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Earlier this week we found out what the stand-out gaming moments for PlayStation developers were in 2015. As promised, today we’re going to find out which games the same group of razor-sharp creative minds are most looking forward to getting their hands on in 2016. Read on to find out, and then chime in with your own picks in the comments below.
Oh, and a pre-emptive Happy New Year from everyone here at PlayStation. Whatever you have planned, have a great evening. See you in ’16!

Paul Rustchynsky, Game Director (Driveclub), Evolution Studios
“As much as I’m excited to play the latest entry in the Uncharted series or try something as intriguing as The Witness, my inner Souls fan is getting more and more hyped for Dark Souls III by the day. I’m already preparing myself to die over and over again!”

Aki Raula, Lead Designer (Matterfall); Housemarque
“One more romp from Naughty Dog in the adventure lands with Nathan Drake. Just a one of a kind experience and now I can’t wait to get sucked in again with Uncharted 4.”

Adrian Chmielarz, Creative Director (The Vanishing of Ethan Carter), The Astronauts
“If I had to choose just one, it’d be Mass Effect: Andromeda. The first trilogy was incredible, and the mind boggles when I imagine what’s in store for us in this new installment of the series.”
Mare Sheppard, Co-founder, Metanet Software (N++)
“Rain World. Absolutely everything about how the game looks and feels is fresh and inspiring. We love how it’s a bold vision that stands apart from every other game, on many levels. We really can’t wait to play it ”

Mike Bithell, Founder, Mike Bithell Games (Volume)
“2016 looks like a bumper year for fantastic games. Like everyone else I’m eagerly awaiting No Man’s Sky, but games like Adr1ft, Overland and Firewatch have me seriously excited. A new generation of teams are creating some fantastic experiences. I suspect I’d be very hyped for PlayStation VR too… if I hadn’t already fallen in love with my devkit.”

Tom Jones, Principal Artist (RIGS Mechanized Combat League), Guerrilla Cambridge
“There are loads. Aside from RIGS and Horizon Zero Dawn (excuse the obvious plug!) I’m really keen to play The Last Guardian. Team Ico has a stellar history with games like Shadow of the Colossus and Ico, so I’m expecting big things from its latest offering!”

Shahid Ahmad, Developer
“The title I’m most looking forward to in 2016 is No Man’s Sky. How could it be anything else? It’s the game I’ve been looking forward to all my life.”

Peter Field, Game Designer (Dreams), Media Molecule
“Oh man, there are so many! It’s probably a close call between The Witness and No Man’s Sky. I think The Witness is currently more intriguing so if I had to choose one I’d go with that.”

Simon Harris, Executive Producer (Until Dawn: Rush of Blood), Supermassive Games
“At the risk of sounding slightly ‘on message’, I have to say Uncharted 4. I love the genre of action storytelling titles and the Uncharted series has delivered through the previous three titles, each time getting bigger and more bombastic. I can’t wait to see what Nathan Drake gets up to in the fourth episode.”

Thomas Grip, Co-founder, Frictional Games (SOMA)
“As a massive fan of Shadow of The Colossus, The Last Guardian is the one I am the most excited about.”

Jun Yoshino, Producer (Bloodborne), SCEE
“So many to choose from! Street Fighter V, Uncharted 4, Doom, Dark Souls 3, Final Fantasy XV… but the standout one for me is Persona 5.”

Dominic Matthews, Product Development Manager (Hellblade), Ninja Theory
“In 2016 I’m most looking forward to seeing VR become a reality for gamers. Every time I put on a VR headset I make a funny little chirping noise of delight. 100% of the time. I can’t wait to see the immersive worlds and experiences that lay ahead.”

Pekka Kujansuu, Gameplay Programmer (Alienation), Housemarque
“I’m intrigued by The Witness. It sounds like there’s something beneath the surface. If there isn’t, I still like puzzle games and I expect The Witness to be a good one. Oh, and of course Dark Souls III also.”

Brynley Gibson, Executive Producer (PlayStation VR), SCE London Studio
“What I’m looking forward to most in 2016 has got to be the release of PlayStation VR! I may be developing for it but I want one at home. 2016 is the year of VR. It’s the start of a journey that is going to change the landscape of gaming forever. There are already a great selection of titles announced and I can’t wait to play all these new experiences.”

