The PS4 has a packed year ahead of it. A steady lineup of exclusives, third-party support, some impressive looking indies, and the arrival of PlayStation VR lie ahead in 2016. There are a lot of games hitting Sony’s latest console, so we’ve put together a list of all the titles confirmed to be releasing in North America this year.
To make things easier, we’ve removed games that are for the PlayStation VR and put them in a handy little list here.
Abzu
Revealed at E3 2014, Abzu is coming to us from the minds that helped bring Flower and Journey to players. Explore an underwater world full of beauty and intrigue as you interact with the life below the surface of the water.
Adr1ft
Keeping up with exploration, Adr1ft will leave players in control of an astronaut in first person as they explore a wrecked space station. With no memory of the events that lead to this, you will have to find out exactly what happened.
Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault (3/15/2016)
This action strategy game comes to you from Acquire (Tenchu, Akiba’s Trip). Defend your city from huge monsters, and other assaults as you fight to defend the last stand of humanity.
Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders (2/23/2016)
It’s time to solve a mystery in England in order to prevent a murder. Take control of Hercule Poirot and investigate, question, and collect all you need in order to solve this conundrum on the PS4.
AIPD – Aritificial Intelligence Police Department (1/29/2016)
This highly colorful, neon-infused, twin-stick shooter puts players in control of a customizable ship in order to combat evil AI. The bright lights and non-stop shooting finds a perfect home on the PS4.
Alekhine’s Gun (2/9/2016)
Just in case Hitman doesn’t sound like enough third-person stealth action for you, you’ll now have the opportunity to experience free-form stealth during the Cold War. Choose your method and complete your mission.
Alienation (3/23/2016)
A spiritual successor to Dead Nation, you’ll team up with friends or go it alone as you work to fight off tons of nasty alien forces. Coming from the folks who also brought RESOGUN to the PS4, you may be in for a real treat.
ARK: Survival Evolved
Hunt, gather, and fight dinosaurs with everything you can find as you try to survive on a mysterious island. But keep your wits about you, not every human is kind.
Arslan: The Warriors of Legend (2/9/2016)
Battle hordes of enemies and control an unbelievably large army as you upgrade your warriors in this grand adventure based off of Yoshiki Tanaka’s The Heroic Legend of Arslan.
Assassin’ Creed Chronicles: Russia (2/9/2016)
The year is 1918 and you are Nikolai Orelov and you have a mission to carry out for the Assassin Order before fleeing Russia with your family. Taking place between AC: The Fall and AC: The Chain, you’ll get to experience the Creed through yet another new assassin in this 2.5D adventure on the PS4.
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles (Complete) (2/9/2016)
Just in case you’ve never played an entry or want everything that the Assassin’s Creed franchise has to offer, you’ll be able to pick up the entire Assassin’s Creed Chronicles trilogy.
Assault Android Cactus
Battle it out with some insane robot hordes in this colorful, fast-paced twin stick shooter.
Assetto Corsa (4/19/2016)
A racing simluation that supports heavy customization. Take some of the fastest cars in the world to the track and show what you’ve got.
Attack on Titan
Experience the rush of 3D maneuver gear and the intensity of the ferocious titans as you take control of Eren, Mikasa, and several other Survey Corps. soldiers. Battle in huge open areas as you slay the lumbering beasts and, most importantly, stay alive. Humanity depends on it.
Battleborn (5/3/2016)
This hybrid FPS MOBA gives players the frenetic action you’d come to expect from Gearbox game with a taste of one of the largest multiplayer genres out there right now. Choose from a multitude of unique heroes and take down Varelsi. You’ll be able to enjoy it for yourself on the PS4 in May.
Blade Ballet
Step into the arena and battle it out with some fast-paced robot action. Spin your way to glory as you master each robots unique abilities and get in touch with their crazy personalities.
Bombshell
This action game will put players in control of Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison as she proves herself as part of a new private military. Non-stop action and RPG elements await those willing to to fight anything that gets in their way.
