Mar 10, 2020 Contrary to popular belief, there exists a bevy of awesome games available on Mac computers. From stellar indies like Night in the Woods to popular free-to-play Battle Royale Fortnite, take a look. Numerous video games are scheduled to be released in 2020. In the video game industry, 2020 is expected to see the launch of the next generation of video game consoles, with both Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment poised to release the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles near the end of the year, respectively.
Contrary to belief there are plenty of great video game titles available on Mac. While it is true that sometimes Mac gamers may have to wait just a bit longer than Windows gamers for a title release, gaming on Apple’s computer lineup is still an option. As it stands right now, there are still several big name video game titles that have yet to officially confirm a Mac platform release.
Despite there being workarounds to enjoying video games on the Windows platform, we listed some of our most anticipated titles that are currently set to release on the Macintosh.
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Ark: Survival Evolved
Developer: Studio Wildcard, Instinct Games, Efecto Studios, Virtual Basement
Publisher: Studio Wildcard
Platforms: PC, PS4, XB1
Release Date: TBA 2017
You’re likely already fully aware of Ark: Survival Evolved as technically the video game is already available to enjoy today through early access. The video game is an open world action-adventure with survival elements.
Essentially within Ark: Survival Evolved, players take on the role of early man and must survive the elements,hazardous elements, creatures, along with other players that may roam within your area. With these creatures and dinosaurs that flood the world, players are able to craft primitive weaponry to slay unwanted threats.
Sonic Mania
Developer: Headcannon, PagodaWest Games
Publisher: Sega
Platforms: PC, PS4, XB1
Release Date: Q2 2017
Sonic the Hedgehog is a staple video game character. Decades have passed and to this day, there are still new Sonic games being pumped out. While some of the more recent releases haven’t fetched the same fame and glory for Sega as the initial releases, there is one title that is really becoming hyped up.
Sonic Mania is an upcoming side-scrolling platformer that fans of the original Sonic the Hedgehog titles are eager to get their hands on. This upcoming title will return to the original gameplay and visual art styles which certainly plays towards the nostalgic factor for some gamers.
Kingdom Come Deliverance
Developer: Warhorse Studios
Publisher: Warhorse Studios, Deep Silver
Platforms: PC, PS4, XB1
Release Date: TBA 2017
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Developers Warhorse Studios is attempting to deliver a historically accurate and realistic video game set in the medieval Kingdom of Bohemia. Gamers may notice the period-accurate armor, clothing, combat techniques, and even real-world castle recreations.
In the video game’s campaign, the old king of Bohemia had passed with his heirs lacking the ability and power to secure the throne. Using this opportunity to take advantage and claim the rights, the old king’s brother takes control of Bohemia.
Players will be taking on the role of a blacksmith’s son whose family had been murdered by an invading army. With revenge burning in his heart, the son seeks out his family’s killer while also restoring the throne to the rightful heir.
Outlast 2
Developer: Red Barrels
Publisher: Red Barrels
Platforms: PC, PS4, XB1
Release Date: TBA 2017
Outlast 2, by development team Red Barrels, will follow similar game mechanics of the first installment to the survival-horror franchise. Players this time around will take on the role of Blake Langermann, an investigative journalist, and cameraman, alongside his wife, as they uncover clues to a murder of a pregnant woman.
In their journey, Blake and his wife become separated after their helicopter crashes. Much like the past installment, players are not suited with the ability to combat the enemy forces. Instead, our protagonist will mostly have to hide and run away from any danger.
However, since Blake is already a cameraman, he is equipped with a more advanced camera that will offer clearer footage, zoom, an audio detection system, and of course night vision. Gamers will still have to hunt down new batteries for the camera when it drains from night vision use just as they did before.
Fortnite
Developer: Epic Games, People Can Fly
Publisher: Epic Games
Platforms: PC
Release Date: TBA 2017
Fornite is an upcoming survival game from developers People Can Fly and Epic Games. With this upcoming survival game, there is massive emphasis in co-op gameplay.
Players will have to work together as they survive waves of zombies. Essentially, players will have to work as a group when scavenging items and exploring. After gathering enough supplies, the group of players must work on building a fort that will be able to withstand an onslaught of undead attacks during the night.
Absolver
Developer: Sloclap
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Platforms: PC, PS4, XB1
Release Date: TBA 2017
Absolver is a bit different than some of the other titles currently in this list. The video game is a martial arts-based video game from developers Sloclap, an indie studio formed by former Ubisoft Paris employees.
The video game fighting mechanics seems to flow rather smoothly and there appears to be free-roaming with a campaign. While we’re looking forward to finding out more about Absolver, news of players being able to customize their own fighting moves along with the ability to pair up with a friend in online multiplayer versus matches is easily making this title highly anticipated for the video game enthusiast who’s ready to brawl with some friends.
Gang Beasts
Developer: Boneloaf
Publisher: Double Fine Presents
Platforms: PC, PS4
Release Date: TBA 2017
Gang Beasts have already been played and shared online since 2014, thanks to early access, however, the full release is expected to launch in 2017. The video game is a local multiplayer beat ‘em up and a perfect one to enjoy as a party game.
Players will take the role of a colored humanoid figurine and battle against friends in a series of hazardous environments. Gameplay is easy to master and more relaxed compared to titles such as the upcoming Tekken installment. If you have yet to enjoy the early access version of this game, do yourself a favor and mark down Gang Beasts as a title to watch for in 2017.
