A new Nintendo Switch, the first major PS5 games, and the next 'Halo' entry: These are the 5 biggest things to expect from gaming in 2021

Ben GilbertJan 2, 2021, 20:51 IST

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In 2020, "Animal Crossing" took the world by storm and Sony's PlayStation 5 was nearly impossible to find. So, what does 2021 hold in store?
Rumors have been swirling for months about a new version of Nintendo's Switch with more power, and a handful of major games are expected to launch for Sony and Microsoft's new game consoles.
Here's everything we know about the coming year in video games!

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What better way to celebrate overcoming a terrible year than by diving into a wealth of new video games. 2021 promises just that, with major new series entries expected from "Halo," "Resident Evil," and "Ratchet & Clank" - among a variety of entirely new games, and maybe even a major new hardware entry from Nintendo's wildly popular Switch.

Here's everything we know so far about the year to come in gaming:

1. The first major games made for the next-gen PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X consoles are scheduled to launch.

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2. At least two huge games are expected to launch this year: "Halo Infinite" and "Horizon Forbidden West."

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3. Nintendo is reportedly working on a new version of the Switch that's more powerful, and it could arrive in 2021.

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4. Some highly-anticipated games are expected to launch, including "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart" in the first half of the year, a sequel to "God of War" at some point, and the next major "Resident Evil" game.

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4. Some highly-anticipated games are expected to launch, including "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart" in the first half of the year, a sequel to "God of War" at some point, and the next major "Resident Evil" game.

5. The ongoing legal saga between Apple and Epic Games is expected to head to court this year.

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A new Nintendo Switch, the first major PS5 games, and the next 'Halo' entry: These are the 5 biggest things to expect from gaming in 2021

1. The first major games made for the next-gen PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X consoles are scheduled to launch.

2. At least two huge games are expected to launch this year: "Halo Infinite" and "Horizon Forbidden West."

3. Nintendo is reportedly working on a new version of the Switch that's more powerful, and it could arrive in 2021.

4. Some highly-anticipated games are expected to launch, including "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart" in the first half of the year, a sequel to "God of War" at some point, and the next major "Resident Evil" game.

5. The ongoing legal saga between Apple and Epic Games is expected to head to court this year.