and around the iconic City 17, the communist-style city ruled by the tyrannical intergalactic species known as the Combine. Oh, and it'll have gravity gloves, which is probably the most exciting video game weapon revealed since the gravity gun in Half-life 2.
3 Elden Ring
We don't know much about Elden Ring yet, but what little we do know is that this is a dark fantasy action-RPG written by George RR Martin, developed by From Software, and led by Dark Souls mastermind Hidetaka Miyazaki, enough to turn the place squarely at the top of our “Most Searched People” list for 2020. There's other information that tickles our emotion sensors, too. This will be From Software's first true open-world game, filled with dark visuals and a tasteful fusion of fantastic Eastern and Western visuals based on what we saw on the film. advertisement. A close-up of some of the best fantasy creators of this century who will likely retain a penchant for From to ruthlessly challenge the player.
4. Resident Evil 3 Remake
Shortly after the Resident Evil 2 remake came out and wooed us with its mix of nostalgic comeback and decidedly modern design, it was announced. The original Resident Evil 3 was renowned for its action more than its predecessor, as you battle your way through zombie-infested Raccoon City while running from the persistent threat that was Nemesis. With the Resident Evil 3 Remake, expect zombie mayhem mixed suspenseful with B-movie nonsense, an intriguing new multiplayer mode, and an ``unleashed'' Nemesis, who will be guided through large parts of the game by you. game as you try to prevent zombies from biting into the tendons in your ankles. It's unlikely to be as big a deal as its predecessor, but it's a polite pursuit of the series in recent years. This makes it one of our most anticipated PC games in 2020.
5. Crusader kings III
Like its predecessor, Crusader Kings III lets you play a nobleman from various positions in an accurate recreation of the medieval world, be it a cunning duke in southern England, a Viking raider looking to set up a farm, or the head of a vast Islamic caliphate. It's a complex game of politics, backstabbing, and power grabbing, and it'll be fascinating to see it expanded and improved on a modern engine.
6. Eternal DOOM
Doom's 2016 re-imagining was the best thing to happen to the hell-bent sniper-killer series since, well, the original Doom itself. He managed to recall the pace and ferocity of the original games while introducing brilliant new mechanics; from the vicious glory that kills, that gave you health, to the jump pads that sent you cocodemonic. Doom Eternal builds on these new foundations, adding things like grappling hooks capable of unfocusing demons, the returning Super Shotgun from Doom 2, and improved multiplayer. It will be a harrowing break on Mars, the moon of Phobos, and in hell and back.
7. Baldur's Gate 3
Young gamers today can mix RPGs with Skyrim and The Witcher, but it was Baldur's Gate that really set the bar for how deep and extensive that game could be. It was a master class in storytelling, as it brought together a group of great personalities who faced off and chatted with each other, and tried to chain them into their own adventures. Baldur's Gate 3 is developed by Larian Studios, the group behind the excellent Divinity: Original Sin games. The studio will have to embark on its whimsical tendencies through the darker world of Baldur's Gate, but Divinity's great combat and cooperation systems should integrate brilliantly into this legendary saga.
8. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
One of the most flawed yet brilliant RPGs ever released on PC gets a sequel. Set in modern-day Seattle, yet populated by vampires, werewolves, and other nocturnal creatures, Bloodlines 2 embodies you as a human recently turned vampire. The type of vampire you choose to play will greatly affect your experience as you roam the streets of Seattle in search of blood and the answers to how you became who you are. Will you be a hideous Nosferatu attacked on sight in the streets, a high-flying Ventrue, or a suave and handsome Toreador? Expect deep decision-making, gory abilities, and a delightfully dark city to revel in.
9. Dying Light 2
The original Dying Light remains a high benchmark of the zombie apocalypse genre. The parkour mechanics gave it a great sense of fluidity when demarcating between rooftops, and online co-op is one of the best ways to play with your friends. It took place in an intense and violent open world that always felt threatening. But its story leaves a lot to be desired, which is why Chris Avellone (Fallout: New Vegas, Baldur's Gate) was brought in to write the sequel. The game world will adapt to the choices you make, and the zombies will, of course, still be the ravenous, voracious menace we know originated from the original. Where the first game was one of the surprise hits of the previous decade, expectations are high for this one.