There is no denying that in the past, women in video games were mostly completely ignored or poorly written. Fortunately, things are changing in the industry as a whole.
Now the developers are realizing that not only women really play video games, but that the games with female protagonists sell and worth writing about them.
Despite initially neutral marketing in terms of gender – and many women playing important roles in major games, the drop in the game market in 1983 led companies to decide that exclusive boys marketing would be a logical measure.
This turned out to be reflected in the games produced, which usually revolved around male heroes. Also, although it is no longer so unusual that a game has a woman protagonist, there are still much more men men than women.
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Although there are some people who get upset and use social networks to complain every time a game with more representativeness is announced, most players are excited about the prospect of strong female leadership. So see below 10 of the most anticipated releases of games with female protagonists.
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows
The franchise’s new title will finally take players to the much -sought after feudal Japan, allowing the option to take control of two protagonists: Nae, a Shinobi killer, and Yasuke, a samurai.
It is not known much about the history of Nae, although the trailers seem to suggest that it is motivated by revenge. The game will be released on March 20, available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. At the moment, the game is pre-sold for $ 349.99.
Civilization VII
“Civilization VI” already had many options of women leaders such as Cleopatra and Queen Vitória – and the “civilization VII” seems to be following the same way. Although there is no complete list of playable leaders, three women have been confirmed so far: amine, a legendary warrior queen who built an empire throughout Africa; Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt as Pharaoh and brought economic prosperity; and Himiko, who ruled as a spiritual queen who claims to be very good in diplomacy.
The game will be released on February 11 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Currently, the game is pre-sold for $ 349.90.
Clockwork Revolution
This adventure throws players into a Steampunk metropolis, whose progress they can systematically destroy time travel. There is not much information about the protagonist of “Clockwork Revolution”, but she is a young woman who comes across a time machine (called Chronomancer) and uses her to start a revolution against the authoritarian government of Lady Ironwood.
What is well known is that heroin will make extensive use of Chronomancer to alter the story, undoing the city’s achievements and leading it to ruin. “Clockwork Revolution” will be made available to Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC, but does not yet have a set release date due to a delay in 2024.
GTA 6
The “Grand Theft Auto” series has a history of being very dominated by men, but GTA 6 should finally change that. For the first time, the series presents a woman in the center of the stage – next to her partner. From what the trailer shows, protagonist Lucia seems to have a history of causing chaos.
“GTA 6” should be released at the end of 2025 for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Although the exact date has not yet been announced – and delays can happen – there are rumors that the game will be released on September 17.
Ghost of Yotei
“Ghost of Tsushima” was a big hit, and fans were looking forward to a sequence. Many expected the next game to continue Jin Sakai’s war against the Mongol Army – but the story is totally new. “Ghost of Yotei” is a sequence that takes place 329 years later and presents a new protagonist – a Ronin called ATU.
It seems that Atsu is traveling through Mount Yotei in a search for revenge, possibly helping other people along the way. “Ghost of Yotei” will be released for PlayStation 5 by 2025, but does not yet have a set date.
InterGalactic: The Heretic Prophet
From the same developer of big names, such as “The Last of Us”, this game presents an unprecedented narrative that accompanies the reward hunter Jordan A. Mun. The trailer shows that the protagonist, played by actress Tati Gabrielle, is looking for a criminal on a remote planet, where no one has returned in the last 600 years. The release of “InterGalactic: The Heretic Prophet” will be for PlayStation 5, but does not yet have a release date.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Samus Aran made his name as a heroine of a game at a time when video games were marketed focused on boys and that female representation was almost nonexistent. Although she remains a popular character, it’s been a while since Samus has not starred in a great game.
There is not much information about the plot of “Metroid Prime 4”, but it seems that Samus will face an old enemy named Sylux. The game should be released this year for Nintendo Switch, but has no set date yet.
South of Midnight
When a hurricane plagues its region, Hazel is taken to a world where reality and fantasy intertwine and ancient folklore creatures emerge. In this adventure, the protagonist goes on a journey to rescue her mother, and deepens a haunting network of family secrets.
“South of Midnight” will be released on April 8th for PC, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. At the present moment, the game is pre-sold for $ 199.00.
Split Fiction
Following the pattern established by “a Way Out” and “It Takes Two”, “Split Fiction” needs two people to play. However, this is the first Hazelight game where the two playable characters are women.
The story follows a duo of writers, Mio and Zoey, while they accidentally get stuck in a virtual reality hybrid of their written works and need to fool an enemy who wants to plagiarize their stories.
“Split Fiction” will be released on March 6 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. Currently, the game is pre-sold for $ 199.00 for PC and $ 249 for Xbox.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
There seems to be a new trend of soulslike games inspired by medieval Asian history, and “Wuchang: Fallen Feathers” is part of this movement. This game takes place in 1647, shortly after the death of Chinese emperor Zhang Xianzhong, and accompanies a warrior named Wuchang.
The protagonist is motivated by the desire to understand her past and resurrect her sister. However, she is infected with a widespread plague that seems to be turning her body. “Wuchang: Fallen Feathers” will be released later this year for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.