2019 in video games


In the video game industry during 2019, both Sony and Microsoft announced their intent to reveal their next-generation consoles in 2020, while Nintendo introduced a smaller Nintendo Switch Lite, and Google announced its streaming game platform Stadia. The controversy over loot boxes as a potential gambling route continued into 2019, with some governments like Belgium and the Netherlands banning games with them under their gambling laws, while the United Kingdom acknowledging their current laws prevent enforcing these as if they were games of chance. The first video cards to support real-time ray tracing were put onto the consumer market, including the first set of games that would take advantage of the new technology. The Epic Games Store continued its growth in challenging the largest digital PC game distribution service Steam, leading to concern and debate about Epic Games' methods to seek games for its service. Dota Auto Chess, a community-created mod for Dota 2, introduced a new subgenre of strategy games called auto battlers, which saw several games in the genre released throughout the year. Blizzard Entertainment faced criticism due to their involvement in the Blitzchung controversy, which began after they had banned a Hearthstone player for making comments during a tournament regarding the 2019–20 Hong Kong protests.
Series with new installments in 2019 include Ace Combat, Age of Wonders, Bloodstained, Borderlands, Bubsy, Call of Duty, Contra, Crackdown, Crash Bandicoot, Dead or Alive, Devil May Cry, Digimon, Dr. Mario, Earth Defense Force, Far Cry, Final Fantasy, Fire Emblem, Gears of War, God Eater, Kingdom Hearts, Kirby, Luigi's Mansion, Mario & Sonic, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, MediEvil, Metro, MLB The Show, Mortal Kombat, Need for Speed, No More Heroes, Onimusha, Persona, Pokémon, Rage, Resident Evil, Rivals of Aether, Science Adventure, Shantae, Shenmue, Sonic the Hedgehog, Star Wars, Super Mario, Terminator, Tetris, The Legend of Zelda, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, Tom Clancy's The Division, Total War, Trials, Tropico, Umihara Kawase, Vampire: The Masquerade, Wolfenstein, WWE 2K, Yooka-Laylee, Yoshi, and Yu-Gi-Oh!.
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Hardware releases

The list of game-related hardware released in 2019 in North America.
DateConsoleDeveloper
March 25Mega SgAnalogue
May 7Xbox One S All-Digital EditionMicrosoft
May 21Oculus Rift SLenovo, Oculus VR
May 21Oculus QuestOculus VR
June 28Valve IndexValve Corporation
AugustNintendo Switch Nintendo
September 19Sega Genesis MiniSega, M2
September 20Nintendo Switch LiteNintendo
October 10Atari Flashback XAtGames
October 25Capcom Home ArcadeCapcom
November 7HoloLens 2Microsoft
November 11NEOGEO Arcade Stick ProSNK
November 19StadiaGoogle
December 5THEC64Retro Games

Financial performance

SuperData Research estimated that the video game industry grew 4% in 2019, reaching in global revenues. SuperData stated the market was dominated by mobile games which made up, with personal computer games at and console games at.
App Annie, which tracks all mobile app sales, estimated that mobile games accounted for 72% of the spent on the various app stores in 2019, or, with the potential to exceed by 2020. Mobile game expenditures made up 56% of all video game-related revenues in 2019.

Highest-grossing games

The following were 2019's top ten highest-grossing video games in terms of worldwide digital revenue across all platforms. The top ten highest-grossing digital games of the year were all free-to-play games, each grossing more than worldwide in 2019. Six of the top ten highest-grossing games, including the top five titles, are published and/or owned by Chinese conglomerate Tencent.
RankGameRevenuePublisherGenreBusiness model
1Fortnite$3,709,000,000Epic Games Battle royale, SurvivalFree-to-play
2PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds $1,788,000,000Bluehole / TencentBattle royaleFree-to-play / buy-to-play
3Dungeon Fighter Online$1,600,000,000Nexon / TencentBrawlerFree-to-play
4Honor of Kings / Arena of Valor$1,600,000,000TencentMOBAFree-to-play
5League of Legends$1,500,000,000Riot Games / TencentMOBAFree-to-play
6Candy Crush Saga$1,500,000,000King PuzzleFree-to-play
7Pokémon Go$1,400,000,000Niantic / Nintendo / Pokémon CompanyARFree-to-play
8Crossfire$1,400,000,000Smilegate / TencentFPSFree-to-play
9Fate/Grand Order$1,200,000,000Aniplex RPGFree-to-play
10Last Shelter: Survival$1,100,000,000Long TechSimulationFree-to-play

Best-selling games by country

The following were 2019's top ten best-selling video games by country, in terms of software units sold on PC and console platforms, for the United States, Japan, and United Kingdom.
RankJapanUnited KingdomUnited States
1Pokémon Sword / ShieldFIFA 20Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
2Super Smash Bros. UltimateCall of Duty: Modern WarfareNBA 2K20
3Kingdom Hearts IIIMario Kart 8 DeluxeMadden NFL 20
4Super Mario Maker 2Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderBorderlands 3
5Monster Hunter World: IcebornePokémon Sword / ShieldMortal Kombat 11
6New Super Mario Bros. U DeluxeRed Dead Redemption 2Kingdom Hearts III
7Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Master EditionFIFA 19Tom Clancy's The Division 2
8Mario Kart 8 DeluxeCrash Team Racing Nitro-FueledPokémon Sword / Shield
9Minecraft: Nintendo Switch EditionGrand Theft Auto VSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
10Luigi's Mansion 3Tom Clancy's The Division 2Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Top-rated games

Critically acclaimed games

Metacritic is an aggregator of video game journalism reviews. It generally considers expansions and re-releases as separate entities.

