<p>While <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/fall-guys-ultimate-knockout">Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout</a> has recently been bringing Devolver Digital to the spotlight, the studio has been known for publishing some great independent titles like <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/enter-the-gungeon">Enter the Gungeon</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/my-friend-pedro">My Friend Pedro</a>. This week, Devolver is dedicating their time to highlighting their next release, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/olija">Olija</a>, a hack and slash adventure developed by Skeleton Crew Studios.</p>

<p>Counting down to just a few days before release, Devolver dropped a launch trailer for the game which you can check out below:</p>

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<p>Here’s the official description:</p>

<div class="direct-quote">Olija is a game about Lord Faraday's quest, a broken man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.</div>

<p>While the animation for the trailer may be impressive, Olija is actually going for a retro pixel look. It shouldn’t be surprising with a publisher like Devolver which has several titles that embrace the old school aesthetic. Ultimately the winning element should be the gameplay, and hopefully we’ll get to see some of it come launch.</p> 

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/Olija+Still+1.png" alt="Still from Olija">

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<p><small>Source: Devolver Digital</small></p>

<p>Olija will be available for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/olija">PC</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/olija">Switch</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/olija">PS4</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/olija">Xbox One</a> this coming Jan. 28. Find more games in our respective list of upcoming games on the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming">Switch</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/upcoming">PC</a>.
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 Devolver highlights hack and slash adventure Olija with a new launch trailer.

Watch the Animated Launch Trailer for Olija

<p>Two new looks at <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/werewolf-the-apocalypse">Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood</a> have been released by Nacon and Cyanide Studio. With the game set to come out this February, these new videos titled Welcome to the Pack and The Essence of Rage take an inside look at the story of Werewolf and the passion that the developers had put behind this expansion to the World of Darkness.</p>

<p>Watch this:</p>

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<p>Just in case you didn’t know, Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood is actually based on the tabletop game called Werewolf: Apocalypse; which is itself an expansion on the World of Darkness series. Though the game is set to come out in February, there’s a lot of WoD material that fans can sink their teeth into to get a better feel of the world.</p>

<p>Going back to the actual game though, it does look like it borrows a lot of elements from the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/batman-arkham-asylum">Batman Arkham Asylum</a> series , what with the main character Cahal sneaking into facilities and taking down thugs depending on the player’s choice of approach. The only difference is that Cahal can morph into three different creatures, with each one providing a certain advantage; human Cahal can interact with the environment and socialize with people, wolf Cahal can move faster and sneak around more effectively, and werewolf Cahal is an unstoppable juggernaut of a creature.</p>

<div class="direct-quote">Embrace the power of the Werewolf in Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood. Learn more about the forms, abilities, and skills of Cahal, an exiled werewolf who has returned to take part in a bloody campaign against the evil oil and gas corporation Endron, as our developers walk you through the World of Darkness in this commented gameplay video.</div>

<p>Catch Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood when it comes out for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Feb. 4, 2021. Check out more games in our lists of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming">Upcoming PS4 Games</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming">Upcoming Xbox One Games</a>.</p>

 Two new looks at Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood have been released by Nacon and Cyanide Studio.

Get a New In-Depth Look at Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood

<p>Though <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/capcom">Capcom</a> has found success with remakes for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/resident-evil-2">Resident Evil 2</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/resident-evil-3">Resident Evil 3</a>, a lot of fans were curious about how the story will move forward. We had gotten an announcement for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/resident-evil-village">Resident Evil Village</a> last year, and now Capcom has given us a new look at RE: Village with a new trailer plus some gameplay.</p>

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<p>You can watch the full showcase here, but you can skip to the 34:51 mark to check out the gameplay:</p>

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<p>With Resident Evil 3 coming with a team-based online multiplayer called RE: Resistance, Village is also going to release its own multiplayer title called Resident Evil Re: Verse. That also has its own trailer here:</p>

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<p>PlayStation 5 owners are also in for a treat as Capcom has released a demo for Resident Evil Village called Maiden, and it will have players take control of a character who isn’t Ethan Winters exploring the setting of RE: Village. The demo will serve as a side story to the main game, and is now available for download. Don’t expect any action though, as this demo will be mostly about exploring and not combat.</p>