Broforce (3/1/2016)
Experience explosive action inspired by some of the greatest action movies of the 80’s and 90’s. Take control of Rambro, Broniversal Soldier, Double Bro Seven, and many other bro-infused classic heroes as you fight to defend your nation and your bros. It’s been available on PC for some time, but look forward to the PS4 release during the first half of 2016.
Castles
This colorful indie title from WhootGames mixes strategy and action as you work to build a tower. Different bricks will form puzzles for you to solve in urder for your title to continue to grow. Boss fights and franctic action await you on the PS4.
Crypt of the NecroDancer (2/2/2016)
Crypt of the NecroDancer takes dungeon crawling and mixes it up by adding rhythm to the whole affair. You must move with the beat in order to continue and successfully attack enemies. Failure to do so will leave you open and ultimately lead to your demise. Can you make it to the end?
Dark Souls III (4/12/2016)
It’s time to prepare to die once again. The series that brought seemingly impossible challenges back to video games is back for more in the form of Dark Souls III. Experience a huge, dark world as you face the ashen world layed before you. What secrets lie ahead is something only the bravest and most diligent will discover.
Darkest Dungeon
This rogue-like RPG offers some truly difficult action in a dark, cruel world. Keep an eye on the stress of your party members, and make sure everyone is in tip top shape or else you’ll watch them perish, never to return again. You’ll be able to experience this thrilling adventure on the PS4 later this year.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Enjoy some classic adventure gameplay in this remastered version of 1993’s Day of the Tentacle. A sequel to Maniac Mansion, you’ll need to stop a sentient Purple Tentacle from taking over the entire world.
Dead Secret
Harris Bullard is dead and nobody knows why. As far as everyone is concerned, it’s just a natural occurrence, but you don’t believe that. Explore the man’s home as you work to find out what really happened to poor old Harris Bullard.
Dead Star
10v10, fast-paced, space combat in procedural generated maps that ensure no two battle are alike. Need we say more?
Deus Ex: Manking Divided (8/23/2016)
The followup to 2011’s Human Revolution, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will allow players to return to the augmented world and choice heavy gameplay fans have come to love. We asked for this.
Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth (2/2/2016)
Digimon is back, this time with a new RPG that lets you take control of Digimon in turn-based battles.
DiRT Rally (4/5/2016)
If you’re looking for a racing game with a bit more challenge when it comes to controlling your vehicle on a wild road, look no further than DiRT Rally. This rally racing sim will have you slipping and sliding all the way to first place.
Dishonored 2
It’s been awhile since you’ve saved Emily during the Dunwall Plague. It’s time to dive back in, only this time it is Emily herself ready to deliver justice and reclaim the throne.
Distance
Distance is a survival racer that tasks players with getting from point A to point B alive. The roads are full of deadly obstacles including lasers that cut off pieces of your car, but you’re as confined as you are in other racers. You can fly, ride on walls, drive upside down, and look for whatever shortcut you need. As long as you make it to the end, it’s all fair play.
Don’t Starve Together
Don’t Starve is a game full of dangerous environments, vicious creatures, and lots of hunger. But it’s also a world that is defined by your loneliness as the days and months pass and you remain stuck in this hellish world. But now, you don’t have to be alone, you can bring someone along for the nightmare. Isn’t that beautiful?
DOOM
The grandfather of the FPS genre returns with all of its explosive, demon-slaying action in tow.
Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition (2/9/2016)
Can’t get enough of Dying Light? How about an enhanced edition that includes every piece of content, tons of upgrades to the gameplay, graphics, and audio.
EA Sports UFC 2 (3/15/2016)
It’s time to head back to the octagon as you battle it out with other mixed martial artists to claim supremacy, fame, and bragging rights.
EITR
You are a Shield Maiden and your fate has been forever changed thanks to Loki and his mischievous ways. You must clear Yggdrasil from darkness in a grueling isometric action game that houses challenging foes at every turn.
Enter the Gungeon
Bring a gun to a dungeon fight in Enter the Gungeon. Battle against hordes of enemies while flipping tables, rolling, and looking like an all around badass. It’s all in the name of the gun that can kill the past.
Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force (6/21/2016)
A remaster of Fairy Fencer F for the PS4, Advent Dark Force introduces three new story paths, new attacks, upgraded visuals, and more.
Far Cry Primal (2/23/2016)
You’ve proven you can survive with a gun. With technology on your side, it was a piece of cake. But what about when you have to face nature when it was really out to get you? Battle pre-historic beasts and brave the lush lands while engaging in tribal warfare in the next Far Cry entry on the PS4.
Final Fantasy XV
The long awaited Final Fantasy Versus XIII is finally seeing the light of day as Final Fantasy XV. This beautiful action RPG is the latest in the main Final Fantasy series and has a lot resting upon its shoulders. With an announcement coming in March, you can expect a release date pinning down just when in 2016 you’ll get to enjoy this massive fantasy experience.
Firewatch (2/9/2016)
In Firewatch, players will play as a man named Henry who works as a fire lookout in the wilderness of Wyoming. The only company you’ll have on your adventure is the voice on the other end of a handheld radio, your supervisor Delilah. On one particular day, you’ll be lured out of your lookout tower to discover some strange happenings which will ultimately lead to a difficult situation you must find your way out of.
Formula Fusion
Formula Fusion is a racing game with anti-gravity. Players will have to take on the rest of the world in a series of leagues and championships against the AI. The game also supports online multiplayer, so you can test your skills against other wannabe racers.
Gal Gun: Double Peace
In this rather whacky game, protagonist Hodai Kudoki has been shot with a magical arrow that makes every girl fall madly in love with him. However, once the effects of the arrow wear off the next day, Hodai will never be able to get a girlfriend again. Players must help protagonist Hodai Kudoki get a love confession from one of his oldest and dearest friends by the end of the day.
Gang Beasts
Gang Beasts pits players against one another as they fight their gelatinous group of beasts to the death across a number of different stages. Use the environment around you to deal the finishing blow to your opponents and laugh at the sheer bizarre nature of it all.
Get Even
Get Even is a first-person shooter that will have players diving deep into the memories of its central heroes. At a number of points throughout the game, the player will be able to choose one of several different options, which will ultimately determine their character’s personality and alter the way the game plays out.
Grand Kingdom
Grand Kingdom is a tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. There are four nations at war and you, a rookie mercenary leader, have been dragged into the middle of it all.
Gravity Rush 2
Kat now has new abilities to use against her adversaries and allows her to team up with AI controlled allies. It’s time to flip the world upside down in a brand new adventure exclusively on the PS4.
Gravity Rush Remastered (2/2/2016)
One of the best games on the PS Vita is making its way to the PS4. Improved visuals and mechanics are in stow for those looking to once again take control of Kat and her gravity manipulating ways.
Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator- (6/7/2016)
Intense fighting action with a roster of over 20 crazy fighters. Cross platform play between the PS4 and PS3, new mechanics, such as alternate ways to pull off combos, and a solid soundtrack.
Gunscape
A multiplayer shooter built around the aspect of creating and sharing levels. You can create all types of maps for players to blast their way through, and you’ll even be able to play those made by others.
Gunsport
Volleyball apparently wasn’t fun enough, so Gunsport is adding some excitement to it. Keep the ball in the air by shooting it, the longer the volley, the more points its worth. Games can get really tense in Gunsport.
Headlander
Double Fine is taking a step away from awesome adventure games in order to deliver this unique looking, side-scrolling, puzzle-shooter.
Heavy Rain (3/1/2016)
Shout “Jason!” like a madman while wandering around. This time, on the PS4.
Hellblade
Mixed with dark influences and a touch of Viking lore, Hellblade puts players in control of Senua. She’s a tough warrior princess who doesn’t back down, no matter how vicious the adversary. Created by Ninja Theory, it looks to impress.
Hitman (3/11/2016)
Agent 47 is back and accepting contracts. Now a AAA episodic game, you’ll be able to explore large, open environments and take out targets however you see fit with new options at your disposal.
