The highly anticipated Shadow Warrior 3 from developer Flying Hog Studios and publisher Devolver Digital is set to come out sometime this year, and we've gotten to see just a tiny bit more of the game with the latest gameplay trailer. 

The trailer reveals a new level from Shadow Warrior 3 called Motoko's Thunderdome and unveils a new grenade launcher weapon and Motoko's Thunder ability. You can watch the trailer here: 

The grenade launcher is a new addition to the wide arsenal available in Shadow Warrior 3. The trailer also shows that you won't be fighting alone in this particular mission: Motoko will be assisting you by shocking your enemies with deadly lightning bolts. 

This sneak peek is the third one we've gotten since the beginning of the month, with the previously revealed That Damn Dam mission and the Doomsday Device mission. There's still no word on an official release date, though that announcement could potentially be right around the corner with E3 2021 and the Summer Game Fest coming up.   

Shadow Warrior 2 released five years ago for PC and in 2017 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It currently holds a "Very Positive" rating on Steam with more than 14,000 reviews. 

Devolver Digital and Flying Wild Hog released a new Shadow Warrior 3 trailer highlighting the "That Damn Dam" mission and, of course, plenty of Shadow Warrior 3's trademark gory action.

It's hard to tell what's actually going on in the mission. There's a dam, presumably, and probably some damns here and there as well — although the biggest "damn" might be the one coming from you during the mission.

Shadow Warrior 3 climbs to the top of the action ladder, then with a violent shove, climbs even higher. Enemies abound and keep on coming, even with gaping holes in their chests, no legs, and plenty of other injuries that should put them out of action.

Part of that damage is thanks to the Seeking Eye gore weapon, a ranged weapon that punctures foes and rips them apart, including the new foe new foe Seeking Shokera. Then there's the Arena Kill system, where you take out as many foes as possible in a small, enclosed arena.

The only thing that could make the new Shadow Warrior 3 trailer better? A giant gas monster.

We knew Shadow Warrior 3 was coming to PC in 2021, but now Devolver Digital has announced Shadow Warrior 3 on PS4 and Xbox One, also set for release later in 2021. The news came alongside an IGN exclusive showing off the shooter in action.

In addition to highlighting the game's lovely environments, which you can use against your foes in characteristically deadly ways, the video shows off a few weapons and noteworthy enemies. One of the weapons is the "Double Trouble," but our favorite reveal has to be the fatal boss Gassy Obaryion. 

There's still no firm Shadow Warrior 3 release date. We'll be dual-wielding and avoiding massive gas-filled monsters sometime later this year, though, with more information promised throughout May. Stay tuned. 

[Source: IGN]

We hope you saw at least one thing on this list that piqued your interest. If there are any games you feel should be mentioned in a future list for releases in November or a game you felt deserved to be on this list,  please feel free to tell us in the comments below!  

Gears of War 4 (PC and Xbox One)

The release of Gears of War 4 makes it feel like the series never left. After a few years of relative silence following the mixed public reaction to Gears of War: Judgement, Gears of War 4 brings back a few key members of the original cast to continue with the original story, all gussied up for the jump to a new console generation. This time hopefully with a bit of added drama, Marcus Fenix will return with his own son on the battlefield to combat the resurfaced locust threat.

Shadow Warrior 2 (Windows PC)

The highly-anticipated sequel to the surprise hit remake of Shadow Warrior is finally here, and it promises to be even more crammed with gore, weapons, and double entendre than the first game. The game, in addition, adds a more-openly designed world filled with new locations and characters. With newly added attacks and movement skills for combat diversity and mobility, Shadow Warrior 2 looks like it'll be quite the wild ride.  

100ft Robot Golf (PS4/PlayStation VR, October 10)

100ft Robot Golf looks like it could be one of the most hectic, entertaining and hilarious multiplayer games released in a while. The game offers up a 1-4 player local co-op experience, filled with four balls simultaneously in play, loads of giant robots, comedic announcers, and hilarious cardboard physics and clipping issues. It's a must have for PS4 owners looking for the perfect party game.

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Physical Release (3DS, October 18)

The excellent Shantae and the Pirate's Curse has been out on multiple platforms for quite a while, but it will finally be receiving a physical release for 3DS this October. A new mode will also be added on in the form of the arcade-style "Super Shantae Nab!!". If you haven't at least checked out Pirate's Curse by this point, this physical release would be a good jumping off point. 

Skyrim Special Edition (PS4 / Xbox One/ Windows PC, October 28) 

Little needs to be said about Skyrim Special Edition. It's the classic Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, but with improved graphics, including re-done lighting and textures. Official mod supports on both console and PC and the original game's single-player DLC are also included. You'll also receive the Special Edition for free if you already have Skyrim: Legendary Edition on PC. It's just Skyrim, but bigger, shinier, and a little more complete.

Titanfall 2 (PlayStation 4/ Windows PC/ Xbox One, October 28)

Titanfall 2 is the sequel to the burst of innovation that was the short-lived giant mech/ground combat multiplayer FPS Titanfall. Based on what we've seen so far, Titanfall 2 looks like it seeks to do nothing but build on the foundation laid by the original. Changes include six new playable titans, loads of new weapons, and an actual single-player campaign with a more coherent plot than the first game. If luck is on its side, and Respawn Entertainment has worked hard enough, Titanfall 2 may be the game-changing experience that its predecessor promised to be.

Battlefield 1 (PlayStation 4/ Windows PC/ Xbox One, October 21)

Battlefield 1 attempts to liven up the series' typical modern military setting by throwing the conflict back in time to the middle of World War I. Making space for horses, biplanes, and bayonets in a bleak period of the history of warfare, Battlefield 1 may just be the refresher that the series needs.

Here is a list of the some of the best and most interesting looking games coming out in October. We hope this will point you in the direction of something that you hadn't known about before, or at the very least, remind you that something will soon be available to buy with money! 

Flying Wild Hog are taking Shadow Warrior 2 in a new direction that differs quite a bit from past titles. As opposed to the linear level design of the previous titles, Shadow Warrior 2 is taking a more open approach to its levels. That, along with the new features and mechanics, may not appeal to long-time fans of the series.

