The 16 best new multiplayer video games of 2021

 The 16 best new multiplayer video games of 2021

#16 Deathloop

• Developer: Arkane Studios
• Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
• Platforms: PS5, PC
• Release: May 21, 2021
• Co-op: N/A
• Competitive Multiplayer: Online

Death loop is the next video game from Arkane Studios, the folks behind Prey and Dishonored. In this game, players step into the role of an assassin that’s trapped in a time loop on a mysterious island. The only way our protagonist, Colt, can escape this loop is to take out eight targets on the island. However, if Colt dies or runs out of time, he will be set right back into the start of this game.

The game seems to focus a bit more on stealth and memorizing the enemy’s movements to take them out quickly and efficiently. Of course, there’s another problem Colt will have to worry about throughout the game as on the island there is one other expert assassin named Julianna who is only tasked with tracking Colt down and eliminating him every day. An interesting aspect of this game is that there’s a multiplayer component that allows a second player online to join a game but as Julianna. This can make the game even more challenging knowing that the character can be picked up by another player rather than being controlled by AI.

 

#15 Gran Turismo 7

 

• Developer: Polyphony Digital
• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Platforms: PS5
• Release: 2021
• Co-op N/A
• Competitive Multiplayer: Local/Online

The Gran Turismo series has been an iconic racing franchise for the Sony PlayStation line of consoles. It’s within this game players take the role of a racer across several different tournaments and racing exhibitions. Likewise, the game throws all sorts of different vehicles to race with on a variety of tracks. Just like with the past installments, the game will feature a multiplayer mode that will allow players to race in different events.

We’re still waiting for more information to come out regarding this next installment to the Gran Turismo series but we can likely expect a pretty big focus around the DualSense controller. This game series could make use of the different new features such as haptic feedback and resistance triggers.

 

#14 Evil Dead: The Game

 

• Developer: Saber Interactive
• Publisher: Boss Team Games
• Platforms: PS5, XSX/S, PS4, XBO, NS, PC
• Release: 2021
• Co-op: Online
• Competitive Multiplayer: Online

Fans of the Evil Dead franchise will be delighted to see a new video game release is in the works for 2021. Evil Dead: The Game will throw players into iconic characters from the franchise both films and television series. Likewise, this is a multiplayer-focused game that will play out similar to the likes of Dead By Daylight. Here in the title players will find that a portal has opened up which is allowing all sorts of creatures to lurk into our world. Players must work together as a team to fight off these creatures, compete for objectives and close up the portal.

However, if you don’t want to work with a group of players, you can take the role of a demonic creature that is tasked with taking out the characters, again similar to Dead By Daylight. For now, at the time of writing this description, we’re still waiting on a release date to be announced, but it does look like Sable Interactive is working to get this game out sometime within this year.

 

#13 Destruction AllStars 

• Developer: Lucid Games
• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Platforms: PS5
• Release: February 2021
• Co-op: N/A
• Competitive Multiplayer: Online

Destruction AllStars is an upcoming vehicular combat title from development studio, Lucid Games. In this game, players enter a global sports entertainment event where you’ll bash each other using supped-up cars and unique abilities. It’s a bit like Twisted Metal with the different vehicles to use during the event, but there’s another element to this game. During a match with sixteen players, it’s possible to lose your vehicle leaving you vulnerable as you race on foot for safety.

 

 

 

From what it looks like, each player will have their ability to use while on foot which can be anything from vanishing into thin air or taking over someone’s vehicle. Originally, the game was set to launch in November 2020 as a launch title for the PlayStation 5 but has since been pushed to February of this year. We also know that the first two months of this game’s release, PlayStation Plus members can redeem a copy of the game for free which means that there should be a pretty active community right at launch.

 

#12 Battlefield [2021]

• Developer: DICE
• Publisher: Electronic Arts
• Platforms: XSX/S, PS5, PC
• Release: 2021
• Co-op: TBA
• Competitive Multiplayer: Online

The Battlefield franchise has been around for quite a long time and it’s something that competes with the likes of the Call of Duty franchise. However, unlike Call of Duty, we don’t receive yearly installments to Battlefield, but we should get a new release for the series this year. Nothing is known right now about this next installment, other than the development team is pushing to get this game out for this year’s holiday season.