<p>Resident Evil Village is set to come out for the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/resident-evil-village" title="Resident Evil Village on PlayStation 5">PS5</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/resident-evil-village" title="Resident Evil Village on PlayStation 4">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/resident-evil-village" title="Resident Evil Village on Xbox One">Xbox One</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/resident-evil-village" title="Resident Evil Village on Xbox Series X and S">Xbox Series X|S</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/resident-evil-village" title="Resident Evil Village on PC">PC</a> on May 7. Find more games in our updated lists of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming/" title="Upcoming PlayStation 4 games">upcoming PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/upcoming/" title="Upcoming PlayStation 5 games">PS5</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming/" title="Upcoming Xbox One games">Xbox One</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/upcoming/" title="Upcoming Series X and S Games">Xbox Series X games</a>.</p>

Also a look into the multiplayer Resident Evil Re: Verse

Resident Evil Village Gets New Trailer and Gameplay Footage

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/walkabout-games" title="Walkabout Games">Walkabout Games</a> and PixelHeart launched Liberated last year, but now they’re coming up with an ‘Enhanced Edition’ that is set to be released within the year. The upcoming version will have a lot of extra features, and it’s sure to be a treat for players who have already experienced the world of Liberated.</p>

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<p>The enhanced edition of Liberated is said to contain a full English voice-over plus two additional DLC chapters to the entire story. The edition will also feature some 'gameplay enhancements'.</p> 

<p>Liberated - Enhanced Edition is currently available for pre-orders and you can get your copy and find more information about the game at the PixelHeart <a href="https://www.pixelheart.eu/produit/liberated-enhanced-edition-switch-eur/">official website</a>.</p>

<p>With <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/cd-projekt-red" title="CD Projekt Red">CD Projekt Red’s</a> <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/cyberpunk-2077" title="Cyberpunk 2077 on PC">Cyberpunk 2077</a> having botched the release last year, at least Liberated is a ‘cyberpunk’ title that has received praise, being called a standout title for the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch" title="Switch Games">Nintendo Switch</a>.</p>

<p>Here’s the official story for Liberated:</p>

<div class="direct-quote">Liberated explores a tangible near-future: an always-online society ripe for the bloom of authoritarianism. As technology empowers government control, an insurgent group of Liberated men and women rises. This is not a story about good vs. evil, it’s a story about people and the truths they hold. But truth is a matter of perspective.</div>

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/liberated-enhanced-edition" title="Liberated Enhanced Edition on Switch">Liberated: Enhanced Edition</a> will come out for the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title="Upcoming Switch Games">Nintendo Switch</a> sometime in 2021. Find more games in our updated list of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming">Upcoming Switch Games</a>.</p>

Get excited for new additions to this noir cyberpunk platformer

Take a Look at the Enhanced Edition of Liberated

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/bloober-team" title="Bloober Team">Bloober Team</a> is set to release their upcoming game, The Medium, later this month, and though fans have already gotten a look at the gameplay, we have a new video shedding light on what a medium can do in-game.</p>

<p>Watch What Does a Medium Do? here:</p>

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<div class="direct-quote">Behind the thin veil that separates us from the spirit world, a Medium can find lost souls on their way to the afterlife. For Marianne, helping them cross over has almost become her life's purpose. Take a look at our next Premonition video, in which we show you some of the unique skills of a Medium.</div>

<p>With titles like <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps3/dark-souls" title="Dark Souls on PS3">Dark Souls</a> bringing us to horrific worlds with heart-pumping <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/action" title="Action PC Games">action</a>, The Medium looks to take the slower route, preferring to have players sit and take in the nightmare world that it brings to the table. While adrenaline-fuelled fighting games are still fun, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/horror" title="Horror PC Games">mystery/horror</a> games like The Medium are their own kind of roller coaster.</p>

<div class="direct-quote">Discover a dark mystery only a medium can solve. Explore the real world and the spirit world at the same time. Use your psychic abilities to solve <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/puzzle" title="Puzzle PC Games">puzzles</a> spanning both worlds, uncover deeply disturbing secrets, and survive encounters with The Maw - a monster born from an unspeakable tragedy.</div>

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<p>The Medium becomes available for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/the-medium" title="The Medium on Xbox Series X">Xbox Series X|S</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/the-medium" title="The Medium on PC">PC</a> this coming Jan. 28. Take a look at more games in our list of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/upcoming" title="Upcoming Xbox Series X Games">Upcoming Xbox Series X Games</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/upcoming" title="Upcoming PC Games">Upcoming PC Games</a>.</p>

