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'Most Anticipated Games of 2019' - Part 2

by Judy on Jan. 28, 2019 @ 3:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Yesterday, we revealed the bottom half of the top 20, and today, we announce what the WP staff considers to be the 10 most anticipated games for 2019. Cue the drumroll, and head on over for the final results!

'Most Anticipated Games of 2019' - Part 1

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

After much deliberation, voting and tallying, we have finally completed our top 20, what we think will be some of the most promising games for 2019. We're starting with titles ranked 11-20, so come back tomorrow for the top 10. Head on over for the results!

Honorable Mention: 'Metroid Prime 4' (Switch)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Metroid Prime 4 returns to the first-person adventure roots of the original and introduces a new storyline that ties together the events of the Metroid Prime universe and takes the storyline in new directions.

20. 'Nioh 2' (PS4)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Prepare to be overwhelmed with intense action and experience the ultimate sense of accomplishment with the Sengoku masocore title, Nioh 2!

20. 'Luigi's Mansion 3' (Switch)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Like the two games before it, Luigi's Mansion 3 is centered around Luigi's adventures in haunted mansions where he has to deal with all kinds of supernatural beings.

19. 'Ghost of Tsushima' (PS4)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Ghost of Tsushima is a sprawling, open-world samurai game set in feudal Japan.

18. 'Gears 5' (XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Gears 5 is the next installment in the action series that revolutionized third-person shooters. Kait Diaz, who had previously fought alongside JD and Del in Gears 4, is the protagonist in Gears 5.

18. 'Metro Exodus' (PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

The next installment in the FPS series, in Metro Exodus, Artyom and a band of survivors must flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness.

17. 'Days Gone' (PS4)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Days Gone is an open-world action game set in the high-desert of the Pacific Northwest two years after a mysterious global pandemic has decimated the world, killing most but transforming millions into mindless, feral creatures.

16. 'Bayonetta 3' (Switch)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Without providing any specifics, Nintendo confirmed that Bayonetta 3 is in development, coming exclusively to Switch.

15. 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order' (PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Set shortly after the events of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an action-adventure game that tells an original Star Wars story about a surviving Padawan.

14. 'Death Stranding' (PS4)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Death Stranding is an upcoming open-world action game.

13. 'Halo Infinite' (XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Halo Infinite is the next title in the series. The game focuses on the Master Chief and continue his saga after the events of Halo 5.

12. 'Anthem' (PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Anthem is a shared-world action-RPG, where players can delve into a vast world teeming with amazing technology and forgotten treasures.

11. 'Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order' (Switch)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Assemble your ultimate team of Marvel superheroes from a huge cast including the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, the X-Men, and more!

10. 'The Division 2' (PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is a shooter RPG with campaign, co-op, and PvP modes that offers more variety in missions and challenges, new progression systems with twists and surprises, and fresh innovations that offer new ways to play.

9. 'Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night' (Switch/PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a gothic, exploration-focused action platformer, designed by Koji Igarashi, known for his work on Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

8. 'Ori and the Will of the Wisps' (XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Embark on an all-new adventure to discover the mysteries beyond the forest of Nibel, uncover the hidden truths of those lost, and unravel Ori's true destiny.

7. 'Devil May Cry 5' (PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Several years have passed in Devil May Cry 5, and although Dante is missing, the threat of demonic power has returned. A demon tree has taken root in Red Grave City. This attracts the attention of young demon hunter Nero, who lost his demonic arm, which was the source of his power.

6. 'Kingdom Hearts III' (PS4/XOne)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

A mature Sora sets out on a new adventure, as Kingdom Hearts III will make full use of next-generation console technologies to deliver more exhilarating, action-packed gameplay and various fun features.

5. 'Doom Eternal' (Switch/PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Developed by id Software, Doom Eternal is the direct sequel to 2016's award-winning and best-selling Doom.

4. 'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice' (PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Set in the late 1500s Sengoku Japan, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a new action adventure game with RPG elements where players will experience a brutal period of constant life and death conflict as they come face to face with larger than life foes in a dark and twisted world.

3. 'The Last of Us: Part II' (PS4)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

The Last of Us: Part II is a sequel to the action/adventure series set a few years after the original, revolving around Ellie as main character instead of Joel.

2. 'Beyond Good & Evil 2' (PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Embark on this epic space adventure with us and journey to System 3, for the prequel to one of Ubisoft’s most beloved games!

1. 'Cyberpunk 2077' (PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 27, 2019 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2019

Cyberpunk 2077 is designed for mature and demanding players who expect to be treated seriously, and the game is richly detailed, non-linear, and has a complex and gripping story.