E3 2021, the largest gaming event, returned this year with a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Major game companies, including Microsoft and Bethesda, Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Square Enix, announced their upcoming games, hardware, and technology. Microsoft and Bethesda showcased the highly anticipated releases, including Forza Horizon 5, Redfall, and Halo Infinite. Nintendo announced The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 and Metroid Dread. Ubisoft teased Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Just Dance 2022, while Square Enix unveiled Final Fantasy Origin, Guardians of the Galaxy, and new content for popular games. E3 2021 offered gaming enthusiasts a lot to look forward to.
E3 2021: Latest Announcements from the Biggest Gaming Event of the Year!
Introduction
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E3, is the world’s biggest gaming event. Every year, leading game companies come to showcase their upcoming games, hardware, and technology. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, E3 2020 was canceled. But in 2021, the event came back bigger and better, with a virtual format. Here are the latest announcements from this year’s E3.
Xbox and Bethesda Joint Conference
Xbox and Bethesda held a joint conference, showing some of the most anticipated releases. Some of these include Forza Horizon 5, a racing game that takes place in Mexico, and Redfall, a new cooperative multiplayer game. Microsoft also announced the release date of Halo Infinite, which will be available on December 8th, 2021. Bethesda’s famous game, The Elder Scrolls 6, was also teased.
Nintendo Conference
Nintendo announced a new game in the Zelda franchise, called The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2. The game will feature new mechanics, including the ability to fly, and will be released in 2022. Nintendo also announced a new Metroid game, Metroid Dread, which will be the first new game in the series in 19 years. Animal Crossing fans were not left behind, as Nintendo announced new content for the game.
Ubisoft Conference
Ubisoft announced several new games, including Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, based on James Cameron’s Avatar movie. Other games announced include Rainbow Six: Extraction, Just Dance 2022, and Far Cry 6. A new trailer for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Expansion, called “The Siege of Paris,” was also shown.
Square Enix Conference
Square Enix announced that they are working on a new Final Fantasy game called “Final Fantasy Origin,” which takes place in the setting of the original game. The game promises to feature fast-paced action and lots of character customization. The conference also featured “Guardians of the Galaxy,” a new game based on Marvel’s famous characters. Square Enix also revealed new content for popular games like “Life is Strange” and “Babylon’s Fall.”
Conclusion
E3 2021 had many exciting announcements, and gaming enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to. From Forza Horizon 5 to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 and beyond, there is something for everyone. It is safe to say that E3 is still the premier event for gaming news and releases, and we cannot wait to see what the future holds.