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20 Upcoming Original Games of 2020 | New IPs

On this list, we are only featuring upcoming games that are not part of a series and are not reboots or remakes. These are the best upcoming original IPs for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

BywhatoplayJanuary 23, 2020
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1. Bleeding Edge on PC and Xbox One

Ninja Theory’s fresh new IP brings back the online brawler craze with some snazzy upgrades and an energetic cast of characters. Bleeding Edge pits you and your team against mechanically enhanced beings with the sole power of causing enough chaos.

Synergy is key. Team up with your teammates and become an unstoppable force on the battlefield. Join this cybernetic clash and go toe to toe with other players from around the world. Coming this 24th of March for the PC and Xbox One.

2. Predator: Hunting Grounds on PC and PS4

It’s about time we finally get a Predator game. Following the footsteps of asymmetrical online multiplayer games like Dead by Daylight and Friday the 13th, it is your choice to become the hunter or the hunted.

Stalk the map using the legendary Predator, or take on the role of a soldier from an elite fireteam and eliminate this otherworldly threat. It is videogame's equivalent of cat and mouse and it’s coming out this April 24 for the PC and PlayStation 4.

3. New World

It’s been a while since we’ve had a relatively new MMORPG and Amazon Game Studios is gearing up for their debut title. Enter a land hell-bent on destruction and overcome the brutal legions of The Corrupted.

Forge alliances on the path and brave this magical land plagued with evil. Pick from their wide variety of playstyles, be it a master of the arcane or an adept swordsman, you carve your own destiny. It comes out this 26th of May on the PC.

4. Cyberpunk 2077 on PC, PS4, Xbox One and Stadia

CD Projekt Red’s most-anticipated open-world first-person shooter RPG is months away now and it’s still hard to believe that we made it this far. The hype train is palpable as ever with every new gameplay video released.

Role-play your way into the far future where megacorporations take charge of society and body modification is a commodity. Make your own choices and immerse yourself in this futuristic playground alongside the breathtaking Keanu Reeves. Coming this September 17 for the PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Stadia.

5. Marvel’s Avengers on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Stadia

Sure, the movies were something else, but the entire Marvel catalog still has enough material other than blockbuster hits. Crystal Dynamics, the team behind Lara Croft’s rebirth, is taking Marvel’s iconic superheroes into a grand action-RPG.

This brand new IP comes with an original story. Get to know more about the Avenger’s that the Marvel Cinematic Universe didn’t tell you about. Not only that, it features a massive roster of playable characters with their own unique abilities. Get ready to suit up as it comes out this September 4, 2020.

6. Godfall on PC and PS5

The PlayStation 5 is still months away but we are already getting major games ready for the upcoming console. Gearbox anbd Counterplay’s new project is a high fantasy ‘looter slasher’ where you and your buddies team up to prevent a major catastrophic event.

Select from three of its primary classes and let the grind begin. Collect powerful weapons and showcase your skills in its high impact third-person combat. No definite release yet, but it’s coming to the PS5 as a launch title sometime this year.

7. Ready Or Not on PC, PS4, and Xbox One

If you’re itching for more games like Rainbow Six: Siege, Void Interactive’s upcoming game is sure to scratch that. Putting ‘realism’ at its focus, experience a true tactical first-person shooter set against the backdrop of a broken U.S.A.

What sets Ready or Not apart from most shooters is its robust weapon handling and player movement. This gives players more room for experimentation to organize and plan ahead during tense situations. It comes out sometime late this year for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

8. Dark Envoy on PC, PS4, and Xbox One

This non-linear RPG from Event Horizon puts you into a massive world free to explore. Inspired by renowned tabletop adventures, your choices will impact the world around you.

A mix of real-time and turn-based combat systems, outsmart your enemies by using the environment to your advantage. Engage in turn-based battles with highly-detailed tactical depth. Fans of Divinity and XCOM might find this interesting as it comes out sometime this 2020 for the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

9. Humankind

Push humanity to its maximum potential in this 4X strategy game from AMPLITUDE Studios. Rewrite your own version of history and witness civilizations rise and fall with your choices.

Begin your evolution in Ancient Egypt and let your tactical skills do the work. Featuring 60 historical cultures, each has its own set of challenges and rules for you to overcome. Every war waged and every morally complex choice will leave a lasting impact on the world. Make your mark as it comes out sometime this 2020 on the PC.

10. Gods & Monsters on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox SX, and Switch

From the same creators that brought us the majestic Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, Ubisoft expands on the popular Greek mythos with this new adventure game. Gods & Monsters puts on a cartoon aesthetic, making it seem like a more casual, kid-friendly experience.