However, with that said, past technical tests from DICE have shown the team working on large battles so we could potentially see a game release that has a focus around large online team battles. Unfortunately, it’s a waiting game to see where this title is taking place in and the game modes being offered.

#11 Crossfire X

• Developer: Smilegate
• Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
• Platforms: XBO
• Release: 2021
• Co-op: TBA
• Competitive Multiplayer: Online

You might know Crossfire as an already established free-to-play FPS video game in marketplaces located outside of the west. However, there is a new revamp of the game coming out known as Crossfire X which will again put players into two factions as you attempt to go through various game modes. We’re likely going to see a big overhaul in terms of visuals and we know that there will be a story campaign for players to go through. Outside of the multiplayer which is being handled by Smilegate, we know that the solo campaign will be coming out from Remedy Entertainment. We haven’t seen this game showcased online in a good while now but that might also due to the worldwide health pandemic pushing some of the development progress back. At any rate, we’re still slated to receive this game at some point this year.

#10 Rainbow Six Quarantine

• Developer: Ubisoft
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Platforms: PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX/S, PC
• Release: 2021
• Co-op: Online
• Competitive Multiplayer: Online

Rainbow Six Siege is a massively popular online tactical FPS that sparked not only tournament events but a fun multiplayer competitive title to enjoy online. However, there’s another game in the works that likely will have the same overall style of competitive gameplay but with a twist to the premise. Ubisoft had unveiled the game back in 2019 during E3 and since then we’ve been waiting on gameplay footage along with more details as to what players can expect.

Still, it looks like this will be a multiplayer game that throws players against an alien parasite that turns humans into hostile creatures. As a result, players are forced to work together and fight off the creatures or helping each other to refrain from turning into a monster if infected. While we’re waiting for gameplay footage to showcase the title, fans have looked at a special timed event in Rainbow Six Siege called Operation Chimera as what we can likely expect this game to look like when it does launch.

#9 Back 4 Blood

• Developer: Turtle Rock Studios
• Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
• Release: June 21, 2021
• Co-op: Online
• Competitive Multiplayer: Online

Turtle Rock Studios first brought out the incredibly successful zombie cooperative shooter Left 4 Dead, however, that IP now belongs to Valve. Fans have been waiting for a new installment after Left 4 Dead 2 and while it’s uncertain if we ever will receive a new entry to the franchise, the original creators behind the franchise are bringing out a spiritual successor in 2021. Back 4 Blood is everything we love from Left 4 Dead, where teams of players will once again fight off a slew of zombie-type enemies as they complete goals. Just as before, there are different enemy types and weapons at your disposal.

What will be different is apparently the project scope. The developers have made note that they are making a bigger game overall with more enemy types and storyline. We’re not entirely sure just what the story will hold quite yet, but it’s going to be on that up to four players can experience together. Just like Left 4 Dead, there is an option to either play solo or have three other friends jump into the game in a cooperative game mode. To make things a bit more challenging, there’s also a PVP element being developed that will allow two teams of four to fight against each other.

#8 Outriders 

• Engineer: People Can Fly 
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• Distributor: Square Enix 
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• Stages: PC, PS4, XBO 
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• Delivery: 2021 
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• Center: Online 
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• Serious Multiplayer: TBA 

Outriders were divulged during Square Enix's E3 2019 public interview. This is a community shooter being created by People Can Fly for the current age stages. It appears to be that the game will place players into a couple of scouts looking for assets and conceivably another home on an outsider planet. Nonetheless, you before long locate that the outsider planet is home to a lot of hostiles which implies you'll need to battle your way through adversaries to become familiar with the privileged insights behind the planet and those that possess it. Not many subtleties are out on the game at the present time, however, from the studio that brought out Bulletstorm, there is a lot of interest in seeing exactly what the studio can convey in this forthcoming IP. 

