The last several years for console gaming have seen some incredible titles: Mass Effect: Andromeda, Overwatch, Star Wars Battlefront 2, Uncharted 4, Friday the 13th, Doom, Outlast 2, Final Fantasy XV, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Battlefield 1, Titanfall 2, Halo Wars 2, and The Last Guardian, just to name a few. But 2018 is set to outdo them all with some of the most hotly anticipated console games ever. And good news if you’re an Xbox fan–virtually every single big game of 2018 will be available on the platform. So, just what games are coming? Here’s a list of the best of 2018 complete with the developer’s description.
Anthem
Anthem is the upcoming online multiplayer action role-playing video game from BioWare (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic). The game is set in an open world environment in which the player is outfitted in exosuits called Javelins you use to fight beasts and marauders.
The game’s official description: “In this shared-world action-RPG, you and your friends are Freelancers—the bold few with the courage to leave civilization behind, explore a landscape of primeval beauty, and confront the dangers you find. Up to four players band together to take on whatever perils you discover as a heroic team. As your friends support you in your journey, so do your victories and rewards benefit your friends. Wield an arsenal of Javelin exosuits, each equipped with unique weapons and abilities. Customize them with gear you earn and craft, then use them to fly, leap, and climb through a contiguous open world.”
Crackdown 3
This Xbox Play Anywhere exclusive leverages processing power streamed from the cloud to submerge you into a futuristic world with sandbox elements and destructible environments. Originally supposed to come out in 2016 and then 2017, it looks like 2018 is FINALLY the year…
The game’s official description: “Stop crime as a super-powered Agent of justice in Crackdown 3's hyper-powered sandbox of mayhem and destruction. Explore the heights of a futuristic city, race through the streets in a transforming vehicle, and use your powerful abilities to stop a ruthless criminal empire. Developed by original creator Dave Jones, Crackdown 3 delivers cooperative mayhem and an all-new multiplayer mode where destruction is your ultimate weapon powered by Microsoft Cloud.”
State of Decay 2
The sequel to the hit "State of Decay,” in which players saw the beginning of the zombie outbreak and the resulting infestation. This multiplayer zombie survival fantasy sees players work together to suit communities and clear out infestations all the while battling the undead and evil humans.
The game’s official description: “18 months after the zombie apocalypse, the military abandons a refugee camp in small-town America. Those left behind must band together to survive the fall of civilization and the rise of the undead. In State of Decay 2, it’s up to you to gather survivors, build a community, and redefine what it means to survive.”
Red Dead Redemption 2
The sequel to the massive hit Red Dead Redemption, this game is easily one of the most eagerly-awaited of 2018. Rockstar promises this time the game will actually ship in the Spring (RDR2 was originally supposed to ship last year. One thing is for certain, from the game footage, this looks to be one of the most visually stunning video games ever.
The game’s official description: “Developed by the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America’s unforgiving heartland. The game’s vast and atmospheric world will also provide the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience.”
Sea of Thieves
Another long-delayed game, this one is now promised to ship this year as well. The action-adventure cooperative multiplayer is a pirate-themed open world game that sees players take to adventures on the high seas and newly discovered lands.
The game’s official description: “Venture out onto a vast, open ocean, uncovering new regions scattered with unspoiled islands and the sunken ships of less agile sailors. You're free to approach this world and its wealth of challenges however you choose. Sail for the sheer joy of discovery or undertake dramatic voyages, following maps and untangling riddles, learning to expect the unexpected…"
Far Cry 5
The 11th installment of the Far cry series, this action-adventure first-person shooter is set in an open world that lets players do virtually anything they want. The games takes place in Hope County, Montana, and sees you battling a cult preacher and his grasp over the local community.
The game’s official description: “Welcome to Hope County, Montana, home to a fanatical doomsday cult known as The Project at Eden’s Gate that is threatening the community's freedom. Stand up to the cult’s leader, Joseph Seed and the Heralds, and spark the fires of resistance that will liberate the besieged community. In this expansive world, your limits and creativity will be tested against the biggest and most ruthless baddest enemy Far Cry has ever seen. It’ll be wild and it’ll get weird, but as long as you keep your wits about you, the residents of Hope County can rest assured you’re their beacon of hope.”
