Video Games Released in 2001

2001 in Review:

2001 was another important year in the video game industry, with several notable events, including:

1. The launch of the Xbox: The Xbox, Microsoft’s first video game console, was launched in North America in 2001. The console was a direct competitor to the PlayStation 2 and the GameCube.
2. The release of Halo: Combat Evolved: Halo: Combat Evolved, a first-person shooter developed by Bungie Studios, was released for the Xbox in 2001. The game was a critical and commercial success and helped to establish the Xbox as a major player in the console market.
3. The release of Grand Theft Auto III: Grand Theft Auto III, an open-world action game developed by Rockstar North, was released in 2001 for the PlayStation 2. The game was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to popularize the open-world game genre.
4. The launch of the Nintendo GameCube: The Nintendo GameCube was launched in North America in 2001. The console featured a unique design and was the first Nintendo console to use optical discs instead of cartridges.
5. The release of Final Fantasy X: Final Fantasy X, a role-playing game developed by Square, was released in 2001 for the PlayStation 2. The game was a critical and commercial success and is considered one of the best games in the Final Fantasy series.

Overall, 2001 was a significant year in the video game industry, with the launch of the Xbox and the GameCube, the release of influential games like Halo: Combat Evolved and Grand Theft Auto III, and the continued success of role-playing games like Final Fantasy X.

Video Games Released in 2001:

Here is our enormous collection of video games released in 2001 and detailed information on each. As always, new games are added to this collection regularly.

Click on a game listing to find out much more about it.