#7 State of Decay 3 

• Engineer: Undead Labs 
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• Distributer: Xbox Game Studios 
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• Stages: XXS, PC 
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• Delivery: TBA 
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• Center: TBA 
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• Serious Multiplayer: TBA 

Province of Decay fans was given a wonderful shock during a July stream occasion for Microsoft's Xbox Series X. It's during the event that we got affirmation a third portion is underway for State of Decay. Lamentably, the affirmation just accompanied a little true-to-life trailer displaying a colder time of year open world with a hero searching things and dreading for their life after a zombie-like deer animal pays to heed. Outside of that, we don't know exactly what Undead Labs has anticipated this next portion. In any case, we do expect a similar in general open-world endurance ongoing interaction mechanics to make a get back with multiplayer uphold. Maybe we'll get another landscape change or some different animals to stress over while wandering past the dividers for provisions. Be that as it may, for the time being, we'll need to keep a watch out for exactly what the improvement studios offer. 

#6 Skull and Bones 

• Engineer: Ubisoft 
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• Distributer: Ubisoft 
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• Stages: PC, PS4, XBO 
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• Delivery: 2021 
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• Community: Online 4 Players 
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• Serious Multiplayer: Yes 

Skull and Bones is a forthcoming Ubisoft computer game where players will set out on the ocean looking for plunder and merchandise to take. The ongoing interaction mechanics appear to be like Ubisoft's previous computer game delivery, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, where players will get down on requests to their group during battle while cruising their boat. 

This will likewise be a multiplayer-centered encounter as players can collaborate and battle against each other. Moreover, there is consistently opposition to turning into the most famous privateer inside the ocean. For example, there is a game mode known as Loot Hunt where two gatherings are entrusted with discovering fortune and increment their wealth however how you handle yourself as a privateer is totally up to you. Obviously, all things considered, there is some worry towards microtransactions and if this game will wind up after a compensation-to-win interactivity part. 

#5 The Outlast Trials 

• Engineer: Red Barrels 
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• Distributer: Red Barrels 
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• Stages: TBA 
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• Delivery: TBA 
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• Center: Yes 
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• Serious Multiplayer: TBA 

The Outlast arrangement has two portions accessible right now and keeping in mind that it's mostly centered around single-player crusades loaded with jumpscares with a weighty accentuation on escaping from threat instead of looking against the foe. Presently the advancement studio, Red Barrels, is dealing with another portion of the establishment yet focused on multiplayer which is an extraordinary get some distance from the past two portions. It's imperative to make note that this specific portion isn't based around both of the past two games, however rather just set inside a similar universe. 

So far we realize that the game is set in the Cold War and that is about it. The advancement group is chipping away at this new experience for players and keeping in mind that it seems like the title could be delighted in alone, you'll probably need to stay with a gathering of companions. Ideally, we see Outlast Trials delivered into the market eventually in 2021 alongside a rundown of stages players will actually want to get the game for. 

#4 Overwatch 2 

• Designer: Blizzard Entertainment 
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• Distributor: Blizzard Entertainment 
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• Stages: TBA 
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• Delivery: TBA 
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• Center: Online 
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• Serious Multiplayer: Online 

Overwatch has been a well-known FPS computer game since it delivered in 2016. The title centered around a legend-based list as opposed to thoughtlessly firing with different firearms or touchy weapons. The blend added groups in with a hearty choice of saints all with their own one-of-a-kind credits that could help each other in various situations. Notwithstanding, it would seem that we may get a major upgrade soon. 

Overwatch 2 was declared, however, subtleties have been somewhat scant for this game. From what it resembles, this game will make a couple of upgrades alongside acquainting some saints and guides with a fight inside. Another fascinating perspective is the mission missions which will be a first for the establishment as Overwatch dispatched carefully as a multiplayer game. In any case, this portion will in any case have a major concentration around the multiplayer segment for players to appreciate. 