Rex Crowle, Lead Creator (Tearaway Unfolded), Media Molecule
“I will have to say Wattam. I don’t know when it’s coming out but I just want to see more of it, because it’s so personal and different. It just fills me with happiness that it exists and there continues to be a place in games for humour and experimentation and pooping.”

Dylan Cuthbert, Founder, Q-Games (The Tomorrow Children)
“The Tomorrow Children! I’m thoroughly addicted to it in internal testing and I can’t wait to see it populated and travel to people’s towns. I don’t think anyone has grasped how big and fun this game is yet because we only show little snippets – the scale is crazy.

“I’m also looking forward to Uncharted 4 of course! Our friends at Naughty Dog have been burning the midnight oil on that one and I can’t wait to see it.”

Simon Bennett, Co-founder, Roll7 (OlliOlli 2: Welcome to Olliwood)
“I guess that would have to be the awesome No Man’s Sky from our mates at Hello Games, can’t wait to explore that world!”

Luke Borrett, Producer (Hatoful Boyfriend), Mediatonic
“Dark Souls III and Persona 5 both have me ludicrously excited. Persona especially looks to be such a huge step up from the last instalment that I’ve been eagerly scouring every trailer and press release for new details!”

Matt Birch, Founder, Heavy Spectrum (Shadow of the Beast)
“Gravity Rush Remastered, Gravity Rush 2 and The Last Guardian. DON’T MAKE ME CHOOSE!
“I was so excited to hear about Gravity Rush returning to PlayStation. I loved the first game so much – it’s one of my proudest platinum trophies! I can’t wait to spend more time with Kat, Dusty and Raven. I was brimming with pride when I saw Shadow of the Beast next to Gravity Rush Remastered at Paris Games Week.
“On the other hand, when I saw The Last Guardians re-appearance at E3 I was literally whooping with joy. I’ve had the title on pre-order since its original announcement, so seeing it return was such an exciting moment. I never lost faith!”

Corey Davis, Design Director, Psyonix (Rocket League)
“Final Fantasy XV. Though, I’m also really looking forward to Firewatch and The Division.”
Nathan Vella, Co-founder, Capybara Games (Super Time Force Ultra)
“You expect me to pick a single game? No way, not gonna happen. I’m just going to list a bunch! I’m really looking forward to: The Witness, ADR1FT, Street Fighter 5, Firewatch, Headlander, Mirror’s Edge 2, Soft Body and, like, 30 more. There are too many good games coming!”

Masaaki Yamagiwa, Producer (Bloodborne), SCE Japan Studio
“Actually I am not really sure if Dreams will be released in 2016 but it certainly is the game I am looking forward to most. LittleBigPlanet was a game that had a huge impact on me and I was so impressed by it, it was one of the reasons I moved to SCE. I am sure that we can expect a whole another level of unique experiences with Dreams, just as the developers did with LBP when that first came out.”

Alex Perry, QA Technician (Dreams), Media Molecule
“There are a bunch of big titles I’m looking forward to next year, but the game I’m most excited to play is What Remains Of Edith Finch. It looks like such an interesting idea; weird and creepy in the best possible way. Plus, I’ve seen footage of the game where you’re a shark stuck up a tree and that kind of sold it to me.”

Lock if old.

 

[DarkLordMalik]

Jun Yoshino, Producer (Bloodborne), SCEE
“So many to choose from! Street Fighter V, Uncharted 4, Doom, Dark Souls 3, Final Fantasy XV… but the standout one for me is Persona 5.”

Corey Davis, Design Director, Psyonix (Rocket League)
“Final Fantasy XV. Though, I’m also really looking forward to Firewatch and The Division.”

Good to know that some of the developers are excited for Final Fantasy XV

 

[jay]

Odd that none of them are Zelda fans.

 

[Blobbers]

Odd that none of them are Zelda fans.

Weird how different people find different things odd. For me, for example, it's odd how people still have faith in Aonuma.

 

[ODDI]

Odd that none of them are Zelda fans.

PlayStation devs talk about PlayStation games on a PlayStation site.

 

[Mass_Pincup]

Odd that none of them are Zelda fans.

They only talk about Playstation games, which is the reason why I found those kind of list pointless.

 

[Neuromancer]

Odd that none of them are Zelda fans.

No Gears of War fans either... Very strange.

