Valentine's Day is this week, and there are plenty of games you can sit down and play with that special someone. Crackdown 3 has its new multiplayer mode, Far Cry New Dawn supports co-op for the full campaign, and Jump Force will let you settle the score with fan-favorite characters. Metro Exodus is the start of a new adventure for Artyom and his pals, and DreamWorks Dragons: Dawn of New Riders provides something for the whole family to play.
Crackdown 3 -- February 15
Available on: Xbox One, PC
Crackdown fans have been eagerly awaiting the series' return, and the charge is being led by Commander Jaxon, played by Terry Crews. He'll have to take back New Providence using a bunch of weapons, vehicles, and other destructive toys. You can also level the city with friends in the new multiplayer mode Wrecking Zone.
Further Reading:
- Crackdown 3's Release Date, US Pre-Order Guide (Xbox One, PC)
Crackdown 3: Everything You Need To Know - Story, Multiplayer, Launch Date, And More
Far Cry New Dawn -- February 15
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC
New Dawn takes place after the nuclear apocalypse ending of Far Cry 5, which means the world looks totally different from how you remember it. Still, your custom character can make use of human and animal companions as they liberate outposts, upgrade their home base called Prosperity, and craft weapons--including the new Saw Launcher. It's a new dawn with some new toys.
Further Reading:
- Far Cry New Dawn's Release Date, Price, Bonuses -- Pre-Order Guide (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Far Cry New Dawn Marks The 'Beginning Of A New World'--Here's Everything We Know
DreamWorks Dragons: Dawn of New Riders -- February 15
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
It might be based on the hit DreamWorks movie franchise, but this game doesn't have you play as Hiccup and Toothless. Instead, you take the reigns of Patch and his rider Scribbler, who has lost his memory. You'll get it back as you explore new islands and fight bad guys.
Jump Force -- February 15
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Shonen Jump is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and with that comes a new fighting game featuring the magazine's top characters. Heroes and villains from Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, My Hero Academia, and more can all throw down in intense 3-on-3 battles.
Further Reading:
Metro Exodus -- February 15
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Metro Exodus is a departure for the series--and not just because Artyom and company are literally leaving Moscow. This entry leans into open-world level design: each stop along the train track is full of story missions and side quests to complete, supplies to scavenge, and mutated monsters to fend off.
Further Reading:
- Metro Exodus Takes The Series In A Risky New Direction
Metro Exodus PC Specs Outlined; One Of Which Is An Epic Account
We're through a good chunk of February already, but the month still has some big games to come. Next week, we'll take another look at Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy and BioWare's newest adventure, Anthem.