Bringing Borderlands to Japan

Some of the new gameplay mechanics are similar to that of Borderlands. While the previous title was a linear level-by-level game, Shadow Warrior 2 operates from a hub. While at the hub, players will be able to accept quests and upgrade abilities.

All the missions except for story-specific events will take place in procedurally generated levels. The generation includes randomized enemy positions, terrain, buildings and weather conditions.This new feature plays into the story that revolves around different dimensions. 

Enemies also have health bars, damage points are shown and there are different variations of enemies, including Supreme enemies. Supreme enemies are much bigger, tougher and deal more damage than their normal counterparts. Both the scaling enemies and hubs are features reminiscent of Gearbox Software's Borderlands franchise.

There will be over 70 weapons to get your hands on. All weapons can be leveled up and tuned. You will be able to level up weapons by killing enemies who will drop gems to add elemental properties to your gear. 

Why would it not appeal to everyone?

Shadow Warrior 2 is leaving behind the level design it is known for. As far back as 1997, the entire series has always been linear. This choice of design has its merits. Let's be honest, we all like to play a simple and straightforward game from time to time.

Open levels or open worlds can be awesome, but with so many games now adopting this, it is nothing new. Linear games are often more rare nowadays than the open-world variety. Not to mention linear gameplay is what is expected of the series. 

The lack of this expected familiarity alone may be off-putting to some fans. That is not including those who do not like procedurally generated levels.

I feel the linear design is what a lot of fans of the 2013 reboot loved. It was a first person shooter that wasn't trying to be modern or fancy. It has some modern mechanics but the game is still very 90's at its heart. Modernizing the sequel too much runs the risk of losing that nostalgic spirit and simplicity.

As for the new features and mechanics, they could also make things too complicated. Like the level design, the name Shadow Warrior brings a sense of simplicity to it. Perhaps this simple nature also fuels the series' nostalgic joy.

What are my thoughts on the game?

Personally, I am excited, but anxious. I generally enjoy games with procedurally generated levels. I do wonder if it the right choice for a series like Shadow Warrior. Flying Wild Hog's games have always been about bringing the 90's back to the FPS genre.

We first saw this from their first title, the old-school FPS Hard Reset and its expansion. This later continued with the reboot to Shadow Warrior. I can't help but feel that Shadow Warrior 2 may be leaving behind what makes the studio unique.

Between the new features, mechanics, procedurally generated levels, and the four player co-op, Shadow Warrior 2 sounds like it is jumping on the modern FPS bandwagon. We already have plenty of games with such features, without this doing the same. I can only hope that the game does enough to separate itself from others while also keeping the nostalgia of the first.

Flying Wild Hog's latest title Shadow Warrior 2 is less than a month away from release. One of the games main features is its weapons. In total, the game is to have over 70 weapons, including blades and explosive firearms.

There is yet to be an official list of the weapons released meaning we only have trailers and gameplay videos to work with. Let's take a look at what is on offer, shall we?

There are three worlds, each with its own design of weapon

Judging from videos and screenshots we can establish that the player will be interacting with three different worlds. The real world, Zilla's cyber world, and the demonic world. Each of the worlds will have their own weapons available to the player.

In Devolver Digital's Cyberwang video for example, we see two different forms of Uzi. While in the real world, we see Lo Wang using dual Uzi. Later in the video, he enters Zilla's cyber world and finds a cyber Uzi. In the picture above, we can see Wang wielding a demonic weapon that is created both out of metal and an organism.

This idea alone is awesome, as it gives a nice variety of weapons from three different worlds. Judging from what can be seen in the videos and screenshots, each world's weapons are very different in design from the others.

What weapons are up for grabs?

As to what weapons are definitely available in the game, depends on where you look. Different videos and screenshots, show off varying weapons. The steam store page trailers and screenshots show the following weapons:

• Dual Uzi
• Katana
• Minigun
• Bow
• Chainsaw
• Sawn-off Shotgun
• Pump action Shotgun
• Ninja Claws
• Laser Rifle
• Multi-bladed knife
• Demonic grenade launcher
• Razorback Katana (Pre-order Bonus)
• Assault Rifle
• Dual Blades
• Revolver

Those are just the weapons you can see from the store page. Devolver Digital's Cyberwang video and another official video show even further weapons. The two video contain the following weapons not listed above:

• Dual Revolvers
• Cyber Sword
• Cyber Blades
• Cyber Heavy Machine Gun
• Cyber Uzi
• Demonic Heavy Machine Gun

Between the screenshots and videos, we are getting a look at a good chunk of the weapons that will be available in the game. That, however, is but 21 out of over 70 weapons that the game will contain. It is going to be interesting to see what other weapons Flying Wild Hog have in store for us.

An arsenal of awesome weapons

The weapons shown so far are all nicely designed. They look visually awesome, but also more importantly, they are all extremely lethal and loud. Some of the designs are quite ludicrous but that is all part of the fun. The over the top nature of the weapons come hand in hand with the equally ridiculous nature of the gameplay.

What we actually have is a large, varied and creative arsenal of weapons for nothing but utter carnage. They are created for nothing more than having good old fashioned FPS fun. Judging from the screenshots and videos, they are going to do exactly as intended.

Flying Wild Hog's latest title Shadow Warrior 2 is scheduled for release next month. It is an FPS and is the sequel to the 2013 reboot of 3D Realms title of the same name from 1997. The system requirements are out and are looking quite heavy. They are some of the highest requirements since the release of the DOOM reboot earlier this year.

What are the system requirements?