Like a mix between the AC saga and Nintendo's Breath of the Wild, explore its majestic post-apocalyptic world that’s thriving with live and dangerous beasts. Coming sometime this 2020 for the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox SX, and the Switch.

11. Gamedec

The list of upcoming cyberpunk games grows longer starting this year. Anshar Studios’ isometric RPG puts you in the shoes of an investigator as you solve a myriad of mysteries in futuristic Warsaw.

Clearly inspired by known cyberpunk titles like Blade Runner and Deus Ex, player choices will greatly affect the flow of the story. Combat is non-existent in this game, instead of using your fists, your way with words will be your weapon. It comes out sometime this 2020 on the PC.

12. Overpass on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch

Off-road racing games don’t get that much attention in this day and age, but Zordix’s take on the genre involves more than just manning behind the wheel. It features an impressive array of 25 buggies and quads from big-name manufacturers such as Arctic Cat, Yamaha, Polaris, and Suzuki.

Overcome slopes, steep inclines and a number of obstacles on extreme off-road surfaces with a total of 40 routes. Selecting appropriate vehicles will make the path bearable, but proper vehicle handling will improve your chances of getting to that goal. Coming this 2020 for the PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch.

13. Dark Moon

This indie-strategy game from Jujubee faces you against the sun’s scorching rays. Trapped on the Lunar surface, find a way to contact Earth and survive every minute in empty space.

Traverse the Lunar soil and gather resources in order to stay under the cover of darkness. Its non-linear survival brings unpredictable problems and solutions to you and your crew. It’s set to release sometime this 2020 on the PC.

14. Outriders on PC, PS4, and Xbox One

A Square Enix first person shooter. Something you don’t see everyday. developed by People Can Fly, Outriders is a 1 to 3 player, drop-in-drop-out co-op shooter set in an original dark and desperate sci-fi universe.

Not much details are known so far, but it is presented with so much gravitas by its creators. It offers a wealth of experience for the shooter genre and we can’t wait to find out more about this title when it comes out sometime this 2020.

15. Ghostrunner on PC, PS4, and Xbox One

Taking place in yet another cyberpunk world, this first-person action-adventure from developer 3D Realms takes you into the life of a badass cyber-warrior determined to find answers in their dystopian future. The closer you are to the truth, the harder it becomes.

Whether you’re inside the cyberspace or in the physical world, traverse through its neon-lit places using your parkour abilities. Technology is in your favor so utilize powerful implants and cut your enemies into pieces. It comes out this 2020 for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

16. The Pathless on PC and PS4

A mythic adventure game from the creators of the gorgeous Abzu. It tells a whole new story about a lone archer with her pet Eagle. Pathless takes you to a vast forest slowly corrupted by darkness.

Throughout your journey, explore and uncover the secrets of the forest. Solve puzzles, test your skills in epic battles similar to Shadow of the Colossus and bond with your eagle. It’s bound for release sometime this 2020 on the PC and PS4.

17. Liberated on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch

The fourth and final cyberpunk entry on this list. Much like Gamedec, it oozes a familiar noir atmosphere set in the near future. Developed by Atomic Wolf, it boasts an award-winning art style that perfectly captures its Orwellian city.

Featuring side-scrolling gameplay, use a variety of platforming mechanics to uncover the secrets of its authoritarian government. Playing as multiple characters, lead your people into the freedom they deserve. Coming this year on the PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch.

18. Tales Of Arise on PC, PS4, and Xbox One

Bandai Namco’s latest Tales game doesn’t stick to their same universe storyline anymore. For the first time in a long time, Arise takes you into a whole new world torn apart by differing cultures.

Still embracing that fantasy charm, play as two characters with a goal of restoring balance to their world. This latest Tales title offers a fresh cast of characters alongside its revamped Linear Motion Battle System. It’s set to release sometime in 2020

19. Carrion on PC and Xbox One

Dubbed as ‘reverse horror’, play as a living monstrosity pumping with blood and viscera. Stalk and consume those responsible for your creation.

Phobia Game Studio's Carrion mixes physics-based platformer with Metroidvania elements. Each victim you consume is a puzzle in itself. Control your body mass and slowly reach your way out of the laboratory prison you’re trapped in. It comes out sometime this 2020 for the PC and Xbox One.

20. Witchfire

Dark fantasy meets first-person shooter. Witchfire feels like a lovechild between Doom and Dark Souls. The first teaser trailer was revealed back in 2017 and showed your character blasting off skeleton armies with a rifle.

Developed by the team behind The Vanishing of Ethan Carter and the fast-paced Bulletstorm, it’s a narrative-driven adventure with heavy shooter elements. This combination of two of their iconic titles makes Witchfire a promising original IP. It’s slated for a 2020 release and it’s coming to the PC as of the moment.