Video game-based film and television releases

TitleDateTypeDistributorFranchiseOriginal game publisher
Dead PixelsTelevision seriesE4
Detective PikachuFeature filmWarner Bros. Pictures
Toho 		PokémonNintendo
The Pokémon Company
Brave Father Online: Our Story of Final Fantasy XIV June 21, 2019Comedy filmGaga CorporationFinal Fantasy Square Enix
Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—EvolutionAnime filmToho
Netflix 		PokémonNintendo
The Pokémon Company
Dragon Quest: Your StoryCGI animated filmToho
Netflix 		Dragon QuestSquare Enix
The Angry Birds Movie 2CGI animated filmSony Pictures ReleasingAngry BirdsRovio Entertainment
The King's Avatar: For the GloryChinese animated filmWanda Media
Amazon Prime Video
NiNoKuniAnime filmWarner Bros.Ni no KuniBandai Namco Entertainment
Doom: AnnihilationFeature filmUniversal Pictures Home EntertainmentDoomBethesda Softworks
Pokémon Journeys: The SeriesAnime television seriesTV Tokyo
Netflix 		PokémonNintendo
The Pokémon Company
Jumanji: The Next LevelDecember 13, 2019Feature filmSony Pictures Motion Picture GroupJumanji

Major events

DateEvent
January 10Bungie terminated its publishing deal with Activision, maintaining rights to the Destiny series.
January 30Nintendo ceases service operations of the Wii Shop Channel app for the Nintendo Wii.
February 4Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts surprise-released Apex Legends, a battle royale game that within a week gained 25 million players and challenged the dominance of Fortnite Battle Royale.
February 11–13Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences hosted the 2019 D.I.C.E. Summit and 22nd Annual D.I.C.E. Awards at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bonnie Ross was inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame.
February 12Activision Blizzard announced that despite a record quarter, it would be laying off about 8% or 775 positions, primarily from non-development sectors.
February 13THQ Nordic acquired Warhorse Studios.
March 18–22The 2019 Game Developers Conference was held in San Francisco.
March 19Google revealed Stadia, a game streaming service.
March 26Electronic Arts announced it would be cutting about 350 jobs or about 4% of its workforce.
March 28–31PAX East was held in Boston.
March 31Dies irae and Silverio developer Light suspended activity as its parent company Greenwood dissolved.
April 13–14The inaugural Twitchcon Europe was held in Berlin.
April 15Reggie Fils-Aimé retired as president and CEO of Nintendo of America and was replaced by Doug Bowser.
May 1Epic Games acquired Rocket League developer Psyonix.
May 7Microsoft released the "All-Digital" version of the Xbox One S console, which lacks an optical drive for a lower price point.
May 10Sega acquired Two Point Studios, the creator of Two Point Hospital.
June 9Xbox Game Studios announced their acquisition of Double Fine, the developers of the Psychonauts series.
June 9Microsoft announced their next-generation Xbox console, Project Scarlett.
June 11–13E3 2019 was held in Los Angeles, California.
June 18Kaz Hirai retired from Sony Corporation after serving the company for 35 years, most recently as CEO and chairman for 6 years.
June 19Popular streamer and YouTuber Etika disappeared; his body was discovered in the East River five days later in an act of suicide by drowning.
July 12Chiyomaru Studio acquired Science Adventure developer Mages.
July 26–28The inaugural Fortnite World Cup was held at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City.
August 16–18The Pokémon World Championships was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., United States.
August 19Worldwide Studios announced the acquisition of Insomniac Games for $229 million. The deal was completed on November 15.
August 20–24Gamescom 2019 was held in Cologne, Germany.
August 20–25The International 2019, the ninth iteration of the annual Dota 2 global esports tournament, was held in Shanghai.
August 28LCG Entertainment acquired the remaining assets of Telltale Games and relaunched it as a new company.
August 31 – September 3PAX West was held in Seattle.
September 5Nintendo Switch Online adds Super Nintendo Entertainment System titles to it's library of emulated games.
September 12–15Tokyo Game Show was held in Chiba, Japan.
September 17Valve lost a lawsuit in France, requiring the company to allow users to resell games on Steam required by Directives from the European Union.
September 19Apple Arcade, a game subscription service by Apple Inc., launched.
September 27–29TwitchCon was held at San Diego, California
September 29The San Francisco Shock won the 2019 Overwatch League Grand Finals over the Vancouver Titans
September 30Shawn Layden announced his departure as CEO of Worldwide Studios.
October 1Japanese developer AlphaDream filed for bankruptcy.
October 6–11Blizzard Entertainment dealt with fallout from issuing bans related to pro-Hong Kong speech at the Hearthstone Grandmasters event.
October 11–13PAX Australia was held in Melbourne.
October 25The defunct developer Light was revived to finish their Silverio series in a collaboration with Ares Co. and Nexton.
October 29Electronic Arts announced they would begin to publish games again on Valve's Steam service. They had originally stopped in 2011.
November 1–2BlizzCon was held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
November 7Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that Hermen Hulst would become the new head of Worldwide Studios, while Shuhei Yoshida became the "Head of Independent Developer Initiative" at PlayStation.
November 13Human Head Studios closed down while transitioning its employees to the newly formed Roundhouse Studios under Bethesda Softworks.
November 27Facebook acquired Beat Games.
November 28Codemasters acquired Slightly Mad Studios for $30 million.
December 6Starbreeze Studios completed a year-long restructuring process.
December 12The Game Awards 2019 were held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
December 12Microsoft unveiled the design and name of their next-generation Xbox console previously known as Project Scarlett, the Xbox Series X, set for a late 2020 release.
December 19Stadia Games and Entertainment acquired Typhoon Studios.

