2019 may be ending in just a few months, but there are still plenty of quality releases we’re looking forward to playing before the new year. From original IPs to long-awaited sequels, here are some of our most anticipated video games closing out 2019.

Indivisible

This action role-playing platformer is a breath of fresh air compared to the hundreds of platformers on the Steam Store. Its unique mashup of turn-based RPG and platformer mechanics feels similar to Paper Mario.

Release Date: October 8, 2019
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Macintosh operating systems

Concrete Genie

In this game you play as Ash; a young boy who loves to doodle. Ash discovers a paint brush that can bring his work to life. With this brush, you will help Ash paint life back to his polluted dying town.

Release date: October 8, 2019
Platform: PlayStation 4

The Outer Worlds

An open world role-playing game made by Obsidian? Sign me up! This first-person shooter will likely soothe the itch FallOut: New Vegas left behind.

Release date: October 25, 2019
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Watch out EA, Call of Duty’s 16th installment will revisit the realistic military shooter theme that made it famous. For the first time ever, COD will feature 64-player servers with vehicles and cross platform play.

Release date: October 25, 2019
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows

Luigi’s Mansion 3

It’s been six long years since the miracle known as “The Year of Luigi” ended. Fortunately for us, our hero Luigi is returning bigger and greener than ever. It will also bring the Luigi’s Mansion franchise back to home console!

Release date: October 31, 2019
Platforms: Nintendo Switch

Death Stranding

Hideo Kojima and Norman Reedus; what more is there to say? This will be Kojima’s first game since his departure from Konami. This strange open world sci-fi action-adventure game looks beautiful and engaging.

Release date: November 8, 2019
Platform: PlayStation 4

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Get your swords and shields ready because the 8th generation Pokémon have arrived! Players will explore the new region of Galar with one of their cute new starters, but many familiar Pokemon from previous games will return with updated evolutions and Galar forms.

Release date: November 15, 2019
Platform: Nintendo Switch

Shenmue 3

Shenmue 3 will continue Ryo Hazuki’s quest to avenge his father’s death. Shenmue 2 was released in September of 2001, and although we did get a remastered version last year on the PS4, we have waited 18 years for a sequel!

Release date: November 19, 2019
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows

Life is Strange 2: Episode 5

The fifth and final episode of this graphic adventure will conclude Sean and Daniel’s journey to Mexico. Not much is known about the plot for this episode, however, we do know this chapter will take place in Karen’s home state of Arizona.

Release date: December 3rd 2019
Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Linux, macOS

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

I know, I know. This game technically launches next year, but that doesn’t mean we are any less excited about it! Tom Nook, we’re coming for you!

Release date: March 20, 2020
Platform: Nintendo Switch

Overall, the rest of 2019 looks bright for fans of any genre. Whether you’re trading blows with mutants, trekking across the country as Norman Reedus, or simply just catching ‘em all, we’re hoping you’re just as eager about these upcoming games as we are!