Of all the unpleasant feelings I can think of about video games, I think one of the worst is encountering a series that has already delivered so much but hasn’t yet reached its peak.
While I could cite examples like Dark Souls, a perfect trilogy that doesn’t need more installments because the formula has already reached its limit, I could also cite numerous other franchises that, due to their narrative or gameplay, could still receive several more adventures.
I’m not an advocate for extending the lifespan of IPs until the end of time, because I like developers to explore new ideas without constraints, but I also like to feel I’ve reached closure with a world that has captivated me.
Unfortunately, I’m not lying when I say I could list countless series that could appear out of nowhere with a new installment for $100, and I’d buy them anyway, which are the ones I’m including in this list of ten dream game sequels we would buy in an instant.
10 The Wolf Among Us 2
The Long-Awaited Return of Telltale
The Wolf Among Us (2013)
Although I’ve only played a few Telltale games, I remember 2018 as a year of great tragedy due to their closure, as I can’t deny they were a studio with a deep passion for narrative titles like The Wolf Among Us.
Fortunately, it only took them a few months to return to the scene with LCG Entertainment, with whom they revealed in 2019 that The Wolf Among Us 2 was real, giving me one of the year’s biggest surprises.
And that was it. Except for 2022, when they released a new trailer, the silence surrounding Bigby Wolf’s next adventure has been deafening, reluctantly prompting me to wonder how well its development is currently progressing.
Given the layoffs the company experienced in 2023, it’s been difficult to maintain my faith in them, but every ounce of my being still hopes The Wolf Among Us 2 will be as iconic as its predecessor, even if we don’t even know anymore if it’s still real.
9 System Shock 3
A Crown Full of Dust
System Shock 2 (1999)
Becoming a science fiction fan thanks to BioShock, getting excited about discovering there’s an entire franchise that inspired it, and then learning its latest installment has been in development for 10 years is a rollercoaster ride I wouldn’t recommend to anyone.
System Shock 3 was confirmed in 2015 by OtherSide Entertainment, and since then, it’s been a constant string of misfortunes: delays, Warren Spector’s resignation, and statements like “the situation is very complicated” from Nightdive Studios, but faith is for the strong.
If, despite all that, you can still believe the game will eventually arrive, you’re probably teetering between trust and naivety, like me, though we’re talking about a series important enough to warrant holding onto hope.
Ultimately, this is a developer made up of developers from Looking Glass and Irrational Games, so I trust their ability to eventually bring System Shock 3 to fruition and uphold the franchise’s reputation.
8 Uncharted 5
Extending the Drake Legacy
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (2016)
Moving from the relatively realistic to the genuinely fantastical, part of me desperately wants Naughty Dog to leave behind the franchises that made them great and continue with new IPs, but that part of me doesn’t align with the other, which wouldn’t hesitate for a millisecond to buy Uncharted 5.
Coming from someone who thinks the original trilogy is just okay, it might be surprising, but the impression Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End left me hasn’t been matched even ten years later, both within and beyond the action-adventure genre.
A final installment without Nathan Drake, but one that aims to extend his legacy through his daughter, would, in my opinion, be the best way to say goodbye to one of the 21st century’s best video game characters. Its ending was satisfying, yet I think he still has more to offer.
Regardless, if I’m being honest, they could make a new Uncharted game with nothing to do with the Drake family, and I’d still buy it, so maybe I should stop making excuses and just set aside my savings for when it happens.
7 Sleeping Dogs 2
Time to Appreciate It Properly
Sleeping Dogs (2012)
There have been many times when I’ve come across a video game whose reception was painfully less than it deserved, which inevitably leads me to mention the great Sleeping Dogs.
Years have passed, and the community has gradually managed to re-evaluate it, yet it’s far away from being recognized as what it truly is: one of the best and most fascinating open worlds ever conceived.
A new game, whether in a completely new setting or continuing its predecessor’s line, would be the only opportunity we, as consumers, have to vindicate an IP that needs more attention, and also for its creators to give it the long-term support it requires.
I believe time will continue to do its work in revaluing Sleeping Dogs, but I don’t know if it will be enough. Therefore, I’d like to think about a future where the current generation, unlike me, can enjoy a title that was so far ahead of its contemporaries at launch.
6 Red Dead Redemption 3
What Really Happened in Blackwater?
Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
Given Red Dead Redemption 2 stems from the open possibilities left by its predecessor, I think we can all agree there’s no way the series ends here.
The game’s epilogue leads to a fairly seamless connection between both experiences, creating a cohesive universe, but questions remain about the events that took place, particularly the Blackwater Massacre and everything that led to it.