Notable deaths

Games released in 2019

The following is a list of all games released in 2019

January–March

Release dateTitlePlatformGenre
January 4Fitness BoxingNSFitness, Rhythm
January 10Catherine ClassicWINPuzzle
January 11Hitman HD Enhanced CollectionPS4, XBOStealth
January 11Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey3DSRPG
January 11New Super Mario Bros. U DeluxeNSPlatformer
January 11Tales of Vesperia: Definitive EditionWIN, NS, PS4, XBORPG
January 12Bright MemoryWINFPS
January 15Asdivine Hearts 2PS4, PSVRPG
January 15Onimusha: WarlordsWIN, NS, PS4, XBOAction-adventure, Hack and slash
January 15VanePS4Adventure
January 15The Walking Dead: The Final Season – Episode 3: Broken ToysWIN, NS, PS4, XBOGraphic adventure
January 16Blaster MasterNSPlatformer, Run and gun, Metroidvania
January 16Joy Mech Fight NSFighting
January 16Zelda II: The Adventure of LinkNSAction RPG
January 17Yakuza 4 PS4Action-adventure
January 17YIIK: A Postmodern RPGWIN, OSX, NS, PS4, PSVRPG
January 18Ace Combat 7: Skies UnknownPS4, XBOVehicular combat
January 18Alvastia ChroniclesWIN, XBORPG
January 18Travis Strikes Again: No More HeroesNSAction-adventure
January 22Chaos;ChildWINVisual novel
January 22The Raven RemasteredNSPCA
January 22Senran Kagura Burst Re:NewalWIN, PS4Action
January 23At the GatesWIN4X, Strategy
January 23WINVisual novel
January 23Slay the SpireWIN, OSX, LINRoguelike
January 24Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2WINStrategy, RTT
January 24Life Is Strange 2 – Episode 2: RulesWIN, PS4, XBOGraphic adventure
January 24My Memory of UsNSGraphic adventure, Platformer
January 24PikunikuWIN, NSPuzzle-platformer
January 24Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima CaseNSAdventure
January 25Resident Evil 2WIN, PS4, XBOSurvival horror
January 29Kingdom Hearts IIIPS4, XBOAction RPG
January 29Penguin WarsPS4Action
January 29Sphinx and the Cursed MummyNSAction-adventure
January 31Dragon Marked For DeathNSRPG
January 31Piczle ColorsNSPuzzle
January 31Planetarian: The Reverie of a Little PlanetNSVisual novel
January 31Robotics;Notes DaSH NS, PS4Visual novel
January 31Robotics;Notes Elite HD NS, PS4Visual novel
January 31Sunless SkiesWIN, OSX, LINRPG
February 1Ace Combat 7: Skies UnknownWINVehicular combat
February 1WargrooveWIN, NS, XBOTBT
February 4Apex LegendsWIN, PS4, XBOBattle royale, FPS
February 5Art SqoolWIN, OSX, NSArt
February 5The Book of Unwritten Tales 2NSPCA
February 5Etrian Odyssey Nexus3DSRPG, Dungeon crawl
February 5V-Rally 4NSRacing
February 7BlazBlue: Central FictionNSFighting
February 8God Eater 3WIN, PS4Action RPG
February 8Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2WIN, NS, PS4, XBORacing
February 9Space EngineersWINSimulation
February 12ConariumPS4, XBOAdventure
February 12The King's BirdNS, PS4, XBOPlatformer
February 12The Liar Princess and the Blind PrinceNS, PS4Action-adventure
February 12RiotWINRTS
February 13EastshadeWINAdventure
February 13Final Fantasy IXNS, XBORPG
February 13Kirby's AdventureNSPlatformer
February 13Super Mario Bros. 2NSPlatformer
February 13Tetris 99NSPuzzle, Battle royale
February 13Tsuppari Ōzumō NSSports
February 15Crackdown 3WIN, XBOAction-adventure
February 15DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New RidersWIN, NS, PS4, XBOAction-adventure
February 15Far Cry New DawnWIN, PS4, XBOFPS
February 15Jump ForceWIN, PS4, XBOFighting
February 15Metro ExodusWIN, PS4, XBOFPS
February 198-bit ADV Steins;GateNSVisual novel
February 19Death end re;QuestPS4RPG
February 19Steins;Gate EliteWIN, NS, PS4Visual novel
February 19Steins;Gate: Linear Bounded PhenogramWIN, PS4Visual novel
February 19Yakuza KiwamiWINAction-adventure
February 21Aragami: Shadow EditionNSAction-adventure
February 21Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy NS, PS4, XBOAdventure, Visual novel
February 21Spirit Hunter: NG PS4Adventure, Visual novel
February 22AnthemWIN, PS4, XBOAction RPG
February 22The Coin GameWINLife sim
February 25Touhou Luna NightsWIN, XBO, NSAction-adventure
February 26Dirt Rally 2.0WIN, PS4, XBORacing
February 26The Lego Movie 2 VideogameWIN, NS, PS4, XBOAction-adventure
February 26Stellaris: Console EditionPS4, XBOGrand strategy
February 26Trials RisingWIN, NS, PS4, XBORacing, Platformer
February 28Deltarune: Chapter 1NS, PS4RPG, Adventure
February 28Dies irae: Interview with Kaziklu BeyWINVisual novel
March 1Alien LeagueWINParty
March 1Dead or Alive 6WIN, PS4, XBOFighting
March 1Swords and Soldiers 2 ShawarmageddonNSStrategy
March 1ToeJam & Earl: Back in the GrooveWIN, OSX, LIN, NS, PS4, XBOAction, Platformer
March 5Left AliveWIN, PS4Action-adventure
March 5The OccupationWIN, PS4, XBOStealth
March 5R.B.I. Baseball 19NS, PS4, XBOSports
March 6OverloadXBOFPS, Shoot 'em up
March 7Flowers: Les Quatre Saisons PS4Visual novel
March 8Devil May Cry 5WIN, PS4, XBOAction-adventure, Hack and slash
March 8Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn3DSPlatformer
March 12The Caligula Effect: OverdoseWIN, NS, PS4RPG
March 12Hypnospace OutlawWINAdventure
March 12Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer iOSRoguelike
March 13Baba Is YouWIN, NSPuzzle
March 13Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light NSTactical RPG
March 13Kid IcarusNSAction, Platformer
March 13StarTropicsNSAction-adventure
March 13Yie Ar Kung-Fu NSFighting
March 14Bonds of the SkiesWIN, NS, PS4RPG
March 14Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer DROIDRoguelike
March 14Samurai Warriors 4 DX NS, PS4Hack and slash
March 15One Piece: World SeekerWIN, PS4, XBOAction-adventure
March 15Sephirothic StoriesXBORPG, Puzzle
March 15Tom Clancy's The Division 2WIN, PS4, XBOAction RPG
March 19American Ninja Warrior: ChallengeNS, PS4, XBOAction
March 19Fate/Extella LinkWIN, NS, PS4Action-adventure
March 20Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!NS, PS4RPG, Roguelike
March 20Super Robot Wars T NS, PS4Tactical RPG
March 22Sekiro: Shadows Die TwiceWIN, PS4, XBOAction-adventure
March 22Unravel TwoNSPlatformer
March 26Final Fantasy VIINS, XBORPG
March 26Generation ZeroWIN, PS4, XBOAction-adventure, FPS
March 26The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold SteelPS4RPG
March 26MLB The Show 19PS4Sports
March 26Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New WorldWIN, NS, PS4RPG
March 26OutwardWIN, PS4, XBOAction RPG
March 26Power Rangers: Battle for the GridNS, XBOFighting
March 26The Walking Dead: The Final Season – Episode 4: Take Us BackWIN, NS, PS4, XBOGraphic adventure
March 26Xenon RacerWIN, NS, PS4, XBORacing
March 28Fun! Fun! Animal ParkNSParty
March 29Assassin's Creed III RemasteredWIN, PS4, XBOAction-adventure, Stealth
March 29Operencia: The Stolen SunWIN, XBORPG
March 29Tropico 6WIN, OSX, LINCMS, Government sim
March 29UnheardWIN, OSX, LINPuzzle
March 29Yoshi's Crafted WorldNSPlatformer

