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What games will you buy at launch in 2021?
- Thread starter PersonAndStuff
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Maybe Persona and Nier depending on what pre-release discounts GMG and Fanatical have. Beyond that, nothing announced as a 2021 game is a day one purchase.
Unless FF16 gets a hard release date.
Unless FF16 gets a hard release date.
For games that we know about so far?
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Kena, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, It Takes Two, Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart, Returnal (probably), Horizon Forbidden West, and God of War Ragnarok (if it makes it.)
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Kena, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, It Takes Two, Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart, Returnal (probably), Horizon Forbidden West, and God of War Ragnarok (if it makes it.)
Out of what seems likely to release in 2021: Super Mario 3D World.
Breath of the Wild 2 would surprise me, but I'm definitely game if it does. As a rule, I only tend to purchase Nintendo games at launch, since they're so much more stingy with their discounts than other publishers.
Breath of the Wild 2 would surprise me, but I'm definitely game if it does. As a rule, I only tend to purchase Nintendo games at launch, since they're so much more stingy with their discounts than other publishers.
Ratchet & Clank: A Rift Apart
Horizon II: Forbidden West
Returnal
Any and every Legend of Zelda game released on Nintendo Switch for purchase
Resident Evil VIllage
Halo Infinite (day 1 Game Pass)
Final Fantasy XVI (maybe not 2021?)
Gran Turismo 7 (maybe not 2021?)
God of War Ragnarok (maybe not 2021?)
Horizon II: Forbidden West
Returnal
Any and every Legend of Zelda game released on Nintendo Switch for purchase
Resident Evil VIllage
Halo Infinite (day 1 Game Pass)
Final Fantasy XVI (maybe not 2021?)
Gran Turismo 7 (maybe not 2021?)
God of War Ragnarok (maybe not 2021?)
Kena if it's $40, I don't really buy games at full price (I didn't at $60 and I sure as hell won't at $70).
Mario 3D World
Zelda BotW2 (if it comes out)
Monster Hunter Rise
Ratchet & Clank
Final Fantasy 16 (if it comes out)
Whatever else Nintendo has planned
Kena
No More Heroes 3
Bravely Default 2
Gotham Knights
Psychonauts 2 (Gamepass)
Halo Infinite (Gamepass)
Not sure what else at the moment
Zelda BotW2 (if it comes out)
Monster Hunter Rise
Ratchet & Clank
Final Fantasy 16 (if it comes out)
Whatever else Nintendo has planned
Kena
No More Heroes 3
Bravely Default 2
Gotham Knights
Psychonauts 2 (Gamepass)
Halo Infinite (Gamepass)
Not sure what else at the moment
It Takes Two
Griftlands (if the switch pro comes until then, if not I'll buy it when it comes)
those are the only ones so far. I'm probably not going to buy into next gen in 2021 either so it's backlog mostof the way for me.
Every new game that's gonna be 60fps or significally boosted visual effects etc. on next gen and worth waiting for I'll rather wait, so
Elden Ring
Kena
Crimson Desert
I'll buy later
also this - seriously
Griftlands (if the switch pro comes until then, if not I'll buy it when it comes)
those are the only ones so far. I'm probably not going to buy into next gen in 2021 either so it's backlog mostof the way for me.
Every new game that's gonna be 60fps or significally boosted visual effects etc. on next gen and worth waiting for I'll rather wait, so
Elden Ring
Kena
Crimson Desert
I'll buy later
also this - seriously
Outriders. I love looter shooters, okay.
Mass Effect Trilogy.
New God of War. Hopefully 2021.
Destiny 2 and FFXIV expansions, if that counts.
Mass Effect Trilogy.
New God of War. Hopefully 2021.
Destiny 2 and FFXIV expansions, if that counts.
From stuff that's officially confirmed for 2021, just Monster Hunter Rise and maybe NieR Replicant. Breath of the Wild 2 as well if that comes out, and probably Pokémon Diamond/Pearl remakes if they're announced
God of War is the only one currently announced but that isn't coming out next year.
The only other day 1 games are gamepass or unannounced. I'm trying to cut back on all day 1 purchases for all products.
The only other day 1 games are gamepass or unannounced. I'm trying to cut back on all day 1 purchases for all products.
Almost the EXACT same, except replace GnG:R with Disco Elysium Final Cut, and MAYBE SMT3HD (depends on reviews, as I heard its pretty rough in the JP release)
My wallet is going to die.