 

[RPGamer92]

I just don't get the hype for The Witness or NMS at all.

 

[DriftingSpirit]

They only talk about Playstation games, which is the reason why I found those kind of list pointless.

Dark Souls III, Mass Effect, FF XV and Doom are PS titles?

 

[Primethius]

Dark Souls III, Mass Effect, FF XV and Doom are PS titles?

Well, they are on PS4 unlike Zelda.

 

[Joey Ravn]

PlayStation devs talk about PlayStation games on a PlayStation site.

I'm sure Sony Company Man is satisfied with this result.

 

[XxRampage07xX]

There are a bunch of third party games on the list too so I will say this list is fair and reasonable.

 

[farisr]

Dark Souls III, Mass Effect, FF XV and Doom are PS titles?

They are releasing on PS4. Zelda is not.

 

[Magwik]

Odd that none of them are Zelda fans.

It's about 2016 games
They already know of another secret Zelda delay

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Odd that none of them are Zelda fans.

They were probably asked to only list PS games.

 

[rrc1594]

There are a bunch of third party games on the list too so I will say this list is fair and reasonable.

They all can't say only PS4 games

 

[Eggbok]

Masaaki Yamagiwa, Producer (Bloodborne), SCE Japan Studio
“Actually I am not really sure if Dreams will be released in 2016 but it certainly is the game I am looking forward to most. LittleBigPlanet was a game that had a huge impact on me and I was so impressed by it, it was one of the reasons I moved to SCE. I am sure that we can expect a whole another level of unique experiences with Dreams, just as the developers did with LBP when that first came out.”

Dylan Cuthbert, Founder, Q-Games (The Tomorrow Children)
“The Tomorrow Children! I’m thoroughly addicted to it in internal testing and I can’t wait to see it populated and travel to people’s towns. I don’t think anyone has grasped how big and fun this game is yet because we only show little snippets – the scale is crazy.

“I’m also looking forward to Uncharted 4 of course! Our friends at Naughty Dog have been burning the midnight oil on that one and I can’t wait to see it.”

Currently my two most anticipated games.

 

[5taquitos]

Dark Souls III, Mass Effect, FF XV and Doom are PS titles?

Come on, clearly they're talking about games that are coming to PS platforms, first-party or not.

Of course they're not going to talk about Zelda or Quantum Break

 

[The Last One]

Is this a Zelda thread?

 

[Mass_Pincup]

Dark Souls III, Mass Effect, FF XV and Doom are PS titles?

No need to be obtuse, those games are releasing on PS4 which makes them playstation games. Zelda does not.

 

[Alo0oy]

Rushy knows what's up!

 

[oti]

Is this a Zelda thread?

yes

 

[GeoramA]

PlayStation devs talk about PlayStation games on a PlayStation site.

And? Uncharted 4 is going to be pretty big.

 

[B.O.O.M]

Well this thread is off to a great start >_>

anywho OT: Really cool to see a diverse range of pickings from the devs. From AAA to smaller yet interesting titles. I am beyond hyped for UC4 but also want to see more of games like what remains of Edith Finch, which looks insane.


god I hope Horizon will release next year

 

[Eolz]

PlayStation devs talk about PlayStation games on a PlayStation site.

Basically this.
I'm sure some of them are looking forward to other platform exclusives, since they aren't even playstation devs, but they obviously aren't allowed to talk about those.

 

[Apathy]

I go back and forth between horizon and tlg as my personal most excited game

 

[NoctisVsStar]

XV and P5 what a time to be alive

 

[barit]

Odd that none of them are Zelda fans.

Yes makes sense to ask on the official PlayStation blog if anyone is hyped for a Nintendo game lol

I guess you'd need a more neutral ground to get such honest answers like one of the big gaming sites for example


OT: Overall good picks imo and I'm very impressed about Media Molecule influence on the dev scene. I mean one of them just switched to SCE because of LBP

 

[DriftingSpirit]

No need to be obtuse, those games are releasing on PS4 which makes them playstation games. Zelda does not.

I figured you were just talking about PS games in the exclusive sense. Mah bad.

 

[Omnistalgic]

Even just talking about only stuff coming to PS4, most of my anticipated falls somewhere in that list. Great time to be gaming on PS4, but admittedly Zelda for WiiU is right up there with Last Guardian, UC4, SFV, FF15 for me.