April–June

Release dateTitlePlatformGenre
April 1Lovers of AetherWINDating sim
April 2Darksiders: Warmastered EditionNSHack and slash, Action-adventure
April 2FAR: Lone SailsPS4, XBOAdventure
April 2Power Rangers: Battle for the GridPS4Fighting
April 4Frane: Dragons' OdysseyXBOAction RPG
April 4IslandersWIN, OSX, LINCasual, City builder
April 4Spirit Hunter: Death MarkWINAdventure, Visual novel
April 5Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World MissionWIN, NSDCCG
April 9Dangerous DrivingWIN, PS4, XBORacing
April 9Falcon AgeWIN, NS, PS4Adventure
April 9Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney TrilogyWIN, NS, PS4, XBOAdventure, Visual novel
April 9Zanki Zero: Last BeginningWIN, PS4RPG, Dungeon crawl
April 10Punch-Out!!NSSports
April 10Star SoldierNSScrolling shooter
April 10Super Mario Bros.: The Lost LevelsNSPlatformer
April 11Earth Defense Force: Iron RainPS4Action
April 11Hellblade: Senua's SacrificeNSAction-adventure
April 12Code 7: Episode 2 — Memory and Episode 3 — BackdoorWIN, OSX, LINAdventure
April 12Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR KitNS
April 13Konami Arcade ClassicsWIN, NS, PS4, XBOPlatformer, Shoot 'em up
April 16Anno 1800WINCity builder, RTS
April 16Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD RemasterNS, XBORPG
April 16My Time at PortiaNS, PS4, XBOSandbox
April 16Table of Tales: The Crooked CrownPSVRDigital tabletop, RPG
April 16World War ZWIN, PS4, XBOSurvival horror, TPS
April 18CupheadNSRun and gun
April 18Driftland: The Magic RevivalWINRTS
April 18Katana ZeroWIN, NSHack and slash, Platformer
April 23Dragon's Dogma: Dark ArisenNSAction RPG, Hack and slash
April 23Mortal Kombat 11WIN, NS, PS4, XBOFighting
April 25Imperator: RomeWINGrand strategy
April 25Picross S3NSPuzzle
April 25SteamWorld Quest: Hand of GilgamechNSRPG
April 25Umihara Kawase Fresh! NSAction
April 26BoxBoy! + BoxGirl!NSPuzzle-platformer
April 26Days GonePS4Action-adventure, Survival horror
April 30Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac AgeNS, XBORPG
April 30UBOATWINVehicle sim
May 1Arknights iOS, DROIDTactical RPG, Tower defense
May 1Detective Di: The Silk Rose MurdersWIN, LINPCA
May 2Close to the SunWINAdventure, Survival horror
May 2Rise of IndustryWIN, OSX, LINBusiness sim
May 3Jump KingWINPlatformer
May 7Puyo Puyo ChampionsWIN, NS, PS4, XBOPuzzle
May 7Shakedown: HawaiiWIN, NS, PS4, PSVAction-adventure
May 9Life Is Strange 2 – Episode 3: WastelandsWIN, PS4, XBOGraphic adventure
May 9Yakuza Kiwami 2WINAction-adventure
May 10Saints Row: The Third – The Full PackageNSAction-adventure, TPS
May 14DarkwoodPS4Survival horror, Action-adventure
May 14Idle Coffee CorpiOS, DROIDIncremental
May 14A Plague Tale: InnocenceWIN, PS4, XBOAction-adventure, Puzzle
May 14Rage 2WIN, PS4, XBOFPS
May 14RedoutNSRacing
May 14Sniper Elite V2 RemasteredWIN, NS, PS4, XBOTPS
May 14World End SyndromeNS, PS4Visual novel
May 15Clu Clu LandNSPuzzle
May 15Clu Clu Land: Welcome to New Cluclu Land NSPuzzle
May 15Donkey Kong Jr.NSPlatformer
May 15Vs. ExcitebikeNSRacing
May 16Bubsy: Paws on Fire!WIN, PS4Platformer
May 16Castlevania Anniversary CollectionWIN, NS, PS4, XBOPlatformer
May 16DarkwoodNSSurvival horror, Action-adventure
May 17DarkwoodXBOSurvival horror, Action-adventure
May 21Assassin's Creed III RemasteredNSAction-adventure, Stealth
May 21Atelier Lulua: The Scion of ArlandWIN, NS, PS4RPG
May 21Beat SaberWIN, PS4, QuestRhythm
May 21DauntlessWIN, PS4, XBOAction RPG
May 21ObservationWIN, PS4Adventure, Puzzle
May 21Resident EvilNSSurvival horror
May 21Resident Evil 4NSSurvival horror, TPS
May 21Resident Evil ZeroNSSurvival horror
May 21Slay the SpirePS4Deck building
May 21Team Sonic RacingWIN, NS, PS4, XBORacing
May 22Pokémon Rumble RushDROIDAction
May 23Total War: Three KingdomsWINTBS, RTT
May 27Little Friends: Dogs & CatsNSSimulation
May 28Among the Sleep: Enhanced EditionNS, PS4, XBOSurvival horror, Action-adventure
May 28Blood & TruthPS4FPS
May 28Brothers: A Tale of Two SonsNSAdventure
May 28Crystal CrisisNSPuzzle
May 28The House in Fata Morgana: Dream of the Revenants EditionPSVVisual novel
May 28Layers of Fear 2WIN, PS4, XBOAdventure, Horror
May 28Void BastardsWIN, XBOFPS, Roguelike
May 29VectronomWIN, OSX, NSRhythm
May 30Outer WildsWIN, XBOAdventure
May 31Cricket 19NS, PS4, XBOSports
May 31Global Soccer Manager 2019WINSports
May 31PixARKWIN, NS, PS4, XBOSandbox
May 31Trover Saves the UniversePS4Action, Platformer
June 4Asdivine DiosWIN, XBORPG
June 4Kotodama: The 7 Mysteries of FujisawaWIN, NS, PS4Visual novel
June 4The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IIPS4RPG
June 4PerchangNSPuzzle, Strategy
June 4Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth3DSDungeon crawl, RPG
June 4TimespinnerNSMetroidvania
June 4Trover Saves the UniverseWINAction, Platformer
June 4Warhammer: ChaosbaneWIN, PS4, XBORPG
June 6JourneyWINAdventure, Art
June 6MotoGP 19WIN, PS4, XBORacing
June 6Slay the SpireNSDeck building
June 7A-Train ExpressPS4, PSVRSimulation
June 7Octopath TravelerWINRPG
June 7OmensightXBOAction RPG
June 11Battle Worlds: KronosNSTBS
June 11Collection of ManaNSAction RPG
June 11Contra Anniversary CollectionWIN, NS, PS4, XBOAction, Platformer
June 11The House in Fata Morgana: Dream of the Revenants EditionPS4Visual novel
June 12City ConnectionNSPlatformer
June 12Double Dragon II: The RevengeNSBeat 'em up
June 12VolleyballNSSports
June 13Cadence of HyruleNSRoguelike, Rhythm
June 13Doraemon Story of Seasons NSFarming, RPG
June 14Blaster Master ZeroWINAction, Platformer
June 18Bloodstained: Ritual of the NightWIN, PS4, XBOMetroidvania, Action-adventure
June 18Crystal CrisisPS4Puzzle
June 20198XWIN, PS4Action
June 20Amid EvilWINFPS
June 20Harry Potter: Wizards UniteiOS, DROIDAdventure
June 20My Friend PedroWIN, NSShoot 'em up
June 20Project LuxPS4Adventure
June 20Super Neptunia RPGWINRPG
June 20Yakuza 5 PS4Action-adventure
June 20Yo-kai Watch 4 NSRPG
June 21Crash Team Racing Nitro-FueledNS, PS4, XBORacing
June 24Heavy RainWINInteractive drama
June 25Bloodstained: Ritual of the NightNSMetroidvania, Action-adventure
June 25Devil May CryNSAction-adventure, Hack and slash
June 25JudgmentPS4Action-adventure
June 25Samurai ShodownPS4, XBOFighting
June 25Super Neptunia RPGNS, PS4RPG
June 26Hardcore MechaWIN, PS4Action, Vehicle sim
June 26Human: Fall FlatiOS, DROIDPuzzle-platformer
June 27MinitiOS, DROIDAdventure
June 27MotoGP 19NSRacing
June 27The Sinking CityWIN, PS4, XBOAction-adventure, Survival horror
June 28F1 2019WIN, PS4, XBORacing
June 28Super Mario Maker 2NSLevel editor, Platformer

