1. Final Fantasy XVI
Summer 2023
We’re going back to the world of Chocobos. XVI takes place in a world where kingdoms are ruled by powerful leaders that wage wars for supremacy…ala Game of Thrones. What’s most exciting about is its crazy fast gameplay. No more waiting this time… we’re going full Dante from Devil May Cry. Just look at that. Even with all the hacking and the slashing, it promises characters and a story worth our time.
2. The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
May 12, 2023
Tears Of The Kingdom continues Link’s journey to stop Ganon. Together with Zelda, they’ll explore new territories — including a massive sky kingdom familiar to fans of Skyward Sword. That’s most of the info we have so far. It’s safe to expect improvements in gameplay and graphics; new skills, weapons, and creatures.
3. Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
Winter 2023
Cloud and his buddies make their return in this most awaited sequel to the Remake trilogy. According to the creators, Rebirth will be the ‘Empire Strikes Back’ of the series. So we’re gonna expect major plot twists that go beyond the original story. Sephiroth and Cloud must face each other once more in a battle for the future.
4. Forspoken on PC and PS5
January 24, 2023
You play as a young New Yorker transported to a land of fantasy and magic. Her destiny is still a mystery. And that’s exactly what you’re going to uncover. Is this an isekai? Apparently, it is. Gameplay is a blend of magic and traversal. So you can mix and match your abilities to get over obstacles, fight creatures, and explore its beautiful, cruel world.
5. Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora on PC, PS5, and Series X
2023
Ubisoft recreates the entire planet of Pandora! A massive, living, open world that responds to your actions. We’ll see familiar creatures that are in the movie, as well as the lush vegetation of its world. Play as a Na’Vi and embark on the journey across the Western Frontier, a never-before-seen part of the planet.
6. Assassin’s Creed: Mirage on PC, PS5, Series X, PS4, and Xbox One
2023
Taking place in ninth-century Baghdad, play as Basim in a coming-of-age story where he becomes part of the Assassin’s guild. This will be the series’ return to stealth combat. This means we no longer have to worry about damage numbers and leveling up. Like all Assassin’s Creed games, the world is your playground. Sadly we don’t have any gameplay footage yet. But the trailer gave us enough hype for this new direction.
7. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on PC, PS5, and Series X
2023
If you’re wondering, yes this is the sequel to Fallen Order. You play as Cal Kestis, one of the few remaining Jedis left, fighting the Sith and the Empire. It promises to expand on the story, combat, and characters. You’ll meet familiar faces from the Star Wars universe, including Inquisitors and even Darth Vader himself.
8. Suikoden I & II HD Remaster on PC, Switch, PS4, and Xbox One
2023
They’re the same exact stories. In Suikoden I, you gather a band of heroes to lead a battle against tyranny. In Suikoden II, two leaders are destined to fight for the future of their region. This re-release come with improved effects and illustrations, auto-save, new sound effects, and more. Turn-based battles, interesting characters, and a magical world to explore. That’s worth hours and hours of playtime.
9. Resident Evil 4 Remake on PC, PS5, Series X, and PS4
March 24, 2023
The story is much like the original. Leon fights the Las Plagas threat to save the President’s daughter. The most obvious difference is with graphics. Everything is remade from the ground up. The cultist village, underwater monsters, and the abominations are still around ready to kick our ass. But we don’t want it to be the exact same game, right? I hope Capcom has a few surprises.
10. Octopath Traveler II on PC, PS5, Switch, and PS4
February 24, 2023
Square loves their RPGs. But Octopath doesn’t play like traditional role-playing games. You take control of eight protagonists, each with their own abilities, motivations, and paths. If you haven’t played the first game, don’t worry. The new cast of characters will tell their own stories.
11. Dead Space Remake on PC, PS5, and Series X
January 27, 2023
We’ve had our fair share of nightmares back in 2008. Isaac Clarke returns and he’s not paid enough to stop this alien infestation. This Remake is a complete rebuilding of the original… with new lighting features and visuals that would look good on PS5, Series X, and the PC, if your specs can keep up.
12. Layers Of Fears on PC, PS5, and Series X
Q1 2023
A psychological horror that pokes at your character’s inner psyche. If you’ve played the old Layers of Fear games, this might be very familiar. You’re playing artists slowly losing their sanity. The world around you changes the more you explore. With promised support for new visual techs like HDR and ray-tracing, your descent into madness will be both unsettling and beautiful.
13. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty on PC, PS5, and Series X
2023
We’ll be seeing more of Johnny Silverhand in this Cyberpunk 2077 expansion. Phantom Liberty has been described as a ‘spy-thriller’. Expect new characters, cyberware, espionage, and double-agents. Looks like Night City is still alive, now that Cyberpunk 2077 is ‘mostly’ fixed. We’ll know more about this expansion in the months leading to its release next year.
14. Hollow Knight: Silksong on PC, PS5, Series X, and Switch
After years of speculation, a release is now on the horizon. You’ll play as Hornet in a new bug-infested kingdom ruled by silk and song. Hollow Knight has always brutal. So Silksong won’t be a cakewalk either. Use Hornet’s acrobatic skills and her trusty needle to survive the many challenges ahead.
15. Alan Wake II on PC, PS5, and Series X
Remember Alan Wake? The troubled writer who fights shadow people? This is its next chapter. We know very little so far, except that it's going full survival horror. Now, on top of what should be another incredibly written storyline, you can expect to get your adrenaline pumping.