According to the Shadow Warrior 2's Steam store page the minimum requirements are as follows:

• OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x64
• Processor: Intel core i3-6300 (2 * 3800) or AMD A10-5800k APU (4 * 3800) or equivalent
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: Geforce GT 560Ti (1024MB) or Radeon HD 6850 (1024MB) or better
• Network: Broadband internet connection
• Storage: 14GB available space

These are the bare minimum that Flying Wild Hog system requirements that Flying Wild Hog believe the game will run on. As for the recommended system requirements, they are double the minimum in most areas. The recommended requirements are as follows:

• OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 x64
• Processor: Intel core i5-5675C (4 * 3100) or AMD A10-7850k APU (4 * 3700) or equivalent.
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: Geforce GTX NVIDIA Geforce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 290 with 4GB of video memory (2048MB) or Radeon HD 7970 (3072 MB)
• Network: Broadband internet connection
• Storage: 14GB available space

Get some Wang

If your PC has the minimum requirements for the game it is advised to lower the graphical settings to either low or medium for the best possible experience. If your system fits the recommended requirements the game should run on high settings without problems.

Lo Wang makes a return with Shadow Warrior 2 scheduled for release October 23.

All in all, there were some great demos at PAX. And this year, it seems like non-AAA devs are coming out on top. While there were certainly some big-name demos that lived up to our expectations, a lot of them were underwhelming (I'm looking at you, Final Fantasy XV). 

From South Park's gutter humor to Torment's impeccable world-building, I'm stoked to see these 5 games drop throughout Q4 of this year and Q1 of 2017. 

What were your favorite demos at this year's PAX West? Let me know in the comments below! And stay tuned for our countdown of the best indie games from this year's showcase. 

Torment: Tides of Numenera

inXile

This upcoming isometric RPG is the thematic successor to the 1999 title Planescape: Torment. Boasting veteran talent like Creative Lead Colin McComb (Planescape: Torment, Fallout 2, Wasteland 2) and Lead Area Designer George Ziets (Neverwinter Nights 2, Dungeon Siege 3, Fallout New Vegas), Torment: Tides of Numenera hooked me instantly. 

Set nearly a billion years in the future, Torment meshes rich fantasy with cyberpunk, sci-fi, and visceral Lovecraftian horror elements. The writing and general aesthetic brought to mind one of my favorite authors, William Gibson (Neuromancer, Mona Lisa Overdrive). The world you play in spans several galaxies, and ventures into the labyrinth of your own broken psyche. The story will take you many places -- from the mind if a dying artificial intelligence into the depths of a colossal organic being, where you venture around inside its veins. 

While everyone else is getting hype for Divinity: Original Sin II, I'll be counting down the days until Torment: Tides of Numenera releases on PC and consoles early next year. Another Planescape game has been many years in the making, and from what I've seen of this successor, it was definitely worth the wait.

Death Squared

SMG Studio

You might be doing a double-take and wondering why the heck an indie puzzler game is on this list. But Death Squared is by far some of the most fun I had playing a demo at PAX this year. 

This co-op puzzler, which is vaguely reminiscent of Portal, is designed for a seemingly lost aspect of gaming -- LAN or couch co-op. Death Squared is a multiplayer game with no online multiplayer involved, which sounds like a bad idea. Until you actually play it. The game is designed to get people talking, as conversation is key to successfully completing the puzzles. 

During the PAX demo, I grabbed a few random passers-by to hop into a 4-person game with me. And after the initial awkwardness of playing with total strangers passed, we were having a blast. A few puzzles in, we were laughing together, cracking jokes, and chatting about strategies like any couch-sitting friends would. And that's pretty freakin' cool. 

Death Squared looks to be a great game for friends, families, couples, or anyone who likes a good challenge and pure fun. Of all the games I played at PAX, this is the one I came back to more than once. 

Paladins

Hi-Rez Studios

From the studio that brought us SMITE comes this objective-based fantasy FPS. Paladins has been in closed beta for a while, and will soon open its arena to the public for lots of run-and-gun fun.

With the same sense of humor that makes SMITE such a blast to play, Paladins totally hooked me on its demo. What separates it from games like Overwatch or other squad-based shooters is its card-based character loadouts. Players build decks to customize their characters however they want -- whether that means focusing on cooldown reduction, buffing certain abilities, or general power-ups for that character.

Between each round of the match, players can further customize their characters with burn cards that offer further buffs and perks for that round. These burn cards reset after each round, so you have even more options for adapting to the enemy team's playstyle.

It's a dynamic mechanic that adds more customization than is standard for shooters of this type. And loads of fun to boot. Even though I hardly ever play FPS games, I see myself sinking a lot of time into Paladins during the open beta. 

Shadow Warrior 2

Flying Wild Hog

This demo had chainsaw swords, magical spikes, and a giant wang. What more could you ask for?

Although I never played the original 1997 Shadow Warrior or the 2013 reboot of the same name, Shadow Warrior 2 looks like tons of fun. The demo, which was showcasing some late-game content and a new zone, was not just nice to look at, but hella fun to play.

Even though I'm not a dedicated (or even very good) FPS player, I had a blast with Shadow Warrior 2. With a wide variety of weapons -- from katanas to cyber-shotguns -- and a world that meshes fantasy and cyberpunk environments, there was lots to love here.

South Park: The Fractured But Whole

Ubisoft

Okay, okay. Some AAA demos were pretty awesome. (They couldn't all be bad, could they?) And the Fractured But Whole demo was a hilarious preview of the upcoming sequel to Stick of Truth.  

Picking up 4 days after the end of the previous game, Fractured But Whole seems to have all the raunchy South Park humor you know and love in full force. But there are some added little features to take the game's absurdity to the next level -- like analog pooping. You can use both sticks and your triggers to bring a whole new meaning to the term "toilet humor". 

It's all the vulgar fun you could hope for from a South Park sequel game, and I can't wait to see the finished product when Fractured But Whole drops on December 16th of this year. 

Like any good gaming convention, PAX West was packed with awesome demos. From AAA to indies, developers were bringing their best to the show floor over the course of the weekend. 

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard had a massive walkthrough installment with a line that never fell below full capacity. ARK: Survival Evolved came with giant climbable dinosaurs, while Rock Band Rivals had a full stage with fans playing their favorite songs from the upcoming tracks. But a great gimmick does not necessarily a great demo make. And the demos that stood out the most are not the ones you might expect. 

Here are the 5 game previews that I just couldn't get out of my head, even after leaving the show floor.

