25 Great Games Still Left to Look Forward to in 2016

Destiny: Rise of Iron (PS4/Xbox One) - Sept. 20

Rise of Iron looks to shake up Destiny in the same way that The Taken King did a year ago. Prepare yourself, Guardians, before the SIVA virus wipes out what remains of humanity.

Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse (3DS) - Sept. 20

Apocalypse is a brand new entry in Atlus’s Shin Megami Tensei series, continuing the story from SMT IV by picking up near the ending of the original and carrying things to a new storyline and outcome. It uses the same gameplay systems from previous games, like capturing demons to use in battle, and has plenty of dungeon crawling as you witness a new take on the world of Shin Megami Tensei IV.

Forza Horizon 3 (Xbox One/PC) - Sept. 27

Forza Horizon 3 takes all of the intense arcade racing action and drops it in Australia for a map that's twice the size of Forza Horizon 2 and an experience that offers street and rally racing.

Yo-kai Watch 2 (3DS) - Sept. 30

Yo-Kai Watch may just look like another Pokemon clone, but its unique battle system and friendly ghosts aren't to be underestimated. These games are a blast, and North America is finally getting the second entry.

Mafia III (PS4/Xbox One/PC) - Oct. 7

Mafia III brings the series back, only this time you're in 1960's New Bordeaux, where hatred and tension are high and you have vengeance on your mind. Take control of Lincoln Clay as you build your own crime family and take over the streets.

Dishonored 2 (PS4/Xbox One/PC) - Oct. 11

Return to the kingdom that was saved with your own magic and blade. This time you'll be able to take control of Emily, who you may remember as the fair princess from the first game. She isn't so small and innocent anymore, which is perfect since the world has managed to grow even more dangerous.

Gears of War 4 (Xbox One/PC) - Oct. 11

Gears of War returns with a younger cast but the same badass, third-person shooting action that fans know and love.

Skylanders Imaginators (PS4/Xbox One/Wii U/ PS3/360) - Oct. 16

Skylanders Imaginators lets you create your own heroes as you mix and match parts to prepare for the challenges ahead.

Batman: Return to Arkham (PS4/Xbox One) - Oct. 18

The Batman Arkham series set the standard for modern superhero games. Fans will be able to revisit where it all began through this remaster on the PS4 and Xbox One.

Battlefield 1 (PS4/Xbox One/PC) - Oct. 21

In order to move forward, DICE has turned time back for Battlefield 1. Utilize trench warfare, horses, bayonets, and classic weapons as you play your part in the first Great War.

Civilization VI (PC) - Oct. 21

Think you have what it takes to build an empire and take over the world? Civilization VI will put that to the test with revamped gamplay, new features, new Civs, and some amazing visuals.

Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel (PS4/Xbox One/PC) - Oct. 25

Just when you thought you were done surviving the cruel world of Dark Souls III, From Software has the first major expansion on the way. Ashes of Ariandel promises new weapons, new enemies, and a frozen world to explore.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (PS4/Xbox One/PC) - Oct. 25

Join the Z-Fighters and defend the Dragon Ball timeline from threats once again. Part fighter, part RPG, part MMO-lite, this should be on the radar of any DBZ fan.

World of Final Fantasy (PS4/Vita) - Oct. 25

Final Fantasy spin-offs have been on a roll lately, and Square Enix is looking to keep up the momentum with this chibi combination of all of the Final Fantasy universes.

The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim Special Edition (PS4/Xbox One) - Oct. 28

Remember that one game with the dragons and shouting that ate up a bunch of your time? It's returning on the PS4 and Xbox One with updated visuals, all of the expansions, and mod support on the Xbox One.

Titanfall 2 (PS4/Xbox One/PC) - Oct. 28

Titanfall 2 takes the intense, jet-pack fueled action and throws in a bona fide single player for good measure. With new Titans, weapons, abilities, and story, the war just got more interesting.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (PS4/Xbox One/PC) - Nov. 4

Infinite Warfare takes the Call of Duty franchise into space for real this time with epic space battles, your own huge ship, and tons of new features. It will also have Modern Warfare Remastered bundled in with Legacy purchases, doubling up the fun.

Watch Dogs 2 (PS4/Xbox One) - Nov. 15

Ubisoft heard all of the complaints regarding the first Watch Dogs and seems to be on track to make the second one a hit. A beautiful San Francisco backdrop, more freedom, co-op, and tons of new abilities have this game set up for success.

Pokemon Sun & Moon (3DS) - Nov. 18

Venture to the beautiful new Alola region where you'll encounter new Pokemon, different takes of classic favorites, and some mysterious groups. The quest to be the very best returns later this year.

Final Fantasy XV (PS4/Xbox One) - Nov. 29

After a bunch of delays and what seemed like the epitome of development hell, the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XV will finally release this November. This entry will allow players to explore a beautiful world with their trusty companions while taking threats with a new twist on action combat.

Gravity Rush 2 (PS4) - Dec. 2

Picking up right where the first game left off, Gravity Rush 2 will once again put players in control of the mysterious Kat as her friend Raven joins along for a new adventure.

Super Mario Maker (3DS) - Dec. 2

Take all of the rage-inducing, game designing on the go when Super Mario Maker hits the Nintendo 3DS.

Dead Rising 4 (PS4/Xbox One/PC) - Dec. 6

Dead Rising 4 is preparing for the holidays with a wintery, holiday-themed city that you'll be able to fully explore with absolutely no time limit. Slaying zombies just got a whole lot more interesting.

South Park: The Fractured But Whole (PS4/Xbox One/PC) - Dec. 6

South Park: The Stick of Truth surprised many as it perfectly meshed the crass humor of the beloved cartoon series and tight RPG mechanics. The Fractured but Whole looks to repeat that success with its take on super hero vigilantes and new gameplay mechanics.

The Last Guardian (PS4) - Dec. 6

It seems like we've been waiting forever to dive into Team ICO's latest title, but it's just over the horizon now.