Game Release Dates In April 2017

The first few months of 2017 gave us an assortment of amazing new games; April is no different. With games like Persona 5, Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe making up this month's roster, there's no shortage of experiences to get sucked into. Below, you can see the biggest April releases as well as a list of some of the most notable games coming out this month. You can also see this week's major releases in the video above.

For a full list of all the big games coming out during the rest of this year, check out our comprehensive 2017 game release date list.

Persona 5 - April 4 (PS4, PS3)

The long-running Shin Megami Tensei: Persona series is back with its fifth entry. It follows the adventures of a group of high school kids who secretly moonlight as supernatural cat burglars.

Further Reading:

• Persona 5 Review
• 9 Essential Persona 5 Tips You Should Know Before Starting

Yooka-Laylee - April 11 (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Mac)

Yooka-Laylee is a colorful 3D platformer developed by Playtonic Games, a studio comprised of several former key developers that worked on the Banjo-Kazooie series and Donkey Kong 64. A Nintendo Switch version of the game is expected to launch sometime later this year.

Further Reading:

• Yooka-Laylee Review
• Will You Care About Yooka-Laylee If You Didn't Play Banjo-Kazooie?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - April 28 (Switch)

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is an enhanced port of the original game that features additional power-ups, including a reworked Battle Mode, the reintroduction of Feather and Boo in Battle Mode, and five additional playable characters.

Further Reading:

• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Trailer Introduces New Battle Modes, Shows Donkey Kong Dabbing
• Hands-on: Is It Better on Nintendo Switch?

April Release Schedule

Game	Platform	Release Date
Domina	PC	April 3
Drawn to Death	PS4	April 4
Lego City Undercover	PS4, Xbox One	April 4
PaRappa the Rapper	PS4	April 4
Persona 5	PS4, PS3	April 4
Talent Not Included	Xbox One	April 4
Ira	PC, Mac	April 5
Paradigm	PC, Mac	April 5
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition	PS4, Xbox One, PC	April 7
Don't Think Twice	Oculus Rift, HTC Vive	April 10
Cosmic Star Heroine	PS4, Xbox One, PC	April 11
The Sexy Brutale	PS4, Xbox One, PC	April 11
StarBlood Arena	PS VR	April 11
Stardew Valley: Collector's Edition	PS4, Xbox One, PC	April 11
Yooka-Laylee	PS4, Xbox One, PC, Mac	April 11
Calm Waters	PC, Mac	April 13
The Disney Afternoon Collection	PS4, Xbox One, PC	April 18
Full Throttle Remastered	PS4	April 18
Guardians of the Galaxy: Episode 1 - Tangled Up In Blue	PS4, Xbox One, PC, iOS, Android	April 18
The Silver Case	PS4	April 18
Voodoo Vince	Xbox One, PC	April 18
Cities: Skylines	Xbox One	April 21
Micro Machines: World Series	PS4, Xbox One	April 21
Dragon Quest Heroes II	PS4	April 25
Outlast II	PS4, Xbox One, PC	April 25
Pinstripe	PC, iOS	April 25
Puyo Puyo Tetris	PS4, Switch	April 25
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3	PS4, Xbox One, PC	April 25
Syberia 3	PS4, Xbox One, Switch	April 25
What Remains of Edith Finch	PS4, PC	April 25
Wilson's Heart	Oculus Rift	April 25
Expeditions: Vikings	PC	April 27
Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness	PC	April 27
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III	PC	April 27
Constructor HD	PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch	April 28
Little Nightmares	PS4, Xbox One, PC	April 28
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe	Switch	April 28
Portal Knights	Switch	April 28
Super Red-Hot Hero	PC	April 28