If there is one thing to look forward to in the gaming year, it’s certainly E3, and E3 2019 was (almost) no different). While this year’s E3 felt like a bit of a different show withthe absence of major players like Sony, what was shown at E3 2019 was still worth getting excited about.
After all the major bombshells and surprises have dropped from the likes ofMicrosoft,EA,Nintendo,Bethesda, and more, E3 2019 gave us a big glimpse of what to look forward to in the coming months (and years) ahead. With all that said, we’re looking back at our staff’s predictions for we were expecting (or hoping for) at this year’s show. Throughout the past few weeks, theDualShockers‘ staff shared their thoughts in our “E3 Dreams” editorial series, where we each predicted a title or announcement that we hoped would come to pass.
So, now that the conferences are over, how did we do? Read on below for the verdict of whether our E3 Dreams for 2019 actually turned out to be reality – you can also click on each headline to head back into the editorial itself and see how right (or wrong) we ended up getting things.
E3 2019 Dreams — I Hope to See Persona 3 Remake + Persona 4 Golden for PS4
The Verdict:Sadly, this dream didn’t come to pass. While many of us were hoping for at least some form ofPersona-related announcement, E3 2019 was light on new developments for the fan favorite series, including the hopes for either the return ofPersona 3or4. We did, however, at least geta new trailer to enjoy for the upcomingPersona 5: The Royal, which is launching later this year in Japan and next year in the West.
E3 2019 Dreams — I’m Praying to YHVH for a Shin Megami Tensei V New Trailer
The Verdict:This dream unfortunately did not come to pass, either. Despite new developments on the game being few and far between since we saw it around two years, we went another E3 without hearing more on the anticipated JRPG. That said, despite the absence ofShin Megami Tensei V, we did geta plethora of other JRPG announcements to enjoy from Nintendo’s E3 2019 Direct.
E3 2019 Dreams — I Hope For An Announcement of Yoko Taro’s Next Masterpiece
The Verdict:This too, was another announcement that sadly did not happen, despite how many of us were hoping for it to happen at the Square Enix press conference. The man himself, Yoko Taro, didn’t show up at the conference to reveal what wild new project he has up his sleeves, so we’ll probably have to wait a little longer to see whether we’ll see a follow-up to the mesmerizingNier: Automataor something new entirely.
E3 2019 Dreams — I Want a Legend of Zelda Collection Announced for Switch
The Verdict:That’s a big ‘ol tall glass of Nope. As awesome as it sounds, there was no sight or sound of aLegend of Zeldacollection at E3 2019, but that doesn’t mean we were without awesomeZeldaannouncements instead.Zeldafans like Grant got to enjoy a new trailer for the upcomingThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakeningremake coming in September, along withthe impending launch ofCadence of Hyrule. Last but not least, we got official confirmation thata sequel toThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis now under development. Not too shabby.
E3 2019 Dreams — I’m Ready to Sell My Soul to Tom Nook for Animal Crossing Switch
The Verdict:This came true…partially. At long last, we finally got our first look atgameplay for the upcomingAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, which showed off a new generation of animal villagers to make friends with and a whole colorful island to explore.Animal Crossinglooks as charming as ever on the Nintendo Switch but, sadly, we’ll have to wait until March 2020 to play it.
E3 2019 Dreams — I Want a Release Date for Cyberpunk 2077
The Verdict:This one came true thanks to the one and only Keanu Reeves. During Microsoft’s Xbox E3 Briefing,a badass new trailer showed us more of what to expect fromCyberpunk 2077and its astonishing sci-fi world, while it was also confirmed that the game will release on July 24, 2025. I’ve officially got my countdown clock going.
The Verdict:Sadly, neither component of this dream came true. We didn’t hear anything it showed up at Microsoft’s conference last year, and the only mention ofSkate 4came from a (joke) mention byKinda Funny’s Greg Miller at the end of the EA Play event. As a consolation prize, we did get a look atSkatebirdduring the Kinda Funny Games Showcase and skateboarding Yoshi at Nintendo’s E3 Direct so uh, that’s something.
E3 2019 Dreams — Square Enix, Please Don’t Screw Up Collection of Mana
The Verdict:This came true! And you may play it right now! Right after the reveal ofthe upcomingTrials of Mana, which will be making its way to players in early 2020, it was announced at Nintendo’s E3 2019 Direct thatCollection of Manawould be available on Nintendo Switch during the show. So, why keep reading about it? Go play it now!
E3 2019 Dreams — I Demand to See Halo Infinite Gameplay, Phil Spencer
The Verdict:This also came true…mostly.Halo Infinitewasthe capstone on Microsoft’s great E3 showcase, and while it was light on what appeared to be in-game footage, it still gave us a good sense thatInfinitewill give series fans a lot to look forward to. Aside from that, it was also confirmed thatHalo Infinitewill debut alongsideMicrosoft’s Project Scarlett– its next-gen console – in holiday 2020.
E3 2019 Dreams — Show Me How Final Fantasy VII Remake Is Broken Up
The Verdict:This (sort of) came true. Partially. At Square Enix’s E3 2019 conference, we saw a hefty dose ofFinal Fantasy VII Remakethat more than made up for the years of quiet on its development. Aside from the reveal that it will debut in March 2020, we also sawa brand new story trailer featuring our first glimpse of Tifa and Sephiroth,saw the intro to the game, and got to seean extensive gameplay demo of the combat, a boss battle, and more. However, it’sstill unclear just yet howFinal Fantasy VIIRemakewill be divided upcompared to the original game, with most of what we’ve seen taking place in Midgar. Despite that, we now know that the game will still bebig enough to fill two Blu-ray discs, and we’ll see how it unfolds in less than a year from now.
E3 2019 Dreams — I Hope to See the Next Xbox Release in Spring 2020
The Verdict:This one is 50/50. While the next Xbox, currently codenamed Project Scarlett, is arriving next year, we won’t be seeing it until next holiday season and not next spring. However, it seems like the next Xbox will be worth the wait, as Microsoft’s Phil Spencer teased that Project Scarlett will be an immensely powerful machinethat will maintain compatibility with the past three generations of Xbox games.
How did you do in your E3 hopes and dreams this year? Did your biggest dreams finally become a reality at this year’s show? Comment down below on what you hoped for and got (or didn’t get) from E3 this year, andcatch up with all of our coverage on this year’s biggest announcements and reveals, in the meantime.