Take a Deep Dive Into Upcoming Mystery/Horror Game The Medium

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/io-interactive" title="IO Interactive">IO Interactive</a> is set to release Hitman 3 this coming Jan. 20. To get fans hyped for the return of Agent 47, the studio has released a new launch trailer showing off all the colorful locations of the upcoming game as well as all the other cool things you can do in the ‘World of Assassination’ trilogy.</p>

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<div class="direct-quote">Agent 47 returns in HITMAN 3 for the most important contracts of his entire career. The dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy awaits.</div>

<p>Though Hitman 3 will conclude the story of its mascot Agent 47, we should expect IO to work on more games that fall under the Hitman IP. Talking to <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/12/31/io-interactive-on-walking-away-from-the-hitman-series">Game Informer</a>, Hitman 3 director Christian Elverdam had said that they are looking to expand on the property, comparing it to the 007 franchise. He says:</p>

<div class="direct-quote">"If you think about the future of Hitman as well, if you think about the future of the Bond franchise, we’re in a place where we feel curious and hungry, creatively… If you think about what would Bond be, what would Hitman be in the future, hopefully you’ll think, ‘hey these guys certainly seem like they … are interested in trying to take the games new places.’"</div>

<p>To celebrate the release of Hitman 3, whatoplay is hosting a raffle so you can win a key for Hitman 3 for PC,PS4/PS5, or Xbox One/Series X|S. You can learn more about it <a href="https://whatoplay.com/blog/giveaway-hitman-3">here</a>.</p>

<p>Hitman 3 launches on <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/hitman-iii" title="Hitman III on PC">PC</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/hitman-iii" title="Hitman III on Xbox One">Xbox One</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/hitman-iii" title="Hitman III on Xbox Series X">Xbox Series X|S</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/hitman-iii" title="Hitman III on PS4">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/hitman-iii" title="Hitman III on PS5">PS5</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/hitman-iii" title="Hitman III on Switch">Nintendo Switch</a> on Jan. 20. Find more games in our respective lists for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/upcoming" title="Upcoming PC Games">Upcoming PC Games</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming" title="Upcoming PS4 Games">Upcoming PS4 Games</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming" title="Upcoming Xbox One Games">Upcoming Xbox One Games</a>.</p>



Agent 47 Returns in Launch Trailer for Hitman 3

<p>Previous owners will be able to port over locations from <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/hitman" title="Hitman on PC">Hitman 1</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/hitman-2" title="Hitman 2 on PC">2</a> to the upcoming Hitman 3 on the same platform at no additional cost. After <a href="https://www.polygon.com/2021/1/15/22233355/hitman-3-pc-location-progress-import-how-to-epic-games-store-steam">reports</a> came out stating that players will have to repurchase Hitman 2 levels to bring them back for the third game, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/io-interactive" title="IO Interactive">IO Interactive</a> has come out with an official statement to clear things out with players.</p> 

<p>As per the official IO Interactive <a href="https://twitter.com/IOInteractive/status/1350899132966318084">Twitter account</a>:</p>

<div class="direct-quote">We are continuing to work on a solution with our partners to allow <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/" title="PC Games">PC</a> players who own HITMAN 1 or HITMAN 2 to import locations from those games into HITMAN 3 at no additional cost.

We guarantee that players will NOT need to repurchase the games.  

Until we roll that out in the coming weeks, the HITMAN 1 GOTY Access Pass will be free to own for all PC players who pre-purchase or purchase HITMAN 3 in the first 10 days after release. 

We are excited for you to enjoy the fill World of Assassination experience. 

