Most Anticipated Games of 2023 (Q1 & Q2)
(My List of Most Anticipated Game Releases for 2023’s first half in chronological order [where exact dates are known])
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2023 is shaping up to be a year full of special treats for gamers of all platforms and with various tastes in genres. There are a plethora of PC games as well as console exclusives that have grabbed my attention and I have personally classified some of the biggest (if not biggest at least very popular) releases as ‘most anticipated‘.
This LIST (it’s not a TOP X ranking, just a list) is in Chronological order based on the release date. There are cases where a release date was not provided by the devs or game stores at the time of making this list (and the videos associated with it). In such cases at least a release window or a ‘hint’ has been provided and I’ve used that to decide where on the list to place those games (for example “Spring 2023” games I’ve placed before June 2023 releases)
This post could end up getting expanded and updated eventually but, hopefully, for now it includes enough information. I’ll move up/down the games in case of changed release dates to match the chronological order.
Update/Edit 1: added the freshly announced Age of Wonders 4 to the list
Update/Edit 2: added Redfall to the list due to freshly announced Release date (from just “2023” before)
Update/Edit 3: The Day Before was delayed (added info about it)
Update/Edit 4: Clash: Artifacts of Chaos was delayed by 1 month (changed the date)
Update/Edit 5: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was delayed (changed the date)
Update/Edit 6: Atlas Fallen was delayed (changed the date) also added Layers of Fear to the list
Update/Edit 7: Starfield now has a date and it’s no longer in the first half of 2023
Update/Edit 8: Park Beyond was added to the list (recently announced full date) + Atlas has Fallen delayed further & is no longer a Q2 release
Update/Edit 9: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was delayed & no longer a 2023 release (changed the date)
Update 10: Wayfinder got delayed. It may be a Q2 or a Q3 release.
Videos Based on this list:
Quarter 1 (January – March):
Here are the Games expected to Release in January, February, and March 2023 including store link to various platforms:
NOTE: Where it says “Creator Link” or “Partner Link” it means I earn a bit of profit when used to purchase in the Epic or Humble stores respectively.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Begin your journey in the first classic computer roleplaying game set in the grim darkness of the 41st millennium. Become a Rogue Trader, a scion of an ancient dynasty of daring privateers that reign over their trade empire and explore the fringes of the Imperium’s frontier.
Release Date: 2023 (Closed Alpha already open for Developer’s Digital Pack owners at 99$ while Beta Access starts at 39.99$)
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic, GOG)
Steam
The official website offers -15% discount on all packs (via add-ons)
Developer: Owlcat Games
ONE PIECE ODYSSEY
A brand new RPG set in the world of the popular anime, ONE PIECE! Play as members of the Straw Hat Crew in a fantastic adventure set in the ONE PIECE world!
Release Date: 13 January , 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic, MS Store), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S
Steam
PlayStation Store
XBOX Store
Developer: ILCA, Inc.
Fire Emblem Engage
The Divine Dragon awakens. In a war against the Fell Dragon, four kingdoms worked together with heroes from other worlds to seal away this great evil. One-thousand years later, this seal has weakened and the Fell Dragon is about to reawaken. As a Divine Dragon, use rich strategies and robust customization to meet your destiny—to collect 12 Emblem Rings and bring peace back to the Continent of Elyos.
Release Date: 20 January, 2023
Platforms: Switch
Nintendo E-Store
Developer: Intelligent Systems
FORSPOKEN
Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.
Release Date: 24 January, 2023 (Try the DEMO NOW on PS5)
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic, Humble, MS Store), PlayStation 5
Epic Store *Creator Link
Humble Store *Partner Link
Steam
PlayStation Store
Developer: Luminous Productions
DEAD SPACE REMAKE
The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.
Release Date: 27 January, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic, EA App), XBOX X|S, PlayStation 5
Epic Store *Creator Link
EA App
Steam
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: Motive
Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
You play as Pseudo, a master of martial arts who lives as a recluse in the strange land of Zenozoik. When you cross paths with the Boy, a small creature whose mysterious powers have attracted the attention of Gemini, the Mistress of the Artifacts, you decide to protect him, unaware that much greater forces are involved.
