With next-gen consoles swiftly approaching, things are heating up in the gaming world. So far, fans know more about theXbox Series Xthan thePlayStation 5.They already know of at least fifteen games confirmed for the Xbox Series X! Nevertheless, both companies are going to have to ramp up their efforts to bring the best games possible.
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Ultimately, the console with the best video games matters the most. A new round of console wars is upon gamers, and it’s looking any platform can win. Both the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 are scheduled to release “Holiday 2020.” Here are five sequels hopefully coming to the PlayStation 5 and five hopefully coming to the Xbox Series X.
10Uncharted 5 (PlayStation 5)
Naughty Dog’s attention to detail inUncharted 4: A Thief’s Endproves that they are one of the best developers around. The story plays like a movie, yet it has groundbreaking gameplay to tie in. Naughty Dog is a developer who releases great titles, and they are continually pushing innovation.
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s Endconcluded the series, which is why a prequel game is needed for the PlayStation 5.
9Forza Horizon 5 (Xbox Series X)
The Xbox One may not have as many exclusives as the PlayStation 4, but the ones they do have are phenomenal.Forza Horizonis thespin-off racing seriesthat takes place in an open-world. The game’s free roam is unlike anything we’ve seen on PlayStation. UnlessGran Turismogoes open-world, the Xbox Series X will solidify itself as a unique platform for its unparalleled exclusives.
8Crash Bandicoot (PlayStation 5)
TheCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogywas eye-opening. It showed us thatCrash Bandicootgames are still relevant in this day and age. We’ve seen numerous sequels on handheld consoles, but it’s been quite some time since a newCrash Bandicootgame released on a PlayStation console.
The PlayStation 5 should be the platform for the nextCrash Bandicoot.As of now, there are no plans for a sequel. A next-gen game is what the PlayStation 5 needs asCrash Bandicootremains to be one of the hottest IPs around.
7Gears 6 (Xbox Series X)
Gears of Waris one of the few franchises that spans several games and is still running strong. The latestGears of Wargame,Gears 5, was partly inspired bySuper Mario Galaxyof all things.
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Jack, one of the game’s robots, used gameplay mechanics akin toSuper Mario Galaxy’s. The two games are very different, but it goes to show that developers The Coalition can be trusted withGears 6. The cliffhanger at the end ofGears 5practically demands a sequel.
6Nioh 3 (PlayStation 5)
Dark Souls-like games are part of a saturated subgenre, which is whyNioh 2was surprising. It changed enough to make it relevant as aSouls-like.The boss fights are grueling like any Soulsborne, yet it uses a loot system never before seen in the subgenre.
Team Ninja, the company behind games likeNinja GaidenandDead or Alive, is likely working on aNioh 3.Nioh 2had a positive reception, so fans are hoping the sequel launches on the PlayStation 5.
5Sea Of Thieves 2 (Xbox Series X)
What started as a buggy experience with minimal content grew into one of the best games the Xbox One has to offer.Sea of Thieveswill take you to a tropical oasis where you can plunder and combat loose-jointed skeletons.
Trading with various companies to earn gold is too fun inSea of Thieves. Ubisoft’sSkull & Bonesis still on the back burner, but at least fans can enjoySea of Thievesin the meantime. It goes without saying that a sequel is wanted.
4Spider-Man 2 (PlayStation 5)
As possibly the most immersive open-world game on the PlayStation 4,Spider-Manis one of the most wanted PlayStation 5 sequels.Spider-Mandoesn’t contain a perfect replica of New York City. With locations like Central Park and Harlem, however, it’s the best representation of New York City = seen thus far.
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As a new game on the block, there is much to criticize aboutSpider-Man. The series is off to a good start, and fans are clamoring for a sequel.
3Forza Motorsport 8 (Xbox Series X)
Developer Turn 10 Studios is likely working onForza Motorsport 8unless Xbox Game Studios decides to do what they did withProject Gotham Racingand reinvent itself. Whether it’s named ‘Forza Motorsport’ or not, a new racing game is undoubtedly in the works for the Xbox Series X. In the racing video game realm, there isn’t a close competitor toForza Motorsport.
2God Of War 5 (PlayStation 5)
God of War (2018)was a massive successbecause of its addictive hack and slash gameplay and intriguing narrative. It took bold strides, ushering anew era for theGod of Warseries.
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This is yet another game that ended with a cliffhanger. All signs point to anotherGod of Wargame releasing for the PlayStation 5, albeit Santa Monica Studio hasn’t confirmed it.
1Fable 4 (Xbox Series X)
TheFablefranchise is one of Xbox’s remaining exclusives from the RPG genre. Its blend of fantasy and role-playing elements is masterful. The series has somewhat deteriorated since the second installment, yet it has the potential to return.
You might remember Xbox’s canceledFableMMORPG,Fable Legends.It was going to be free-to-play and showed much promise. It wouldn’t be surprising to seeFableresurrected for the Xbox Series X.
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