Homefront: The Revolution (5/17/2016)
A unified Korea has invaded the country, and everyone is now under their rule. You will not stand for this. This open world FPS allows you to join the revolution and take back what’s yours.
Horizon: Zero Dawn
After Killzone: Shadowfall, nobody knew what Guerrilla Games would be up to next. It turned out it would be a stunning, open-world RPG. One with mechanical robots, a strong heroine, and a post-apocalyptic world.
Ironcast (3/1/2016)
Ironcast places players in control of a mech. These mechs are controlled through linking nodes in a puzzle-like setting. Each color provides a different effect. Linking the right nodes while you have the opportunity will spell the difference between victory and defeat.
Jenny LeClue
Jenny Leclue is an exploration adventure game where you play as the quirky, young, brilliant detective Jenny. She’s on the search for some excitement, but she may have found more than she’s bargained for.
Killing Floor 2
Battle waves of of powerful, mutated beings called Zeds in this action packed shooter that can be enjoyed alone or with friends. Currently available for PC, it will be released on the PS4 sometime in 2016.
Last Wings
Last Wings is a simple indie title that lets you experience fast-paced dog-fights on a 2D plane. This multiplayer title allows you to battle locally with three friends, or online with up to nine others as you vie for supremacy of the skies.
Layers of Fear (2/16/2016)
You are an insane painter and you must finish you greatest work. You’ll travel through other works that have been psychedelically twisted into the things of nightmares. Try your best to hold onto what little sanity you have remaining.
Leave
Harm wants to leave behind his life in Candice, and he will finally be able to do so with his magical flying door. He must move quickly and carefully, though, because the door is extremely fragile and many obstacles lay in his path.
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers (1/26/2016)
Enjoy the Avengers cinematic universe through the LEGO lens. Play as all of the heroes from the films and some classic Marvel characters as you fight to keep the world safe from danger.
Lichdom: Battlemage (3/22/2016)
Lichdom: Battlemage is a first person action adventure with some RPG elements. It’s played entirely in first person, but you will only use magic. No man-made weapons for you, just good ol’ fashioned mage might.
Life Goes On: Done to Death
Life Goes On: Done to Death is a deathly funny platform game with a unique puzzle mechanic. You will have to use your own dead bodies in order to solve the different obstacles. It will take a lot of sacrifice, but you’ll come through.
Lost Sea
Lost Sea is a strategy action game set in a procedurally generated world. You’re a lost survivor stranded on an island and you’ll need to hunt, collect, and team up with others to survive.
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime (2/9/2016)
Battle against the forces of Anti-Love in this couch co-op shooter with a beautiful neon lit galaxy.
Mafia III
Journey to New Orleans for a third-person action-adventure that pits you against the local mobs in 1968. Crime has changed, and its time for you to take down those in charge as you build your own empire.
Manifold Garden
Manifold Garden places players in a puzzler where physics as you know them don’t exist. This twisted, Escher-esque world will force you to think outside the box and alter your perception to solve the many conundrums within.
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Space beckons you once again as a new story unfolds somewhere else across the universe. Gather your crew and make your way through the stars as another RPG saga unfolds.
Megadimension Neptunia VII (2/2/2016)
Journey through three different dimensions each with their own story and challenges in this JRPG.
Metrico+
Metrico is a platformer with a unique style that took advantage of the PS Vita to design levels that used its mechanics. Metrico+ brings that platformer to the big screen with improved visuals, and levels that take advantage of the PS4’s capabilities.
Mighty No. 9
This spiritual successor to Mega Man may keep getting pushed around. But you can expect some intense, side-scrolling, robotic action later this year.
Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst (5/24/2016)
This follow-up to 2008’s first person parkour extravaganza pits you in control of Faith once again. Only this time, the whole city is open to you as you get to the bottom of yet another conspiracy.
MLB The Show 16 (3/29/2016)
The premiere baseball sim notches another year to its belt on PS4.
Naruto Shippuden : Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 (2/9/2016)
Naruto’s saga comes to an end as Konoha Village and the Akatsuki’s battle comes to a head. With dozens of ninjas to choose from and new characters from outside of the main anime, the fight to be the ultimate Ninja is on.