July–September

Release dateTitlePlatformGenre
July 2Final Fantasy XIV: ShadowbringersWIN, PS4MMO, RPG
July 2Psyvariar DeltaNS, PS4Shoot 'em up
July 2Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-teredNSTPS, Action-adventure
July 4Alternate Jake Hunter: Daedalus The Awakening of Golden JazzWINAdventure
July 4ClannadNSVisual novel
July 4Stranger Things 3: The GameWIN, NS, PS4, XBOBrawler
July 5Attack on Titan 2: Final BattleWIN, NS, PS4, XBOAction
July 5Sea of SolitudeWIN, PS4, XBOAdventure
July 5TeppeniOS, DROIDDCCG
July 9Dr. Mario WorldiOS, DROIDPuzzle
July 9Senran Kagura: Peach BallNSPinball
July 9Umihara Kawase Fresh!NSAction, Platformer
July 11Blazing ChromeWIN, NS, PS4, XBORun and gun
July 11Earth Defense Force 5WINTPS
July 11Tiny Metal: Full Metal RumbleWIN, NSTBT
July 12AggelosPS4, XBOAction, Platformer
July 12Dragon Quest Builders 2NS, PS4Action RPG, Sandbox
July 12God Eater 3NSAction RPG
July 17Donkey Kong 3NSShoot 'em up
July 17Wrecking CrewNSAction, Puzzle
July 18EtherbornWIN, NS, PS4, XBOPuzzle
July 18Sky: Children of the LightiOSAdventure
July 19HoraceWINMetroidvania, Platformer
July 19Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black OrderNSAction RPG
July 22Beyond: Two SoulsWINInteractive drama
July 23Pokémon Rumble RushiOSAction
July 23Tetris EffectWINPuzzle
July 23VaneWINAdventure
July 25Hyper Light DrifteriOSAction RPG
July 25Monster Boy and the Cursed KingdomWINPlatformer
July 25Raiden V: Director's CutNSShoot 'em up
July 26Fire Emblem: Three HousesNSTactical RPG
July 26Kill la Kill: IfWIN, NS, PS4Action, Fighting
July 26Wolfenstein: CyberpilotWIN, PS4FPS, Action-adventure
July 26Wolfenstein: YoungbloodWIN, NS, PS4, XBOFPS
July 30Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden: Deluxe EditionNSTBS
July 30Oxygen Not IncludedWIN, OSX, LINSurvival, Simulation
July 31Crystal CrisisWINPuzzle
August 1Omega Labyrinth LifeWIN, NS, PS4RPG, Dungeon crawl
August 2The Church in the DarknessWIN, OSX, NS, PS4, XBOAction-adventure
August 2Dry DrowningWINVisual novel
August 2Madden NFL 20WIN, PS4, XBOSports
August 3Asdivine MenaceXBORPG
August 6Age of Wonders: PlanetfallWIN, PS4, XBO4X, TBS
August 6Illusion of L'PhalciaPS4RPG
August 6Metal Wolf Chaos XDWIN, PS4, XBOTPS
August 8Pillars of Eternity: Complete EditionNSRPG
August 9Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Complete EditionNSAction RPG
August 12Anodyne 2: Return to DustWIN, OSX, LINAction-adventure
August 13The Bard's Tale TrilogyXBORoguelike
August 13Friday the 13th: The GameNSSurvival horror
August 13Rebel Galaxy OutlawWINVehicle sim
August 15Ion FuryWIN, OSX, LINFPS
August 15Vasara HD CollectionNS, PS4, XBOShoot 'em up
August 16Grandia HD CollectionNSRPG
August 18FAR: Lone SailsNSAdventure
August 20RadWIN, NS, PS4, XBORoguelike
August 20Remnant: From the AshesWIN, PS4, XBOTPS, Action-adventure
August 20Yakuza 3PS4Action-adventure
August 20Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link EvolutionNSTBS
August 21Downtown Nekketsu March: Super-Awesome Field Day! NSAction, Sports
August 21Kung-Fu HeroesNSBeat 'em up
August 21Vice: Project DoomNSFighting, Platformer, Racing, Shooter
August 21Winds of ChangeWINVisual novel, RPG, Adventure
August 22Life Is Strange 2 – Episode 4: FaithWIN, PS4, XBOGraphic adventure
August 22OninakiWIN, NS, PS4RPG
August 22Tokyo Chronos PS4Adventure
August 22Touhou Shoujo: Tale of Beautiful MemoriesWINAction RPG
August 27Ancestors: The Humankind OdysseyWINSurvival
August 27The Bard's Tale IV: Director's CutWIN, OSX, LIN, PS4, XBORoguelike
August 27ControlWIN, PS4, XBOTPS, Action-adventure
August 27CrystarWIN, PS4Action RPG
August 27Hunt: ShowdownWINFPS, Survival horror
August 27Knights and BikesWIN, PS4Action-adventure
August 27MinoriaWIN, NSMetroidvania
August 27MXGP 2019WIN, PS4, XBORacing
August 27World of Warcraft ClassicWIN, OSXRPG
August 28Pokémon MastersiOS, DROIDRPG
August 29Azur Lane: Crosswave PS4Action RPG
August 29Cell to SingularityiOSIncremental, Educational
August 30Astral ChainNSAction
August 30Blair WitchWIN, XBOSurvival horror