These are just 25 of the many great games that scheduled for release in 2016. What titles are you excited about on this list? What other titles are you looking forward to playing in 2016? Let your thoughts out in the comments below!

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All information sourced from each game's Wikipedia page. Any that were not have the information source provided on the slide.

Homefront: The Revolution

Release Date: Q1/Q2 2016

Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, PS4 and Xbox One

Homefront: The Revolution is the sequel to FPS Homefront, released in 2012. The game will take place two years after the events of Homefront, and set in Philidelphia. Players will take on the role of Ethan "Birdy" Brady, as he stages a resistance movement against the army of a Korean invasion.

The game will be open world, allowing players to explore Philidelphia where they can wage guerrilla warfare to ambush, infiltrate and use hit and run tactics against their foe. Players will be able to build a resistance group by recruiting revolutionaries, making bases and safehouses, capturing and customising improvised weapons.

Despite the very much unstable development of the game and changing hands, it seems to now be well on its way to becoming a promising title. If the developers deliver on everything promised with this title, it could be something special. If you are looking for an FPS with bold and ambitious ideas and with a bit of difference, Homefront: The Revolution may be worth trying out in early 2016.

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Information Source: IGN

Gears of War 4

Release Date: Q4 2016

Platforms: Xbox One

The fourth installment into the Gears of War series. Information is currently scarce on the title with the gameplay trailer not giving much into the game. In an interview with IGN in August, Rod Fergusson from The Coalition stated that he wants the game to invoke something a bit darker, more intriguing and a bit scary.

The story will feature younger, less battle-hardened protagonists JD and Kait. The game appears to be aiming for a more co-operative experience, where Fergusson says, "“Rather than follow those games (Gears 1-3), I’d rather lead by being true to what makes Gears, Gears. That’s why we’re going back to co-op, the two of you sharing that experience".

This new direction of the Gears of War series is certainly interesting and exciting. It is bringing something new and slightly different to what I felt was becoming rather stale. It's certainly a title to keep a very close eye on up to its release at the end of 2016.

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Information Source: OnlySP

Divinity: Original Sin 2

Release Date: December 2016

Platforms: PC

The sequel to the 2014 RPG title Divinity: Original Sin, winner of over 150 Game of the Year awards and nominations. The game will take place generations are the events of the original, where a Bishop Alexander the Innocent has declared all sourcerers to be criminals. The player takes on the role of one such sourcerer and must travel the lands in search of a way to defeat Alexander while avoiding those hunting them for the bounty on their head.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking to improve on everything from that of the original. Improvements include new types of elemental interactions, new dialog system, new crafting system, skill crafting, new tactical opportunities and challenges, more skill schools, talents, abilities, spells, the list just goes on.

This title is looking to be a pure example of the meaning of what making a sequel truly is and has the potential to being 2016 RPG of the year, only rivaled by Tides of Numenera so far. Larian Studios are certainly ambitious with this title, perhaps more so than any other. Expectations are high, but they always have been with Larian, and every time they have delivered and I reckon they can once again.

Image and Information Source: Divinity: Original Sin 2 Kickstarter

Routine

Release Date: 2016

Platforms: PC

Routine is a survival horror game played in first person perspective. The game takes place on an abandoned moon base in an 80s vision future called the Lunar Research Station. The entire crew has gone missing, and the player's objective is to find information on what happened to them.

Just because the station crew is missing, however, does not mean that the player is alone. There are dangers in the base which the player must avoid to the best of their capabilities. The environments procedurally generate each time you play the game, and it contains a roguelike permadeath feature where if the player dies they have to start over.

The developers have certainly focused on the horror elements of the game making the UI and equipment elements to a minimum. The player has a CAT - Cosmonaut Assistant Tool at their disposal, a repair device. The CAT can be upgraded using floppy disks found around the base and has the potential to be a weapon in certain cases.

Routine is looking to be an impressive title with spectacular looking graphics and environments. There is little further information about the game at present, but it is going to be interesting to see what the game is going to offer upon release. It is certainly one to keep an eye on for updates throughout the year.

Image Source: Giant Bomb

Information Source: Giant Bomb and Game Pressure

Mirror's Edge: Catalyst

Release Date: NA: March 24th, 2016, EU: March 26th, 2016

Platforms: PC, PS4 and Xbox One

A reboot to the 2008 action adventure platformer Mirror's Edge. The game will revolve around Faith's origin and attempt to overthrow a totalitarian conglomerate of corporations who rule the city of Glass. Like in Mirror's Edge, players will traverse the city using parkour movements to complete missions, evade enemies or knock them off their feet.

Unlike in the original, the game will be open world allowing players to take multiple paths to reach an objective as oppose to the levels linear paths of Mirror's Edge. The game will feature side activities such as time trials, races, and environmental puzzles, with the developer DICE promising there will be no loading times in the final product.

The combat system has been overhauled, and the player will no longer be able to use firearms like that the original, focusing more on the parkour movements and melee combat of the game. 

Mirror's Edge: Catalyst is looking to take everything from the original and completely overhaul it and improve it creating a more flexible and open gameplay for the players. It is being developed using DICE's Frostbite 3 engine (Star Wars Battlefront) and looks beautiful. If you were a fan of the original, you are sure to love this reboot.

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Dishonored 2

Release Date: Q2 2016

Platforms: PC, PS4, and Xbox One

The sequel to the excellent 2012 action-adventure stealth game Dishonored. The game takes place fifteen years after the events of The Dunwall Plague, where the empire has turned into chaos after Empress Emily Kladwin becomes dethroned and an outlaw of society.

After playing the prologue as Emily Kladwin, players will be given the choice of playing the game as either Emily or Corvo the protagonist from the previous game. The characters will play the same missions, but each will have different perspectives, react and execute them differently.

There will be more abilities and an enhanced upgrade system in the sequel compared to that of the original such as Shadow Walk and Far Reach. The developers have confirmed that the difficulty of the game will be higher than Dishonored. Players will be able to play the game either taking a more hostile approach to dealing with situations or stealthy approach where they don't kill. The developers announced there to be a third path but not in detail.