Neonchrome
Neonchrome is a top-down shooter with rogue elements and plenty of cyberpunk flair. You’ll discover new enhancements, be able to try out different roles such as Cyber Psycho and Assassin, and die… a lot. Each time you enter, the world will change but your goal remains the same; take out the Overseer.
Nier: Automata
Earth has been invaded and humanity has been pushed from its home. In order to reclaim it, android warriors have been created to clash with the mechanical invaders. The world of Nier as changed, but you will have to find out how much for yourself.
Night in the Woods
Welcome to Possum Springs. A backwater town that is losing people and a reason for existing. This is what Mae returns to, and it’s time for her to face reality as she explores the home that isn’t as she remembers.
Nights of Azure (3/29/2016)
Nights of Azure is an RPG developed by Gust Co. Ltd. and published by Koei Tecmo. Journey through Rusewall Island where the Ruler of the Night has been defeated and its blood has transformed people into terrifying creatures.
Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel (2/2/2016)
Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel is a fast-paced fighting game featuring heroines from several different manga and anime series published by Nitroplus. This includes characters like Saber from Fate/Stay Night, and Ein from Phantom: Phantom of Inferno. With support character to mix things up, and a simple to learn but difficult to master fighting system, Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel pulls out all the stops.
No Man’s Sky
What lies beyond the stars? What is on other planets? Can I make it to the center of the universe? All of these are questions you’ll find answers to in the highly anticipated title from Hello Games, No Man’s Sky.
Not a Hero (2/2/2016)
After making Olli Olli, Roll7 wanted to try its hand at something different. So they created a fast-paced, side-scrolling, shooter that has you swiftly (and stylishly) killing enemies. Why? Because BunnyLord needs you to.
Odin Sphere: Lefthrasir (6/7/2016)
Lefthrasir is a complete reworking of the the PS2 classic. Brand new hand-drawn graphics, refined mechanics, and other upgrades take the classic Norse mythology based RPG and bring it to the PS4.
One Piece: Burning Blood
One Piece: Burning Blood is a fighting game set in the anime universe of One Piece. Choose between some of the most powerful pirates and marines and use their abilities to decimate your opponents when the game hits PS4 this June.
Orcs Must Die! Unchained
Orcs Must Die! Unchained is the third entry in the tower defense series. Unchained includes much more defense and attack options, even allowing you to summon armies to attack your foes.
Outlast 2
Just when you thought the nightmare was over, it’s time to solve yet another mystery. Nobody is safe, and you’ll need your wits to survive as you dive deeper into the strange events that twist minds and create monsters out of humanity.
Overwatch
Overwatch is a multiplayer FPS with a focus on unique heroes. Unlike most FPSs you won’t just play the same no-name soldier as everyone else. Each hero has their own set of skills and abilities to give your team the edge.
Paragon
Paragon is Epic Games’ MOBA set in a very futuristic world. With customizable heroes, and unique playstyles for each, the MOBA scene has just received a new contender.
Pathologic
Pathologic is a survival horror set in a world ravaged by disease. You’ll have to find the cause of a mysterious plague all while avoiding bandits, bartering for resources, and keeping yourself from falling ill.
Pavillon
Pavillon is a “fourth-person” puzzler. What is fourth-person? You don’t control the character in the game. Instead, you interact with the world, altering its structure so that the character can get through.
Persona 5
Finally, the highly anticipated new entry to the Persona series is hitting the PS4 this year. Welcome back to highschool where you’ll have to make friends, manage your responsibilities, and dungeon crawl with your Persona.
Pixel Piracy (2/16/2016)
Pixel Piracy is an open-world pirate sim. Explore the seas, find treasure, and do battle with other pirates looking to infringe on your adventure.
Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 (2/23/2016)
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare managed to be a great shooter that mixed the zany humor of the mobile strategy games and third person shooting perfectly. The upcoming sequel adds more crazy characters and a new hub world where you can find missions and other players.