August 30The Dark Pictures: Man of MedanWIN, PS4, XBOAdventure, Survival horror
August 30The Ninja Saviors: Return of the WarriorsNS, PS4Brawler
August 30Psychedelica of the Ashen HawkWINVisual novel
September 3Catherine: Full BodyPS4Puzzle-platformer
September 3Children of MortaWIN, OSXAction RPG
September 3Final Fantasy VIII RemasteredWIN, NS, PS4, XBORPG
September 3Last OasisWINSurvival
September 3Root Letter: Last AnswerNS, PS4Visual novel
September 3Spyro Reignited TrilogyWIN, NSPlatformer
September 4Deadly Premonition: OriginsNSSurvival horror
September 4Divinity: Original Sin IINSRPG
September 4Super Kirby ClashNSAction
September 5Brawl BrothersNSBeat 'em up
September 5Breath of FireNSRPG
September 5Demon's CrestNSPlatformer
September 5F-ZeroNSRacing
September 5Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the TropicsNSAction, Platformer
September 5Kirby's Dream CourseNSSports
September 5Kirby's Dream Land 3NSPlatformer
September 5The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the PastNSAction-adventure
September 5PilotwingsNSFlight simulation
September 5River City GirlsWIN, NS, PS4, XBOBrawler
September 5Star FoxNSRail Shooter
September 5Stunt Race FXNSRacing
September 5Super E.D.F. Earth Defense ForceNSScrolling shooter
September 5Super Family Tennis NSSports
September 5Super Ghouls 'n GhostsNSPlatformer
September 5Super Mario KartNSKart racing
September 5Super Mario WorldNSPlatformer
September 5Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's IslandNSPlatformer
September 5Super MetroidNSAction-adventure
September 5Super Puyo Puyo 2NSPuzzle
September 5Super SoccerNSSports
September 5Super TennisNSSports
September 6Monster Hunter World: IcebornePS4, XBOAction-adventure
September 6NBA 2K20WIN, NS, PS4, XBOSports
September 10Caravan StoriesPS4MMO, RPG
September 10eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer 2020WIN, PS4, XBOSports
September 10Gears 5WIN, XBOTPS
September 10GreedFallWIN, PS4, XBOAction RPG
September 10Utawarerumono: ZanPS4Action RPG, Brawler
September 13Borderlands 3WIN, PS4, XBOFPS
September 13Daemon X MachinaNSAction, TPS
September 13NHL 20PS4, XBOSports
September 17AI: The Somnium FilesWIN, NS, PS4Adventure
September 17Lego Jurassic WorldNSAction-adventure
September 17Reel Fishing: Road Trip AdventureNS, PS4Fishing
September 18Merge Magic!iOS, DROIDPuzzle, Adventure
September 19Devil May Cry 2NSAction-adventure, Hack and slash
September 19Sayonara Wild HeartsNS, PS4Music
September 19Shakedown: Hawaii3DSAction-adventure
September 19Shantae and the Seven SirensiOSPlatformer
September 19Sonic RacingiOSRacing
September 20The Legend of Zelda: Link's AwakeningNSAction-adventure
September 20Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White WitchNSRPG
September 20Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch RemasteredWIN, PS4RPG
September 20Untitled Goose GameWIN, NSStealth
September 24Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced EditionNS, PS4, XBORPG
September 24Baldur's Gate: Enhanced EditionNS, PS4, XBORPG
September 24Baldur's Gate: Siege of DragonspearNS, PS4, XBORPG
September 24Contra: Rogue CorpsWIN, NS, PS4, XBORun and gun
September 24Icewind Dale: Enhanced EditionNS, PS4, XBORPG
September 24Planescape: Torment: Enhanced EditionNS, PS4, XBORPG
September 24The Surge 2WIN, PS4, XBOAction RPG
September 25Mario Kart TouriOS, DROIDRacing
September 26Darksiders II: Deathinitive EditionNSAction RPG, Hack and slash
September 26Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iXWIN, NS, PS4Action, Platformer
September 26Ys IX: Monstrum Nox PS4RPG
September 27Code VeinWIN, PS4, XBOAction RPG
September 27Dragon QuestNSRPG
September 27Dragon Quest IINSRPG
September 27Dragon Quest IIINSRPG
September 27Dragon Quest XI SNSRPG
September 27FIFA 20WIN, NS, PS4, XBOSports
September 27Freedom FingerWIN, NS, PS4, XBOShoot 'em up
September 27MemorrhaWIN, OSX, NS, PS4, XBOPuzzle, Adventure
September 27Ori and the Blind ForestNSPlatformer
September 27Tropico 6PS4, XBOCMS
September 30Cube WorldWINAction RPG