Dishonored 2 is being developed using the Void engine that is based on the id Tech 6 game engine (DOOM). You can be sure that the games graphics are going to be fantastic and with new abilities and upgrades it is sure to be just as much fun if not more so than that of the original.

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Total War: Warhammer

Release Date: April 28th, 2016

Platforms: PC, Mac and Linux

The Creative Assembly take a new approach to the Total War series with the introduction of Warhammer. Total War: Warhammer is to be the first installment of a planned trilogy of Warhammer games. The game will feature all of the general characteristics of Total War such as city building, diplomacy, unit building and real time battles.

The game will feature a total of four factions, the Empire (Humans), Greenskins (Orcs, Trolls, etc.), Dwarfs and Vampire Counts. Each faction will have their unique units and agents. Flying units also are being introduced into the game such as dragons.

There will be a quest mode that will feature famous battles from Warhammer lore such as The Battle of Blackfire Pass where players will be given tasks and battles to complete to unlock new items and abilities.

Total War: Warhammer is sure to be a hit with all Total War and Warhammer fans. The graphics look fantastic, the battles enormous and thrillings. It brings in everything that makes Total War significant and joins it with Warhammer universe. 

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Hitman

Release Date: March 11th, 2016

Platforms: PC, PS4 and Xbox One

The sixth installment in the Hitman series. Like some other titles on this list, it was to be released in 2015 but has since been delayed to March 11th, 2016. Players take on the roles of Agent 47, a highly trained assassin who travels the world to assassinate his target.

The game encourages creativity as the player's target can be assassinated in a manner of different ways such as using a sniper rifle from far away, explosives or using melee weapons. Player's will be able to cause distractions to get around security and even disguise the assassinations as accidents.

Levels will be of similar design to that of Blood Money where they are small sandboxes that the player can move around and tackle as they see fit. The levels for Hitman are six to seven times bigger than the largest maps of Absolution. Contracts mode and Instincts Mode also are returning which were also in Absolution. 

Hitman is looking to be a fantastic addition to the series with quality graphics, improved enemy AI, bigger maps and allowing better creativity for the player. 

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Outlast 2

Release Date: Fall 2016

Platforms: PC, PS4 and Xbox One

On October 12th, 2014 Red Barrels co-founder, Philippe Morin confirmed that Outlast 2 was in development. A teaser trailer was released by Red Barrels on October 29th, 2015. Philippe Morin has said that the sequel is a survival horror game set in the same universe as the original and will contain different characters and locations.

Red Barrels created one of the scariest games in recent years with the original Outlast and its DLC Whistleblower. Expectations are high and creating a sequel of equal or greater quality will be no small feat. It is going to be interesting to see if Red Barrels can pull it off.

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Day of the Tentacle Remastered

Release Date: Q1 2016

Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4 and PS Vita

A remaster of not only one of the best graphical adventures of all time but one of the best games of all time. Day of the Tentacle makes a return with all new hand-drawn artwork, remastered sound, optional modern UI and the original Maniac Mansion.

The remaster includes bonus commentary from Tim Schafer, Dave Grossman, Larry Ahern, Peter Chan, Peter McConnell and Clint Bajakian. Day of the Tentacle is renown for its beautiful cartoonish art style, comedy and voice acting.

After the success of this year's Grim Fandango remaster, it comes as no surprise to see Day of the Tentacle get one too and Schafer is also planning for a remaster of Full Throttle too sometime in the future. Day of the Tentacle remastered will certainly be a great title to get your 2016 nostalgia going.

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Mass Effect Andromeda

Release Date: Q4 2016

Platforms: PC, Xbox One and PS4

Currently little is known about Mass Effect Andromeda. At present all that is known is that is takes place many years after Mass Effect 3 and is set in the Andromeda galaxy. It will see the return of the six-wheeler vehicle, Mako and that there will also be a multiplayer component.

Judging from the trailer, it would seem that players will have jet packs available to them in this installment of the game. Bioware says that the game will contain "exciting new worlds to discover, great characters, and intense action."

Despite players beliefs on how the trilogy ended the Mass Effect series were never the less fantastic and notable titles in the last generation. Even with Bioware keeping everything quiet about Mass Effect Andromeda, I am confident that they will deliver as they have with so many other titles. It is easily one of the most anticipated titles coming next year alongside Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.

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Shadow Warrior 2

Release Date: 2016

Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, Xbox One, PS4

Lo Wang makes a return in 2016 with Shadow Warrior 2, the sequel to the 2013 reboot of 3D Realms, 1997 Shadow Warrior. The game is set five years after the events of the first game and this time Lo Wang is bringing some friends with him. Players will be able to play in either Single Player mode or up to four player co-op.

The levels are going to be more open than the previous title. Players will also be able to revisit past played missions to upgrade their weapons and skills. The game will have new traversal mechanics such as wall climbing and double jumping which will increase the ability to explore the levels.

All missions except that of story-related have procedurally generated level design and content, including buildings, enemy positioning, terrain and weather conditions. It is going to feature over seventy weapons in total including firearms and blades.

Shadow Warrior 2 is looking to be another excellent and exciting addition to the series. With fast paced action, hilarious one-liners, tons of weapons, co-op and procedurally generated levels, this is promising to be an epic old-school style FPS game.

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Friday the 13th The Game

Release Date: October 2016

Platforms: PC, Xbox One, and PS4

Have you ever wanted to take on the role of slasher legend Jason Voorhees? Have you ever wanted to step into the shoes of one of Jason's victims attempting to escape the ultimate predator? Well, as of October 2016 you can, in the official Friday the 13th video game.

Players will be pitted into 7V1 matches either playing as Jason or as one of the counselors. As Jason, the player will have to hunt down and kill each of the counselors one by one. Upon confronting a counselor, the player will be able to kill them in a variety of famous trademark Jason killings from the films, the head crush as one example.

As a counselor, players must work together with the rest of the team to survive and is possible in two different ways. Players will either be able to escape by reaching a vehicle or by killing the great Jason. Killing Jason however, will be far from an easy task. Counselors will also have a fear system that will affect the gameplay depending on fear levels.

