Due to the sudden outbreak of a deadly epidemic Coronavirus, many people are affected by it and have been staying in a quarantine. The virus has not only affected China, but the pandemonium has also spread all across the world.
Most people are self-quarantining, and during that period, they often feel bored. Whether you are a casual or professional player, games are always a great choice to pass the boredom.
Here are the lists of some of the most anticipated upcoming games for the month that you should be playing while you are in Coronavirus Quarantine.
1) Animal Crossing: New Horizon
Animal Crossing: New Horizon is another installment of the Animal Crossing franchise, which is a non-linear life simulation game that can be played in real life. It is developed by Nintendo, which includes a total of 8 players to participate in wireless communications.
It is based on creating your paradise out of a deserted island. While exploring the island, you can hunt for natural resources that can be used to craft from tools to comfort needs, meet up with other residents, take down insects, and other animals that inhabit the island. The game matches the real mechanism of day-night and season of the Southern or Northern Hemisphere.
You can show your island paradise to other players, friends, and families while teaming up with four people on the same system or online. A total of 8 players can be able to play this game over local wireless for fun. Familiar and friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabella will help you along the way on your journey to create a fantastic utopia whenever, wherever, and however you like.
Animal Crossing: New Horizon is available worldwide on 20 March 2020. If you are seeking the digital edition, the size of this game is 6.2 GB, and the Nintendo Switch owners can play it.
2) DOOM Eternal
DOOM Eternal is based on a first-person shooting game, which is a direct follow-up of the game 'Doom,' released in 2016. It is developed by Software ID and is published by Bethesda software.
Doom Eternal debriefs as the players act as a doom slayer where you are forced to return to earth while encountering a new demonic invasion by the name of 'Raze Hell.' You must discover the secrets of the slayer's origin and the enduring mission to rip and tear until the quest is completed, and the earth is finally free of these demonic minions once again.
The gameplay of Doom eternal includes 'Slay the Threat' mode, which enables you to kill at maximum precise where the player gains access to the latest demon-killing technology like 'Advanced Praetor Suit' including a 'Shoulder Mouthed Flamethrower' and the 'Retractable Wrist-Mouthed Doom Blade.' Some upgraded guns and tools make you faster, stronger, and more flexible.
Another new concept is 'Unholy Trinity,' where you need to kill enemies for glory to stack up extra health, incinerate them for armor and kill chainsaw demons to stock up ammo. The plot is to take resources from every enemy possible to survive in the game and become the ultimate fiend slayer.
Many new and old demons are making their appearances with more powerful buffs where the player needs to gauge himself/herself with powerful weapons to slay them. 'Battle Mode' is another concept where 2v1 are forced to fight in a fierce battle combat match based on shooting with player-controlled demons.
The game preregistration order 'Rip and Tear' pack consists of a DOOM 64 digital game download, Doot relevant skin, throwback shotgun weapon skin, and a bonus campaign master level where you are tasked to clear the quest to get rid of the hellish minion invading the earth.
Doom Eternal is said to be released on 20 March 2020. It consists of a separate multiplayer element that takes up to an additional size of 38 GB. It is available on Xbox One, Play Station 4, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, and PC.
3) Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator is an upcoming brand new generation of one of the most beloved simulation franchises produced by Asobo Studio and sponsored by Xbox studios.
Devised by Flight Simulator X, it is the upcoming 11th major entry in the flight simulator series of Microsoft Corporation. Using the data of Bing maps, it will inhabit and stimulate the entire earth using textures and topographical geography. With the help of Microsoft Azure technology, photo-realistic 3D grass, trees, buildings, water, and terrain will be generated in addition to the feature of the three-dimensional concept. This allows the simulator to portray the planet earth in a 3D photo pragmatism effect with high definition graphics.
The gameplay of the Microsoft Flight Simulator is based on planes that can be used to control and explore every ounce of the planet earth. From light planes to wide-body jets, highly detailed fly module, striking pragmatic aircraft in an incredibly realistic world, the players can create their own planes as they see fit to their liking while customizing them.
Microsoft Flight Simulator is set to be released on 20 March 2020 exclusively for Xbox consoles and PC.
4) Half-Life: Alyx
Valve corporation's Half-Life: Alyx is a game based on the Half-Life series, which was released in 2007. It is an approaching virtual reality genre based on a first-person shooting module.
Valve began to conduct an experiment in 2015 after a large scale rose for the demand for VR games. With the assist of the biggest team in Valve's history, the development of the game went into full manufacture in 2016. Half-Life Alyx is being constructed with the source using two engines that support all the compatible VR headsets for PC.
Players use VR to intermingle with the surroundings while fighting enemies. The game also uses realistic gravity gloves to maneuver objects similar to the gravity gun from Half-Life 2. Many fundamental elements are also integrated, like an exploration of the cities, puzzles, and physics-based warfare.
The plot of the gameplay is based on a character named Alyx Vance, where the player needs to choose the character Alyx as he/she is the last hope for humanity's last prospect for survival. The story is based on a vicious alien race called 'Combine,' where the aliens ruled over the city after the story took place between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2, where it seemed to be an impossible fight to win.
After the 'Black Mesa' incident, the aliens have conquered every ounce of the planet. There are still resistances fighting back to deal with the aliens, including some of the earth's greatest scientists, including your father, Dr. Eli Vance. As founders of the resistance group, your necessities include to perform dangerous research, build important tools for the few humans courageous enough to confront the combine.