October–December

Release dateTitlePlatformGenre
October 1Call of Duty: MobileiOS, DROIDFPS, Battle royale
October 1Destiny 2: ShadowkeepWIN, PS4, XBOAction RPG, FPS
October 1Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2PS4Action
October 1ReadySet HeroesWIN, PS4Action
October 1What the Golf?WIN, iOSPuzzle
October 1YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this WorldWIN, NS, PS4Adventure, Visual novel
October 2One Night StandPS4, XBOVisual novel
October 2WarsawWIN, NS, PS4, XBOAction RPG
October 3Fault Milestone OneNSVisual novel
October 4Ciconia When They Cry – Phase 1: For You, the Replaceable OnesWIN, OSXVisual novel
October 4Ghostbusters: The Video Game RemasteredWIN, NS, PS4, XBOTPS
October 4One Night StandNSVisual novel
October 4Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon BreakpointWIN, PS4, XBOTactical shooter
October 7Shantae and the Seven SirensOSXPlatformer
October 8The Alliance Alive HD RemasteredNS, PS4RPG
October 8BurgerTime Party!NSAction, Puzzle
October 8Concrete GeniePS4Action-adventure
October 8IndivisibleWIN, PS4, XBOAction RPG
October 8John Wick HexWIN, OSXAction, Strategy
October 8Trine 4: The Nightmare PrinceWIN, NS, PS4, XBOPlatformer
October 8Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible LairWIN, NS, PS4, XBOPlatformer
October 10Corpse Party: Blood DriveWIN, NSSurvival horror
October 10Moon: Remix RPG Adventure NSRPG
October 10Murder on the IslandWINVisual novel
October 10River City Melee Mach!!WIN, NS, PS4Action
October 10Spirit Hunter: NGWIN, NS, PS4, PSVAdventure, Visual novel
October 10ValfarisWIN, NSAction, Platformer
October 11Doraemon Story of SeasonsWIN, NSFarming, RPG
October 11FrostpunkPS4, XBOCity builder
October 11GridWIN, PS4, XBORacing
October 11Killer Queen BlackWIN, NSRTS
October 15Children of MortaPS4, XBOAction RPG
October 15Disco ElysiumWINRPG
October 15Earth Defense Force: Iron RainWINTPS
October 15Grandia HD RemasterWINRPG
October 15Overwatch: Legendary EditionNSFPS
October 15Steins;Gate Elite iOSVisual novel
October 15The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete EditionNSAction RPG
October 16Little Town HeroNSRPG
October 17The Jackbox Party Pack 6WIN, OSX, LIN, NS, PS4, XBOParty
October 17Monkey King: Hero is BackWIN, PS4Action-adventure
October 17Stranded Sails: Explorers of the Cursed IslandsWIN, NS, PS4, XBOAdventure
October 17Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete EditionWIN, PS4Action-adventure
October 17VectronomiOS, DROIDRhythm
October 18Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth: Complete EditionWIN, NSRPG
October 18Ice Age: Scrat's Nutty AdventureWIN, NS, PS4, XBOPlatformer
October 18Plants vs Zombies: Battle for NeighborvilleWIN, PS4, XBOTPS
October 18Return of the Obra DinnNS, PS4, XBOPuzzle
October 18Ring Fit AdventureNSAdventure, Fitness
October 22The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IIIPS4RPG
October 22Raging LoopNS, PS4Visual novel
October 22Skullgirls 2nd EncoreNSFighting
October 22WWE 2K20WIN, PS4, XBOSports
October 23Corpse Party 2: Dead Patient – Chapter 1WINSurvival horror
October 24Dusk DiverNS, PS4Action RPG
October 25Call of Duty: Modern WarfareWIN, PS4, XBOFPS
October 25MediEvilPS4Action-adventure, Hack and slash
October 25The Outer WorldsWIN, PS4, XBORPG
October 29AfterpartyWIN, PS4, XBOAdventure
October 29Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret HideoutWIN, NS, PS4RPG
October 29Disgaea 4 Complete+NS, PS4Tactical RPG
October 29Harvest Moon: Mad DashNS, PS4Puzzle
October 29Resident Evil 5NSSurvival horror, TPS
October 29Resident Evil 6NSSurvival horror, TPS
October 29Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HDNS, PS4, XBOPlatformer
October 29VampyrNSAction RPG
October 29The Wanderer: Frankenstein's CreatureWIN, NS, iOS, DROID, PS4, XBOAdventure
October 29Yakuza 4PS4Action-adventure
October 31Ghost ParadeWIN, NS, PS4Adventure
October 31Luigi's Mansion 3NSAction-adventure
October 31Song of Horror: Complete EditionWINSurvival horror
November 1Spirit of the NorthPS4Adventure
November 5Just Dance 2020Wii, NS, PS4, XBO, StadiaRhythm
November 5Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020NSSports
November 5Planet ZooWINCMS
November 5Red Dead Redemption 2WINAction-adventure
