When social distancing was put into effect, where possible everyone stayed at home – and one of the most effective forms of escapism proved to be video games. RPGs in distant fantasy lands, bright and colourful platformers, gentle farming simulators and action-packed sci-fi shooters proved a valuable way to keep our minds off the global health crisis, keeping us occupied and offering distanced interactions through online play.
Now that things are starting to reopen, many social situations are going to require the donning of a face mask or covering to slow the spread of Covid-19 – and if you’ve spent months diving into your favourite games, you don’t have to leave those behind. There are plenty of fun face mask designs out there themed to your favourite titles, and we’ve gathered plenty of them for you.
Whether you’re a budding Pokémon trainer on a quest to catch-‘em-all, have been surviving in The Last Of Us Part II’ emotionally devastating apocalypse, or have been haggling hard over resources in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for weeks on end, there’s something for you. Take a look at the full selection below.
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13 Must-Have Video Game Face Masks
1 of 13Master Chief Face Mask, £13.03
Tackle the pandemic like a true Spartan with this Halo-inspired covering.etsy.com/uk
2 of 13Electric Mouth Mask, £13.52
Be the very best, like no one ever was, with a super cute mask of everyone's favourite lightning rodent pocket monster.redbubble.com
3 of 13The Last Of Us Mask, £12.42
As you stumble out of a digital virus-ravaged world and into a real-life virus-ravaged world, wear a mask and avoid the Infected.redbubble.com
4 of 13Borderlands Quarantine Zane Face Mask, £8.99
Get the real vault hunter look with this official selection of Borderlands masks.zavvi.com
5 of 13Blue Nook Mask, £11.49
A good face mask can be as valuable as a turnip (depending on who's selling), so be sure to have one with you as you venture off into your new horizons post-lockdown.redbubble.com
6 of 13It’s A Me! Plumber Mask, £11.08
If it isn't everyone's favourite generic video game plumber! Pair this mask with a set of blue overalls and you've got a brand new pipe-fixing side hustle, as well as vital Covid protection.redbubble.com
7 of 13Destiny Blue Symbol Face Mask, £6.99
Whether you're teaming up for a raid or merely nipping to the shop for some milk, show your allegiance to Bungie's shooter.etsy.com/uk
8 of 13Golden Triforce Of Power Mask, £12.31
An essential for any travelling warrior's inventory – stash it right next to your Master Sword and Sheikah Slate.redbubble.com
9 of 13PlayStation Controller Buttons Mask, £11.91
Here's a cheat code to try and boost your immunity: square, triangle, square, triangle, circle, square, x. Or, just wear this mask instead.redbubble.com
10 of 13Street Fighter Hadoken Face Mask, £8.99
Ryu's signature blue fireball move is still one of the coolest in the fighting game pantheon.zavvi.com
11 of 13Pacman Retro Face Mask, £11.49
Perfect for when you're heading out to stock up on cherries, strawberries, pretzels and bananas.redbubble.com
12 of 13Fall Out Shelter Mask, £10.61
What's that? You've been holed up in a bunker while some kind of apocalypse has been playing out, and now you need to prepare yourself for life in the aftermath? Sounds familiar.redbubble.com
13 of 13Half-Life Lambda Mask, £13.18
You don't need a crowbar just yet (there have been no confirmed headcrab sightings), but wear one of these just in case.redbubble.com