Yooka-Laylee
Developer: Playtonic Games
Publisher: Team17
Platforms: PC, PS4, XB1, Wii U
Release Date: TBA 2017
Development team Playtonic Games contains several former key staff members from studio Rare. As such, the team has opted to make a spiritual successor to one of their previous successful titles, Banjo-Kazooie. Releasing at some point during the first quarter of 2017 is Yooka-Laylee.
Much like Banjo-Kazooie, there will be plenty of items to collect during your platform adventure. Furthermore, similar to Banjo-Kazooie, there will be two main characters who must stop the evil Dr. Quak from stealing all the world literature and selling it for profit.
Tacoma
Developer: Fullbright
Publisher: Fullbright
Platforms: PC, XB1
Release Date: TBA 2017
From the development team that has previously brought out Gone Home, comes Tacoma. This is a new upcoming exploration video game title that is set in space, a total of 200,000 miles from Earth.
We don’t know too much about the upcoming title other than that players will be taking on a role of a technician. This technician has a new job located on the Lunar Transfer Station Tacoma. Though it seems that something is amiss with this station that lacks inhabitants leaving players to uncover the mystery alone in the vast openness of space.
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There is a growing list of great video game titles coming for 2020 every month. If you’re a fan of third-person perspective video games then we can offer a hand on some of the most anticipated releases this coming year. You’ll find everything from superhero titles to narrative-driven adventure games. Make sure to bookmark this page as well because we’re going to update this page over time with new and exciting video game titles as they are announced. Without further ado, here are the best upcoming third-person video games releasing in 2020 so far!
#15 Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories
- Developer: Granzella
- Publisher: NIS America
- Platforms: PS4, NS, PC
- Release: April 7, 2020
- Co-op: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
You may recall Disaster Report, it was a franchise that got its start back in the early 2000s for the PlayStation platform. Overall, this is an action-adventure game that follows players going through natural disasters with the goal focused on survival and ultimately escaping the area. A few years ago a fourth mainline installment was in the works before being scrapped. Originally, the game was decided to be scrapped purely due to the fact that Japan was going through the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. However, fans pleaded for the series to come back and that’s when development studio Granzella picked back up by delivering Disaster Report 4 Plus: Summer Memories.
The game is already available in Japan but it will soon be released in markets worldwide in April of this year. In this narrative, players take on a character that is visiting a large city for a job interview when a major earthquake hits. Now players must carefully maneuver around the area, helping those in need, making tough choices and attempt to get out of the way from hazardous areas.
#14 Godfall
- Developer: Counterplay Games
- Publisher: Gearbox Publishing
- Platforms: PS5, PC
- Release: 2020
- Co-op: Online
- Competitive Multiplayer: TBA
Godfall is one of the upcoming slated for the next-generation platform. PlayStation 5 is underway and we can label Godfall as an exclusive in terms of a console platform release. In this game, players will be following one of the last Knights Order who was established for the sole purpose of removing any threats that could lead to an apocalypse. While we’re waiting for more information to come out for this game, it does appear to be a looter-slasher where you’ll endure several quests in hopes of gathering new gear or components to further tweak your character. With this game slated to launch at the late end of this year, we could potentially see a delay in 2021.
#13 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
- Developer: Ninja Theory
- Publisher: Microsoft
- Platforms: XBO, PC, XSX
- Release: 2020
- Co-op: TBA
- Competitive Multiplayer: TBA
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice released back in 2017 and it was an instant hit. Players followed a young woman named Senua who was on a quest to meet the goddess Hela. With desperate hopes that Hela could bring back the life of her dead lover, the journey is not only tough but at times twisted due to the character’s struggle with psychosis. Since that initial journey, it looks like another quest is underway for Senua.
Announced through The Game Awards 2019, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 confirms that a new installment is underway. This third-person action-adventure game is coming out for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC platforms. We don’t know just yet on what the game narrative will be based around, but the trailer seems to indicate that a war of some sort is underway.
#12 Twin Mirror
- Developer: Dontnod Entertainment
- Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
- Release: 2020
- Co-op: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
Dontnod Entertainment has been around for a good while now and they’ve delivered a big hit this generation of platforms. With the launch of Life is Strange, gamers around the world easily took on the challenge of being Max Caulfield, a young photography major who ends up with a supernatural ability that allows her to rewind time. The developers are currently working on the last section of Life is Strange’s sequel but afterward, their next main focus project will be the launching of Twin Mirror. Much like the Life is Strange video games, this is an adventure title with an episodic style release. Players will step into the role of a young man named Samuel who ends up going back to his hometown to attend the funeral of his best friend.
It’s within this town that something goes awry. Samuel wakes up one morning in a hotel room with a bloody shirt. The problem is that he has no memory of the events that happened the night before. Players will be going through this emotional journey in hopes of finding the sanity of Sam once again. Just like the Life is Strange franchise, Twin Mirror will present players with a variety of choices and depending on your actions will determine the fate of Sam and his relationships he’s made at the town of Basswood, West Virginia.
#11 Psychonauts 2
- Developer: Double Fine
- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
- Release: 2020
- Co-op: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
Psychonauts released in 2005 and it had a cult following since, but years went by and no main sequel was ever released. That will hopefully change in 2020 where developers Double Fine are currently crafting up Psychonauts 2. This title will take place after the VR adventure title, Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin, a game that bridges the events from the first Psychonauts video game to the upcoming sequel. This is still a third-person puzzle adventure game with players taking on the role of Raz. So far, we know that this game follows Raz after he saves head Psychonaut Truman Zanotto.
Upon returning to headquarters, it’s revealed that the peacekeeping order is no longer the central focus of the organization but have veered away towards other psychic research such as necromancy. Players will once again control Raz in this third-person platform title and use your various Psi-Powers such as telekinesis to solve puzzles or defeat enemies.