November 5ValfarisPS4Action, Platformer
November 8Death StrandingPS4Action
November 8Disney Tsum Tsum FestivalNSPuzzle
November 8GuildlingsiOS, OSX, tvOSAdventure, RPG
November 8Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaire's Conspiracy – Deluxe EditionNSPuzzle, Adventure
November 8Need for Speed HeatWIN, PS4, XBORacing
November 8New Super Lucky's TaleNSPlatformer
November 8ValfarisXBOAction, Platformer
November 10The TakeOverWIN, OSXBrawler
November 11Romancing SaGa 3WIN, NS, PS4, PSV, XBO, iOS, DROIDRPG
November 11Tactical NexusWINPuzzle
November 13Last LabyrinthWIN, PS4Adventure
November 14Age of Empires II: Definitive EditionWINRTS
November 14Terminator: ResistanceWIN, PS4, XBOFPS
November 14War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius iOS, DROIDTactical RPG
November 15GolemPS4Adventure
November 15Pokémon Sword and ShieldNSRPG
November 15Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderWIN, PS4, XBOAction-adventure
November 15Tokyo Ghoul: re Call to ExistWIN, PS4Action, Survival
November 19Assassin's Creed OdysseyStadiaAction-adventure
November 19Attack on Titan 2: Final BattleStadiaHack and slash
November 19Destiny 2StadiaFPS
November 19Farming Simulator 19StadiaSimulation
November 19Final Fantasy XVStadiaAction RPG
November 19Football Manager 2020WIN, iOS, DROID, StadiaSports management
November 19GridStadiaAction-adventure
November 19GyltStadiaAction-adventure, Puzzle
November 19Just Dance 2020StadiaRhythm
November 19Metro ExodusStadiaFPS
November 19Mortal Kombat 11StadiaFighting
November 19NBA 2K20StadiaSports
November 19Rage 2StadiaFPS
November 19Red Dead Redemption 2StadiaAction-adventure
November 19Rise of the Tomb RaiderStadiaAction-adventure
November 19Shadow of the Tomb RaiderStadiaAction-adventure
November 19Shenmue IIIWIN, PS4Action-adventure
November 19Tomb RaiderStadiaAction-adventure
November 20Children of MortaNSAction RPG
November 22Sniper Ghost Warrior ContractsWIN, PS4, XBOFPS
November 27Cyber Troopers Virtual-On Masterpiece 1995~2001 PS4Action
November 27SD Gundam G Generation Cross RaysWINTactical RPG
November 28Trover Saves the UniverseNSAction, Platformer
December 3Blair WitchPS4Survival horror
December 3Halo: The Master Chief CollectionWINFPS
December 3Life Is Strange 2 – Episode 5: WolvesWIN, PS4, XBOGraphic adventure
December 3Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced EditionNS, PS4, XBORPG
December 3Phoenix PointWIN, OSXStrategy, TBT
December 3SaGa: Scarlet Grace – AmbitionsWIN, NS, PS4, iOS, DROIDRPG
December 3Trover Saves the UniverseXBOAction, Platformer
December 5Alien: IsolationNSFPS
December 5Darksiders GenesisWIN, StadiaHack and slash, RPG
December 5InterrogationWIN, OSX, LINAction-adventure, RPG
December 5Punishing: Gray Raven iOS, DROIDAction RPG, Hack and slash
December 5Raging LoopWINVisual novel
December 5Star Ocean: First Departure RNS, PS4RPG
December 6Ancestors: The Humankind OdysseyPS4, XBOSurvival
December 10BoneworksWINFPS
December 10Dragon Quest Builders 2WINAction RPG, Sandbox
December 10MechWarrior 5: MercenariesWINVehicular combat, Action
December 10Shovel Knight: King of CardsWIN, NS, PS4, XBOPlatformer
December 10Shovel Knight: ShowdownWIN, NS, PS4, XBOFighting
December 10Steins;Gate 0NSVisual novel
December 10Steins;Gate: My Darling's EmbraceWIN, NS, PS4Visual novel
December 11Minecraft EarthiOS, DROIDAR
December 11Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New YorkWIN, OSX, LINAdventure
December 12Breath of Fire IINSRPG
December 12CrystalisNSAction RPG
December 12Detroit: Become HumanWINAdventure
December 12Famicom Wars NSStrategy, TBT
December 12Gensou SkyDriftWIN, NSRacing
December 12Journey to SiliusNSRun and gun
December 12Kirby Super StarNSPlatformer
December 12Path of the WarriorWINBrawler
December 12Route-16 Turbo NSMaze, Racing
December 12Sakura Wars PS4Action RPG, Dating sim, Visual novel
December 12Star Fox 2NSRail Shooter
December 12Super Punch-Out!!NSSports
December 12Virgo Versus the ZodiacOSX, WINRPG
December 13Balconing Simulator 2020WINSimulation
December 17Borderlands 3StadiaAction RPG, FPS
December 17WattamWIN, PS4Action
December 18EverQuest: Torment of VeliousWINMMO, RPG
December 27Brain Age: Nintendo Switch Training NSPuzzle