It is going to be interesting to see how this title turns out, but it is certainly looking to be entertaining in a gruesome slasher kind of way. The game is bound to interest fans of the films along with any gore fans, as this game is sure to have plenty of spectacular kills.

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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Release Date: March 18th, 2016

Platforms: PS4

The fourth and final installment in the Uncharted series and the last game to feature Nathan Drake. Uncharted 4 will take place three years after the events of Uncharted 3. Nathan Drake has retired as a fortune hunter and settled into an ordinary life with his wife, Elena Fisher. That is until his older brother Sam, long believed dead suddenly appears.

Sam looks for Nathan's help in pursuing a conspiracy behind a long-lost pirate colony and it's fabled treasure. Nathan sets out embarking on his final action packed adventure starting by seeking out his brother.

Uncharted 4 is from the trailers shown, looking gorgeous, fun, entertaining and has the potential of being the best in the series. It is certainly looking to be a promising game to end the series.

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Torment: Tides of Numenera

Release Date: 2016

Platform: PC, Mac and Linux

Torment: Tides of Numenera is the spiritual successor to the 1999 cult classic RPG title Planescape: Torment, which contains one of the best storylines ever in a video game. Like Planescape: Torment, Tides of Numenera, will be primarily story driven giving greater emphasis to the interaction of the world and characters, with combat and item accumulation being secondary.

The game's played from a classic 2.5D isometric perspective. It will use the tabletop rules of Monte Cook's Numenera adapted as the game's rule mechanic. The player will take on the role of the Last Castoff, a human host that was once inhabited by a powerful being, but suddenly abandoned without memory of prior events.

Players will be able to choose from three base character classes, Glaive (Warrior), Nano (Wizard) and Jack (Rogue). Players can further customise classes through some descriptors and foci, which allow characters to excel in certain forms of combat roles.

Tides of Numenura is promising to be one of the deepest RPGs scheduled for release in 2016. If you are a fan of Planescape: Torment or any other classic Forgotten Realms game, Tides of Numenera is sure to satisfy your RPG needs.

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Ratchet & Clank

Release Date: Q1/Q2 2016

Platforms: PS4

Ratchet & Clank is a reimagining of the 2002 PS2 title of the same name. It's based on the upcoming film by Rainmaker Entertainment and Blockade Entertainment. Along with some other titles on this list, it was originally scheduled for release this year but has since been delayed until spring 2016 along with the film.

Despite it being a reimagining of the first game, it will contain features from other entries in the series, such as strafing and the inclusion of weapons from after the first game. There will also be new weapons introduced into the game such as the Pixelizer, which turns enemies into 8-bit pixels.

It is looking to be a promising game with absolutely beautiful graphics, containing a large variety of weapons and gadgets and it is sure to host a collection of colourful and entertaining characters. Insomniac Games are renown for making fun 3D platforming games, and this reimagining of Racket & Clank is bound to be no different. 

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Resident Evil Origins Collection

Release Date: January 22nd, 2016

Platforms: PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One

Did you miss or are yet to buy Resident Evil HD Remastered? If so Resident Evil Origins Collection may interest you. The pack contains both Resident Evil HD Remastered along with the upcoming Resident Evil Zero HD Remastered. 

Both games keep their original stories and gameplay while adding HD graphics, 5.1 channel surround sound, optional modernized controls and widescreen TV compatibility. If you are looking to experience Resident Evil from the very beginning or looking to revisit, Resident Evil Origins Collection is going to be the perfect opportunity to do it.

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LEGO Worlds

Release Date: 2016

Platforms: PC

Currently in Early Access, LEGO Worlds is planned for a full released sometime in 2016. Upon release, Minecraft was called the virtual LEGO. LEGO Worlds is essentially the LEGO version of Minecraft. After the success of Minecraft, it was only a certain amount of time before LEGO would create their own sandbox video game.

Players receive rewards for collecting objects spread across the map with "Studs" the in-game currency.The players can then build using what they have encountered. They can then create their world using predefined structures or building their own from scratch using the brick-by-brick editor tool.

Players can customise their characters appearance and outfits. A variety of vehicles such as helicopters and creatures are in the game and multiplayer. LEGO Worlds looks promising with colourful and beautiful graphics, plenty of content and the ability to build only limited by the imagination of the player. It is a game that will entertain for countless hours. If you are tired of playing Minecraft, Terraria or Starbound and want something different, LEGO Worlds, may be for you.

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Dark Souls 3

Release Date: April 2016

Platforms: PC, Xbox One and PS4

Souls fans are in for another treat in 2016 following the release of Bloodborne this year. The fourth installment in the Souls series, Dark Souls 3, is scheduled for released in April 2016. Just like the previous installments, Dark Souls 3 is going to be an action RPG played in a third person perspective. 

According to the game's director Hidetaka Miyazaki, the gameplay design is going to follow closely to that of Dark Souls 2. New combat features for Dark Souls 3 includes "Ready Stance" that are special abilities that allow the player to deal much more damage to enemies than normal attacks.

Small gravestones will light up when interacted with, serving as torches but also will provide additional lore to the game. Combat is being made faster and more fluid than in Dark Souls 2. Several player movements such as backstepping and swinging heavy weapons are more rapid.

The game will feature fewer maps than that of the previous game, but they will be interconnected and larger to encourage exploration. Dark Souls 3 is looking to be another great Souls game with improved gameplay; character developed, additional features and it looks just gorgeous.

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We Happy Few

Release Date: June 2016

Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux and Xbox One

A blend of inspiration from the Bioshock series and 1960's England, We Happy Few is a procedurally generated first-person survival game set in a dystopian 1960s alternate England, in the fictional town of Wellington Wells.

The face-painted citizens of Wellington Wells are kept under control using a drug called Joy. The player takes the role of a "Downer", a person who refrains from taking Joy. The Downers are an underground resistance movement that are attempting to escape from Wellington Wells. 

The town's citizens do not take kindly to "Downers" and players will have to act like they are high on Joy to blend in. They will have to scavenge for food and supplies as they try to survive and ultimately escape Wellington Wells.

