E3 2021, one of the largest video game events, was held virtually this year due to COVID-19. Despite this, it was a success with companies showcasing their upcoming games, hardware, and new features. The Xbox and Bethesda Showcase revealed that Halo Infinite would be released in the fall of 2021 and that the Xbox Game Pass has over 18 million subscribers. The Nintendo Direct presented the much-anticipated sequel to the Legend of Zelda and new games such as Metroid Dread and Mario Party Superstars. Ubisoft Forward showcased new games like Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six Extraction, and Square Enix Presents revealed new games, including Final Fantasy Origin. The PC Gaming Show unveiled exciting devices, hardware, and games. E3 2021 proved the future of gaming is bright.
E3 2021: Highlights from the Biggest Gaming Event of the Year
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is one of the largest and most significant video game events in the world. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held virtually. Nevertheless, it was a massive success, with companies showcasing their upcoming games, hardware, and exciting new features. Here are the highlights from E3 2021:
Xbox and Bethesda Showcase
The Xbox and Bethesda Showcase was a highlight of E3 2021, with Microsoft unveiling some exciting new games and features. One of the most anticipated announcements was that the new version of Halo – Halo Infinite – would be released in the fall of 2021. Microsoft also revealed that the Xbox Game Pass now has over 18 million subscribers and that they would be expanding to more regions.
Nintendo Direct
The Nintendo Direct was another favorite of E3 2021, with Nintendo revealing the much-anticipated sequel to the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Nintendo also showcased new games such as Metroid Dread, Mario Party Superstars, Advance Wars and announced that the popular game WarioWare would be getting a new installment.
Ubisoft Forward
Ubisoft announced some exciting new games at E3 2021, such as Far Cry 6, Rainbow Six Extraction, and Riders Republic. They also revealed that they were working on a new Tom Clancy game and that it would be released sometime in 2022. Fans of the Avatar movie series were also excited to learn that Ubisoft was working on a new game based on the movies.
Square Enix Presents
Square Enix had some notable announcements at E3 2021, such as the upcoming game Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Fans of the Final Fantasy series were also delighted to learn that a new game in the series – Final Fantasy Origin – would be released soon. Square Enix also showcased other upcoming games, such as Life is Strange: True Colors and Babylon’s Fall.
PC Gaming Show
The PC Gaming Show at E3 2021 showcased exciting new devices, hardware, and games for PC. One of the most notable announcements was the unveiling of the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card. The PC Gaming Show also revealed that the game Age of Empires IV would be released sometime this fall, in addition to other games such as Warframe and Valheim.
Conclusion
E3 2021 may have been a virtual event, but it certainly lived up to expectations. Fans were excited to see new hardware, features, and games from some of the most prominent companies in the video game industry. With the announcements made at E3 2021, it is clear that the future of gaming is bright, and many gamers have much to look forward to.