Most Anticipated Video Games of 2017: Sequels, Remakes and Adaptations

by Jason Dietz, Metacritic Features Editor – January 18, 2017

No, it's not you. There's a reason why many of the games you'll see below in part one of our 2017 preview (a second part, focusing on new IP, arrives later this week) may seem familiar: you saw them here last year, in our 2016 games preview. The good news? They probably won't get delayed again to 2018. You'll find those holdovers—as well as the most promising recently announced titles—in our gallery below, listed in alphabetical order.

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73 Destiny: Rise of Iron

What: The first full sequel to Bungie's post-Halo shooter Destiny, which debuted in 2014 as the gaming industry's biggest-ever franchise launch. The game hasn't been formally announced (and the title may not actually be "Destiny 2"), but its existence is not exactly a secret, either: Activision told shareholders last year that it should come out in 2017. (Given how these things go, that probably means 2018.) Recent reports suggest a PC release (a first for Destiny) in addition to console versions.

When: Unknown

Unknown platforms (likely PS4/XB1/PC)

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