2021 was another eventful year for the video game industry, with many significant events and releases taking place. Here are some of the highlights:
The release of several highly anticipated games: 2021 saw the release of several highly anticipated games, including “Resident Evil Village,” “Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart,” “Returnal,” “Deathloop,” and “Halo Infinite.”
The continued growth of gaming during the pandemic: While the pandemic continued to impact the world in 2021, the video game industry continued to thrive, with gaming platforms reporting increased engagement and revenue.
The ongoing impact of supply chain issues: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused supply chain issues that affected the availability of gaming hardware, including consoles, graphics cards, and other components.
The continued rise of cloud gaming: Cloud gaming continued to grow in popularity in 2021, with companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft investing in the technology.
The emergence of NFTs in gaming: Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) emerged as a new trend in the video game industry in 2021, with some games using NFTs to represent unique in-game items and assets.
The ongoing debate around game development and labor practices: The ongoing debate around game development and labor practices continued in 2021, with discussions around crunch and unionization.
Overall, 2021 was a significant year for the video game industry, with the release of highly anticipated games, the continued growth of gaming during the pandemic, and the emergence of new trends and technologies. However, it was also a year marked by ongoing challenges and debates around supply chain issues, labor practices, and the impact of new technologies like NFTs.
Video Games Released in 2021:
Here is our enormous collection of video games released in 2021 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.