Video Games Released in 2016

Last Updated on: November 20th, 2020

Video Games Released in 20162016 in Review:

2016 was another eventful year for the video game industry, with many significant events and releases taking place. Here are some of the highlights:

  1. The release of several highly anticipated games: 2016 saw the release of several highly anticipated games, including “Overwatch,” “Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End,” “Dark Souls III,” “Doom,” and “The Last Guardian.”
  2. The continued rise of virtual reality: Virtual reality continued to gain momentum in 2016, with the release of new VR headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. A number of VR-exclusive games were also released, including “Job Simulator” and “EVE: Valkyrie.”
  3. The introduction of augmented reality: 2016 also saw the introduction of augmented reality (AR) gaming with the release of “Pokemon Go.” The game quickly became a worldwide phenomenon, introducing many people to the concept of AR for the first time.
  4. The announcement of new consoles: Both Sony and Microsoft announced new consoles in 2016, the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One S, respectively. These consoles offered improved performance and features compared to their predecessors.
  5. Esports continued to grow: Esports continued to gain mainstream recognition in 2016, with the inclusion of esports events at major sporting events like the Olympics and the formation of the Overwatch League.
  6. Controversies surrounding game development: 2016 was not without its controversies, including the backlash surrounding the lack of diversity in the initial release of “No Man’s Sky” and the controversy surrounding the portrayal of Native Americans in “Mafia III.”

Overall, 2016 was a significant year for the video game industry, with new technologies, trends, and controversies shaping the direction of the industry.

Video Games Released in 2016:

Here is our enormous collection of video games released in 2016 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.




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