Far Cry: New Dawn
The world of Far Cry goes post-apocalyptic for this new chapter. Set in the aftermath of Far Cry 5 and the event now known as “the Collapse”, players must rediscover what’s left of Hope County in Far Cry: New Dawn. In this new world, the viscous Highwaymen are at the top of the food chain. Led by the merciless twin sisters Mickey and Lou, this band of bandits will stop at nothing to ensure that they stay in charge. Working alongside other survivors, players will have to decide whether or not to ally with New Eden to end the sisters reign of terror – despite the fact that their potential allies might be the more prominent threat.
Players who pre-order Far Cry: New Dawn will unlock a Unicorn Trike skin to use at launch. In addition, a special Superbloom Edition will be available exclusively at GAME. This edition features a copy of the game along with the Hurk Legacy Pack, which features skins for player guns and vehicles and a special outfit paying homage to Far Cry stalwart Hurk Drubman Jr.
Far Cry: New Dawn will be available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 from February 15*
Metro Exodus
A harsh winter waits for players in this new chapter from the world of Metro. Taking place two years after the events of Metro: Last Light, players once again take on the role of Artyom as he looks for a new life away from the Metro. Players will follow Artyom over the course of a year, as he tries to secure a place for himself and his wife Anna aboard the Aurora, a locomotive heading through the country with the promise of a new life. What awaits the pair on their journey will push them to the very limits as the true reality of life away from the Moscow Metro truly skins in.
Players who pre-order Metro Exodus will receive a different bonus depending on their chosen platform. Xbox players will receive a code for Metro 2033 Redux, PlayStation players will receive an exclusive dashboard theme and PC players will receive a digital artbook and copy of the game’s soundtrack. Also, all players who pre-order through GAME will receive a limited-edition compass and will also be entered into the draw to win the Artyom Edition, of which there will only be ten in the world. The digital-only Gold Edition will include the game and Expansion pass, along with a copy of the soundtrack. The Aurora Edition will include the game, Expansion Pass, Steelbook case, World of Metro artbook and bespoke case.
Metro Exodus will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC from February 15*
Crackdown 3
Fight to save your city in this long-awaited sequel. In Crackdown 3, players will be suiting up as Agents, part of an elite, super-powered police force in the city of New Providence who have been called to action. Working for the Agency, the Agents have been charged with stopping the rise of Terra Nova, a powerful criminal organisation who have taken over the city. Led by Commander Jaxon, players will have to choose their targets carefully as they work, with the new Gangs Bite Back feature allowing Terra Nova to retaliate against Agents.
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With no limits and working either on their own or in co-op, players will be able to work their way through the cityscape as they choose. Those looking for true chaos will be able to take part in the Wrecking Zone mode – wherein the entire city of New Providence is completely destructible. Players who pre-order Crackdown 3 through select retailers will receive a set of exclusive art cards.
Crackdown 3 will be available on Xbox One from February 15*
Anthem
A new world dawns in BioWare’s latest release. In the world of Anthem, players will take on the role of a Freelancer. Based at Fort Tarsis, the central base of the planet Anthem, Freelancers are responsible for collecting information about the planet while also serving as the fort’s protectors against the Dominion. Using one of four types of Javelin suit – Ranger, Colossus, Storm and Interceptor – players will have to work together to complete their missions and keep Fort Tarsis, as well as Anthem itself, safe from what lies beneath the planet’s surface.
Players who pre-order will receive a bonus pack with a Founders Banner, access to all pre-launch demos and events and a Legion of Dawn pack with legendary armour and weapons for the Javelin. The Standard Edition will also include the Edge of Resolve Javelin skin along with a Steelbook case. The Legion of Dawn Edition will include legendary armour and weapons for all Javelin types, an additional exosuit attachment for the Ranger Javelin, extra gear pieces and a digital copy of the game’s soundtrack.
Anthem will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC from February 22*
DiRT Rally 2.0
Test your skills behind the wheel in the latest DiRT title. Featuring cars and courses from the FIA World Rallycross Championship, players will be able to race their way across the world. Overseeing every aspect of their career, players will have the chance to test themselves against some of the toughest terrains in the world, through the most sophisticated weather system DiRT has seen, in order to become the best rally driver in the world.
