Stellar Blade, Sand Land, and More Exciting Games Coming Out in April

Keeping track of all the latest video games coming out is an increasingly complex task, what with multiple PC storefronts, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, mobile, and more to keep track of, but don’t worry, I’m here to help. Every month I'll be running down the games you need to be keeping an eye on, from the big triple-A headliners, to the indies you might otherwise overlook.

After a surprisingly-packed February and March, we get a bit of a breather in April, but there’s still some things to look forward to. Sony’s slick actioner Stellar Blade, the Akira-Toriyama-inspired Sand Land, and more are on the way. On the indie front, players can set their sights on Devolver’s latest joint Children of the Sun, the gorgeous stop-motion adventure game Harold Halibut, and more.

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Note: While I may have played demos or got early access to some of the games recommended in this article, in most cases I’m simply choosing games that look promising, and can’t vouch for the end product. Do wait for reviews before buying!

That said, here are the games you should be looking out for in April…

The Headliners

Sand Land (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS4 & PS5, Apr. 26)

The recently-departed Akira Toriyama left behind a very rich gaming legacy with series like Dragon Quest and the many Dragon Ball adaptations, but this is the first time his lesser-known Sand Land series has been made into a game. An open-world action RPG with plenty of unique vehicles to command, Sand Land basically looks like Mad Max with an appealing anime twist. You can check out Wccftech’s hands-on impressions of the game here. You can pre-order Sand Land here.

Stellar Blade (PS5, Apr. 26)

Originally known as Project Eve, the Korean-developed actioner Stellar Blade has garnered attention for its impressive visuals and the fact that Sony is backing and publishing the project. Stellar Blade’s revealing (and uh, not terribly supportive) costumes