best upcoming games 2019

World War Z

 

Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release date: 16 April 2019
Pre-order: GAME or GameStop
World War Z is an upcoming co-op third-person shooter set in the same world as the Brad Pitt movie, complete with impressive swarms of undead climbing buildings, jumping from great heights and generally making your life hell. If that’s not enough, there’s another team of four players somewhere in the world, adding a sense of danger to proceedings. Throw in customisable classes, multiple game modes and impressive gore physics and you’ve got a genuinely fresh zombie shooter.

Mortal Kombat 11

 

Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch
Release date: 23 April 2019
Pre-order: Amazon UK or Amazon US
The latest - and what looks to be greatest – instalment of the Mortal Kombat promises much of the same, but that’s not a bad thing. Expect the return of many Klassic fighters, gory and OTT fatalities, beautiful graphics and more, alongside a cinematic story mode that continues the 25-year-long story told across the Mortal Kombat franchise. While it’s much of the same, the game features the introduction of Custom Character Variations that provide a way to customise fighters to “make them your own” - whatever that means. 

Doom Eternal

 

Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Release date: 2019
Pre-order: Amazon UK or Amazon US
Following up from the events of 2016's Doom, Doom Eternal looks to offer much of the same - and that's no bad thing. Doom Eternal is the fast-paced, ultra-violent sequel that everyone has been waiting for, and boasts a larger roster of Hellish enemies, more weapons and new mechanics that'll change the way that you play Doom games forever. Oh, and the introduction of a new game mode that puts online players in your single-player campaign as Demons is coming too. Sounds fun, right?
Here's all we know about Doom Eternal so far. 

 

American Fugitive

 

Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Release date: 2019
Pre-order: Not available
Due out in 2019, American Fugitive is a top-down twin-shooter that puts you in the shoes of Will Riley, a man framed for the murder of his father and on the run from the police. As you hunt down your father’s killer, you’ll have to blend in with the townsfolk of Redrock County to avoid the cops by changing clothes, vehicles and more. There are three pillars to the game; burgling, driving and shooting, with an intricate set of sub-systems that make the game both exciting and challenging. If you liked the old top-down GTA games, then you’re going to love American Fugitive.

Cyberpunk 2077

 

Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release date: TBC
Pre-order: Amazon UK or Amazon US
CD Projekt Red is going big with its follow-up to The Witcher trilogy: a massive open-world, first-person, cyberpunk sci-fi game based on a cult tabletop RPG. Known about for years but only revealed for the first time at E3 2018, Cyberpunk looks like one of the most ambitious RPGs ever made, combining dense progression systems, branching narratives, and fast-paced FPS combat into one sprawling whole. We're ready to move to Night City now, please.

Dying Light 2

 

Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release date: TBC
Pre-order: Not available
While Dying Light was originally poised for release in 2019, changes to internal deadlines mean this is no longer the case. But if you think this indicates issues with development, think again; Dying Light 2 looks to be one of the most exciting sequels of this generation, and this is evident by the gameplay demo seen above. It’s clear that the game is in the final stages of development, with gorgeous visuals, smooth parkour and combat mechanics and impressive zombie hordes, we think Techland wants to take a little longer to make sure it’s as perfect as it can be.

 

Days Gone

 

Platforms: PS4
Release date: 26 April 2019
Pre-order:  Amazon UK or Amazon US

2019's first big PS4 exclusive, Days Gone is another post-apocalyptic survival game, in which you'll have to navigate a world overrun with zombie-like infected, as well as humans who could prove just as deadly. Expect it to be grim 'n' gritty throughout, which all sounds pretty familiar, but there is one novel twist: a mechanic that allows you to lead hordes of zombies into enemy camps, to pit your enemies against each other.

Rage 2

 

Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release date: 14 May 2019
Pre-order: Amazon UK or Amazon US
It's the sequel that basically no-one was asking for, but Rage 2 actually looks sort of great. Bethesda's upcoming open-world shooter looks gleefully nasty, with over-the-top action, an assortment of mad vehicles, and a neon Mad Max aesthetic. Bethesda has been on a roll recently, so we have very high hopes for this one too.

Wolfenstein: Youngblood

 

Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Release date: 26 July 2019
Pre-order: Amazon UK and Amazon US
The standalone sequel to the hugely popular Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is due out in July, and follows the tale of B.J. Blazkowicz’ twin daughters, Jess and Soph. Set 19 years after the events of the Second American Revolution, the twins are tasked with searching for their father after he was reported missing in Paris. Expect the signature chaotic gameplay the series is known for, and for the first time, the entire game can be played in co-op with a friend.

GTFO

 

Platforms: PC
Release date: Spring 2019
Pre-order: Steam
The aptly-titled GTFO is a four-player co-op game set in a procedurally-generated tunnel system full of all kinds of weird and dangerous creatures that want to kill you. Communication and coordination is key to survival in this first-person shooter as you explore, scavenge new weaponry and try to survive the nightmare. And with GTFO’s Expedition Director controlling every parameter of the game, you’ll experience a unique playthrough every time you squad up