Most-anticipated video game releases in 2018

Promotional photo for upcoming video game "Red Dead Redemption 2" Rockstar Games

With 2017 about to end, gamers all over the world are waiting for the biggest video game releases of 2018. Several video game publications and other outlets have already released their top picks for the biggest video games to debut next year.

Rockstar Games' "Red Dead Redemption 2" is included in a number of websites as one of the best video games in 2018. Rockstar is yet to announce the official release date of the western action video game.

Fans of the "Kingdom Hearts" video game franchise are also waiting for the next installment of Square Enix. "Kingdom Hearts 3" was announced back in 2013, and Square Enix is yet to announce the official release date of the game. Millions of fans are excited for the new content to be introduced in the game, especially the "Toy Story" world.

Screenshot of the remake version of the worldwide hit video game "Shadow of the Colossus" YouTube/ PlayStation

The remake of the 2005 classic video game "Shadow of the Colossus" also made headlines all over the world. The remastered version of the game introduces major improvements in terms of the game's graphic details, gameplay function, and all-in-all gameplay.

Among the earliest video game releases is Bandai Namco's upcoming fighting video game "Dragon Ball FighterZ." The game brings an original story featuring most of the characters from the "Dragon Ball" anime series. FighterZ will hit stores nationwide on Jan. 26, 2018.

Jan. 26, 2018 is a big day for gamers because FighterZ is not the only video game scheduled to be released that day. The open world of monsters and hunters will also be explored once more with the debut of Capco's "Monster Hunter: World" on the same day.

Screenshot of "The Last of Us Part II's" reveal trailer YouTube/ PlayStation

Gamers are also excited to go back to the zombie-infected world of "The Last of Us" with "The Last of Us 2" to come out in 2018. There is still no confirmation from Naughty Dog about the exact release date of the video game. However, there have been several speculations that the video game will indeed be released in 2018. People are hyped to resume the story of Ellie and Joel as they try to survive in a world infected by the undead.

There are more video games to anticipate in 2018 such as "Far Cry 5," "Metal Gear Survive," "Sea of Thieves," and so much more.

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