E3 2021 | Summer Games Fest Recap

E3 has officially kicked off with the Summer Game Fest. Several big titles were announced, while other games are receiving cool updates. Let’s go over what was covered during the show.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands

Borderlands’ iconic character Tiny Tina is getting her own spin-off game. The voice cast is packed with the likes of Andy Samberg, Wanda Sykes, and Will Arnett, with Ashly Burch reprising her role as Tiny Tina. This fun, insane ride is coming in early 2022.

Death Stranding Director’s Cut

If you happened to miss Hideo Kojima’s epic Strand-like experience the first time around or are wanting to dive back in, a Director’s Cut is being released to satiate your package delivering needs.

Metal Slug Tactics

Metal Slug is back, baby! This time around, it’s a tactical strategy game. It looks to be packed full of bombastic action.

Jurassic World Evolution 2

If you loved the first game, you’re in for a treat. The sequel is coming this year! Jeff Goldblum lends his incredible vocal talents to this trailer, which honestly makes this look (and sound) even more enticing.

Lost Ark

This MMORPG looks absolutely stunning, with a gorgeous fantasy landscape and incredible creature designs. The hack-and-slash combat looks like a blast and if you can play massive raids with friends, this could be a huge title. It’s coming to Steam in Fall 2021.

Call of Duty: Warzone Season 4

Did you want zombies in your Warzone? Well, you’re in luck! You get them for free on June 17, 2021.

Among Us Updates

If you like indulging in suspicious behavior and backstabbing your friends, Among Us is adding even more content to keep you playing. A Hide & Seek mode, new characters and skins, visor cosmetics, and achievements are coming with Map 5.

Chivalry II

Do you have a desire to indulge your medieval combat fantasy with up to 64 other players? You can as soon as you finish this sentence! Chivalry II is available now.

Salt and Sacrifice

Salt and Sanctuary‘s sequel looks brutally fantastic. This time around, you can bring a friend along in local or online co-op. This will be coming to PS4 and PS5 in 2022.

 

Escape from Tarkov Update

Are you a fan of Escape from Tarkov? You’re in luck. It’s “Battle for Concordia” update is arriving in the near future.

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Well, this looks too adorable for words! The painting mechanic looks absolutely delightful. You can play this now on PS4 and PS5.

 

Two Point Campus

Coming from the creators of the quirkily addictive Two Point Hospital, this looks like an absolute blast. Wreak havoc and have fun on campus in 2022.

Smite/Stranger Things Crossover

You got Stranger Things in my Smite! You know what, though, it looks fun. Seeing Eleven and Hopper slay demogorgons and Mind Flayers in the Upside Down is a treat. You can snag this battle pass on July 13, 2021.

The Anacrusis

Want to fight monsters and aliens on a 1970s spaceship with up to four friends? The Anacrusis has you covered. This title is coming to Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC in the future.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt

A battle royale set in the world of Vampire: The Masquerade? This is an intriguing concept and it’ll be interesting to see how it pans out. The trailer is gorgeous and the powers and combat look promising. Try this out for yourself later this year.

Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

The next spooky installment in this series takes place in a military setting and looks to be a thematic diversion from the previous two entries. You can scratch your horror itch on October 22, 2021.

Tales of Arise

The beautiful new entry in the acclaimed Tales of… series is improving the combat system, and the graphics have been spruced up. Dive into this new adventure September 10, 2021.

Planet of Lana

This game seems guaranteed to make you feel all the feelings. The hand-painted graphics are a marvel, and this looks like it has the potential to be the next epic gaming adventure to permanently etch itself into players’ brains. You can give your heart over to this game in 2022 on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.

Overwatch 2 New Character Reveals

If you love maining as Baptiste or Sombra, this trailer is calling your name. Both characters look awesome and are the perfect tease for this highly anticipated sequel.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin

Ok, this looks too epic and pretty for its own good. The story is captivating so far and the deluxe edition is packed with goodies.

Paladins x gen: Lock

Do you play Paladins? Are you also a fan of gen:LOCK? Then you’re in luck! You can snag this pass in July 2021.

Endless Dungeon

The hack-and-slash combat and cartoon-inspired visuals are great. Being able to bring in friends to play alongside you is the cherry on top.

 

Solar Ash

The highly anticipated title shows off its combat and traversal mechanics. You can finally play this in 2021.

Evil Dead: The Game

The classic horror franchise is finally getting a current-gen game. This seems to be in the same vein of similar multiplayer-focused games based on fellow horror films and the trailer just happens to be narrated by Ash Williams himself, Bruce Campbell. You can read the cursed book yourself and summon demons sometime in 2021.

Fall Guys/Nier Automata Crossover

Honestly, I don’t know if seeing 2B as a Fall Guys character is more cute or strange, but it’s admittedly a brilliant crossover. You’ll be able to acquire this skin on June 18, 2021.

Back 4 Blood

Have you been missing Left 4 Dead? Well, the team behind that phenomenon is back with another monster-slaying game that screams for you to bring friends along for the bloody journey. Sink your teeth into this on October 12, 2021.

Genshin Impact

Looking to expand your playtime? Kazuha is bringing along a new story with him to further entice you into this universe. It’s available now.

 

Sky: Children of Light

Thatgamecompany’s latest meditative journey (no pun intended) is flying onto Switch on June 29, 2021. Along with this port, a new season for the game titled Le Petit Prince will be arriving on July 6, 2021.

Rocket League/Fast 9 Crossover

This is pretty much the perfect marriage. Fast cars and combat come naturally together with these franchises. You can purchase the bundle from June 17-June 30, 2021.

Elden Ring

The hype and mystery of this title has been massive and frustratingly elusive…until now. This is sure to sell like hotcakes. The brutal combat of the Souls games and a fantastical story by George R.R. Martin practically scream “mega hit”. You can punish yourself on January 21, 2022.

That’s a wrap for the Summer Game Fest 2021! Lots of cool and exciting games and features are headed our way like mana from heaven, and the inclusion of the titles such as Elden Ring and Tiny Tina’s Wonderland’s made this an essential show for gamers to watch.