10 LiveService Video Games That Could Make A Comeback In 2021

10 Live-Service Video Games That Could Make A Comeback In 2021

Here are ten live-service video games that might’ve fallen off the map but can still make a relatively strong comeback this year.

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In the realm of video gaming, the term live-service is something that leads to chills running down every gamer’s spine. After all, there are too many games that have already been ruined with the integration of live-service mechanics, leading to a situation where titles with excellent potential end up being underwhelming — if not worse — due to the sheer lack of any worthwhile content later on as the player progresses through a title that’s already padded to the brim with mind-numbing tasks.

That being said, one has to admit that the potential present in most live-service games and the aim developers have towards improving the longevity of these games means that even the biggest duds in this so-called “genre” can still end up fighting against all the odds to enable a memorable gaming experience that will stay strong in the minds of gamers long after they’ve accessed all the content available at their fingertips.

Keeping this in mind, here are ten live-service video games that might’ve fallen off the map but can still make a relatively strong comeback this year.

10 Godfall

For all the hype and fanfare that surrounded Godfall, one has to admit that it’s release has been nothing short of an absolute mess. In fact, Godfall had such a lukewarm reception upon launch that it’s pretty much fallen off the map just a day post its release.

That being said, one can still hold out on Godfall actually living up to the hype once all the kinks have been fleshed out and the game is actually somewhat enjoyable… although whether that’ll happen in 2021 or later down the line — or never — is anyone’s guess.

9 Anthem

Perhaps the biggest dumpster fire that has ever been associated with Bioware, Anthem’s launch is easily one of the biggest failures for the company — a massive achievement, given the fact that Mass Effect: Andromeda had released within the same year.

The lack of quality content in Anthem coupled with what is easily one of the worst live-service models in gaming history has led to Anthem becoming one of the biggest disappointments of all time… although the game is still salvageable due to its great combat and interesting premise.

As long as Bioware sticks to its roadmap for Anthem — something that seems less and less likely over time — perhaps the game might get its second wind this year.

8 Red Dead Online

The formula for Red Dead Online’s success had already been set in stone by GTA Online quite some time back… which is what makes it a massive shame that Red Dead Online turned out to be completely inferior to its wildly successful counterpart.

The fact that gamers even staged an in-game protest of sorts is a testament to how badly Rockstar dropped the ball when it came to Red Dead Online, and one can only hope that Red Dead Redemption II’s re-release on PC will help improve this situation somewhat.

7 Ark: Survival Evolved

While it might be odd to put Ark on a list like this given its massive success, one has to admit that the game still has a long way to go before attaining the mainstream success of its contemporaries.

Perhaps with a bit of polish and a ton of new content, Ark: Survival Evolved can turn into one of the must-play multiplayer games that one should get their hands on as soon as possible in 2021.

6 Rust

Just like Ark: Survival Evolved, Rust is another title that has become all the rage… but any person who’s played the game can attest to the fact that there’s still quite sometime before this title reaches its full potential.

If the developers manage to flesh out the mechanics in Rust — and also patch out the numerous hilarious yet irritating bugs — in 2021 then it goes without saying that this game will definitely become all the rage.

5 Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

There was a time when The Division used to be another Ubisoft title that fans made fun of due to its graphical downgrades and textbook gameplay… but one can’t deny that the game was still a blast to play regardless.

The Division 2 managed to improve on pretty much everything set by the previous game, allowing for an entertaining experience that has fallen off the map somewhat come 2020. However, with some truly impressive upgrades and new content, Ubisoft can certainly help The Division 2 reach new heights of popularity in 2021… if they can stop working on Rainbow Six: Siege, that is.

4 Elder Scrolls Online

Elder Scrolls Online might not have been the most entertaining game upon launch, but there’s no denying the fact the game has slowly picked up steam for the right reasons.

However, the conversation around this title is still pretty lacking in the mainstream gaming community, which is a shame. Perhaps with a marketing push, Bethesda can finally get this game the massive player base that it deserves.

3 Fallout 76

One particular Bethesda game that ended up tanking right upon launch and had absolutely no positives attached to it whatsoever upon release is Fallout 76 — a title that should’ve blown everyone’s minds upon release but ended up being nothing short of an absolute mess.

However, if Bethesda gets serious and actually works on this title, then it’s very much possible that Fallout 76 might turn from a broken mess into a highly enjoyable multiplayer title.

2 Marvel’s Avengers

At this point, pretty much everyone is aware of the sheer number of ways in which Marvel’s Avengers has completely dropped the ball when it comes to providing an engaging team-driven action experience in the Marvel universe.

While Avengers might become an absolute grindfest in the latter half, there’s no denying that there’s definitely a formula for a great game in this title. There just needs to be a ton of content to warrant this grind, and hopefully, the updates that are planned for this title can make this a reality.

1 Cyberpunk 2077

While it might be odd to put Cyberpunk 2077 on this list, one can’t deny that it definitely checks all the boxes for it to be deemed as a live-service. The game was broken and had balancing issues on launch, didn’t really meet the hype set for it, and already has a roadmap in place listing out the number of fixes and the like over the coming years.

However, given the sheer amount of potential that Cyberpunk 2077 has, there’s no denying the fact that it’s going to be nothing short of an absolute masterpiece… when the game actually comes out, that is.

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