Players who pre-order will receive the Opal KadetteC GT/E at launch. The Day One Edition will include a car pack including the rally spec Porsche 911 RGT and early unlocks for the Fiat 131 Abarth Rally and Alpine Renault A110 1600S. The Deluxe Edition will also include upgraded starter cars for My Team, Early Access four days early, the rally spec Porsche and an additional early unlock car pack featuring the Ford Escort MkII, Lancia Stratos, the 1995 Subaru Impreza, Audi Sport Quattro S1E2 and Ford Fiesta OSME SuperCar Lite. Players with the Deluxe Edition will also have full access to the first two DiRT Seasons, featuring new tracks, cars, bonuses and high-reward events
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DiRT Rally 2.0 will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC from February 26*
Trials Rising
Thrills and spills for all in the latest from the Trials series. For Trials Rising, players will once again be able to race their way through a series of different courses, filled with obstacles, jumps and all kinds of other distractions. For this outing, players will also be able to race in some of the most recognisable parts of the world, with courses set at the likes of the Eiffel Tower and even in the dizzying heights of Mount Everest. Players will also be able to test their friendships with Tandem Mode – which will put two separately controlled riders on the same bike.
Players who pre-order will receive two Rider packs with items for their bikes and new outfits. The Jungle Rider pack will include a camouflage bike skin and gorilla outfit, while the Wild West Rider pack will include a cowboy outfit and rodeo headlight. The Gold Edition will include a copy of the game, the Expansion pass and a 16-page Sticker Artbook.
Trials Rising will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC and Nintendo Switch from February 26*
Free to Play
Xbox Gold members will have four new titles to download and play for free this month. On Xbox One, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon will be available from February 1-28*, with Super Bomberman R available from February 16 – March 15*. Over on Xbox 360 – and Xbox One through Backwards Compatibility – Assassin’s Creed Rogue will be available from February 1-15*, followed by Star War Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy from February 16-28*
Over on PlayStation, PS Plus subscribers will have six games to download and play for free this month. From February 5*, For Honor and Hitman: The Complete First Season will be available on PS4, with Gunhouse and Rogue Aces available on PS4 and PS Vita, Divekick on PS3 and PS Vita and finally Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots on PS3. The titles on PS3 & PS Vita will have extended availability as this will be the final month these platforms will be included in the Plus subscription
Full details of this month’s Twitch Prime offers can be found on their official blog.
Also Released This Month
February 1* – Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Collector Edition (PC), QUAR: Infernal Machines (PS4), Child of Light & Valiant Hearts (Switch), Animal Super Squad (PC), Song of Memories (PS4), Spinnortality (PC), Rainswept (PC), Wargroove (PC, Switch), 8-Bit Hordes (Xbox One, PS4), Crash Dummy (PS4, Switch)
February 4* – Warhammer 40K Eternal Crusade (Xbox One, PS4)
February 5* – Etrian Odyssey Nexus (3DS), The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 (Switch), The Occupation (Xbox One, PS4, PC), Skorecery (PS4), The Path of Motus (Switch), Pipe Push Paradise (Xbox One, PS4), Away: Journey to the Unexpected (Xbox One, PS4, Switch, PC)
February 6* – 39 Days to Mars (Xbox One), Salt and Sanctuary (Xbox One), Astroneer (Xbox One, PC)
February 7* – Ape Out (Switch, PC), Pumped BMX Pro (Xbox One, Switch, PC)
February 8* – Blazblue Central Fiction (Switch), God Eater 3 (PS4, PC), Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2 (Xbox One, PS4, Switch, PC), Riot: Civil Unrest (PS4, Switch), Stunt Kite Party (Switch), Macrotis: A Mother’s Journey (PC), City of Brass (Switch), Odallus: The Dark Call (Switch)
February 12* – Outward (Xbox One, PS4, PC), Arcade Spirits (PC), HackyZack (PS4), Conarium (Xbox One, PS4), Evolution (Android, iOS, PC), Hyper Jam (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
February 13* – Eastshade (PC)
February 14* – Degrees of Separation (Xbox One, Switch, PS4, PC), The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia (PC), Civilization VI: Gathering Storm (PC), Tokyo School Life (Switch), OlliOlli: Switch Stance (Switch), Resort Boss: Golf (PC – Steam Early Access)
February 15* – Code: Realize Wintertide Miracles (PS4), Jump Force (Xbox One, PS4, PC), Constructor Plus (Switch)
February 19* – Steins; Gate Elite (PS4, Switch), Devotion (PC), Yakuza Kiwami (PC)
February 21* – Bannermen (PC)
February 22* – Aragami: Shadow Edition (Switch), Death end reQuest (PS4), Death Mark (Switch), Fate/Extella Link (PS4, Switch, PS Vita, PC), Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of the Dusk (3DS), Super Street: The Game (Switch)
February 26* – Anno 1800 (PC), Rad Rodgers Radical Edition (Switch), 8Bit Invaders (Xbox One, PS4), Stellaris: Console Edition (Xbox One, PS4), NieR: Automata – Game of the Yorha Edition (PS4, PC)
February 27* – PlanTechtor (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive)
February 28* – Fimbul (Xbox One, PS4, Switch, PC), Constructor Plus (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
*Dates refer to UK release only. International dates may vary and are subject to change. All information correct at time of writing.
Words by Megan Roxburgh