Many of the most anticipated games of 2021 have been delayed, which may disappoint many players. However, in what could be an unexpectedly quiet year for games, this could lead to more remasters and remakes, bringing classic and cult games back into the spotlight.
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Some of 2021’s biggest titles, like Amazon’s New World, Sony’s Returnal, WB Games’ Hogwarts Legacy, Bungie’s Destiny 2 expansion The Witch Queen, and Ubisoft’s Far Cry 6, have recently seen their planned release dates pushed back, with some even moving into 2022.
Other games, such as Ubisoft's remake of The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and Paradox Interactive's Vampire: The Masquerade–Bloodlines 2, have been delayed indefinitely.
Some companies, like Paradox Interactive, have canceled projects. Other companies, like Koei Tecmo, Square Enix, and Blizzard, are filling the gaps in their release schedules with compilations, remakes, and re-releases.
