What's On The Horizon For PlayStation 4

E3 2018 is packed with a multitude of brand-new PS4 games. First-party games, like Death Stranding, The Last of Us: Part II, and Spider-Man, are some of the major highlights at this year's show. There's also a significant number of notable third-party games, like Battlefield 5, Hitman 2, and The Division 2.


With so many games being announced and showcased at E3 2018, it can be tough keeping track of all of them and their respective release dates. After all, not everything at the show is scheduled to come out this year. To help keep you up to date with the biggest PS4 game you can expect to play this year, we've gathered all of the biggest ones here for your reference along with their release dates/windows.

E3 2018 PS4 Games


  • Red Dead Redemption 2 | October 26
  • Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night | TBA 2018
  • Shadow of the Tomb Raider | September 14
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 | October 12
  • Mega Man 11 | October 2
  • Destiny 2 Forsaken | September 4
  • Team Sonic Racing | Winter 2018
  • Spyro Reignited Trilogy | September 21
  • Dragon Quest XI | September 4
  • FIFA 19 | September 28
  • Battlefield V | October 19
  • Hitman 2 | November 13
  • Yakuza Kiwami 2 | August 28
  • Just Cause 4 | December 4
  • Madden NFL 19 | August 10
  • Code Vein | September 28
  • NBA Live 19 | September 7
  • Soulcalibur VI | TBA 2018
  • Spider-Man | September 7
  • Unravel 2 | June 9
  • The Crew 2 | June 29



In this feature, you'll find brief descriptions of each game we've seen at the show. Though, if you're curious about the latest news surrounding it, be sure to click on its name to enter its game hub, where you can check out all of the latest news and previews we've written about the game, as well as any gameplay videos we've posted.


There's no shortage of PS4 game reveals happening at E3 2018, so be sure to check this feature often as we update it with even more games.


Battlefield V


For 2018's Battlefield V, EA and DICE are taking players back to World War II. Like Battlefield 1, its single-player campaign will be comprised of shorter War Stories that focus on specific aspects of the war. Multiplayer will see the introduction of playable female protagonists and--in a change from recent entries--dump the season pass model in favor of free post-launch maps and updates.


Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: October 19


Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night


After taking a break from Castlevania-style games, former series producer Koji Igarashi has returned with his latest iteration of the formula--though, this time without franchise owners Konami. With Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Igarashi promises an experience much like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, which is something longtime fans are eager to experience.


Platform: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS Vita | Release Date: TBA 2018


Call of Duty: Black Ops 4


Activision's juggernaut shooter series is mixing things up this year, as Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will not have a traditional campaign. While campaign is out, battle royale is in through fight-to-the-death mode called Blackout.


Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: October 12


Code Vein


Code Vein is a vampire-themed action-RPG set in a post-apocalyptic dystopian world. You'll brandish hulking swords and traverse a world filled with all sorts of grotesque creatures. The game is being developed by the same Bandai Namco team responsible for the God Eater series.


Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: September 28


The Crew 2


Ubisoft's new racing game The Crew 2 expands on the open-world nature of its predecessor by offering a much more diverse array of vehicles. That means more than just additional car types--you can drive planes, motorcycles, and boats. Not only that, but you can seamlessly transitions from one vehicle type to the next.


Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: June 29


Destiny 2 Forsaken


Destiny 2's next DLC expansion, Forsaken, appears to be this game's attempt at a Taken King-style revamp. It introduces new areas set on the Reef, new Supers, and a mode called Gambit that blends PvP and PvE. You'll also get the expected additions like more Exotic gear to collect, while a free update will introduce some other improvements (such as a new in-game achievement system) for all players.


Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: September 4


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age


The latest chapter in Square Enix's beloved RPG series arrives in the West more than a year after its Japanese release, and it comes with some notable tweaks. We know the western release of Dragon Quest XI will feature a few new elements, including a dash function, redesigned menus, and a new Draconian Quest hard mode.


Platforms: PS4, PC | Release Date: September 4


FIFA 19


FIFA is consistently one of the biggest releases of the year, and in a year where a World Cup will attract many new fans to the sport, FIFA 19 will likely be no different. The game will boast the UEFA Champions League license after primary rivals PES and Konami lost the rights to all UEFA club competitions earlier this year. The news means FIFA has a near monopoly over the world's major soccer licenses, including the 2018 World Cup, which came to FIFA 18 just recently.


Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch | Release Date: September 28


Hitman 2


Hitman 2 is taking its assassination simulator to new locations, like a Miami racetrack, but unlike the previous game, these will not release episodically. IO Interactive promises even more methods of taking out targets this time around, so we're curious to play around with Agent 47's new killer options--and track down the mysterious Shadow Client.


Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: November 13


Just Cause 4


Rico Rodriguez returns for another ridiculous adventure full of mayhem and destruction in Just Cause 4. This time, Rico will be taking his grappling hook, wingsuit, and other assortment of gadgets to South America.


Platforms: Xbox One, PC | Release Date: December 4



Madden NFL 19


EA's annual American football franchise returns this year promising better visuals and gameplay. Franchise mode sees new additions in Madden NFL 19, which is good news after 2017's game left a lot to be desired in that department. And for the first time in several years, the game will also be coming to PC.


Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: August 10



Mega Man 11


Like the classic Mega Man games from the NES era, Mega Man 11 puts you in the metallic boots of a boy robot who takes on stages and their upgrade-gifting bosses in any order. Unlike those classics, it sports a sharp cartoonish art style and new abilities like bullet time and a super-powered Mega Buster.


Platforms: PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: October 2


NBA Live 19


The latest basketball game from EA Sports was revealed; NBA Live 19 shows some new features like dances, emotes, player customization, and a bunch of fresh kicks. This feeds into the return of the player creator and single-player story mode called The One.


Platforms: PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: September 7


Red Dead Redemption 2


The much-anticipated follow up to the Red Dead Redemption, RDR2 is actually a prequel to the first game, set 12 years earlier and focusing on the exploits of the infamous Van der Linde gang. You'll play as outlaw Arthur Morgan, who holds the gang together as you face government agents and rival gangs. There will be shootouts, heists, and exploration, but on a much larger map than the original, along with a cameo from the first game's protagonist, John Marston.


Platforms: PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: October 26


Spider-Man


While you play as Peter Parker in Spider-Man, the game won't rehash the hero's origin story. Instead, you'll play as an experienced Spider-Man tasked with defending New York City against a new super-villain threat. The action-adventure game, developed by Insomniac Games, is set in a modern-day open world. Spider-Man will use parkour-like movements, in addition to web swinging and crawling.


Platforms: PS4 | Release Date: September 7



Shadow of the Tomb Raider


Lara is back on her tomb raiding spree in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. This time she's in the thick of the jungles in Latin America searching for a Mayan relic connected to her father. Little does she know she's about to set off the Mayan apocalypse, requiring her to save the world.


Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC | Release Date: September 14


Soulcalibur VI


The latest entry in the classic fighting series, SoulCalibur VI takes place in the 16th century and revisits the events of the original SoulCalibur. Like previous installments, the game pits two weapon-wielding fighters against each other in a 3D arena and introduces a new battle mechanic that allows players to defend and retaliate in slow motion. The game also brings back several classic characters, and adds crossover character Geralt from The Witcher.


Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA 2018


Spyro Reignited Trilogy


Spyro Reignited Trilogy is a collection of remastered versions of the first three Spyro the Dragon games, which all first released on the original PlayStation 1. Much like last year's Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy, each game in the series has been completely redone with HD graphics with every level mapped faithfully.


Platforms: PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: September 21


Team Sonic Racing


Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed was an unexpected hit after its launch back in 2012, and now--finally--we're getting a follow-up called Team Sonic Racing. This time round, Sega has dropped the non-Sonic universe characters, but aside from a vague release window of "winter," we don't yet know much else about this promising racer.


Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch | Release Date: Winter 2018


Unravel 2


Unravel 2 focuses on the adventures of Yarny, a small, woollen toy. According to developer Coldwood, the sequel will be a more upbeat affair than the original, with a slight shift away from puzzler and towards the platformer end of the spectrum. Yarny is more agile than before, and this is utilized in some of the story mode's trickier sections. New to experience this time around is the addition of drop-in / drop-out co-op play.


Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, and PC | Release Date: June 9


Yakuza Kiwami 2


Yakuza Kiwami 2 is a remake of the second entry in the Yakuza series. It's developed using the Dragon engine, which powered the series' most recent game, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life. In addition to retelling the events from the original, Yakuza Kiwami 2 will include a new campaign called The Truth of Goro Majima that delves deeper into the backstory of the beloved, eccentric character.


Platforms: PS4 | Release Date: August 28