Release Date: 9 February March, 2023 (delayed by 1 month)
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, with maybe Switch too
Steam
XBOX (only a page for the Demo exists there for now)
PlayStation
Developer: ACE Team
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Embark on a journey through familiar and new locations as you explore and discover magical beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and become the wizard you want to be.
Release Date: February 10, 2023 on PS5, Xbox X|S, and PC. April 4, 2023 on PS4 and Xbox One. July 25, 2023 on Nintendo Switch.
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic, Humble), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch
Epic Store *Creator Link
Humble Store *Partner Link
Steam
XBOX
PlayStation
Nintendo E-Store game page not available yet
Developer: Avalanche Software
WILD HEARTS
WILD HEARTS is a unique twist on the hunting genre, where technology gives you a fighting chance against fearsome beasts infused with the ferocious power of nature itself. Take on these creatures alone or hunt with friends in seamless co-op.
Release Date: 16 February, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic, EA App), XBOX X|S, PlayStation 5
Epic Store *Creator Link
EA App
Steam
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD
The Settlers: New Allies
True to its almost 30 years legacy, this new entry in the series combines in-depth build-up experience with real-time strategic battles. Choose among 3 unique factions and explore this whole-new world powered by state-of-the-art graphics. Your settlement has never looked so lively.
Release Date: 17 February, 2023
Platforms: PC (Epic, Ubisoft Store), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One,
Epic Store *Creator Link
Ubisoft Store
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: Ubisoft Düsseldorf
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
1860s Kyo is plagued by widespread inequality, and one samurai will change the course of history in his search for justice. Take up the sword of Sakamoto Ryoma and venture to Kyoto to find your father’s killer, clear yourself of a framed murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will bring an end to the samurai era and forever change the future of Japan. Draw your blade, load your revolver, and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure that only the creators of Yakuza: Like a Dragon could produce.
Release Date: 21 February, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Humble), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Humble Store *Partner Link
Steam
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Atomic Heart
In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you’ll have to pay in blood.
Release Date: 21 February, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Humble Store *Partner Link
Steam
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: Mundfish
Horizon: Call of the Mountain
Experience the majestic world of Horizon like never before in this new adventure for PlayStation®VR2. The stunning visuals and innovative features of the new PS VR2 Sense controllers fully immerse you into the world of Horizon for an experience like no other. Ascend the towering peaks of the Carja Sundom as Ryas, a disgraced former soldier, and unravel a new mystery surrounding the machines to redeem yourself and save your people. You will also meet Aloy, other familiar faces, and new characters along the way.
Release Date: 22 February, 2023
Platforms: PlayStation 5 (PlayStation VR2 required)
PlayStation Store
Developer: Guerrilla Games, Firesprite
Company of Heroes 3
Bigger and better than ever, Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story… what’s yours?
Release Date: 23 February, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Humble), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Humble Store *Partner Link
Steam
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: Relic Entertainment
Octopath Traveler 2
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. The story takes place in Solistia, a land comprising an eastern and western continent divided by the sea. In this faraway realm, eight travelers hailing from different regions venture forth for their own reasons. Step into their shoes and explore the land as you see fit, using their unique talents to aid you along your journey.
Release Date: 24 February, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Humble), PlayStation 5|4, Switch
Humble Store *Partner Link
Steam
PlayStation
Nintendo E-Store
Developer: Square Enix, ACQUIRE Corp.
The Day Before (it was delayed & no longer a Q1 release)
The Day Before is an open-world MMO survival set in a deadly, post-pandemic America overrun by flesh-hungry infected and survivors killing each other for food, weapons, and cars.
Release Date: 1 March, 2023 delayed to: 10 November 2023 (Source of the info: here)
Platforms: PC (Steam), with PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S versions at a later date
Steam
Developer: FNTASTIC
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Players fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on the Chinese martial arts, attempting to overcome the odds by awakening the true power from within.
Release Date: 3 March, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Humble), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Humble Store *Partner Link
Steam
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. (Team NINJA)
Skull and Bones
Enter the perilous paradise of Skull and Bones™, as you overcome the odds and rise from an outcast to infamous pirate. At the end of the 17th century, tales of a legendary heist attracted young outcasts from all over the world. In search of untold fortunes, ordinary men and women headed far from home. Armed with only their instincts to survive, they risked it all for a chance to attain immeasurable riches.