Prison Architect
Ever wondered if you could build a successful prison? Well, this Spring you’ll be able to find out on your PS4.
Project Phoenix
A sprawling adventure mixed with strategy and elements of JRPGS. Use the land to your advantage as you position your soldiers for the highest effectiveness on the field. Explore the lush worlds as you progress the story and visit beautiful towns and cities. Adventure awaits.
Psychonauts
The classic adventure makes its way to the PS4 ahead of a new game in the series and an impending direct sequel. If you’ve never ran through the mind of someone else as Raz, there’s no better time than now.
Push Me Pull You
An odd indie sports game where teams of two face each other in a soccer-like match. The catch? You and your partner are joined together sort of like CatDog.
Rain World
You play as a slugcat in a dark, nightmarish world. What do you do as this slugcat? You stab other creatures. Survive the harsh industrial wastes, save other slugcats, and live.
Ratchet & Clank (4/12/2016)
Just in time for the upcoming film, fans will be able to explore a re-imagining of the game that started all. With new missions, new weapons, and new awesome set pieces, Ratchet & Clank are back with a bang.
Read Only Memories
Read Only Memories is an adventure game inspired by the classics. Old school visuals lend this cyberpunk title a lot of style. Your choices and will shape the story as you go along.
Republique (3/22/2016)
Republique is an episodic stealth action game that began as a Kickstarter campaign. But now, with the completion of the final episode, there’s no need to wait to find out what happens next.
Rise of the Tomb Raider
After a stint as an exclusive for the Xbox consoles, Rise of the Tomb Raider will finally be available on the PS4 this holiday season. Lara is no longer scared and unsure of herself, she is ready to fight back and show that there is more to be afraid of in the wild than bears.
RIVE
RIVE is a 2D shooter that has you hacking robots and shooting in all directions as you try and survive its harsh environments while you platform through the insane levels.
Rocketbirds 2: Evolution
Rocketbirds returns with deeper combat, better visuals, and much more of a challenge.
Salt and Sanctuary
Salt and Sanctuary is a dark, side-scrolling action RPG influenced by the likes of classic Castlevania. With depth to the combat and exploration you must explore a mysterious, purgatorial island.
Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo (3/15/2016)
Anyone can keep a car on the road, but what about when things get really dirty? Race across the world in over 50 different rally cars through eight different world events.
Senran Kagura: Estival Versus (3/15/2016)
A huge fighting game set on a mysterious world that is always sunny but hides a dark secret. Battle it out with up to nine other players, or play alone and make the ultimate choices regarding your departed loved ones.
Shadow of the Beast
This remake pits players in control of Aarbron as he searches for an evil mage. The brutality of your adventure is nothing compared to the need for vengeance that burns within you.
Shadow Warrior 2
Lo Wang returns, you just can’t keep a good swordsman down. New demons are invading the world and there is nobody else who can be trusted with sending them back. Plus, would you rather go on this adventure with anybody else? I thought so.
Shakedown Hawaii
Shakedown Hawaii is the tropical sequel to Retro City Rampage. The Player is coming out of retirement and has to rebuild his empire. New features include destructible environments and a new arsenal of supercharged weapons.
Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn
Remember that horrible action game from the Sega Genesis? Well, it’s getting a second chance, and Shaq is back to make sure that this time, the Legend isn’t forgotten.
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter
Grab you cloak and give Watson a call, there are cases to be solved. A world you can freely explore, new and improved visuals for the series, and five challenging cases that introduce more action into Sherlock Holmes. But there’s more beneath the surface, Holmes’ past and emotions will haunt him as he works to bring justice.
Shiness
Shiness in an RPG set across a series of sky islands in a dying universe.
Shu
A side-scrolling, 2.5D platformer, Shu sets you off on an adventure to save relics from your past and present. You’ll be able to use the abilities of your hand-drawn companions to navigate the colorful world.
Skytorn
Skytorn is a procedurally generated action adventure. Every time you play, you’ll find a new island in the skies of this post-apocalyptic world for you to explore and fight through.
