The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the production of many video games by various companies. Some noteworthy delays include the DLC for Cuphead and Rainbow Six: Extraction. However, gamers better get their wallets ready for the many games that finally finished production and are set to release this year.

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One of the most packed months for video game releases is this March. There are plenty of upcoming major titles releasing that month. For example, the new entry in the Kirby franchise: Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and the highly anticipated Rune Factory 5. This year will unveil numerous new releases for the video game industry, but don't count on the Intellivision Amico being launched.

10 Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is First True 3D Mainline Kirby Game

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Nintendo began the festivities in celebration of Kirby's 30th anniversary this year, with the release of a wallpaper on January 12. Players first met the adorable pink hero in the 1992 GameBoy game Kirby's Dream Land. Since then, Kirby has grown into a successful video game franchise.

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land was first announced in a Nintendo Direct in September 2021. It is the first true 3D game in the mainline Kirby video game series and is set to release on March 25. Fans are eager to play this title after watching the trailer and previous unsatisfying Switch titles.

9 The Latest Rune Factory Title Was Released In 2012

Rune Factory 5 Video Game

The fifth installment in the Rune Factory series has been highly anticipated by fans since the release of Rune Factory 4 on the Nintendo 3DS in 2012. While Rune Factory 5 was released in Japan in May 2021, it won't be released worldwide until March 25, the same day as Kirby and the Forgotten Land. The storyline of the video game follows the life of an amnesiac hero who wakes up in Rigbarth. Players can control this protagonist by farming, defeating monsters, and developing relationships with the townspeople.

8 Chocobo GP Will Feature Several Final Fantasy Characters

Chocobo GP

Chocobo GP is the sequel to Square Enix's 1999 title, Chocobo Racing. This Nintendo Switch title features various characters from the Final Fantasy video game franchise and will release on March 10. Players choose one of the characters to participate in kart races, like Mario Kart. Each character has unique abilities to aid themselves or cause trouble for other opponents. Chocobo GP features a story mode, 64 player elimination tournament, custom races, and online races. The race courses will even be based on Final Fantasy maps. Fans can't wait!

7 Babylon's Fall Was Revealed At The 2018 E3

Babylon's Fall Characters In Combat

Babylon's Fall is an upcoming hack and slash game developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix. PlatinumGames previously worked on Bayonetta and its sequels. Babylon's Fall was revealed during the 2018 E3 and was originally set to release in August 2021, but was rescheduled to a March 3 launch date. The basis of Babylon's Fall is that players control a Sentinel from a third-person perspective and can complete various quests along the way of their journey. There will also be new content added to the game as time progresses.

6 Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Takes Place Two Months After Persona 4

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is the direct sequel to Persona 4 Arena and takes place two months after the events of Persona 4. Persona 4 Arena Ultimax was originally released in arcades in 2013 and on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2014. The game will now release on PC, Playstation 4, and Nintendo Switch on March 17.

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The game allows players to fight as players from Persona 3 and Persona 4 alongside their unique abilities, or personas. There is even a playable story mode that resembles a visual novel format, and players can battle with friends online.

5 Tiny Tina's Wonderland Is Borderlands Spin-Off

Tiny Tina's Wonderland

Tiny Tina's Wonderland is a first-person shooter spin-off of the hit video game series Borderlands. The game is capable of supporting singleplayer format and split-screen in an online or local format. Tiny Tina's Wonderland allows players to choose from six character classes and upgrade abilities by using hero points. The game features an overworld area, inspired by Final Fantasy, with playable quests and combat encounters. There is also a playable story mode. Tiny Tina's Wonderland is set to release on March 25.

4 Elex II Is Set In The Post-Apocalyptic Planet Of Magalan

Elex II gameplay

ELEX II is the direct sequel to the original ELEX game. ELEX is a science/fantasy-themed role-playing game that received mixed reviews among critics. The game allows players to control a protagonist named Jax, who is an Alb commander, in the post-apocalyptic area of the planet Magalan. The gameplay is a mixture of futuristic and medieval elements, such as using swords and guns as weapons. The survivors of the apocalypse are divided into three factions that don't get along. ELEX II is set to release on March 1.

3 Gran Turismo 7 Will Reprise Previous Tracks And Vehicles

Gran Turismo 7 video game

Gran Turismo 7 is the eighth primary installment of the racing video games series, Gran Turismo. The game was revealed in June 2020 on a Playstation 5 reveal stream and was previously delayed to its current March 4 release date. Fans of the series will obtain a sense of nostalgia for its callbacks to Gran Turismo 4 and reprisal of previous tracks and vehicles. The PlayStation 5 version is expected to be a major improvement due to improved technology in both the system itself and controllers.

2 Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Is A Retelling Of The Original Final Fantasy

Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is a retelling of the events of the original Final Fantasy for the Famicom. The game was developed by Koei Tecmo Games and Team Ninja, and was published by Square Enix. Stranger of Paradise follows the journey of a protagonist named Jack Garland, who seeks to defeat Chaos.

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In addition to Jack Garland, other characters will join his side, like Ash and Jed. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is set to release on March 15.

1 Square Enix Also Has Triangle Strategy Set For Release This March

Triangle Strategy Trailer, News & Latest Updates

What an action-packed March Square Enix is set to have this year! Another Square title, Triangle Strategy, will be released on March 4. This tactical role-playing game is developed by Tomoya Asano, who worked on Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler. Fans of Octopath Traveler will recognize the iconic art styles. The game takes place on the fictional continent of Norzelia and involves three countries at war. The turn-based combat strategy is similar to Fire Emblem games and Final Fantasy Tactics. How many games will players pick up this March?

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