(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s a lot of excitement about the upcoming PS4 and Xbox One exclusive games in 2018. Well, if you are looking for some non-exclusive titles, you can get Bioware’s Anthem, the delayed sequel to Red Dead Redemption, Mega Man 11, Code Vein, and Far Cry 5. But since we are talking about exclusive games, here are the 10 most-anticipated, biggest games coming this year.
PlayStation 4 Exclusives of 2018
1. Days Gone
Days Gone is a fabulous mix of smart storytelling and zombie shooting that will be a ‘buy and play on day one’ game. In Days Gone, you play as a bounty hunter Deacon St. John, facing new challenges every day and struggling to survive in hostile environments. The protagonist is living in hope for better as he finds a strong reason to live. On his journey, he experiences loss, betrayal, desperation, madness, brotherhood, friendship, love and regret. Days Gone offers free-form gameplay so that you can explore, plan your strategy and play your way.
2. Detroit: Become Human
Detroit: Become Human is certainly a game worth playing, no matter how it turns out. It is a very different beast because the game is more focused on interactions with other characters. If you enjoy deep subject matter in gaming, Quantic Dream’s Detroit: Become Human is one of the studio’s excellent games in terms of storyline and quality of visuals. The story features an android named Kara, a man named Todd and a young girl Alice. The outcome largely depends on your actions and the side you take.
3. The Last of us Part II
Naughty Dog is returning to the beloved story and bringing a new chapter in the Last of Us world. The company has released some trailers showcasing new characters who never appeared in the game series. The new chapter is set five years after the first game, and surprisingly, the playable character is Ellie, not Joel. The trailers are highly polished but what’s missing is the glimpse of actual gameplay. The game will likely be showcased during E3 2018 and a release date will likely fall somewhere close to the event schedule.
4. Dreams
Many PS4 exclusive games are coming in 2018 and Dreams is one of the most anticipated titles. In the last five year, we didn’t see so much coming from the game developer Media Molecule, but now the studio is all set to bring Dreams, a new PlayStation 4 exclusive for 2018. This is one of the games that give players endless possibilities to enjoy. With tools available in the game, players can create anything they can think of. The game will be released on PS4 this year.
5. Death Stranding
When Hideo Kojima left Konami, he announced that he is working on a PS4 exclusive game. Finally, Kojima revealed that the game is titled Death Stranding. Last year, the developer released a video showcasing the character of Norman Reedus, Sam. Sam and some members are attacked by an alien force. The mysterious scenes don’t give any major clue about what the game is all about, but it’s interesting to see how it turns out. The game will likely be released in 2018 for PS4.
Since the video game development is an unpredictable process, the launch dates of some of these games may change. This year, Sony has also announced that they will not be sharing any release date until the game reaches a certain level of development. We hope that these games will arrive on time and won’t get delayed. Apart from these five games, there are many PS4 exclusives coming in 2018. These games include the God of War, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, Erica, and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.
Most Exciting Xbox One Exclusives of 2018
Microsoft has added many titles to its list of Xbox One exclusives of 2018. Some of the biggest upcoming Xbox One games include Crackdown 3, Sea of Thieves, Ashen and many more. Other than these titles, we have picked 5 Xbox One exclusive games which you can play in 2018.
Xbox One Exclusives of 2018
1. Deep Rock Galactic
Deep Rock Galactic, a first-person co-op sci-fi shooter allows four players to experience a destructible world in procedurally generated environments. Players form a team and work together as miners. The task is to shoot down enemies and bury them in mines. There are many missions you can take in this game, and by exploring, mining, and using explosives, you will make your way to reach mission objectives. The game is scheduled for a 2018 release.
2. The Darwin Project
A new multiplayer survival game is coming exclusively on Xbox One and Windows PC platforms. The Darwin Project takes place in Canadian Rockies, combining half science and half live-entertainment elements. Players will be having a different set of powers with melee and projectile weapons. In order to win, players will have to survive extreme weather conditions and enemy attacks. You will also have to set traps to beat your enemies.
3. State of Decay 2
If you are looking for a massive Xbox One exclusive game, State of Decay 2 is coming this year. The upcoming sequel will put players in a vast open world. State of Decay 2 is a multiplayer game where you will have to survive zombie attacks. The game features open-world environment with cooperative gameplay. You will be able to take control of any of your crew members and each of them will be having different skill sets, weaknesses and strengths.
4. The Last Night
Another gem in the Xbox library of exclusive games, The Last Night is a 2.5D cinematic platform game where you play as Charlie exploring the city which is now being controlled by machines and computers. Gunfight, stealth, and uncovering secrets are some of the elements you will find in this game. The map takes you to different places and you will be interacting with different characters during your journey.
5. Ori and the Will of the Wisps
The popular game Ori and the Blind Forest is getting a sequel and the new game is supposed to be huge. The game will be enhanced on the Xbox One X and will be available in 4K. In Ori and the Will of the Wisps, players will embark on a new adventure and uncover the details and truth about those who lost. Finally, we will get to see more about the destiny of Ori in the dark forest of Nibel. The game is expected to arrive on the Xbox One sometime in 2018.
Not all of these games have got a release date confirmation, and since the development can take any direction, it’s pretty hard to say when the games will actually come out. But make sure putting all these titles on your playlist.
Staff Writer; Corey Shaw
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