Thank you, IOI.</div>

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<p>For now, it looks like players won’t be able to port over Hitman 2 locations on launch day, but at least we have confirmation from the developers that they are working on solutions to make the seamless transition without any additional spending on the players’ part.</p>

<p>There’s no exact date yet on when this fix will go live, but in the meantime, they can get their hands on the GOTY edition of Hitman 1 for free when you pre-purchase Hitman 3 or buy it in the first 10 days after release.</p>

<p>IO Interactive has come up with a pre-launch guide. The guide details how players can get their hands on Hitman 3, as well as how previous owners of Hitman 1 and Hitman 2 can import their locations to the upcoming title. </p>

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<p>Hitman 3 becomes available this Jan 20 for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/hitman-iii" title="Hitman III on PS5">PS5</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/hitman-iii" title="Hitman III on PS4">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/hitman-iii" title="Hitman III on Xbox One">Xbox One</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/hitman-iii" title="Hitman III on Xbox Series X">Xbox Series X|S</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/hitman-iii" title="Hitman III on PC">PC</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/hitman-iii" title="Hitman III on Switch">Nintendo Switch</a>. You can find more games in our respective lists for upcoming tiles on the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming" title="Upcoming PS4 Games">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming" title="Upcoming Xbox One Games">Xbox One</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title="Upcoming Switch Games">Switch</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/upcoming" title="Upcoming PC Games">PC</a>, as well as <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/upcoming" title="Upcoming PS5 Games">PS5</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/upcoming" title="Upcoming Xbox Series X Games">Xbox Series X</a> Games.</p>

<p>We are hosting a raffle where you get a chance to win a key of the HITMAN 3 on PC, PS4/PS5, or Xbox One/Series X|S. To join, click <a href="https://whatoplay.com/blog/giveaway-hitman-3" title="Giveaway HITMAN 3">here</a>.</p>


Hitman 3: IO Interactive Clarifies No Repurchases Necessary To Import Locations

<p>The demo for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/bandai-namco-studios" title="Bandai Namco Studios">Bandai Namco’s</a> Little Nightmares sequel is now available and they dropped a new trailer along with it. It’s chock full of the creepy visuals and eerie music that you can expect from the franchise.</p>

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<p>The demo is available on the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one" title="Xbox One Games">Xbox One</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x" title="Xbox Series X Games">Xbox Series X|S</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4" title="PS4 Games">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5" title="PS5 Games">PS5</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch" title="Nintendo Switch Games">Nintendo Switch</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc" title="PC Games">PC</a>. Players who also missed out on <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/little-nightmares" title="Little Nightmares on PC">Little Nightmares</a> will be able to grab it on PC from Jan. 13–17 on the Bandai Namco Europe’s website. The game is available for those who are members of the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/little-nightmares" title="Little Nightmares on Xbox One">Xbox Games</a> with Gold.</p>

<p>While modern <a href="https://whatoplay.com/new/horror" title="New Horror Games">horror games</a> like <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/resident-evil-hd-remaster" title="Resident Evil on Switch">Resident Evil</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps3/the-last-of-us" title="The Last of Us on PS3">The Last of Us</a> have been reserved for more adult audiences, Little Nightmares has something that can be enjoyed by both adults and young children alike. Horror fans will definitely love the spooky feel of the game, and you can detect a lot of aesthetic inspiration from the likes of Tim Burton akin to The Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride.</p>

<p>Bandai Namco had launched Little Nightmares back in 2017 to critical acclaim, and they’re ready to come back to this Burton-esque world with this sequel.</p>

<p>Little Nightmares II comes to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/little-nightmares-ii" title="Little Nightmares II on PS4">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/little-nightmares-ii" title="Little Nightmares II on Xbox One">Xbox One</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/little-nightmares-ii" title="Little Nightmares II on PC">PC</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/little-nightmares-ii" title="Little Nightmares II on Switch">Nintendo Switch</a> on Feb. 11, 2021; it comes to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/little-nightmares-ii" title="Little Nightmares II on PS5">PS5</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/little-nightmares-ii" title="Little Nightmares II on Xbox Series X">Xbox Series X|S</a> sometime later in the year.</p> 

<p>More upcoming games are available in our respective lists for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming" title="Upcoming Xbox One Games">Upcoming Xbox One Games</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title="Upcoming Switch Games">Upcoming Switch Games</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming" title="Upcoming PS4 Games">Upcoming PS4 Games</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/upcoming" title="Upcoming PC Games">Upcoming PC Games</a>.</p> 

Face your childhood fears once again in this acclaimed puzzle-platformer

Little Nightmares II Releases Demo with a Creepy New Trailer

<p>Hogwarts Legacy has been delayed. After the announcement last September that we would be getting a Potter-based <a href="https://whatoplay.com/new/open-world" title="New Open World Games">open-world</a> game in 2021, it looks like <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/portkey-games" title="Portkey Games">Portkey Games</a> has opted to delay the game by a year.</p>