As a result, I’d gladly trade my house if it guaranteed Red Dead Redemption 3‘s existence, where I’d love to travel back in time (even further) to see the Van der Linde Gang in its early days, perhaps even through the perspective of characters like Landon Ricketts.
From then on, Red Dead Redemption is a franchise doomed to time jumps because it can’t move forward. Going further in time means stepping on the grounds of L.A. Noire or Grand Theft Auto, so it makes sense to go back and give us the closure we deserve.
5 New NieR
Delving Deeper Into Yoko Taro’s Madness
NieR: Automata (2017)
Yoko Taro could publish a blank piece of paper, and I’d probably be interested in buying it, so I think it goes without saying how quickly I’d acquire a sequel to NieR: Automata.
Unlike many on the list, its ending is practically conclusive, and does it not make much narrative sense to drag things out any longer? Absolutely. Do I still want the eternal struggle to continue being explored so that my need for philosophically focused video games is satisfied? The answer is the same.
In the end, NieR: Automata and Nier Replicant are separated by thousands of years, with no more direct connection than an ancient cult manifested in a character’s tattoo, so I think the same tactic could easily be used.
The AAA industry is becoming increasingly devoid of truly creative games that dare to do something new, so I feel only companies like PlatinumGames can dare enough and not die in the attempt.
4 Devil May Cry 6
A New Beginning
Devil May Cry 5 (2019)
At this point, I feel I need no more reasons than nostalgia and desire to justify any impulsive, hypothetical purchases that might occur in the future, and these are precisely the reasons that would motivate me to get Devil May Cry 6.
That being said, the conclusion of the last title in the series is satisfying but not exactly definitive, so continuing with Dante, Vergil, and Nero is not only feasible but also expected, because I see no reason to abandon them.
The hack-and-slash genre has been in decline for a couple of generations now, and it doesn’t seem like the situation is going to change, so I’m left clinging to the few profitable franchises I know could release another entry and remain viable.
It’s fantastic that Devil May Cry is financially successful because it’s one of my all-time favorite franchises and a blessing for action fans, so I think both Capcom and we fans would benefit from a new installment.
3 New Deus Ex
Adam Jensen Needs Closure
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (2016)
Not all my aspirations regarding future video game releases boil down to superficial desires; there are some cases, like Deus Ex, where I believe it’s simply a matter of justice and logic.
If Mankind Divided was released incomplete and leaves one of the least conclusive endings in the interactive industry’s history, I think the natural thing to do is to patiently but assertively await a sequel that finally brings Adam Jensen’s journey to a close.
Disrespecting one of the most important franchises in the medium by leaving its main storyline unresolved and with no tangible prospects for continuing it is unacceptable, so I wouldn’t just buy it without hesitation, I’d practically be willing to fund it myself.
Whether through Kickstarter, an episodic format, licensing the rights to a multinational corporation, or selling their souls to some otherworldly entity, Embracer Group has to find a way to resolve this, or they’ll suffer my wrath in the form of a scathing review on Yelp.
2 Dishonored 3
Give Us Back the King of Stealth
Dishonored 2 (2016)
While it saddens me that hack-and-slash games aren’t at their peak, I can’t even begin to describe how much it grieves me that stealth is practically dead and only used as an accessory for every other genre, which is why I feel Dishonored 3 is more timely than ever.
The first two games are undeniably among the best stealth games ever made, and whether it’s further exploring the adventures of the Attano family or meeting others selected by the Outsider, their universe is vast and compelling enough to warrant further expansion.
Deathloop offers a glimpse into this idea, as both universes are connected in a way that’s noticeable enough to be undeniable yet subtle enough to require deep exploration. This would serve to further solidify the wonderful worldbuilding that characterizes Arkane Studios.
After Marvel’s Blade, I feel there’s no better project to continue the company’s work than a new Dishonored game, which I would throw my money at with such force and speed that I think it would easily break the sound barrier.
1 Half-Life 3
The Most Necessary Trilogy in History
Half-Life 2 (2004)
Since I consider video games to be art, I don’t like to use the word “needs” because I feel it’s limiting and gives a utilitarian character to the interactive experience, but I have to make an exception for Half-Life 3.
There’s no way I can imagine Valve living its lifespan, however long that may be, without finally giving meaning to the events of Half-Life 2: Episode 2 and completing Gordon Freeman’s journey once and for all.
Even adding up the half-century we’ve accumulated of video games, we can’t match the magnitude of “indispensable” that Half-Life 3 carries on its shoulders, because there’s no sequel, confirmed or not, that’s as vital and relevant as this one.
I only joined the Half-Life fandom two years ago, so I can’t say I’ve been waiting for this moment for two decades, and yet I still feel it. I feel that gnawing agony that won’t let you sleep until the cycle is over, so let’s hope the studio does its job and allows us to achieve eternal peace.
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