We Happy Few is looking to be an exciting and promising title. With an intriguing and colourful setting, crazy characters and beautiful graphics powered by the Unreal 4 engine there is not much to dislike. Without a doubt, it is one of the more unusual and unique titles so far scheduled for release in 2016.

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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

Release Date: August 23rd, 2016

Platforms: PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is easily one of the most anticipated games scheduled for release in 2016. Originally scheduled for release in February 2016 but as of November 18th has been delayed until August 23rd, 2016.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will see the return of Adam Jenson, a mechanically augmented agent working for an international coalition against terrorist attacks, in 2029, Prague, two years after the events of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. After the Panchaea incident of Human Revolution, millions of augmented people mindlessly attacked so-called "naturals".

Since, augmented people are being prosecuted globally. Jenson will have to deal with terrorist groups looking for augmented individuals to be treated equally along with shadowy interests behind the events of the past two years and who controls his organisation.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is looking to be a most promising addition to the Deus Ex series. The graphics look spectacular, the augmentations awesome and the storyline most interesting. Despite having to wait a further six months for its release, I see nothing but good come from it. If you haven't played Human Revolution, there is no better time to do so, in preparation for the release of Mankind Divided.

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Yooka-Laylee

Release Date: October 2016

Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, Xbox One and Wii U

Are you a fan of the Banjo-Kazooie games? If so, you are in for a treat in 2016. Yooka-Laylee is the spiritual successor to the Banjo-Kazooie games. It is being developed by Playtonic Games, a group of several former personnel from Rare, the developers of Banjo-Kazooie.

Players will take on the role of Yooka, a male chameleon and Laylee, a female bat. Yooka and Laylee will explore worlds contained within large magical books and collect golden pages known as "Pagies" which are a form of currency. The pages can be used to unlock new worlds or expand those already unlocked.

The characters will be able to transform into various forms granting them various new abilities such as "sonar blast" and "tongue whipping". The game is to feature a collection of different colourful and imaginative characters including Trowzer a snake who wears pants and plenty of bosses.

Yooka-Laylee certainly looks like it is going to be a beautiful, entertaining and fun game that will bring back childhood memories.

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XCOM 2

Release Date: February 5th, 2016

Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux

After the tremendous success of the XCOM reboot in 2012 it was no surprise to hear a sequel was in development. Firaxis Games took XCOM and modernised it while keeping the essence of what it was to be an XCOM game. XCOM 2 is taking that and bringing the series into a new and interesting direction.

XCOM 2 takes place twenty years after the events of the first game following the continuity of XCOM losing the war against the aliens. Players will once again take on the role of the commander in a new XCOM mobile base, the Avenger. The new base will be a UFO supply barge that's modified to XCOM base specification to fight against the aliens.

Never before has an XCOM game taken this form of direction in its plot. It is going to be interesting to see how it plays out both in story and gameplay. Just like in the previous game, you will have to command squads on missions, research new technology and engineer new equipment and gadgets. Customization of your soldiers is also going to be possible with further customization from that of the original such as genders, nationalities and weapons.

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Doom

Release Date: Q1/Q2 2016

Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4

Fast paced action, violence, massive demons, big guns and plenty of gore. If that sounds appealing to you, then Doom may be what you are looking for in 2016. The reboot of the classic and iconic video game from 1993 is looking to be going back to the roots judging by the gameplay videos shown so far.

If you have played any of the Doom series, you will already know the story. You play as a marine on the UAC Mars Base where scientists discover artificial symbols that bring demons from hell. Your job is to stop the invasion before the demons can reach Earth.

Using the ID Tech 6 Engine, the graphics for Doom are looking extremely impressive, and the monster designs look fantastic. If you have a craving for an old-school style first person shooter, Doom is going to be a cure.

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Darkest Dungeon

Release Date: January 19th, 2016

Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux

Darkest Dungeon has been one of the most promising and talked about video games to be part of the Steam Early Access Program. It is a dungeon crawler roguelike where the player inherits an old gothic mansion. The dungeons below have become infested with monsters and evil coming from within portals there. The player must close the portals and cleanse the dungeons of monsters before they take control of the mansion.

To do this, the player must roster adventurers and heroes. On their adventures into the depths of these dungeons, the monsters, traps and horrors within begin to affect their minds. It affects the party members having psychological afflictions such as paranoia, fear or abusive behavior. Such afflictions each lead to various problems making it harder to survive.

It is an interesting twist on the standard dungeon crawler roguelike style. It has a beautiful art style, disturbing enemies, great ideas and has showed promise throughout its entire time in Early Access. If you like hardcore RPGs or looking for a dungeon crawler with a difference, Darkest Dungeon might just be for you.

Darkest Dungeon's release for PS4 and PS Vita is Q2 2016.

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With December closing in, we are getting close to saying goodbye to 2015, a great year for video games. We have been spoiled with such great titles, The Witcher 3, Bloodborne, Metal Gear Solid V, and Fallout 4 just to name a few. 2016 is just on the horizon, and it is time to start getting hyped for the promising video games coming our way. So, without further ado, here are the top 25 video games coming in 2016.

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Of course more shooters will likely land next year (and some of these may get pushed back), with Titanfall 2 possibly the biggest question mark. While news is supposed to land early next year about the title, it seems likely 2017 is a better bet for the actual release date on that franchise.

If you're also wondering just where Deus Ex: Human Revolution was, it's sitting solidly over on our list of most anticipated RPGs for next year instead.

What did you think of our upcoming shooter picks, and what FPS game are you ready for in 2016?

Lawbreakers

Another team-based arena shooter, this PC-only title is set to drop sometime in 2016 and is notable for being free to play. 5 vs 5 combat is the name of the game here, with each type of character changing up the play style from melee to advanced maneuverability to slow moving tank, and from the trailer it looks like some extra elements will get thrown into the mix.

We've been burned by promises of interesting skills in FPS skirmish matches before (remember the ill-fated Shadowrun shooter for the Xbox 360?) but hopefully Lawbreakers manages to keep up with the bigger names found earlier on this list.

