10 Upcoming Video Games That Will DEFINITELY Be Cross-Gen
These games are the last good ones of this generation and the first good ones of next.
The sun is setting on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but that just means it's about to rise on the next generation. With that, a lot of upcoming games will launch on Sony and Microsoft’s new consoles, but many will likely come to their current hardware too.
Early adopters of the newest consoles will get the crisper graphics, faster load times and perhaps even some new features exclusive to next gen. It’s a tightrope for the game developers; they want to encourage people to play on new systems for a more complete experience, but they also don’t want to lose sales from those not yet willing to shell out for new hardware.
As a result, many launch titles or games which arrive shortly after launch end up across both systems.
These become de facto mascots for the new consoles, with PS4/PS5 comparison shots used to showcase the superior graphics of Sony’s newest offering.
We’re still waiting on a firm date for the next generation, as well as a firm name for Xbox, with both Anaconda and Scarlet popping up. The consoles appear to be about as far off as these games though, so it’s a safe bet that they’ll be cross-gen.
10. The Last Of Us Part II
Despite a rocky start prior to Crash Bandicoot, everything Naughty Dog has touched since then had turned to gold. The Last Of Us is no exception, and the long awaited sequel should definitely keep this trend going.
The Last Of Us falls into a similar category as the likes of Red Dead Redemption 2, Mass Effect 2 and Dragon Age: Inquisition. The four of them are all great games with narrative at their centre, and it’s a story so strong that we overlook some of the other drawbacks.
The controls were occasionally janky - a bigger drawback than it would usually be in a game which prioritised stealth. Certain sections could get a little stale and repetitive, but most only notice on a second playthrough. First time around, we’re too wrapped up by the compelling storytelling unfolding around us.
Naughty Dog will be aware of these criticisms and drawbacks though, and will undoubtedly have had a crack at fixing them. Wonky mechanics and repetition were held up against the first Uncharted too, with the sequels ironing out the kinks.
The Last Of Us Part II could be the PS5’s first major exclusive, with Sony certain to release the game across current and new gen consoles.