5 huge February gaming releases

by Daniel Falconer | 4 February 2016

XCOM 2 - February 5 - Win, Mac, Lin

The turn-based tactical video game is back with a vengeance and a major difference - the aliens won the war and now reside as the rulers of Planet Earth.

In XCOM 2 gamers will be tasked with the role of taking back the planet, commanding the Avenger and freeing humanity from alien rule.

Dying Light: The Following - February 9 - Win, XBO, PS4

As a huge expansion to Dying Light, The Following unleashes an untold chapter of the story, bringing Kyle Crane to the forefront.

A vast new area is unlocked allowing players to transform the experience the game once gave them through new game mechanics, challenges and environments.

Street Fighter V - February 16 - Win, PS4

The classic Capcom fighting game returns once more, bringing back the side-scrolling fighting gameplay of those which have come before it.

At least four brand new characters will be introduced at launch along with a roster of 12 other well-known characters, with more expected to come in the months following initial release.

Far Cry Primal - February 23 - XBO, PS4

Set 12,000 years before the present day, Far Cry Primal has the chance to rewrite the rule book when it comes to Far Cry gaming.

The majestic land of Oros has been torn aport. The confrontation between three dominant tribes is causing chaos despite all of them seeking the same single purpose - to conquer the land.

One tribe in particular - The Wenja tribe - are at risk. Attacked by both the cannibals of the Udam tribe and the fire worshippers of the Izila tribe, led by cruel warrior Ull and high priestess Batari respectively, Wenja leader Takkar will have to unite and protect his people from their dangerous opponents.