Still, what the heck is Dreams...I've watched countless hours of it, and I'm still confused.

I just hope I don't have to deal with controls I don't particularly care for in the campaign.

 

[Quonny]

Odd that none of them are Zelda fans.

That's because Zelda isn't a 2016 title. :^)

 

[Mory Dunz]

bloodborne got robed royally.

 

[DangerMouse]

Matt Birch, Founder, Heavy Spectrum (Shadow of the Beast)
“Gravity Rush Remastered, Gravity Rush 2 and The Last Guardian. DON’T MAKE ME CHOOSE!
“I was so excited to hear about Gravity Rush returning to PlayStation. I loved the first game so much – it’s one of my proudest platinum trophies! I can’t wait to spend more time with Kat, Dusty and Raven. I was brimming with pride when I saw Shadow of the Beast next to Gravity Rush Remastered at Paris Games Week.
“On the other hand, when I saw The Last Guardians re-appearance at E3 I was literally whooping with joy. I’ve had the title on pre-order since its original announcement, so seeing it return was such an exciting moment. I never lost faith!”

Jun Yoshino, Producer (Bloodborne), SCEE

“So many to choose from! Street Fighter V, Uncharted 4, Doom, Dark Souls 3, Final Fantasy XV… but the standout one for me is Persona 5.”

Right there with these two guys (outside of Doom).

Both GRs, Last Guardian, UC4, FFXV, Star Ocean 5, and my long-awaited Persona 5 are probably my top 7 most wanted that all seem all but assured to be 100% 2016 games (and I've probably overlooked something that I'll think of two seconds from now lol).
Edit: Yup, almost forgot Rachet lol.

LOL, that timing as Icyflamez mentions it too at the same time

 

[Icyflamez96]

Not surprising that none of them mentioned R&C. It's a decently popular franchise but I always felt like there was a severe lack of "big" fans for some reason. Makes me a bit sad.

 

[Dragon]

Not surprising that none of them mentioned R&C. It's a decently popular franchise but I always felt like there was a severe lack of "big" fans for some reason. Makes me a bit sad.

The spinoffs haven't done the IP any help either.

 

[Neuromancer]

I think it's a neat feature. Not many other platform holders go around asking developers about their opinions.

 

[Inuhanyou]

Jun Yoshino, Producer (Bloodborne), SCEE
“So many to choose from! Street Fighter V, Uncharted 4, Doom, Dark Souls 3, Final Fantasy XV… but the standout one for me is Persona 5.”

Luke Borrett, Producer (Hatoful Boyfriend), Mediatonic
“Dark Souls III and Persona 5 both have me ludicrously excited. Persona especially looks to be such a huge step up from the last instalment that I’ve been eagerly scouring every trailer and press release for new details!”

 

[pixelation]

Not surprising that none of them mentioned R&C. It's a decently popular franchise but I always felt like there was a severe lack of "big" fans for some reason. Makes me a bit sad.

The vast majority of the gaming populace has pretty poor taste !!!

 

[autoduelist]

Odd that none of them are Zelda fans.

I don't find that odd at all.

 

[FloweryMarston]

Dark Souls III, Mass Effect, FF XV and Doom are PS titles?

every single title mentioned is coming to ps4

 

[MyNameIsRye]

Dark Souls III, Mass Effect, FF XV and Doom are PS titles?

Common sense...use it.

 

[mejin]

they remembered!

 

[FATALITY]

Odd that none of them are Zelda fans.

Bloodborne got robbed- every game of the year thread

Where is Zelda - every 2016 most anticipated game thread


Lol

 

[WordsintheWater]

Never seen that video of NMS, that was awesome

 

[Mass_Pincup]

I figured you were just talking about PS games in the exclusive sense. Mah bad.

No worries

 

[Napalm_Frank]

Starfox got robbed.

 

[Acquiescence]

Matt Birch, you are a stone-cold mensch for having those selections.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Way to sour a thread fast guys. The video was made in good fun and at least Sony let these guys talk about some stuff.

 

[weekev]

Tearaway is one of my favourite games of all time, the tearaway devs pick of 2016 is a game Id never heard of. Just googled it and now i need to edit my 2016 most anticipated list.

 

[Persona7]

They were probably asked to only list PS games.

If this is what happened I wonder why they couldn't note that they only asked for games on Playstation platforms.