From long-awaited series sequels to completely new titles that will make you curious about the whole story! Ten titles to look forward to in 2021!

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Scheduled to be released in February 2021

Bravely Default II

• Compatibility: Nintendo Switch
• Release date: Feb. 26, 2021
• Genre: RPG
• Price: 7.480 yen (including tax)
• Publisher: Square Enix

A new RPG from the developers of Square Enix's "Bravely" series and "Octopath Traveler", "Bravely" is a completely new title that takes place on the continent of Exilant and follows the journey of the main character Seth, princess Gloria, scholar Elvis, and mercenary Adele. The game depicts the journey of the main character Seth, Princess Gloria, scholar Elvis, and mercenary Adele. On the other hand, the familiar elements of the series, such as turn-based battles and "jobs" with various abilities, are still present. The music for this title is composed by Revo, who also composed the music for "Bravely Default. A demo version of the game is currently being distributed, so be sure to give it a try.

Scheduled for release in March 2021.

Monster Hunter Rise

• Compatibility: Nintendo Switch
• Release date: March 26, 2021
• Genre: Hunting action
• Price: 8,789 yen (including tax)
• Maker: Capcom

The latest title in the "Monster Hunter" series. This title features a Japanese-style worldview, and players go to various fields to hunt monsters from their base in "Kamura no Sato". The game is based on the concept of "Monster Hunter, a game that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere, with anyone," and will be released on the Switch, which can be played at home or outside. The new "Kakerimushi" element in the game allows players to enjoy a variety of actions, including jump attacks, aerial evasion, wall-running, and passive movement, as well as "Tetsujutsushigi," a special technique using Kakerimushi that exists for each of the 14 weapon types. There are also many other points of interest, such as the "Manipulating Dragon," which allows players to control large monsters and use them as a means of attack. While some elements have been taken from "Monster Hunter: World," this title also focuses on a more comfortable and easy-to-play experience.

Scheduled for release in April 2021

NieR Replicant ver. 1.22474487139...

• Compatibility: PS4/Xbox One/Steam*.
• Release date: 2021/4/22 *Steam version to be released on 2021/4/24
• Genre: Action RPG
• Price: 8,580 yen (tax included)
• Maker: Square Enix

Based on "NieR Replicant" released in 2010, this title is an upgraded version of various elements for current consoles. In the trailer released in December 2020, the improved graphics and more powerful action can be seen. Chronologically, "NieR Replicant" takes place in the past of the hit "NieR Automata. For those who have never touched this title, this is a chance to play the series on a current-gen machine.

Scheduled for release in May 2021.

Resident Evil Village

• Compatibility: PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X/S /PC (Steam)
• Release date: 2021/5/8
• Genre: Survival horror
• Price: 7,990 yen (excluding tax)
• Publisher: Capcom

The latest title in the popular survival horror "Resident Evil" series. Ethan Winters, who also played the main character in "Resident Evil 7," enters a "village" controlled by evil and madness in order to recover his daughter, who was stolen by Chris Redfield, the captain of the BSAA, an anti-bioterrorism unit. The first-person perspective that was so well received in the previous title is still present. The game also includes new and nostalgic elements for fans of the series, such as purchasing items from merchants and modifying weapons. A demo version of "MAIDEN" is currently available exclusively on PS5, so if you are interested in this title, please give it a try.

Scheduled for release in the summer of 2021.

SCARLET NEXUS

• Compatibility: PS4/PS5/Xbox One/ Xbox Series X/S
• Release date: Summer 2021
• Genre: Brain punk action RPG
• Price: Undecided
• Maker: Namco Bandai Entertainment Inc.

A completely new title from Namco Bandai Entertainment. Set in a near-future world where brains and technology have fused to create an advanced civilization, this action RPG depicts a battle between "monsters" that eat human brains and a "force to defeat monsters" that uses its super "brain" power to confront the threat. 2 main characters The two main characters, Yuto Sumeragi and Kasane Randall, are new members of the army, and together with their friends, they challenge the battles around the world. The original scenario is written by Takumi Saneyajima, who also wrote the scenario for the "Tales of" series.

Scheduled for release in 2021

GhostWire: Tokyo

• Compatibility: PS5
• Release date: 2021
• Genre: Action Adventure
• Price: Undecided
• Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

The latest title from game designer Shinji Mikami, who has created various masterpieces such as "Resident Evil," "Devil May Cry," "Psycho Break," and "VANQUISH. Set in Tokyo, where 99% of the population has suddenly disappeared, the main character uses his powerful psychic abilities to fight "supernatural" enemies and solve the mystery of the disappearance of human bodies. This work is a mystery, and almost nothing is known about it except that it is set in Tokyo and that it is an action game in which the player fights supernatural enemies. Further information is awaited.

Shin Megami Tensei V

• Compatibility: Nintendo Switch
• Release date: 2021
• Genre: RPG
• Price: undecided
• Maker: Atlus

The latest in the "Shin Megami Tensei" series, this title was shown in July 2020 and was announced to be released in 2021, but no other information has been released as of February 2021. The previous title, "Shin Megami Tensei IV," was released in 2013, making the sequel eight years in the making. Last year saw the release of "Shin Megami Tensei III NOCTURNE HD REMASTER" and much excitement in the "Megaten" community. Let's look forward to more news on the latest in this long-awaited series.

No More Heroes 3

• Compatibility: Nintendo Switch
• Release date: 2021
• Genre: Action
• Price: Undecided
• Maker: Marvelous Grasshopper Manufacture Inc.

The latest title in the "No More Heroes" series, starring geek hitman Travis Touchdown, and a sequel to the previous title "No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle". In order to protect the Earth, Travis fights to the death against aliens and aims for the top of the "Galactic Super Hero Rankings". The unique fighting style that makes full use of the beam katana and wrestling techniques has been retained, and a new element, the "Death Glove Skill," has been added. When the power of the Death Glove Skill is unleashed, Travis transforms into "Full Armor Travis," and can even take on giant space monsters. The game can also be controlled intuitively with the Joy-Cons, and since this is the first completely new title in the series for the Switch, it will be interesting to see how the controls will feel.

Earth Defense Forces 6

• Compatibility: Undecided
• Release date: Scheduled for the end of 2021
• Genre: 3D action shooting
• Price: Undecided
• Publisher: D3 PUBLISHER

The latest title in the "Earth Defense Forces" series, in which players fight to protect the Earth from invading alien life forms. The story takes place three years after the previous title "Earth Defense Forces 5" in a devastated world. The story depicts the endless battle between humans trying to recover, aliens who are left behind on the earth but fight against humans to survive, and invasive organisms that continue to reproduce. In the screenshots released to the public, we can see aliens and invasive creatures infesting the devastated urban areas, and the situation where the war that should have ended is still lingering is very different from the "Earth Defense Forces" series, which promised a royalistic storyline of humans versus invaders. Look out for more details on the characters and the play system.

Release date undecided

Horizon Forbidden West (tentative title)

• Compatibility: PS4/PS5
• Release date: Undecided
• Genre: Action RPG
• Price: Undecided
• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

A sequel to the masterpiece action adventure "Horizon Zero Dawn," which sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, an announcement trailer was released on the official PlayStation account on YouTube, showing the land where mechanical beasts live and the main character from the previous game, Arloi. Other than Arloi, the other characters, detailed worldview, and systems are still shrouded in mystery.