E3, one of the hottest video game events of the year, returned this year with an entirely digital experience. Over four packed days, we heard from leaders in the gaming industry about what’s coming from all corners of the video game world, including upcoming software releases.
Here’s a quick look at some of our most anticipated titles that are available for pre-order now on BestBuy.com.
What’s even better? Best Buy has exclusive bonuses when you pre-order select titles, like Battlefield 2042, Far Cry 6, Forza Horizon, Halo Infinite, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.
Battlefield 2042
Squad up and overcome a world transformed by disorder. In 2042, extreme weather events and resource conflicts have shifted the balance of global power. And for the first time, 128 players can join in on the epic destruction.
Release date: Oct. 22, 2021
Far Cry 6
Dive into the most expansive Far Cry playground, including the sprawling city of Esperanza. As you work to take down Anton Castillo, a ruthless dictator, you’ll unite a revolution across the jungles, beaches and towns of an entire island nation.
Release date: Oct. 7, 2021
Forza Horizon 5
Microsoft is bringing you a world of new adventure in lush jungles, historic cities, hidden ruins and vast canyons — and in hundreds of the coolest cars. Cruise across a world of striking contrast and beauty while taking on over-the-top challenges.
Release date: Nov. 9, 2021
Halo Infinite
The next chapter of the Halo franchise is here, and the Master Chief is back to take the saga in ambitious and unexpected directions. Powered by the all-new Slipspace Engine, it continues the Halo 5: Guardians storyline and can be played on the entire Xbox family of devices and Windows.
Release date: Holiday 2021
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Team up with Mario, the Rabbids and their friends on a galactic journey to defeat the evil force and save the Spark companions on Nintendo Switch. And explore new planets while taking down new bosses and familiar enemies throughout the galaxy.
Release date: TBD
Mario Party Superstars
Mario Party is back and it’s bringing five classic boards from the Nintendo 64 games, like Peach’s Birthday Cake and Space Land. And 100 classic minigames are returning so once again, you can test your luck in Mushroom Mix-Up or Shy Guy Says.
Release date: Oct. 29, 2021
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
You have your crew of unlikely heroes, now it’s time to fight off a total interplanetary meltdown. Use Element Blasters, tag-team beat downs and jet boot-powered dropkicks as you cross paths with powerful beings in the cosmos.
Release date: Oct. 26, 2021
Metroid Dread
Samus Aran is back and her story continues on remote planet ZDR as she investigates a mysterious transmission sent to the Galactic Federation. It’s been overrun by alien lifeforms and mechanical menaces, but Samus is more capable than ever – slide through small spaces and battle your way through the planet.
Release date: Oct. 8, 2021
Visit our E3 Hub on BestBuy.com for more information around the new titles announced at E3 2021.