Small Radios Big Televisions
An indie game where you’ll explore factories and warehouses in search of tapes. These tapes are used to enter new worlds and interact with the environment in interesting ways.
SmuggleCraft
SmuggleCraft is a quest-based racing game. Instead of doing laps around tracks, you’ll be racing to deliver some smuggled items and other sorts of missions.
Snow
A visually impressive skiing game with a focus on realism and amazing tricks. The open world leads to tons of exploration and you can even edit the terrain with items to pull off some amazing tricks.
South Park: The Fractured but Whole
Stick of Truth brought fantasy to the children of South Park, but now it’s time for superheroes and villains to have their day. You’re a new kid, and you have to fight crime with the best of them.
Space Hulk: Deathwing
Utilizing the power of Unreal Engine 4 and set in the universe of Warhammer 40K, Space Hulk: Deathwing is a visually stunning space shooter that plans to bring tabletop to life once again.
Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness
A new Star Ocean adventure that takes place between The Second Story and Till The End of Time. Journey through Faykreed as Fidel Camuze and Ernesto Guerrier in this fantastic adventure.
Stories: The Path of Destinies
An Action RPG that places you in control of a fast, badass, ex-pirate, time altering, adventuring swordsman. Customize your abilities, collect loot, craft powerful swords, and make the right choices in order to help the rebellion.
Street Fighter V (2/16/2016)
One of the biggest fighting franchises in video game history is getting a new entry this year, and it’s a console exclusive to the PS4. Battle it out as classic combatants or one of the new exotic fighters and show M. Bison who’s really the toughest.
Super Impossible Road
Super Impossible Road is a game all about shorcuts. In the future, there are no advantages based on cars or power-ups, so you’ll need to use more creative ways to take the lead. Sometimes that means making death defying jumps from one part of the track to the other and risking it all just for the win.
Super Rude Bear Resurrection
A ridiculously hard platformer that hearkens back to the time when games were really difficult. Super Rude Bear Resurrection was designed to be playable by anyone, but with the hardcore audience in mind. If you want to unlock every achievement, you’ll need to beat all the levels with out dying. A tall order indeed.
Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization
Set in a new VRMMORPG based on the original Sword Art Online, players will once again dive in to solve yet another mystery when Kirito receives a message from this new game.
The Escapists: The Walking Dead (2/16/2016)
This time, you’re not busting out of jail. You’re Rick Grimes and you’ve just woken up inside Harrison Memorial Hospital. Escape and then follow Rick through his adventure as you meet other familiar faces from the series.
The King of Fighters XIV
Featuring one of the largest rosters in KOF history, this latest entry boasts 3D graphics but maintains its 2D battle system. New modes such as Party Battle, and a continuation of the intense Saga expanding on each of the storylines of everyone’s favorite fighters and clans.
The Last Guardian
This long-awaited adventure from Team ICO seemed like it was never going to happen. After years of silence and the PS4’s release, Trico and the little boy are back and there’s no doubt that tears will spill when it’s all over.
The Technomancer
The Technomancer is an open-world RPG that takes place on a colonized Mars. Zachariah, the protagonist, is on the run from the secret police. Upgrade you technomancy abilities, and master the three styles of combat along with your party members. Mars holds many secrets, you will need to be powerful to uncover them.
The Tomorrow Children
Post-apocalyptic dystopia? Check. World building? Check. Collaborative play? Check. In The Tomorrow Children, you will have the opportunity to work with others in order to rebuild the world.
The Walking Dead: Michonne: Episode 1 (3/1/2016)
Telltale Game’s The Walking Dead series returns with a new storyline following Michonne, the sword wielding badass. Follow her as she struggles with the memories of her past and the nightmares the future holds.
The Witch and the Hundred Knight: Revival Edition
This action RPG was made available on the PS3 but is finally making its way to the PS4 with tons of new features. A new location, improved visuals and audio, new skills, and more as you upgrade your witch.
The Witness (1/26/2016)
An open world shrouded in mystery, puzzles left scattered about, and recorded messages waiting to be heard. The Witness invites players to explore and discover this in a beautiful land.