Ugh way more than usual
Kena and Returnal if they review well
Horizon and GoW for sure
Stray if it is due next year
Maybe Deathloop
There were some other indies that looked incredible that I'm sure I will get
I'm sure I will cave on some more too.
trying to be good for now cause I think next year is gonna be a bloodbath on my wallet
Kena and Returnal if they review well
Horizon and GoW for sure
Stray if it is due next year
Maybe Deathloop
There were some other indies that looked incredible that I'm sure I will get
I'm sure I will cave on some more too.
trying to be good for now cause I think next year is gonna be a bloodbath on my wallet
I've actually decided I'm not going to be buying any games at launch in 2021 or any more actually. This year has proven to me that I don't 'need' to have games on day one. It's highly likely that they are going to be improved upon with patches and maybe even at a discount when I buy them a few months down the line.
Really the only reason any of us buy games day one is bc of FOMO and I'm just not willing to subject myself to it anymore.
Really the only reason any of us buy games day one is bc of FOMO and I'm just not willing to subject myself to it anymore.
Still quite unsure what the year will be like, and how long it'll take to get a PS5 lol.
But for sure is BotW2 and GoW Ragnarok. Maybe is stuff like SMTV, Horizon, Ratchet. Need to see more of them though. Probably gonna get into the habit of buying next gen games and selling them asap because of that bloody price hike.
I imagine there's quite a bit still to come, especially on Nintendo's part. A Metroid game, Mario Odyssey sequel, Pokémon Gen 4 or Zelda 3D collection are others I'd likely get day one. For Switch stuff in particular there's literally no point in waiting because games don't get price drops more than 5-10$ once a year anyway lmao.
But for sure is BotW2 and GoW Ragnarok. Maybe is stuff like SMTV, Horizon, Ratchet. Need to see more of them though. Probably gonna get into the habit of buying next gen games and selling them asap because of that bloody price hike.
I imagine there's quite a bit still to come, especially on Nintendo's part. A Metroid game, Mario Odyssey sequel, Pokémon Gen 4 or Zelda 3D collection are others I'd likely get day one. For Switch stuff in particular there's literally no point in waiting because games don't get price drops more than 5-10$ once a year anyway lmao.
I'm also on the fence for SMT3HD mainly beacause of the first impressions.
So much gaming goodness. Let's hope we have the time to enjoy it lol.
Uh. Breath of the Wild 2 if that comes out.
I'd have gotten Hitman 3, but I've got all my stuff and chievos on Steam, so I'll have to wait for a year. Bummer but I'm saving money at least!
Edit: for sure Yakuza 3-5 and, depending on whether I'm worn out or not, Yakuza 6 on PC.
I'd have gotten Hitman 3, but I've got all my stuff and chievos on Steam, so I'll have to wait for a year. Bummer but I'm saving money at least!
Edit: for sure Yakuza 3-5 and, depending on whether I'm worn out or not, Yakuza 6 on PC.
Already preordered Hitman 3. Putting my trust in IOI to deliver on par with the first two.
Everything else, I'll wait until embargoes drop.
Full game, like Hitman 2.
Everything else, I'll wait until embargoes drop.
Full game, like Hitman 2.
Locks:
- Hitman 3
- Nier Replicant
- Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne HD
Locks if they somehow launch:
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Elden Ring
- Whatever Pokemon game launches
Maybe:
- Deathloop (If by May none of those maybe locks are schedule to release)
- It Takes Two
- Bayonetta 3 (I have not played the first 2, but they seem up my alley)
- Hollow Knight Silksong (Same with Bayonetta basically)
- Shin Megami Tensei V (If I somehow finish Nocturne and IV by then)
- Hitman 3
- Nier Replicant
- Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne HD
Locks if they somehow launch:
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2
- Final Fantasy XVI
- Elden Ring
- Whatever Pokemon game launches
Maybe:
- Deathloop (If by May none of those maybe locks are schedule to release)
- It Takes Two
- Bayonetta 3 (I have not played the first 2, but they seem up my alley)
- Hollow Knight Silksong (Same with Bayonetta basically)
- Shin Megami Tensei V (If I somehow finish Nocturne and IV by then)
Elden Ring and Silksong if they come out in 2021. FFXVI if it comes out in 2021 and my PC can run it.