10 Big Games Already Confirmed for E3 2021

2021 has already been an exciting year for games. With leaked content for hugely anticipated titles likeStarfieldandElden Ring, the hype forE3 2021is palpable. It is not massively surprising, thanks to the release of a new console generation and innovations in PC GPUs. As such, the horizon of technical possibility for gaming is at an all time high. That’s not all, either, indie games are also going from strength to strength. Overall, the roster for E3 looks incredibly promising for AAA and indie fans alike. There are slots for several major publishers, as well as some independent showcases in store.

With rumors abound about the possible E3 presence ofElden RingandBreath of the Wild 2continue to circulate, there are some big games that are definitely confirmed forE3 2021. Among these are remasters of classics likeLife Is Strange, titles with little to no news likeBabylon’s Fall, and games likeFar Cry 6boasting star-studded cast members like Giancarlo Esposito. Whatever surprises E3 has in store for gamers in 2021, the confirmed titles are already cause for excitement.

Life Is Strange: True Colors

Square Enix announced two differentLife Is Strangegames appearing at E3 this year, the first of which was more information about the upcoming titleTrue Colors. This title focuses on Alex Chen, whose supernatural power of empathy brings them both adventure and many troubles. Chen’s empath capabilities also stretch to actively changing the emotions of others. After the mysterious death of her brother in the small town of Haven Springs, Alex must use these new powers to uncover the reasons for his death, and whether or not someone was responsible.

Resident Evil Village

After several months of staggering popularity,Resident Evil Villagewill appear as part of Capcom’s E3 showcase. The incredibly successful title will joinMonster Hunter Rise, Ace Attorney, and several other Capcom titles at the event, hosted by streamer Rachel Quirico. Capcom’s showcase starts at 2:30 p.m. PT on June 14.Resident Evilfans could see upcoming DLC or similar content expansions coming to the series' 8th installment. What exactly any expansion will feature is uncertain, although it probably won’t make theResident EvilThomas The Tank Engine mod canon, unfortunately.

Far Cry 6

Giancarlo Esposito. Revolutionary guerrilla combat. A dachshund called Chorizo. With all of these and more,Far Cry 6has a lot to offer fans. As such, it being on the line-up from Ubisoft for E3 is undeniably a big deal. Ubisoft have stacked the deck for this E3; the publisher boasts one of the largest selections of confirmed games at the show. Perhaps this is an attempt to win back favor after a year ofUbisoft controversies. Either way, the studio is frontloading its Ubisoft Forward event with many titles. Unsurprisingly,Far Cry 6is the biggest game in the Ubisoft Forward event.

With incredibly renowned actors gracing the cast, the game is set to have some exciting performances. Giancarlo Esposito takes on the role of Anton Castillo inFar Cry 6. Castillo serves the role oficonicFar Cryvillainfor this sixth installment in the series. The gameplay of guerrilla revolutionaries looks interesting too, with a lot of background information already available about the game’s Resolver Guerrillas. What Ubisoft still has left to reveal about this title is anybody’s guess, but a proper gameplay preview would certainly go down a treat for fans of the franchise.

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Marvel’s Avengers War for Wakanda DLC

Despite a rocky release,Marvel’s Avengerswill show some of itsBlack Pantherdownloadable content at the upcoming E3 show. The game’sWar For Wakandaexpansion is front and center forAvengersat Square Enix’s E3 conference. Thanks to a new Klaw faction, the Wakandan environments will feature whole new enemy types and threats. Hopefully, players will see gameplay content of the vibrant and dynamic jungles of Wakanda in action, areas teased by the recent trailer revealing the new expansion.

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Watch Dogs: Legion - Bloodline

The latest expansion toWatch Dogs: LegionisBloodline. This prequel DLC takes place before the events of the game, with past protagonistAiden Pearcetaking the lead once more. He is joined by Wrench, a mysterious hacker fromWatch Dogs 2, to complete a storyline building up to the main events inLegion. Towards the end of the month, both Pearce and Wrench unlock as playable characters. In August, more new missions and a free world event (alongside anAssassin’s Creedcrossover) also release forWatch Dogs: Legion.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Assassin’s Creed Valhallais set for a new update announcement at E3. The game’sSiege of Parisexpansionhas already been announced, so players can probably expect to see some gameplay, or at least a more in-depth trailer, at the Ubisoft Forward event. YouTuber J0nathan, a leaker with an accurate record, data mined the game and found some specific information on this new DLC. It allegedly takes place in 885 AD, several years after the main game. Apparently, one handed swords are also coming to the game in this expansion, which could be among the features Ubisoft show off in its E3 show.

For Honor

For Honor, Ubisoft’s medieval-styled multiplayer PvP and co-op slash ‘em up enters its fifth year in 2021, and E3 is revealing more details about its Year 5 Season 2. This new content actually goes live on June 10, but certain essential components will not release until much later. For example, the new hero, which will bring the game’s roster to a healthy 30, will not release until July 22. It is likely that Ubisoft will unveil its new For Honor hero at the E3 event, along with more information about the game’s future.

Babylon’s Fall

Babylon’s Fall,the latest project of Platinum Games, was first announced in 2019. However, it very quickly dropped out of the public eye, perhaps due to development delays. Regardless, fans are still excited to see more of the Square Enix published, Platinum Games developed action game.Babylon’s Falllooks to be an action RPG in the style ofDevil May Cry,and fans will learn more about the title at Square Enix’s June 13th E3 show.

Rainbow Six: Extraction

Rainbow Six: Quarantinerecently renamed toRainbow Six Extraction, and also has a spot on the Ubisoft Forward event.Extractionalready hints at how this game will not rely quite as heavily on the realism of otherRainbow Sixtitles. In fact, the trailer looks somewhat similar to recent titles likeControl.PerhapsExtractionwill also incorporate the weirder elements of science fiction.Rainbow Six Siegewill also have its new mission,North Star, and cross-play features shown off at the event.

EIDOS Montreal’s Confirmed New Game

While the exact details are uncertain, EIDOS Montreal is set to announce a new title at E3. TheDeus Exdevelopers are unfortunately unlikely to be bringing a new entry in the iconic RPG franchise. Instead, Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier implied that the studio will be showing off aGuardians of the Galaxyvideogame in a recent tweet. This forms part of a larger set of Marvel games rumored to be at the event (including an alleged “X-Com with Marvel heroes” game from Firaxis, according tothis reddit thread). AGuardiansgame from EIDOS Montreal could be fascinating, especially in the context of other exciting upcoming space games.