Releases of the important shooters in 2019
Borderlands 3
| Name | Borderlands 3 |
| Publisher | Gearbox |
| (Sub-)Genre | Loot Shooter |
| Platforms | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Payment Model | Buy-to-Play |
| Release | September 13, 2019 |
What is Borderlands 3? Borderlands 3 is the continuation of the popular, wacky shooter series set in the world of Pandora. Everything in Borderlands revolves around Vaults, a mysterious place that promises powerful technologies that players, as “Vault Hunters”, seek. In Borderlands 3, the story continues and tells of the fight against the bandit cult “Children of the Vault”.
What are the highlights? Borderlands stands out for its unique humor and wild action, which hardly any other game can offer:
- timeless cel-shaded graphics with a lot of blood and quirky violence
- billions of different weapons with varying attributes
- various and unique classes
- four-player coop
Who is Borderlands 3 suitable for? Primarily, Borderlands 3 is suitable for fans of the series and for friends of mindless violence and hot action. Borderlands 3 offers a lot of shooting but also tactical segments, allowing even more demanding players to be satisfied. Additionally, it is particularly suited for players looking for something they can play with friends through the coop mode.
Ghost Recon Breakpoint
| Name | Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| (Sub-)Genre | tactical team shooter |
| Platforms | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Payment Model | Buy-to-Play |
| Release | October 4, 2019 |
What is Ghost Recon Breakpoint? Breakpoint is the latest installment in the renowned “Ghost Recon” series based on the works of thriller author Tom Clancy. Breakpoint tells the story of former soldiers who now fight against their former colleagues, who they combat and aim to maintain their idea of justice. Breakpoint is the direct successor to Wildlands.
What are the highlights? Ghost Recon Breakpoint differs slightly from other realistic military shooters that often aim for equality among players. It offers:
- multiple classes
- an open world and raids
- PvP arenas
- a campaign for solo and up to 4 player co-op
- a possible appearance of the Terminator
In addition, Breakpoint offers a social hub for players, which is often not found in other games in the genre.
Ghost Recon Breakpoint primarily stands out from other shooters because it has a modern setting like Call of Duty but does not possess a futuristic aspect like Destiny 2.
Who is Ghost Recon Breakpoint suitable for? Breakpoint is suitable for any fan of realistic shooters like Rainbow Six, Call of Duty, or Battlefield, who prefer to focus on PvE rather than shooting against players. Breakpoint also promises tactical approaches similar to The Division 2, with an even more pronounced military focus.
DOOM Eternal
| Name | DOOM Eternal |
| Publisher | Bethesda |
| (Sub-)Genre | Shooter |
| Platforms | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Payment Model | Buy-to-Play |
| Release | November 22, 2019 |
What is DOOM Eternal? DOOM Eternal is the sequel to the popular DOOM series and the direct successor to DOOM (2016). As the famous Doom Slayer (“Doom Guy”), you return from a mission on Mars to Earth, which has since been conquered by demons. You do what you do best: bring hell to hell.
What are the highlights? In the infamous style of DOOM, the game offers action-packed and brutal gameplay filled with blood, body parts, weapons, and intense scenes. Features include:
- Glory Kills, particularly spectacular finishers
- gadgets like a shoulder-mounted flamethrower or a chainsaw
- masses of opponents just waiting for their demise
- unique demon bosses
- a PvP mode where two demons with special abilities fight against a Doom Slayer
- a heavy metal soundtrack
Who is DOOM Eternal suitable for? Similar to Borderlands 3, DOOM Eternal is suitable for players who love fast-paced and intense action and a fitting heavy soundtrack. If you enjoy films by Michael Bay or Quentin Tarantino, you will find in DOOM a game that allows you to recreate your favorite scenes. DOOM offers action without much thought and is primarily suitable for single players, but can also be played in PvP against others.
Gears 5
| Name | Gears 5 |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| (Sub-)Genre | Third-Person Shooter |
| Platforms | PC, Xbox One |
| Payment Model | Buy-to-Play |
| Release | September 10, 2019 |
What is Gears 5? Gears 5 is the eighth installment of the “Gears of War” series and the story-driven successor to Gears of War 4. Gears of War takes place in a dystopian, futuristic world where humanity has been nearly eradicated and is slowly recovering. The humans are continuously battling against a swarm of insectoids. Gears 5 picks up after humanity has splintered into internal conflict and is fighting for survival against one another.
What are the highlights? Not much is known about Gears 5 yet. Among the features introduced so far are:
- a coop mode for up to three players
- various characters with unique classes and abilities
- a dark, deep story
Who is Gears 5 suitable for? Gears 5 is particularly suitable for players who love oppressive and dangerous scenarios and who thrive in dystopias. The game series is known for its bloody and detailed scenes and focuses on an oppressive atmosphere, combined with action and combat. Especially players searching for a dystopian and not too wacky shooter (like Borderlands 3) to play with friends will find Gears 5 to be a good choice.
Destiny 2: Shadowkeep
| Name | Destiny 2: Shadowkeep |
| Publisher | Bungie |
| (Sub-)Genre | Loot Shooter |
| Platforms | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Payment Model | Buy-to-Play |
| Release | September 17, 2019 |
What is Shadowkeep? Shadowkeep will be the second major expansion for the loot shooter Destiny 2. “Shadowkeep,” as it is called in German, takes you to the moon, where a dark presence awaits to plunge humanity into darkness. Your mission is to prevent that.
What are the highlights? With Shadowkeep, numerous highlights are accumulating, as the expansion not only brings new content to the game but also particularly special features:
- Shadowkeep will be released as a launch title for Google Stadia and will offer Cross-Save
- Shadowkeep is playable without having to own previous expansions
- new gear, raids, dungeons, and missions will be added
- each of the three classes will receive individual finishing moves
- in addition, the base game of Destiny 2 will be available for free as “New Light”
Additionally, a type of transmog system in Shadowkeep will allow better customization of your characters.
Who is Shadowkeep suitable for? As an expansion of Destiny 2, Shadowkeep is naturally suitable for any fan of the game. Due to its new content, players who stopped playing Destiny 2 because of lack of content should also take a look again. Generally, Destiny 2 is suitable for anyone who enjoys futuristic action in the style of Star Trek or Warframe and enjoys throwing various and special weapons or using abilities RPG-style.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
| Name | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare |
| Publisher | Activision Blizzard |
| (Sub-)Genre | tactical shooter |
| Platforms | PC, Xbox One, PS4 |
| Payment Model | Buy-to-Play |
| Release | October 25, 2019 |
What is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare? Modern Warfare is the latest installment in the “Call of Duty” series and builds an alternative timeline to the original Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Some events are rewritten, and the game generally picks up where CoD4 left off.
What are the highlights? Modern Warfare differs significantly from other games in the genre. The “Modern Warfare” titles in the CoD series have always been known for their intense scenes, but Modern Warfare takes it a step further.
The highlights of the game are the conflict-ridden scenes from civil wars and other scenarios that could easily occur in real life, especially notable is how Modern Warfare revolves around civilians and recognizing threats. You do not exactly know before a mission who is an enemy and who is a civilian. If you accidentally kill innocents in urban combat, you will have consequences.
Who is Modern Warfare suitable for? Modern Warfare appeals to players seeking complicated conflicts and wanting to make heavy, consequential decisions. While the gameplay looks similar to its predecessors in the series, the setting has a significantly heavier tone. Those who enjoyed the oppressive atmosphere of the notorious “No Russian” mission will love Modern Warfare.
