Publisher Square Enix announced a range of new games during its E3 2021 showcase.
Among the confirmed titles, Square Enix revealed gameplay of the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy game, new footage of Life Is Strange: True Colours and revealed more information on a variety of new Final Fantasy titles. Here's everything that was announced:
Guardians of the Galaxy
The latest project from Eidos-Montreal, Guardians of the Galaxy seems to pull from a combination of both the original comic books and James Gunn's Marvel Cinematic Universe film. The game will be a single-player experience and won't include live service elements. Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, Groot and Mantis are all confirmed to appear.
Guardians of the Galaxy will be third-person action game and players will take control of Peter Quill as he attempts to lead his strange adopted family. Players will have to make decisions that determine their relationship with the characters and the storyline. The story focuses on a relatively new Guardians team as they attempt to save the universe. Players can travel to a variety of planets and will meet both new and established characters.
The gameplay footage focuses on a conversation between the Guardians as they attempt to conceive a plan to make money. Once landed on what appears to be a dangerous planet, the Guardians walk-and-talk before encountering a group of enemies. Star Lord's combat abilities were showcased in a fight against a group of deadly beasts. Quill can command his teammates in battle as they provide assistance and earn XP after battles. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy will release Oct. 26, 2021 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster
A remastering of the first six Final Fantasy games, this celebration of the franchise will release soon on Steam, Android and iOS.
Legend of Mana
The new trailer for the upcoming JRG Legend of Mana consisted of the game's new animated opening cinematic. The highly-anticipated roleplaying game launches 24 June on Steam, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
Marvel's Avengers: Black Panther - War For Wakanda Expansion
The next major update for Marvel's Avengers will introduce Black Panther as the latest playable character. The new gameplay trailer showed off the game's new location, the fictional African country of Wakanda, and teased more of the game's story. It appears that the expansion leans heavily on the aesthetic of the Marvel Cinematic Universe adaption of Black Panther. The villainous Klaw is also teased. No release date beyond 2021 was confirmed.
Hitman Sniper: The Shadows
A sniping puzzle game that expands on Hitman's sniper challenges, this mobile experience launches in 2021.
NieR Re[in]carnation
Square Enix announced that players can pre-register now for NieR Re[in]carnation, a mobile action command-based RPG set within the Nier universe. The game will be available for iOS and Android.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius
The popular mobile game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius celebrates its fifth anniversary with in-game rewards, starting from June 17.
Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier
A mobile battle royale game set within the world of Final Fantasy VII, The First Soldier will see players take on the role of a member of SOLDIER as they attempt to be the last fighter standing. Players will make use of a variety of weaponry, mainly firearms, as well as magical abilities and gadgets to win the day. The game launches in 2021 for iOS and Android.
Babylon's Fall
Developed in collaboration with Platinum Games, Babylon's Fall will see players take on the role of a Sentinel as they entered the Tower of Babylon in search of adventure and treasure. The third-person action game feature's Platinum Game's trademark chaotically strategic combat filled with juggles and combos. Players can use a variety of weaponry, including swords and bows, alongside powerful magical abilities to control the battlefield. The game launches for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Steam. No release date was confirmed.
Life is Strange Remastered Collection
The original Life is Strange Remastered Collection provides a visual overhaul to the original choice-based adventure games. The game launches on September 30 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam and Google Stadia.
Life is Strange: True Colors
The new gameplay trailer for Life is Strange: True Colors highlights protagonist Alex's empathy powers and provides more context on the game's narrative. True Colors will not be an episodic adventure but a complete experience at launch. Fans of the franchise will recognize the familiar choice-based gameplay that will have lasting ramifications of the game's overall narrative. Life is Strange: True Colors releases on September 10 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Google Stadia.
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin
The recently rumored Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin is developed by Team Ninja and will place a more action-orientated spin on the Final Fantasy franchise. The game will feature challenging, punishing combat; turn-based encounters will not make an appearance. Stranger of Paradise will draw inspiration for the Nioh series of games as players adopt the role of Jack who, with his allies Ash and Jed, set out on a quest to defeat the evil Chaos.
Jack is not only equipped with standard Final Fantasy weaponry but magic and skills pulled from a variety of jobs including warrior, dragoon and black mage. Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin launches in 2022 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. A free trial version of the game is available now for PlayStation 5 and will run through to June 24.
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