Last year started with a slew high-profile delays in games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 7 Remake and then COVID-19, which threw the industry for a loop. As developers begin to see the impact of the pandemic, delays are continuing to plague the industry well into 2021. Hogwarts Legacy was one of the biggest delays this year. It was pushed into 2022. This list includes every game that was delayed beyond 2021. Some games have been delayed indefinitely while others have release windows or a final date. As more games are delayed, we'll keep this list updated.
Games delayed in 2020 & 2021 Back 4 Blood
Back 4 Blood, Turtle Rock Studios' spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead is another zombie game. The game was originally scheduled to be released this summer. However, it has been moved to October 2021 by Turtle Rock Studios to allow the team time to perfect it. Instead, there will be an extended beta period this summer. VPN Deals: A lifetime license for $16, with monthly plans starting at $1. Release Date: October 12, 2021
Back 4 Blood It will take a bit longer to get into Back 4 Blood but it will be well worth the wait. This team is not unfamiliar with cooperative zombie experiences. Amazon: $60
Best Buy: $60
Battlefield 2042
EA confirmed that Battlefield 2042 was delayed after rumors circulated that the Battlefield game would be delayed. It is now scheduled for release in November instead of October. This date is sandwiched between Halo Infinite, December, and Call of Duty: Vanguard, earlier in the month. Release date: November 19, 2021
Destiny 2: The Witch King
Destiny 2's The Witch Queen expansion was originally scheduled to be released sometime in the year. However, the developer realized it needed to add another chapter to the story to complete the story. So, The Witch Queen was bumped up to 2022. It will be "an important development in the ongoing story Destiny 2". Release date: February 22, 2022
Destiny 2: Beyond Light. You will need to wait a bit longer to play The Witch Queen. This may include Savathn (the Taken King's younger sister). The expansion will be available in 2022. Walmart: $40
$40 at GameStop
Dying Light 2
Dying Light 2 is still struggling to find a break. It was originally scheduled to release on consoles and the PC in Spring 2020. But Techland delayed it until December 2021, shocking everyone who believed that the game would languish behind closed doors. Release date: December 7, 2021
Dying Light 2 Techland created the Dead Island series and then moved to Dying Light. It was exactly the kind of zombie apocalypse video game that it wanted. Dying Light 2 will continue this trend when it finally releases. Amazon: $60
Best Buy: $60
Far Cry 6
Ubisoft had planned to release Far Cry 6 by February 2021. However, the company delayed the release later in the year. Ubisoft announced that Far Cry 6 would be released in October, ahead of E3 2021. The ongoing pandemic caused this delay. Date of release: October 7, 2021
Far Cry 6 Far Cry6 stars, Giancarlo Eposito as a dictator who teaches his son how to follow his example. It will be available for you to play and explore the "tropical paradise" in 2021. Amazon: $50
Best Buy: $60
Five Nights at Freddy's - Security Breach
Although the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise was originally scheduled to be released in 2020, the developer has now pushed it into late 2021. Scott Cawthon states that he has "made the decision" to invest more time and money in it to ensure it is finished correctly. Security Breach: FNAF is due to launch on PS4, PS5, PC. Release date: Tokyo, late 2021 Ghostwire
The new IP from Tango Gameworks was to be available exclusively for PC and PS5 in 2021. The developer has announced that it will now be delayed to early 2022 in order to protect the team's health as well as deliver the "unforgettable" version the studio has been working on. Release date: 2022 God of War Ragnarok
We don't know much more about God of War Ragnarok than we can see from the reveal trailer. However, we do know that it will not be released in 2021 as originally planned. Sony Santa Monica has decided to delay the release and has moved it to 2022. Release date: 2022 Gotham Knights
WB Games Montreal's eagerly awaited Batman title will not be released on the planned release date of 2021. Gotham Knights was delayed until next year in order to provide the best possible experience. It will launch on PS5 and players will be able take control of the Bat Family to uncover the secrets of the Court of Owls. Release date: 2022 Gran Turismo 7.