Half-Life: Alyx is scheduled to be released on PC on 23 March 2020. The minimum requirements include Windows 10 OS, Processor: Core I5-7500/Ryzen 5 1600, Memory: 12 GB, and Graphics: GTX 1060/ RX 580 - 6 GB VRAM which needs a VR module to initiate.
5) One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is a game developed by the cooperation between Bandai Namco Entertainment and Koei Tecmo Games (omega force). It is an improved version of One Piece Musou action genre, which is the fourth installment of One Piece video game franchise.
It is speculated to have features from its previous installments with an introduction of a new game mode called 'Titan mode.' The gameplay becomes much more tactical and fierce, which follows the original story of the manga concepts.
It has four new multiplayer modes, including diverse experiences such as destruction of buildings during the action, incorporating new element skills and combos. Over 40 playable characters, including 'Dressrosa' and 'Whole cake island' arc based on player category, new chapter stories including 'Dramatic Log,' implements the aerial battle mode system with many combos with immersive gameplay actions.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is expected to be released on 26 March 2020 in Japan and 27 March 2020 in other countries like North America, South America, and Europe. It is available for platforms like Microsoft Windows, Play station 4, Xbox, and Nintendo switch.
6) Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Royal is a prolonged version featuring new content based on Persona 5 series developed and produced by Atlus and Hashino Katsura. It is the sixth installment of the sequence 'Persona' which is a fraction of a larger Megami Tensei genre. It is based similar to Persona 4 Golden for PlayStation but is an enhanced and extended version of the game.
It depicts the same storyline as the Persona 5 gameplay but with much more enhanced twists and plots. The edition includes an extra phantom thief member named Yoshizawa Kasumi, a new palace, a new melody, a bonus plot of the game, a playable third-semester character which altogether supports the game file for PlayStation 4 Pro with many other changes.
The gameplay is based on joining the phantom thieves where the player can wear the mask of joker while saving the society from corrupted civilians. It is packed with new characters, stories, confidants, new locations to discover, and a new grappling hook apparatus for sneaky access to new areas.
Persona 5 Royal was teased by Atlus in December 2018 for Play Station 3 and 4, which exposed the game contents in April 2019. It was released on Japan on 31 October 2019 and is set to be released worldwide on 31 March 2020.
7) Resident Evil 3 Remake
Resident Evil 3 Remake is an impending survival third-person shooting game based on horror, mystery, and action-adventure genre developed by Capcom. It is based on Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, which was released for a console play station in 1999.
Unlike the original version where the character uses tank controls, the remake is based on a third party shooting platform similar to the 2019 game based on Resident Evil 2 Remake. It consists of an online multiplayer mode where a group of four players stacked up against a mastermind that can generate traps, enemies, and other hap hazards.
It follows the leading role, such as Jill Valentine and Carlos Oliviera, as they try to stay alive from a zombie catastrophe while hunted by the intellectual bioweapon named Nemesis. The plot of the gameplay is based on shooting genre as the protagonist Jill Valentine attempts to break out from raccoon city due to an outbreak caused by T-virus.
Resident Evil 3 Remake is set to be released on 3 April 2020 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft windows. In addition, a collector's edition is included for the console versions, including Jill Valentine's stature, hardcover art book, raccoon city map poster, and a two-disc recording.
8) Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is an impending enhanced version genre based on the action role-playing game developed by Square Enix. It is a remake on Final Fantasy VII released in 1997. The plot of the remake version is based the same as of that of final fantasy 7 original where the player can be in command of a mercenary named Cloud Strife.
It takes place at an open-world globetrotting adventure where the player can endeavor different towns and cities while uncovering many stories and nature of the world. The gameplay also includes real-time action and is based on real-time multilateral graphics as contrasting to the pre-rendered environments of the original version.
It also features an altered Active Time Battle (ATB) mode where the bar gets overflowing up gradually or rapidly with more attacks. Once the bar is filled, the player can use special attack abilities. There are new concepts available in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, such as players can achieve access to a host of new vehicles as the game progresses.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is scheduled to be released for PlayStation 4 on 4 April 2020.
9) Trials of Mana
Trails of Mana is the 3D remake of the hit traditional action RPG game released in 1995, known as Seinen Densetsu. It is developed and published by Square Enix.
The gameplay is based on choosing your main character and companions from six different categories where each character has their own overlapping story of destinies mixed. It is based on saving the world from the verge of annihilation using the power of Mana.
The new remake will be habituated with the innovation of the entire game from the get-go, with new graphics, drawing style, and reworked gameplay with new motivating concepts and storylines.
The demo version for Trails of Mana will be released on 18 March 2020 for platforms like PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC, which comprises the first segment of the game where the players will get to choose their party members and experience a boss battle firsthand. The game is set to be released worldwide on 24 April 2020.
10) Minecraft Dungeons
Minecraft Dungeons is an impending action adventured dungeon exploring game developed by Mojang and published by Xbox game studios. It is being produced by using Unreal Engine 4.
The gameplay has no crafting nor building purpose but is focused on exploring the dungeons while facing monsters. The game is based on a dungeon crawling category where the player explores the arbitrarily generated dungeons filled with unique monsters while dealing with traps, puzzles, and finding treasures.
It possesses no class system, which means the player can use any weapon they see fit. The game also has a cooperative multiplayer mode, which includes a team of four players. Unchain dozens of exclusive items and weapon enchantments for using overwhelming special attacks.
Minecraft Dungeons was originally scheduled to be released in April 2020 for platforms such as Xbox One, Windows 10, Play Station 4, and Nintendo Switch. But due to ongoing pandemic Coronavirus, it could be delayed.