It may only be the middle of August, but the holiday season really isn’t all that far away, so he’s a rundown of everything you need to know about new games Christmas 2019. With E3 all done and dusted the full schedule of video games releases is pretty much complete, however, for any games announced between now and Christmas we’ll add them in to complete the list as they’re confirmed.
There’s a lot of buildup to the holiday season, especially when it comes to games releases, so the list will cover new games that come out between now and the 25th of December 2019. This will give you a pretty big list of joy stick punchers to choose from and to make it easier to find the titles that are most relevant to you we’ve broken it down into four categories: Nintendo switch exclusive games, PS4 exclusive games, Xbox ONE/Windows exclusive games and multi-platform releases.
New Nintendo Switch exclusive games out for Christmas 2019
Astral Chain
Release date: 30th August 2019
Action battler with big bosses, chained characters and cool combos. Think Beyonetta meets Devil May Cry and Resident Evil.
The Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening
Release date: 20th September 2019
The classic top-down Game-Boy RPG has been glossed up and expanded for its remake on the Nintendo Switch.
Luigi’s Mansion 3
Release date: 31st October 2019
Luigi takes centre stage once again in this Boo hoovering platform adventure threequel.
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Release date: 15th November 2019
This is surely going to be the Pokémon game everyone has been hoping for, delivering open world areas to explore, catch and collect.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Release date: 29th November 2019
Mario, Sonic and team get set for another big hop, skip and jump with the latest on the Olympic games series.
You can see the full breakdown of Switch games Christmas 2019 with the video below, or you can follow Nintendo on Twitter to see more on its upcoming games.
New PS4 exclusive games out for Christmas 2019
Death Stranding
Release date: 8th November 2019
Tense third person action adventure from Hideo Kojima, the producer behind the Metal Gear Solid series.
You can see on PS4 exclusive titles at www.playstation.com/en-au/explore/ps4-exclusives/.
New Xbox ONE/Windows exclusive games out for Christmas 2019
Gears 5
Release date: 13th September 2019
A new titanic entry for the much-loved third person shooter with new female lead character Kait Diaz.
See Xbox ONE upcoming games for more details.
New multi-platform games out for Christmas 2019
NBA 2K20
Available on: Switch, Windows, Xbox ONE, PS4 and Stadia
Release date: 6th September 2019
Another year, another set of hoop dreams, but this time including the WNBA for the first time in the series’ history.
eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer 2020
Available on: Windows, Xbox ONE and PS4
Release date: 10th September 2019
The only rival to FIFA keeps up the pressure for another year, with agreements with Barca, Man U, Bayern Munich, Juve and Arsenal.
Borderlands 3
Available on: Windows, Xbox ONE and PS4
Release date: 10th September 2019
Stylised first-person shooter with a dedicated following.
FIFA 20
Available on: Switch, Windows, Xbox ONE and PS4
Release date: 27th September 2019
Footy, footy, footy. Goal, goal, goal! This time introducing the VOLTA game mode, featuring street football.
Ghostbusters The Video Game Remastered
Available on: Switch, Windows, Xbox ONE and PS4
Release date: 4th October 2019
Who you gonna call. Exciting remake of a great movie crossover action adventure.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Available on: Windows, Xbox ONE and PS4
Release date: 4th October 2019
Online tactical shooter with a hardcore gaming fan base.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare
Available on: Windows, Xbox ONE and PS4
Release date: 25th October 2019
The Mac Daddy Of first person shooters returns for Christmas 2019 with a return to Modern Warfare following its recent old-school focus.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Soldier
Available on: Windows, Xbox ONE and PS4
Release date: 15th November 2019
Very exciting looking third-person a toon adventure, delivering a new story for the Star Wars Universe.
Doom Eternal
Available on: Switch, Windows, Xbox ONE and PS4
Release date: 22nd November 2019
The original first person shooter continues to wage war against the forces of hell and this time it’ll be available on the Nintendo Switch, so you’ll be able to bring the noise wherever you are.