Release Date: 9 March, 2023
Platforms: PC (Epic, Ubisoft Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Epic Store *Creator Link
Ubisoft Store
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: Ubisoft Singapore, Belgrade, Berlin, Chengdu, Kyiv, Montreal, Paris, Philippines, Pune, Shanghai
Resident Evil 4
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president’s kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
Release Date: 24 March, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Humble), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Humble Store *Partner Link
Steam
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Crime Boss: Rockay City
Rockay City. A thriving metropolis with excitement buzzing from the sandy bay to the towering skyscrapers. But beyond the glamour, there is a fierce turf war raging on… After the demise of the previous crime boss, there’s an open vacancy for a new King of Rockay City – but it isn’t just you who is fighting for the throne. Choose your crew based on their skills and expertise, and execute daring missions with the hopes of walking away with the cash, the turf and, ultimately, the crown.
Release Date: 28 March, 2023
Platforms: PC (Epic), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, with consoles release to come at a later date
Epic Store *Creator Link
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: INGAME STUDIOS
System Shock Remake
System Shock is the fully fledged remake of the ground breaking original from 1994, combining cult gameplay with all-new HD visuals, updated controls, an overhauled interface and all-new sounds & music; it even has the original voice actor of SHODAN, one of gaming’s most iconic villains. Witness the rebirth of one of the greatest and most influential games ever created.
Release Window: March, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic, GOG), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Epic Store *Creator Link
Steam
GOG
XBOX & PlayStation Store Pages don’t exist… yet 🙂
Developer: Nightdive Studios
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
Join humanity’s last stand as Gods and guns collide in an all-new action-RPG open-world adventure. The Door to the Afterlife has been opened, allowing the old God’s army of the undead to escape from within. The living are on the brink of extinction. It’s time for the coalition army to retake their world. Embrace vengeance, gunpowder and magic and embark on an epic journey to lead mankind’s final siege against the tide of the dead. Your battle begins now.
Release Window: Early 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Epic Store *Creator Link
Steam
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: A44 Games
Trinity Trigger
Trinity Trigger is an all-new action role-playing game combining the look and feel of iconic RPGs of the ‘90s with an emphasis on fast-paced, customizable combat. Players take control of three young heroes as they attempt to defy fate and save the continent of Trinitia. Accompanying them are the Triggers, strange creatures with the unique ability to transform into eight types of weapons that players must master if they hope to be successful on their quest. Whether playing alone or with up to two friends via local co-op, explore diverse biomes and dungeons, strategize to exploit enemy weaknesses, and change your destiny!
Release Window: Early 2023
Platforms: PlayStation 5|4, Switch
Official Website no store links available so far
Developer: Three Rings
Blackout Protocol
Blackout Protocol is a top-down co-op shooter with persistent roguelite elements. Team up with 2 friends to delve into the depths of a top-secret research facility overrun with otherworldly horrors. Arm up, shed some light, and take back control…or die trying, again and again.
Release Window: 2023 (beta starts on January 12)
Platforms: PC (Steam) + potentially maybe on Epic & GOG
Steam
Official Website
Developer: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
The First Descendant
The First Descendant is a third-person cooperative action RPG shooter in which you can play as Descendants who inherited the unknown powers and make them stronger to fight against the invaders and protect humans.
Release Window: 2023 (early?)
Platforms: PC (Steam) + PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Steam
The XBOX & PlayStation Stores have no pages for the game yet
Developer: NEXON Games Co., Ltd.
Quarter 2 (April – June):
Here are the Games expected to Release in April, May, and June 2023:
NOTE: Where it says “Creator Link” or “Partner Link” it means I earn a bit of profit when used to purchase in the Epic or Humble stores respectively.
Meet Your Maker
Meet Your Maker is a post-apocalyptic first-person building-and-raiding game where every level is designed by players. Switch between roles as you mastermind devious maze-like Outposts filled with traps and guards, then gear up for methodical fast-paced combat raiding other players’ creations.
Release Date: 4 April, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Steam
XBOX & PlayStation Store URLs not available yet
Official Website
Developer: Behaviour Interactive Inc.