There Came an Echo
This RTS uses your voice as your main tool to command a small squadron of soldiers through a thrilling sci-fi adventure.
This War of Mine: The Little Ones (1/29/2016)
War has never been beautiful and This War of Mine forces you to face that harsh truth as you struggle to survive. With the addition of children, what choices will you make in order to ensure your own life?
Thumper
Rhythm takes a new form in Thumper as you crash your way through tracks. Avoid obstacles and feel the music as you race through beautiful, sometimes frightening, locales.
Timespinner
Timespinner follows the adventures of a young woman out to avenge her family. She will have to travel through time in this Metroidvania game to find that evil empire and make things right.
TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan
Platinum Games is taking on another classic property. This time you’ll be able to play as the 4 radical ninjas dwelling in NYC’s sewers: the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. With Platinum’s flair for over the top action and attitude, this is definitely one to look out for come Summer 2016.
Toki Tori 2+ (2/23/2016)
This edition of Toki Tori 2 takes the adorable puzzle gameplay in this mysterious world and adds something that was missing when it was first release: writing. The story was implied before, but it flew over many people’s heads so the developers went in and did some reworking, as well as updating the game for the PS4.
Tom Clancy’s: The Division (3/8/2016)
A virus spread on Black Friday has left NYC in shambles. It’s up to an organization of sleeper agents to restore society. Partner up with up to three of your friends and take down the factions looking to take over the dying city.
TrackMania Turbo
Racing is making a strong push in 2016, and TrackMania Turbo adds to the list with a stunningly insane take on the sport. Loops, flips, stunts, and more are available on all 200 tracks within the game. If that’s not enough, you can generate more as you please.
Tumblestone
Tumblestone is a fast-paced, competitive multiplayer puzzle game where you race to clear a screen of blocks as quickly as possible. It comes complete with story mode, arcade modes, leaderboards, challenges, and even boss battles.
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (4/26/2016)
All things must come to an end, and that includes Nathan Drake’s life as an adventurer. The brother he never spoke about needs his help, but what is Drake willing to risk in order to fill his request? What will he sacrifice? His life? His love? We’ll find out this April.
Unravel (2/9/2016)
Journey across perilous situations in order to reunite with your love in this colorful adventure. Yarny will have to rely on the very Yarn he is made up of in order to solve puzzles and reach his goal.
Viking Squad
Viking Squad is a multiplayer action RPG that uses fast-paced, humorous action in procedurally generated voyages. Jump in and earn sweet gear but don’t worry about doing the same thing twice.
Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade
Eternal Crusade is the upcoming Warhammer 40K MMO based on the popular tabletop game.
Wattam
Wattam isn’t exactly the easiest game to explain. Even the developers aren’t exactly sure of what it is. What we do know is that it’s a puzzle game, that you can play with friends, but not everything is a puzzle. An interesting experience indeed.
Without Memory
A third person thriller inspired by Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls. Without Memory tasks players with leading Anna, a girl with no memory, through the spychological story. Decisions will affect the world and Anna directly.
Wondershot
Wondershot is a top down multiplayer shooter party game. Choose your weapon and step into the arena, but choose wisely. One shot and you’re dead, and with each weapon having a unique special ability you’ll need to master them all.
World of Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy is out in full force this year. Collect and raise iconic monsters from across the series and use them to create towers that you battle with. It’s a spinoff that adds an extra dose of cute to the Final Fantasy world.
Y2K
Y2K is an indie, JRPG-styled, game from AckkStudios. You play as Alex Eggleston, and the death of a stranger has left you wondering just what happened. This leads to a huge adventure involving old friends and interdimensional mysteries. With the flavor of the Mother games (Earthbound), this one certainly looks interesting.
Yooka-Laylee
Slated for October of this year, this spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie caught everybody’s attention when Playtonic Games launched the Kickstarter campaign. The bright colors, humorous animal protagonists, and collectathon gameplay looks to bring in wave upon wave of nostalgia.
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