#3 Halo Infinite 

• Designer: 343 Industries 
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• Distributer: Xbox Game Studios 
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• Stages: XBO, PC, XSX, 
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• Delivery: 2021 
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• Center: TBA 
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• Serious Multiplayer: TBA 

The Halo establishment has been mainstream throughout recent years and we will get a fresh-out-of-the-box new primary portion discharge in 2021. Known as Halo Infinite, the game will return players to the job of Master Chief after mankind has fallen leaving our austere saint to turn the chances by and by. We realize that the game will happen on a Halo ring however exactly what the storyline will be about is still somewhat dubious. At any rate, Halo has additionally included a lot of multiplayer game modes both on the web and disconnected helpful interactivity. While nothing has authoritatively been disclosed, this game will probably hold a similar style approach for multiplayer interactivity. 

This game at long last got some interactivity film exhibited during July when Microsoft held a streaming occasion for the Xbox Series X. Sadly after the occasion fans took to the web with frustration over the absence of detail for what might basically be the cutting edge Halo game. Thus, 343 Industries selected to try not to proceed with its delivery for 2020 and rather pushed the game back to 2021 to permit additional time to be developed. 

#2 Gotham Knights 

• Engineer: WB Games Montreal 
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• Distributor: Warner Bros. Intuitive Entertainment 
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• Stages: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX 
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• Delivery: 2021 
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• Center: Online/Local 
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• Serious Multiplayer: TBA 

In 2020 we got the divulging of Gotham Knights, a spic and span game set inside the Batman Dark Knight universe yet with a pristine storyline. In this game, players will find that Batman has died and a message has quickly gone out to his nearest partners, the Bat-Family. Accepting the alarm, Bat Girl, Robin, Nightwing, and Red Hood, should collaborate and assume the job of Gotham City's defender. With Batman good and gone, wrongdoing has soared, and lowlifes have taken up the City as their very own jungle gym. Sadly, we don't have a clue what's in store precisely as it's been affirmed that this is a spic and span storyline for players. 

All things considered, this activity RPG will have the capacity for the center, albeit strangely it just backings the two-player community at the hour of composing this. WB Games Montreal has affirmed that there will be consistent drop-in center help that will not modify the storyline in any capacity. Players will simply see a notification on their showcase alarming of a specific character participating in their game. So far we just know about a modest bunch of playable characters, however, this program could be extended. Moreover, each character is said to have their own expertise tree with extraordinary capacities. This could truly make it so that each character truly feels not the same as one another and potentially give players some replay an incentive as they endeavor to finish the game with specific characters. 

#1 Diablo 4 

• Engineer: Blizzard Entertainment 
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• Distributor: Blizzard Entertainment 
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• Stages: PC, PS4, XBO 
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• Delivery: TBA 
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• Center: Online/Local 
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• Serious Multiplayer: Online 

The Diablo establishment is getting a fourth mainline portion, notwithstanding, we're simply not sure exactly when we can anticipate this title right now. All things considered, we do realize that this game will include a similar generally speaking style prison crawler and hack-and-cut interactivity fans have developed to truly cherish. While subtleties are somewhat scant, we realize that this time around players will fight against Lilith, yet you will not need to look against this monster without anyone else. All things being equal, there will be some multiplayer parts added in with the general mish-mash for those of you who need to participate for certain companions. 

Diablo 4 will permit an online center including a nearby community too. In any case, it's additionally a game that will have some MMO components without essentially being a full MMO. Snowstorm is endeavoring to acquire a few players into the game which you'll go over at various focuses, however, it will not be anything excessively radical. Before, Blizzard has said that seeing such a large number of players immediately will prevent the game from feeling like a standard Diablo title. All things being equal, out of the center, players will see players aimlessly and inside specific centers. From what we can accumulate, it would appear that large gatherings of players will be available during sure in-game occasions or enormous manager fights. However, once more, we're actually trusting that more data will come out to affirm this. 

At any rate, those of you who appreciated Diablo 3 for its helpful interactivity will probably locate similar happiness with Diablo 4. Tragically, we're left holding back to see exactly when this game will hit the 

New World 

• Designer: Amazon Game Studios 
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• Distributor: Amazon Game Studios 
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• Stages: PC 
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• Delivery: 2021 
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• Center: Online 
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• Serious Multiplayer: TBA 

Amazon has gradually been getting into the computer game market for reassuring and PC title discharges. While the principal large endeavor, Crucible, came out with dreary audits and at last was dropped, the following title set