GrimGrimoire OnceMore
The classic strategy-RPG is back with a whole new look! GrimGrimoire OnceMore is a remaster of the original GrimGrimoire, featuring the fantastical worldbuilding and intricate storytelling Vanillaware is known for, as well as real-time tactical gameplay with new, improved mechanics. Improved gameplay and enchantingly enhanced visuals! With an altered screen ratio and updated resolution, the beauty of GrimGrimoire becomes even more magical! Command your familiars in real-time strategy battles to complete stage missions, turning the tides with your all-new Grand Magic spells. Make full of use of the added Skill Tree to acquire more abilities, and complete your Tactical Notebook to learn more about the world!
Release Date: 4 April, 2023
Platforms: PlayStation 5|4, Switch
Official Website (has links to various editions & retailers)
Developer: VANILLAWARE Ltd.
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection
The renowned Mega Man Battle Network series, which has expanded into anime and comics, is back. Volume 2 includes six action packed games from both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 4 to both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 6, plus additional features like a gallery and online play!
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 2 includes:
Mega Man Battle Network 4 Red Sun
Mega Man Battle Network 4 Blue Moon
Mega Man Battle Network 5 Team Protoman
Mega Man Battle Network 5 Team Colonel
Mega Man Battle Network 6 Cybeast Gregar
Mega Man Battle Network 6 Cybeast Falzar
Release Date: 14 April, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, Switch
Steam (Vol. 2 only)
Steam (Vol. 1 & 2 Bundle)
PlayStation (Vol. 1 & 2 Bundle)
Switch (Vol. 2 only) & Switch (Vol. 1 & 2 Bundle)
Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
God of Rock
The God of Rock has gathered the universe’s greatest musicians to clash for musical supremacy. Battle to the beat by hitting notes in rhythm and unleash harmonic attacks against opponents in this competitive rhythm-fighting game hybrid.
Release Date: 18 April, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch
Steam
PlayStation
XBOX & Switch store URLS not available yet
Developer: Modus Studios
Dead Island 2
A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who -or what- you are. Pre-purchase now and get the Memories of Banoi! Los Angeles is in quarantine and the military have retreated. Only you, and the handful of others who happen to be resistant to the pathogen, holds the future of the city (and humanity), in the balance. Dead Island 2 is stylish, vibrant and flooded with zombie infection. Explore iconic, gore-drenched Los Angeles. Meet larger-than-life characters. Slay countless foes in exquisitely bloody detail. And evolve to become the ultimate Zombie Slayer!
Release Date: 28 21 April, 2023
Platforms: PC (Epic), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Epic Store
Amazon Digital Games Store
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: Deep Silver Dambuster Studios
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor
The story of Cal Kestis continues in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor™, a third-person, galaxy-spanning, action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. This narratively driven, single-player title picks up 5 years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order™ and follows Cal’s increasingly desperate fight as the galaxy descends further into darkness. Pushed to the edges of the galaxy by the Empire, Cal will find himself surrounded by threats new and familiar. As one of the last surviving Jedi Knights, Cal is driven to make a stand during the galaxy’s darkest times — but how far is he willing to go to protect himself, his crew, and the legacy of the Jedi Order?
Release Date: 17 March, 2023 delayed to 28 April 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic, EA App), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Epic Store *Creator Link
EA App
Steam
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: Respawn
Star Trek: Resurgence
Star Trek: Resurgence is a narrative adventure game featuring dialog choices, relationship building, and exploration. Alongside dialog-driven role playing and rich branching storylines, you will also engage with the Star Trek universe in a variety of other gameplay styles, including shuttle piloting, phaser fights, tricorder scanning, stealth, and micro-gameplay mechanics. Direct control of player movement in Star Trek: Resurgence uses a 3rd person “over the shoulder” camera. Dialog-driven role-playing is presented in a playable cinematic format.
Release Date: April, 2023
Platforms: PC (Epic, maybe more?), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Epic Store *Creator Link
XBOX & PlayStation Store URLS not available yet
Developer: Dramatic Labs
Age of Wonders 4 (game was added to this list after the video was made)
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn!
