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'Most Anticipated Games of 2018' - Part 2

by Judy on Jan. 31, 2018 @ 4:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

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 the upcoming year. Cue the drumroll, and head on over for the final results!

1. 'Red Dead Redemption 2' (PS4/XOne)

by Judy on Jan. 31, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America's unforgiving heartland, featuring a vast and atmospheric world that will also provide the foundation for a brand-new online multiplayer experience.

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

by Judy on Jan. 31, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

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

3. 'Death Stranding' (PS4)

by Judy on Jan. 31, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

Death Stranding is an upcoming open-world action game.

4. 'Spider-Man' (PS4)

by Judy on Jan. 31, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

Spider-Man features the web-slinger's acrobatic abilities, improvisation and web-slinging, while also introducing elements such as traversing with parkour, distinct environmental interactions, new combat, and cinematic blockbuster set pieces.

4. 'God of War' (PS4)

by Judy on Jan. 31, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

It is a new beginning for Kratos. Living as a man, outside the shadow of the gods, he seeks solitude in the unfamiliar lands of Norse mythology. With new purpose and his son at his side, Kratos must fight for survival as powerful forces threaten to disrupt the new life he has created...

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

by Judy on Jan. 31, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

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.

6. 'Far Cry 5' (PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 31, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

As the new junior deputy of fictional Hope County, Montana, players will find that their arrival accelerates a years-long silent coup by a fanatical doomsday cult, the Project at Eden's Gate, igniting a violent takeover of the county.

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

by Judy on Jan. 31, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

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.

8. 'Shadow of the Tomb Raider' (PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 31, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the next chapter in Lara Croft's journey.

9. 'Sea of Thieves' (XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 31, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

Sea of Thieves is an immersive, shared-world adventure game filled with pirates, unexpected dangers and loot for the taking.

10. 'Metroid Prime 4' (Switch)

by Judy on Jan. 31, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

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.

'Most Anticipated Games of 2018' - Part 1

by Judy on Jan. 30, 2018 @ 12:30 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

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 the upcoming year. We're starting with titles ranked 11-20, so come back tomorrow for the top 10. Head on over for the results!

11. 'Days Gone' (PS4)

by Judy on Jan. 30, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

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

by Judy on Jan. 30, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

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.

13. 'Mega Man 11' (Switch/PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 30, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

The classic series takes a leap forward in visual presentation in Mega Man 11 with a 2.5D design direction introducing beautiful, completely hand-drawn characters and environments.

14. 'Biomutant' (PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 30, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

Biomutant is a postapocalyptic open-world action RPG that delivers real-time melee, shooter and mutant ability action.

14. 'Detroit: Become Human' (PS4)

by Judy on Jan. 30, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

Set in a near future Detroit, the game takes a look at how humans would react if we were confronted with a new form of intelligence, how androids conceived as machines would be perceived if they started to have emotions.

15. 'State of Decay 2' (XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 30, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

State of Decay 2 immerses you in an all-new, multiplayer zombie survival fantasy.

16. 'Yakuza 6: 'The Song of Life' (PS4)

by Judy on Jan. 30, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

In Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, will find out exactly how much people are willing to sacrifice for family - be those ties through blood or bond.

17. 'Fire Emblem 2018' (Switch)

by Judy on Jan. 30, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

For the first time since Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn on the Wii console in 2007, a new mainline game in the series is being developed for a Nintendo home system, with the ability to also be played on the go!

18. 'System Shock' (PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 30, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

After two decades, NightDive Studios are completely remaking the genre-defining classic from 1994, rebuilt from the ground up.

19. 'Vampyr' (PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 30, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

Vampyr is an Unreal Engine 4-powered RPG set in early 20th century Britain as the country is gripped by the lethal Spanish flu and the streets of London are crippled by disease, violence and fear.

20. 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance' (PS4/XOne/PC)

by Judy on Jan. 30, 2018 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under Most Anticipated Games - Most Anticipated Games of 2018

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an open-world, action-adventure, role-playing game featuring a nonlinear story and revolutionary, first-person melee combat.