December is rounding out the year with its own set of big releases, including the much anticipated The Last Guardian, the first episode Telltale's The Walking Dead Season 3, and much more. With so many big games to keep track of this month, we've compiled all the biggest releases for your convenience. Below you can find brief descriptions of some major upcoming games, as well as a comprehensive table covering each game coming out in December. You can also see this week's major releases in the video above.
For a full list of everything coming out during the rest of this year, check out our full 2016 game release date list.
Steep -- December 2 (Xbox One, PS4, PC)
Those looking for a taste of extreme winter sports will find a lot to love in Ubisoft's upcoming Steep. It gives you the freedom to explore a mountainous open world as you participate in a multitude of activities, including snowboarding, skiing, wing suit diving, and paragliding.
Further Reading:
- Ubisoft's Open-World Action Sports Game Is a Challenging Thrill
- Can Ubisoft's New Snow Sports Game Fill the Gap Left by SSX?
The Last Guardian -- December 6 (PS4)
After years of waiting, The Last Guardian is finally set to launch this month. The game is developed by Fumito Ueda, the man behind cult favorites Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. It tells the story a young boy who must embark on an epic journey with a large griffin-like creature named Trico.
Further Reading:
- The Last Guardian -- Late Game Hands-On Impressions
- The Last Guardian Is a Combination of Beauty and Frustration
Dead Rising 4 -- December 6 (Xbox One, PC)
The fourth installment of the Dead Rising series puts us back in control of series protagonist Frank West, as he returns the zombie-infested town of Willamette, Colorado. Like early entries, you'll take photographs and craft over-the-top weaponry to combat the countless waves of the undead.
Further Reading:
- Dead Rising 4's Campaign Won't Feature Cooperative Multiplayer
- Dead Rising 4 Is Still "Stupid" and That's What Makes It Great, Dev Says
Full December Release Schedule
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney | iOS | December 1 |
| The Dwarves | Xbox One, PS4, PC, Mac, Linux | December 1 |
| Maize | PC | December 1 |
| Rad Rodgers: World One | PC | December 1 |
| Furi | Xbox One | December 2 |
| Steep | Xbox One, PS4, PC | December 2 |
| Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS | 3DS | December 2 |
| Arizona Sunshine | Oculus Rift, Vive | December 6 |
| Dead Rising 4 | Xbox One, PC | December 6 |
| Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun | PC, Mac, Linux | December 6 |
| The Last Guardian | PS4 | December 6 |
| The Unspoken | Oculus Rift | December 6 |
| Werewolves Within | PC | December 6 |
| Her Majesty's SPIFFING | Xbox One, PC | December 7 |
| Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney | Android | December 8 |
| Space Hulk: Deathwing | PC | December 9 |
| Bastion | Xbox One | December 12 |
| Drive!Drive!Drive! | PS4 | December 13 |
| The Little Acre | Xbox One, PS4, PC | December 13 |
| Wild Guns Reloaded | PS4 | December 13 |
| Shantae: Half-Genie Hero | PS4, Vita, Wii U | December 13 |
| Super Mario Run | iOS | December 15 |
| Eagle Flight | Vive | December 20 |
| The Walking Dead Season 3: A New Frontier | Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, PC, iOS, Android | December 20 |
| Don Bradman Cricket 17 | Xbox One, PS4 | December 22 |
| Rollercoaster Dreams | PS4, PSVR | December 22 |