Upcoming 2021 Games With Best Graphics

2021 is a promising year for gaming. With new next-generation options available for creators, it was a playground for all designers involved. With new styles being introduced, like the unique style of Deathloop, gamers don't even know where to start this year.RELATED: Biggest New Video Game Releases Of April 2021To make things easier, here's a list of carefully chosen upcoming games focusing on graphics. Either they're anticipated for their new spin on design, or their insane graphics and use of next-gen tech, these games each have a huge fan base before even releasing in 2021. Which upcoming games look set to have the best graphics?Updated on September 25, 2021 by Mark Sammut: 2021 is slowly unwinding, however, there is still a whole lot of gaming to be done before the year comes to a close. With the Holiday season around the corner, 2021's gaming calendar will just grow more packed with goodness moving forward. Regardless of whether someone has a PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, or Google Stadia, they have releases to look forward to. While graphics aren't everything, to say they don't matter would also be inaccurate. Therefore, this article has been updated to include the upcoming 2021 games with the best graphics, based on the information currently available.

11 Jurassic World Evolution 2

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Release Date: November 9, 2021
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC

The sequel to 2018's Jurassic World Evolution, Fribtuer Developments' game is a business sim that gives players the key to a dinosaur-themed enclosure. Put together a theme park that can turn a profit while making sure to keep the attractions fed and happy, the latter of which is not guaranteed if two incompatible dinosaurs wind up sharing a space.

Similar to the original game, Jurassic World Evolution 2 should feature detailed models of the dinosaurs and will probably be intensive graphically, even if the visuals might not be all that mind-blowing.

10 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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Release Date: November 19, 2021
Platforms: Nintendo Switch

The Switch can't hope to match the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, or PC in terms of pure graphical prowess, but Nintendo's leading franchises tend to be quite apt at utilizing all of the console's potential. Remakes of the 2006 Nintendo DS games, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl offer charming visuals that complement the games' adventurous tone.

Those nostalgic over the original games will probably have a blast revisiting Sinnoh in all of its modern glory. Conversely, those who never touched the 2006 titles can look forward to colorful top-down RPGs overflowing with personality.

For those who wish to play something a touch darker, Shin Megami Tensei 5 releases on November 12, 2021 for the Nintendo Switch.

9 Battlefield 2042

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Release Date: November 19, 2021
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC

Battlefield 2042's pre-release showcases have been somewhat polarizing. Focusing solely on multiplayer, this first-person shooter drops players in the (moderately) distant future that is feeling the impact of climate change. The gameplay modes should offer large-scale battles as is custom for the series, while any story beats will be told through these multiplayer matches.

Battlefield 2042's visuals will most likely be pretty good, but this is a game that should prioritize gameplay over graphics. Multiplayer titles live and die by their performance, although that doesn't mean they can't look pretty in the meantime.

8 Call Of Duty: Vanguard

Release Date: November 5, 2021
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC

It is a given that a new year will bring with it another Call of Duty game, and Activision has confirmed that Vanguard will be the franchise's next entry. Set in World War II, Call of Duty: Vanguard will feature a single-player campaign that covers "four major theaters of war." Predictably, this content will come alongside a robust multiplayer experience and a Zombies mode. An exciting new element is the Champion Hill mode, which is described as a survival tournament.

Call of Duty games tend to have good, if unspectacular visuals. Vanguard is unlikely to change that.

7 Far Cry 6

Release Date: October 7, 2021
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC

October 2021 is shaping up to be massive for gaming, be it through new entries in returning IPs like Battlefield 2042, exciting licensed games such as Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy, or fresh properties like Back 4 Blood. Far Cry 6 could very well be the biggest game set to come out during this month.

Ubisoft's franchise tends to produce some of the best-looking open-world titles on the market, particularly when it comes to environments. The upcoming Far Cry entry takes place on Yara, a made-up Caribbean tropical island, that happens to be run by a terrifying dictator.

6 Chorus

Release Date: 2021
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, Stadia

Chorus gives off Control vibes, while combat scenes may bring back memories of Everspace. It takes place in space, making so graphics-wise the creators have big shoes to fill, and it seems they met the mark. The characters are unique and look amazing, but the views? Simply outstanding.

Many people can't wait to be engulfed in this experience, with Chorusshowing off all kinds of next-gen technology. The story offers a lot of mystery, and true classic elements for sci-fi fans, with jaw-dropping graphics and location shots.

5 Riders Republic

Release Date: October 28, 2021
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, Stadia

A new IP developed by Ubisoft, Riders Republic looks primed and ready to give the "extreme sports" genre a much-needed boost. Covering skiing, snowboarding, wingsuit flying, and mountain biking, Riders Republic is a multiplayer-focused game with plenty of color and personality.

Due to the fact it is cross-generation and multiplayer, it is difficult to predict just how great Riders Republic's visuals will be, and the experience may vary from person to person. However, style can go a long way in elevating graphics to another level.

4 JETT: The Far Shore

Release Date: October 5, 2021
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC

JETT: The Far Shore is another black swan on the list. Creators are seemingly experimenting with a new take on graphics, design, and animation, and it looks very promising. With very minimalistic features, pastel colors, and an overall unique animation, JETT looks like it will be capturing on a whole new level. This style of design and animation is known to bring true dream-like depth to animations, taking the player on a journey.

The game plays around with the effects of hard shadows, rough angles, and lighting, and the results are jaw-dropping. For a lot of people, this design is not their cup of tea, but for those who will give JETT a chance, they'll see it grabs them by the gut and soon the "graphics" of the real world will look mundane.

3 Metroid Dread

Release Date: October 8, 2021
Platforms: Nintendo Switch

In terms of pure graphical prowess, a Nintendo Switch exclusive is fighting an uphill battle to stand out. However, Nintendo knows how to make the most out of its hardware, and Metroid Dread serves as a prime example of that.

Everything shown about this highly anticipated title has been of impeccable quality, and Metroid Dread is likely to be the best-looking 2D game of the year. The visuals effects look flashy, the backgrounds atmospheric and deep, and the character models detailed; Metroid Dread could prove to be one of the Switch's greatest games.

2 Halo Infinite

Release Date: 2021
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC

Master Chief should be making a return in 2021, with Microsoft announcing plans to release Halo Infinite by the end of the year. 343 Industries' first-person shooter has already suffered through a few delays, but hopefully, they have only served to bring the game to its full potential.

Halo provides scale, state-of-the-art graphics, and great gameplay. There's nothing to suggest Halo Infinite will be any different, and the multiplayer is also shaping up to be something special. While Halo Infinite's pre-2021 footage releases were not especially impressive visually, the E3 2021's showcase was much better.

1 Forza Horizon 5

Release Date: November 5, 2021
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC

Microsoft's E3 2021 conference was jam-packed with exciting content, and one of the event's best reveals was Forza Horizon 5. It was only a matter of time before Playground Games announced a new entry in arguably the best arcade racer of the last decade, and there's a lot of hype surrounding the upcoming game as it has been three years since Forza Horizon 4.

Set in Mexico, Forza Horizon 5 will offer an expansive sandbox where players can race, complete challenges, and cruise while enjoying the gorgeous scenery.

Every Game Coming Out In 2021 (And Beyond)

Regardless of whether someone owns a PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or PC, 2021 will leave them spoilt for choice when it comes to games. For a complete calendar of every AAA and indie game coming out on these systems, please check out the below articles:

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