<p>As per the <a href="https://twitter.com/HogwartsLegacy/status/1349400854000922627">official announcement</a> on the Hogwarts Legacy Twitter page, the game has been delayed to 2022.</p> 

<img src="https://cdn2.whatoplay.com/news/hogwarts.png" alt="Potter RPG Hogwarts Legacy Delayed to 2022">

<p>Via: Hogwarts Legacy/Twitter</p>

<div class="direct-quote">“We would like to thank fans from around the world on the tremendous reaction to the announcement of Hogwarts Legacy from out Portkey Games label. Creating the best possible experience for all of the Wizarding World and gaming fans is paramount to us so we are giving the game the time it needs. Hogwarts Legacy will be released in 2022.”</div>

<p>After the whole debacle with the release of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/cyberpunk-2077" title="Cyberpunk 2077 on PC">Cyberpunk 2077</a>, a lot of people are intently looking at AAA games and how they have been released; and the same could be said for Hogwarts Legacy. We could either get games that come out on time at the expense of the developers, or we could have a game that’s been delayed repeatedly but comes out with no problems. Either way, the industry needs to take a long hard look at the process of how games are made and make sure that it’s not at the detriment of the people who provide them.</p>

<p>A 2022 release could be beneficial for Hogwarts Legacy, seeing as it’s close to the release of the next Fantastic Beasts film. While the movies haven’t been that well-received by audiences, it’s sure to bring some great brand synergy when the game and film release around the same time.</p>

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<div class="direct-quote">Experience a new story set at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hogwarts">#Hogwarts</a>​ in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. Make allies, battle Dark wizards and decide the fate of the wizarding world.</div>

<p>Hogwarts Legacy will be available on <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/hogwarts-legacy" title="Hogwarts Legacy on Xbox One">Xbox One</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-series-x/hogwarts-legacy" title="Hogwarts Legacy on Xbox Series X">Xbox Series X|S</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/hogwarts-legacy" title="Hogwarts Legacy on PS4">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/hogwarts-legacy" title="Hogwarts Legacy on PS5">PS5</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/hogwarts-legacy" title="Hogwarts Legacy on PC">PC</a>.</p>


Fans will have to wait longer for a return to the Wizarding World

Potter RPG Hogwarts Legacy Delayed to 2022

<p>With titles like <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/rise-of-the-tomb-raider" title="Rise of the Tomb Raider on PC">Tomb Raider</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps3/uncharted-drakes-fortune" title="Uncharted on PS3">Uncharted</a> making their jump from consoles to the big screen, it looks like the franchise that inspired both of them is going to be the one making the transfer to video games.</p>

<p>As announced by <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/bethesda-game-studios" title="Bethesda Game Studios">Bethesda</a>, the studio is currently working on a game based on <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/indiana-jones" title="Indiana Jones on PC">Indiana Jones</a>. Here’s the teaser:</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/XSaIwjgiOF">pic.twitter.com/XSaIwjgiOF</a></p>— Bethesda (@bethesda) <a href="https://twitter.com/bethesda/status/1349023307228704770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/bethesda/status/1349024654611120130">official announcement</a> also includes this statement:</p>

<div class="direct-quote">A new Indiana Jones game with an original story is in development from our studio, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/machinegames" title="MachineGames">@MachineGames</a>, and will be executive produced by Todd Howard, in collaboration with @LucasfilmGames. It'll be some time before we have more to reveal, but we’re very excited to share today’s news!</div>

<p>It’s going to be interesting to see how they’re going to be setting Indiana Jones apart. Bethesda has often been teased for making only one kind of game with The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. More so that the Uncharted and Tomb Raider games have succeeded at encapsulating the spirit of adventure and treasure-hunting that the Indy movies do.</p>

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<p>This Indiana Jones title may just be a smaller, more contained game, as a fifth Indiana Jones movie is in the works with Steven Spielberg. What are the odds that the studios would want them to release alongside each other for brand synergy? We don’t know when the game nor the film will release, but hopefully we get some more solid updates before the year ends.</p>

<p>In the meantime, Bethesda fans are waiting for news on the release of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/the-elder-scrolls-vi" title="The Elder Scrolls VI on PC">Elder Scrolls VI</a> which will hopefully get a release date this year.</p>



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