There are plenty of exciting new games for Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC coming out this week, with February’s run of big games continuing into March. This week sees the release of Dead or Alive 6, The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame, and Trials Rising. There are also some under-the-radar releases that are worth mentioning, so if you want to know all the new games you can play this week, read on below.
Trials Rising
Available on: PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC
Release date: February 26, 2019
Ubisoft and Red Lynx return to their hugely popular and addictive physics-based bike series, tasking players with maneuvering around a series of absurdly difficult levels and making it to the finish line in record time. Trials Rising places up to 8 players in a battle across a variety of treacherous levels, from Mount Everest through to Medieval castles, and looks to up the ante with a new Challenger Mode that places players against rivals of a similar skill level from across the globe, offering fun rewards for beating them.
Dirt Rally 2.0
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, and PC
Release date: February 26, 2019
Rally fans rejoice, for Codemasters’ admirably authentic simulation series is back. Dirt Rally 2.0 is a must-play for series’ fans and rally racing enthusiasts alike, kicking things into high gear with thrilling off-road races across iconic rally tracks across the globe. A new, more realistic handling system and terrain degradation spice things up considerably, with the dirt roads beneath your tires altering as you careen across them. A vital game for the petrol-heads among you.
The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame
Available on: PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC
Release date: February 26, 2019
The LEGO Movie 2 has been warmly received, and the movie tie-in game will give kids and adults alike something to play after leaving the theater. Based on the events of the popular sequel, The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame tasks players with saving Brickburg, after it’s left in ruins following an alien invasion. Emmet, Lucy, and LEGO Batman recruit the aid of a bunch of new characters such as General Mayhem and Rex Dangerfest, embarking on a platforming adventure with a ton of unlockables and plenty of stuff to build.
Dead or Alive 6
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, and PC
Release Date: March 1, 2019
Dead or Alive is one of the biggest fighting game series around, and this long-awaited sequel is exactly what the doctor ordered. DoA6 continues the fight with a brand new DoA Central mode, allowing players to customize their fighters before taking the battle online. The Break Gauge system is also new, giving players the opportunity to carry out special skills such as the Break Blow and Break Hold. The fighting game community has its sights firmly locked on Dead or Alive 6, and you should, too.
More new games for PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and PC
- Anno 1800 (PC) – February 26
- Deltarune (Switch) – February 28
- ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – March 1
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