Initial plans were for the next entry in Sony's racing series to be available on store shelves this year. PlayStation boss Jim Ryan announced that Gran Turismo 7 will be delayed until 2022 due to the pandemic which had a negative impact on development and caused production problems. Later, the company announced a March 4 release date. Release date: March 4, 2022 Hogwarts Legacy
WB Games revealed Hogwarts Legacy at a September 2020 Sony PS5 press conference. It was originally planned to bring us back to the Wizarding World later in the year. However, to ensure "the best possible experience", it was delayed until 2022. We'll have to wait, but it looks like it will be worth it. Release date: 2022 Horizon Forbidden West
Although this delay was not unexpected, it was still disappointing. Guerilla Games had planned to release Horizon Forbidden West by holiday 2021. However, Sony announced that the release was delayed until February 2022. This is a small delay, considering that it's the beginning of the year. Hopefully, this will mean the eagerly awaited sequel will be released on time. Release date: February 18, 2022
Horizon Forbidden West: Journey to the Forbidden West, and help Aloy discover the source of the mysterious plague that decimated this land. Although it may not be available in 2021, this highly anticipated sequel is expected to arrive in 2022. Amazon: $70
Best Buy (PS5): $70
Walmart: $70
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was supposed to combine all nine movies into one package and remake the original Lego saga, but it will not be released in time for Spring 2021. TT Games announced it was delayed and at Gamescom it said that the new release date would occur in Spring 2022. Spring 2022
Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga: Anakin, Luke and Rey's adventures will be available to us in Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga. A galaxy far, distant will never look better when it comes to PS4 or PS5. Amazon: $60
Best Buy: $60
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Ubisoft will remake the classic Prince of Persia, The Sands of Time. But, in all honesty, the trailer was a bit rough. It's nothing like a true remake should. Although it was originally scheduled to release in January 2021 it was delayed until March 2021 before being released. Then it was delayed again until March 2021. Release date: TBD Rainbow Six Extract
Rainbow Six Extraction was originally called Rainbow Six Quarantine. It was delayed several times until Ubisoft revealed it again at E3 2021. It was originally scheduled for September 2021 but was delayed again to January 2022. Release date: January 20,22
Rainbow Six Extraction Team up to take on an alien virus that is mutating in Rainbow Six Extraction. This game is a complete recreation of Rainbow Six Siege’s Outbreak in Operation Chimera. This virus is more deadly than ever, according to the developer. Amazon: $60
Riders Republic
Riders Republic, a massive multiplayer gaming platform from Ubisoft was originally scheduled for release in 2021. It was delayed twice: once in September, and again in October. Release date: October 28, 2021.
Riders Republic Ubisoft's action-packed sports game, Riders Republic was originally scheduled to release in 2021. It is hoped that it will live up to its promise of a sports paradise when it launches. Amazon: $60
Best Buy: $60
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, is an intriguing title. This is the most ambitious and massive title by Daedalic Entertainment. It makes sense that it will take longer to meet expectations. Daedalic stated that it must "fully leverage the new generation consoles" and that "the universe will faithfully be represented" when it launches 2022. Skull & Bones 2022 Release Date
This is not the first time Skull & Bones has been delayed, and it won't be their last. It was originally expected that it would be released in Q3/Q4 2018, but was pushed into 2019. It was expected to be released in Q3/Q4 2018, but it is still not due for release. Release date: 2022-2023
Skull & Bones Have you ever played Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag? Did you think it would be great to have a complete game based on piracy or naval combat? Skull & Bones will soon be able to offer this option. Ubisoft has more information.
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines II
Over a decade has passed since the release of this sequel to the cult film. Vampire: Bloodlines 2 was originally scheduled to be released in March 2020. However, it was delayed into 2020 and further delayed until 2021 at an unknown date. The publisher then obliterated the development team and delayed it for an indefinite time. TBA (Delayed indefinitely).
