Even though time seems to have no meaning anymore, I’m still astonished that 2020 is nearly halfway over. Here we are, already closing in on June–who knew? With a new month comes a good excuse to peek ahead at the PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC games on the horizon. This month brings the heaviest of heavy hitters in the form of The Last of Us Part 2, but there are plenty of other games for anyone who doesn’t want to spend time in a different sort of apocalypse.
The Last of Us Part 2
Release Date: June 19
- PS4: Amazon
The biggest release of June 2020 is also one of the most anticipated games of the entire console generation. This sequel catches up with Ellie and Joel five years after the events of the original game and promises another violent, emotional adventure.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor
Release Date: June 9
- Xbox One: Microsoft Store (digital)
- PS4: Not available for preorder
It’s already out on PC, but soon console ESO players can pick up this expansion. In it, you travel to the beloved snowy region of Skyrim to stop a vampire lord from doing very bad things to the people of Tamriel.
Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated
Release Date: June 23
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob does, and you can visit the old chap with this remake of a platformer from 2003. It’s even available in a F.U.N. edition that comes with high-quality figurines, socks, and more.
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
Release Date: June 5
- Nintendo Switch: Amazon
Not every game has to involve shooting and explosions. This collection of 51 classic tabletop games lets you play locally and online with up to four players.
The Outer Worlds
Release Date: June 5
- Nintendo Switch: Amazon
An open-world RPG from the makers of Fallout: New Vegas, The Outer Worlds scratches the same itch as that modern classic. And on June 5 it lands on Switch.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III – Extracurricular Edition
Release Date: June 30
- Nintendo Switch: Amazon
In June the Switch is also getting the third Trails of Cold Steel game, which has previously been available on other platforms. Only this is the Extracurricular edition, which means it comes with a 20-page mini art book, animated lenticular card, reverse cover insert, and 26 DLC items.
Burnout Paradise Remastered
Release Date: June 19
- Nintendo Switch: Amazon
Whether you played this open-world racer when it first came out in 2008 or not, it’s worth checking out–possibly even if you’re not into racing games. There’s just something so satisfying about running your opponent off the road.
Valorant
Release Date: June 2
- PC: Download it
This first-person shooter from Riot Games pits two teams of five against each other. It features Overwatch-like character abilities and highly tactical shooting.
Other June 2020 Game Releases
Tour de France 2020 (June 4)
Command and Conquer Remastered Collection (June 5)
The Dark Eye: Book of Heroes (June 9)
Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath HD (June 9)
Ys: Memories of Celceta (June 9)
Warborn (June 12)
Daymare 1998 (June 16)
Desperados III (June 16)
Disintegration (June 16)
Waking (June 18)
- PC | Xbox One
Little Town Hero (June 23)
Ninjala (June 24)
The Almost Gone (June 25)
Mr. Driller DrillLand (June 25)
Azuer Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack (June 30)
Hunting Simulator 2 (June 30)
Indivisible (June 30)
Railway Empire (June 30)
Truck Driver (June 30)
The Wonderful 101: Remastered (June 30)
For a broader look at upcoming releases, check out the rest of the games coming in 2020 and beyond.
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Chris Reed is IGN’s shopping and commerce editor. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.
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Source: IGN.com The Biggest Games Coming in June