If in normal times players already felt the bitter taste of postponing certain games, during the pandemic this has become much more common. 2021 saw an avalanche of delays, with many highly anticipated games getting new release dates. With isolation, home office and other changes caused by the pandemic, many companies saw their projects being affected in drastic ways, which greatly hindered the development of various titles.
While some games are now only scheduled to be released in 2022, others have been delayed a few months, still remaining in the 2021 release window, but these delays were disappointing for fans who had to wait longer to finally check out titles they had been waiting for. . In this article, we have prepared a list for you to remember the top games that were postponed in 2021, with titles that have already been launched and others that have not yet hit the market.
It is worth remembering that, in addition to the names mentioned in the text, several other titles have also faced postponements recently.
The top postponed games in 2021
God of War: Ragnarok
God of War: Ragnarok was announced by Sony in 2020, at the PlayStation 5 reveal event. With only a teaser with the franchise symbol and still without having its name confirmed, the title was promised for 2021 by the company.
However, in 2021 players were warned that the continuation of Kratos' epic journey, now with Atreus at his side, will only be released in 2022. The postponement of God of War was controversial, as many players believed that Sony always knew that the title would come out in 2022, and only "revealed" it for 2021 with the intention to boost PS5 sales. In addition, there are fans who believe that a further delay is possible, with the game's release forecast moving to 2023.
Deathloop
Deathloop has already been released, including being one of the big games of the year, but also experienced a delay. The latest game from Arkane Studios was planned for release on May 21, 2021, but now has September 14 as its market release date.
With more time to make the game the way the developers wanted, Deathloop was released and proved to be a great title published by Bethesda. Winning awards for best game of the year for various vehicles, the title was also Winner in The Game Awards categories.
At Techlifers, we did a full review of Deathloop! Check it out in the article below.
Deathloop Review: Candidate for game of the year, title is already a highlight of the generationThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum
It is not yet known what The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will look like. Little has been shown of the game for the title to really arouse a lot of interest from players, but because it is a famous franchise, we automatically already know that the game has a certain appeal.
Set in Middle-earth, created by genius J. R. R. Tolkien, the game will put players in the role of Smeagol, the Gollum. The title will feature gameplay that uses stealth a lot, with the character attacking his enemies sneakily. Previously scheduled for 2021, the game will only arrive in 2022.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake
The remake of Prince of Persia is highly anticipated by fans of the franchise. The Sands of Time was an extremely successful title, certainly having the chance to repeat the feat with this new improved version.
Much to the dismay of fans, the game, which was slated for March 2021, has been pushed back to 2022, with Ubisoft wishing they had enough time to make the game. remake is as good as the original game.
Back 4 Blood
When it was announced at The Game Awards 2020, Back 4 Blood caught the attention of many gamers for being the Left 4 Dead's spiritual successor. Developed by a team that worked on the Valve franchise, the game has the same style and gameplay that is very similar to the highly successful games.
Announced for June 21, 2021, the game had to be delayed, officially releasing only on October 12. Fortunately the end result was satisfactory for most fans who were waiting for the title.
Gotham Knights
Gotham Knights will have revamped Arkham series combat and automatic progress
The "Batman game without Batman" is highly anticipated by many fans of the bat. Not to mention the Gotham vigilante, the title will have Robin, Batgirl, Red Hood and Nightwing as playable characters.
As one of the trailers reveals, the game as a service will bring the Court of Owls into the gaming universe, apparently being a title that will have intimidating elements, with a dose of suspense involving the court that torments the bat in the comics. Previously slated to arrive in 2021, Gotham Knights delayed to 2022 by WB Games.
Dying Light 2
According to the company itself, Dying Light 2: Stay Human will be the "mbiggest and most ambitious project ever made" by Techland, feels this is the reason the game has been delayed.
Featuring new enemies, an expanded parkour system and a map 4 times bigger than the original game, Dying Light 2 promises to be a really impressive sequel, with a lot of evolution seen by players. Announced for release on December 7, 2021, the game has been delayed and will be released on February 4, 2022.
Hogwarts legacy
Hogwarts Legacy promises to be an excellent game for Harry Potter fans. The title will be an action RPG, allowing players to venture through Hogwarts many years before the stories in the books/films, withwith the plot taking place in the 1800s.
The game will feature a journey that can be modified according to player choices as they explore different locations in an open world. Scheduled to come out in 2021, the game has been delayed to 2022.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong
Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong is delayed
Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong was also delayed by Big Bad Wolf and Nacon. The game that was scheduled to release in 2021 will only arrive in February 2022.
With the biggest reason for postponing the game being the pandemic, the developers stated that more time is needed for the title to be optimally polished.
Ghostwire tokyo
E3 2019 - Ghostwire: Tokyo is a new game from the creator of Resident Evil and The Evil Within
the new game of Shinji Mikami also did not escape the huge list of delays of 2021. The title arouses the interest of many players, being a game that will mix elements of action and horror, set in a version of Tokyo that has lost 99% of its population and is now threatened by supernatural forces.
Previously set to release in 2021, GhostWire Tokyo has been delayed to 2022.
Pragmatic
Pragmata's situation is "more complicated" than other games on the list, as players will have to wait longer to check out the game. The title was scheduled to arrive in 2022, but the developers, with a cute video that you can check out at this link, announced that the game will not be released until 2023.
The company stated that the pandemic caused problems with the project and stated that the delay will allow the developers to ensure that Pragmata will be an unforgettable adventure.
