Dead Island 2 (Formerly Yager, now Sumo Digital): 2017

Dead Island 2 was originally being developed by Spec Ops: The Line studio Yager; which could’ve been interesting. However, after being delayed to 2016, Yager were dropped from the project. After going a while with no developer, Sumo Digital were announced to be working on it. I think that’s what is known as “troubled development”. Still, it hasn’t officially been cancelled yet, so we’ll keep it around in 2017.

Outlast 2 (Red Barrels): Q1 2017

The horror continues in this sequel from Red Barrels. It will feature a new location, new characters, and some of the spook-tastic features that made the first game a success LIKEJUMPSCARESRARR!

Mass Effect: Andromeda (BioWare): Q1 2017

Two E3s have passed without a whole lot of specifics being revealed about this game; but there’s said to be more exploration, more Mako (yay?) and, one can assume, more romances. It is BioWare, after all. You’re not playing as Shepard this time (you’re ‘Ryder’ instead), and it all takes place far, far away from the events of the first trilogy. Q1 2017 is said to be the release window, so late March is a possibility.

Ghost Recon Wildlands (Ubisoft): 7 March 2017

Ghost Recon goes open world in Wildlands, as part of some sort of unholy union between Ubisoft’s tendencies towards open worlds and anything with the name Tom Clancy on it. You’ll apparently be infiltrating and destroying Bolivian drug cartels, either solo or with some co-op pals. As of E3 2016, coming in March 2017.

Sniper Elite 4 (Rebellion): 14 February 2017

Another title hoping to get lover’s hearts pumping on Valentine’s Day. This sequel is set after Sniper Elite 3, a game which we rather enjoyed. Players are being transported to Italy in 1943 and elite marksman Karl Fairburne also returns to take down those damn Nazis.

Hitman (IO Interactive): January 2017

Hitman is being released as an episodic title, and is so far (some online-only rubbish notwithstanding) well on its way to competing with Blood Money for the best in series badge. But if you’re wondering when all the episodes will be complete and the full game can be purchased in one go, all signs point to early 2017.

Resident Evil 7 (Capcom): 24 January 2017

Announced during Sony’s E3 2016 press event, but confirmed for PC shortly afterward. Resident Evil 7is set in modern-day, rural America, and takes place after the events of Resident Evil 6. They’re using a new ‘RE Engine’ for this one.