We round up the best games set to come out in 2017 for PS4, Xbox One, PC, Wii U, 3DS, and Nintendo Switch
Release date: 7 March 2017
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Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon series is finally doing the inevitable and going open-world in Wildlands, which sees you trek across Bolivia trying to take down the Santa Blanca drug cartel. The game promises the GTA-esque ability to grab a range of vehicles from AI drivers, extensive weapon customisation, and online co-op (or offline AI support).
Watch the game’s trailers and find out more.
Release date: 10 March 2017
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Platforms: PS4, PC
This belated sequel to the cult classic JRPG NieR picks up years later with a brand-new cast, so should be an ideal entrypoint for newcomers and existing fans alike.
Action game experts Platinum have been brought in to spruce up the combat, while the original game’s creators are keeping control of the story and RPG elements. If you’re still hesitant, there’s a free demo for PS4 owners to give the game a go.
Find out more in our rumours and news round-up .
Release date: 23 March 2017
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Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
BioWare’s latest sci-fi epic is leaving the Milky Way and heading to the Andromeda galaxy, which will bring with it news ships, new alien species, and vast new planets to explore. There’ll be a few familiar faces of course, and the same blend of roleplaying and third-person shooter combat, but there’s plenty that’s new. The first looks at gameplay suggest a greater focus on planetary exploration, with open worlds and an emphasis on crafting and discovery.
Find out more about Mass Effect: Andromeda here.
Release date: 11 April 2017
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC, and maybe Nintendo Switch
This Kickstarter-funded platformer is a spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie and its sequel Banjo-Tooie, made by a load of the people who used to work at developer Rare. It’ll feature a similar mix of platforming and collectables, driven by a host of weird and wacky characters, though tweaked and fine-tuned to suit modern tastes. A Wii U version of the game was recently cancelled, but the developers are working with Nintendo to hopefully bring it to the upcoming Switch instead.
Release date: 5 May 2017
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Considering the original Prey announcement was made five years ago, fans of the series have been waiting a while. However, this is not the Prey that was announced all those years ago. Instead, it has been reimagined by an entirely new studio and will now offer a near-future cci-fi FPS.
We don’t have long to wait now though, because the game’s recently been confirmed for a 5 May release. Find out more in our Prey round-up.
Release date: 2 June 2017
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Set to be the last in the series, 20 years after the original Tekken was ported to the PlayStation, Tekken 7 is said to include the conclusion to the Mishima clan saga.
Find out more about Tekken 7 here .
Release date: 30 June 2017
Available to pre-order now from: Amazon
Platforms: PS4
Yes, you read that correctly. Crash Bandicoot is getting a remaster and we cannot wait. Announced at E3 2016 during Sony’s press conference, Activision is re-launching Crash Bandicoot, Crash 2 and Warped in HD for PS4 as the N. Sane Trilogy and we now know its release date closer than expected. The development team are branding this a ‘remaster plus’ because of how substantially they’ve had to revamp the code for PS4.
Keep up to date with Crash Bandicoot’s development in our rumour round-up here .
Release date: 25 August 2017
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Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
The 2014 hit Shadow of Mordor is getting a sequel later this year that promises to be bigger, better, and broodier. Like the first game, it’s set in between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and will see you tasked with sneaking around Sauron’s armies picking fights and spreading dissent, with the ultimate goal of turning his own forces against him. Expect a big expansion to the first game’s Nemesis system, with the new Followers and Nemesis Fortresses to make every playthrough even more personalised than before.
Keep up to date with Shadow of War in our rumour round-up here .
Release date: Autumn 2017
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One
Arguably the most exciting gaming news to come out of 2016 is the announcement that Red Dead Redemption 2 is official and will be arriving on consoles late in 2017.
There’s very little information to share about Red Dead 2 so far, but everything we do know can be found in our Red Dead Redemption 2 rumour round-up .
Release date: Autumn 2017
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
The follow-up to 2015’s surprise racing game hit, Project Cars 2 promised much of the same, except bigger, faster, and shinier. The announcement promised 170+ cars and 60+ tracks, including some newly scanned from real-world courses. Other new features include dynamic weather and online competitive leagues, but the real draw is the new support of both VR and 12K output — though good luck building a PC beefy enough to output 4K to three monitors at once.
Find out more about the game in our Project Cars 2 news round-up .
Release date: Autumn 2017
Platforms: TBC
Activision confirmed in an investor presentation in February 2017 that the sequel to its hit MMOFPS Destiny is due some time in 2017. The game will have a “great cast of memorable, relatable characters” as well as a “cinematic storyline,” and is set to be more accessible for players who want a «more casual first-person experience.” The original Destiny has improved dramatically with expansions after a rocky start, so hopefully developer Bungie can build on that to produce a truly great sequel.
Find out about the latest Destiny content and Destiny 2 rumours .
Release date: Christmas 2017
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Nintendo has announced that it is bringing a new Super Mario game to its new Switch console later this year. It’s set to be a massive 3D platformer in the vein of Super Mario 64 and ventures into new territory for Mario games: a realistic(ish) take on New York City.