Sniper Ghost Warrior 3

Moving to an open world model, this title in the Ghost Warrior series puts you in the role of a special forces operative behind enemy lines where he shouldn't be.

The environment looks like it will play a huge role in this game, as you have to deal with adverse weather affecting your equipment, use ropes to scale up and down cliff faces, and activate drones to survey the area before heading out and getting killed by hidden obstacles.

There's no specific release date or trailer for this one, but 24 minutes of gameplay footage have come online and can be seen below.

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Since there's no Arma title confirmed for 2016, Rising Storm 2 is the one to look out for if you prefer a more challenging, realistic shooter environment. Forgot about jetpacking around the battlefield or using sci-fi powers that are all the rage in most shooters these days, because Rising Storm 2 is taking us back to the jungles of Vietnam for a gritty historical experience.

Far Cry Primal

The Far Cry series has gone all over the map in terms of story and locations, from the island theme of the original title that bizarrely went sci-fi halfway through to the groundbreaking third entry that introduced the stronghold assault elements and serious interactivity with local wildlife.

Far Cry: Primal is going way, way back in time to a prehistoric era where you can chase down mammoths and rival tribesmen with a spear. If you've ever wanted to play an FPS in 10,000 B.C. then this will be the game for you in 2016.

Battleborn

The first game on this list to actually have a confirmed release date, Battleborn is due to drop on May 3^rd, 2016. This Gearbox-developed title has some very clear similarities to Blizzard's Overwatch both in terms of style, gameplay and the huge number of characters available. It remains to be seen which will come out on top, but Gearbox may have a leg up here if the dark humor and outrageous characters of the Borderlands series manage to shine through.

Shadow Warrior 2

Oh yeah, this one's going to be a good time. A wise-cracking samurai named Wang will slice and dice his way through a world populated by demonic beasts, and when necessary, pull out the SMGs, rocket launchers and of course wild magic powers. There's reportedly more than 70 different weapons to choose from to dismantle a wide array of enemies in this very tongue-in-cheek first person entry.

Battlefield 2016

Following the typically modern war-themed Battlefield 4 and follow-up “war on crime” entry Battlefield: Hardline, EA revealed another Battlefield entry will in fact arrive in 2016... but not precisely what form that would take.

While it's expected to return to a warzone rather than a crime-ridden city, not much more than that is currently confirmed at this point. Let us know where you think the story will take place and what you'd like to see changed in Battlefield 5 when it lands next year!

Overwatch

After moving in on the MOBA craze and dominating with Heroes Of The Storm, Blizzard is also jumping on the teamed-based, arena shooter train with Overwatch. Meshing a cartoon style with frantic combat and a ton of different play styles that clearly echo the large cast of character from Heroes Of The Storm, it's a good bet this one is going to steal a whole lot of hours from shooter fans.

Homefront: The Revolution

The original Homefront put a spin on the shooter franchise, keeping all the basic elements there, but putting us just slightly into an alternate future where America is occupied by a more technologically advanced unified Korea. Engaging in Guerrilla warfare to take back the homeland led to some interesting story elements and gameplay.

For the sequel we're headed to Philadelphia, a place that has a whole lot of history when it comes to America and rebellion. Some definite stylistic changes are in place, and it should be a load of fun to drive dirt bikes across a blasted cityscape while strapping explosives to drones and remote controlled cars to cause all sorts of mayhem.

Infinity Ward's Call Of Duty 2016 Title

Debate is fierce as to just what this game will actually be – in fact we've got a whole article dedicated to laying out the arguments for each option! While it seems most likely we'll be getting a sequel to Call Of Duty: Ghosts, it's always possible there's more Modern Warfare action in store, or even something entirely different in a new series kick off.

Either way, the end result is likely to be high quality, as before all the jet-pack mayhem of Advanced Warfare and many other shooters thinking in multiple dimensions, Infinity Ward was always at the top of the pack producing the best Call Of Duty material.

The Modern Warfare series is responsible for bringing up a whole generation of shooter enthusiasts, and no matter which direction Infinity Ward goes, this one is likely to make a big splash when it's finally confirmed.

Doom

Franchise reboot? Check. Long-awaited sequel? Check. Contender for goriest shooter of all time? That's a major check right there. The single player elements will satisfy those who want to chainsaw apart demons rampaging through futuristic Martian structures, while the alpha footage revealed so far on the multiplayer front makes it look like a serious attempt is being made to overtake the frantic fun of the classic Unreal Tournament shoot outs.

It remains to be seen whether the changes in the formula will be heralded as much-needed or maligned by a rabid fan base ready to tear this apart if it doesn't deliver, but either way it's a good bet there will be a strong reaction one way or another when Doom drops in 2016.

If one thing is certain in the gaming industry, it's that there will be a slew of first person shooters available year after year. A staple of gaming that props up several major publishers and developers, the FPS genre is frequently criticized for releasing an endless stream of titles with little innovation.

While the core mechanics may remain the same, 2016 will see its share of interesting and unique titles in the FPS genre that offer up something different. Of course, the flagship titles will be there as well if you prefer something more tried and true. From smaller free-to-play titles to the biggest AAA blockbuster, these are the 11 first person shooters we're most looking forward to next year.

Devolver Digital has just released the début trailer for Flying Wild Hog's Shadow Warrior 2, coming to PC, Xbox One, and PS4 sometime in 2016.

The trailer sadly features no gameplay footage, but does show that there will be four player co-op, new guns, procedurally generated landscapes, and new blades. There also will be a gameplay reveal on Twitch come June 15th at 12:00PM PST / 3 PM EST.

Shadow Warrior 2 will further follow the misadventures of former corporate Shogun, Lo Wang. Now surviving as a reclusive mercenary on the edge of a corrupted world.

My take

I guess I have a soft spot for old school FPS games, and the Shadow Warrior franchise is no exception. I really enjoyed the reboot of Shadow Warrior and can't wait to get my hands on the sequel. I loved the quirky one-liners that Lo Wang spouts during combat and the constant references to old movies and comedians was a cherry on top.