Triumph Studios’ award-winning strategy series has emerged into a new age, evolving the game’s iconic empire building, role-playing, and warfare to the next level. A new storytelling event system and hugely customizable empires provide an endlessly replayable experience, where each game adds a new chapter to your ever-growing saga.
Powerful Wizard Kings have returned to the realms to reign as gods among mortals. Claim and master the Tomes of Magic to evolve your people, and prepare for an epic battle that will determine the ages to come.
Release Date: 2 May, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Epic Store *Creator Link
Steam
XBOX – no store link yet
PlayStation – no store link yet
Official Website
Developer: Triumph Studios
Redfall (game was added to this list after the video was made)
The town of Redfall is under siege by a legion of vampires who have cut the island off from the outside world. Trapped with a handful of survivors, slay alone or squad up in open-world FPS action.
Redfall blends single- and multiplayer options seamlessly, allowing the player to venture into the darkness alone or to squad-up for up to four player co-op. Teammates can try different hero loadouts and combine their strengths to find creative solutions to the vampire apocalypse. You will collect an arsenal of specialized weaponry and customize your character with unique upgrades and abilities to suit your playstyle for guns blazing, stealth combat, and everything in-between.
Redfall is the next blockbuster title from Arkane Austin, the studio that made Prey, Deathloop & Dishonored.
Release Date: 2 May, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Epic Store *Creator Link
Steam
Microsoft Store
XBOX
Official Website
Developer: Arkane Austin
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
In addition to the vast lands of Hyrule, the latest entry in the storied Legend of Zelda series will take you up into the skies! Look forward to Link’s massive adventure starting again when The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, drops for Nintendo Switch on May 12, 2023.
Release Date: 12 May, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch Exclusive
Nintendo eStore
Official Website
Developer: Nintendo EPD
Layers of Fear
All stories must come to an end, even twisted and eerie ones. The canvas. The stage. The novel. This narrative-focused psychological horror experience is ready for its final brushstrokes, its curtain call, its final chapter. Are you ready to return and face your fears one last time?
The series, which has left a mark on narrative-driven first-person psychological horror games, returns to tell its final spine-chilling story in Layers of Fear.. The series’ crowning work is the definitive way to experience the critically acclaimed franchise as it features Layers of Fear and Layers of Fear 2, as well as all DLCs (including the new ‘The Final Note’ DLC that will give you a new perspective on the Layers of Fear storyline) and the never-before-told story of The Writer, which will tie everything together. Built on Unreal Engine 5, Layers of Fear supports Ray Tracing, HDR and 4K resolution to make the stunning visuals, and your nightmarish experience, as immersive and realistic as possible.
Release Date: 16 May, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Epic Store *Creator Link
Steam
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: Bloober Team, Anshar Studios
Final Fantasy 1-6 Pixel Remaster Collection
The games that inspired a generation come to life once more, in the ultimate 2D pixel remaster! The original FINAL FANTASY games are brought to life with completely new graphics and audio in the 2D pixel remaster series. This bundle lets you purchase all six games from FINAL FANTASY 1 to FINAL FANTASY 6 at a discount price. It also contains a sound track, featuring total of 20 tracks and total of 14 unique wallpapers. Enjoy universally updated 2D pixel graphics and the beautifully rearranged soundtrack. Gameplay is improved with modernised UI, and extras such as a beastiary, illustration gallery and music player allow further immersion into the world of the game.
Release Date: Spring, 2023 (for the bundle) out separately on PC & Mobile
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, Switch, Android, iOS,
Steam (for the whole bundle)
Official Website (for “FF35TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION” Bundle + separate game store links)
Developer: SQUARE ENIX
Forza Motorsport
The new Forza Motorsport, currently in early development, is a reimagining of the series. We are taking what has made Forza Motorsport great over the past 15 years and pairing it with new game concepts and new technologies. With the new Forza Motorsport, ray tracing is coming to ForzaTech, you will see a dynamic world in 4K, 60fps, that is connected and dynamic – from surfaces of cars reflecting off each other, to brilliant red paint bouncing off intensely detailed track surfaces, and the interplay of light and shadow throughout the world. Developed by Turn 10 Studios, Forza Motorsport will be available on Xbox Series X, Windows 10 PC and on Xbox Game Pass.
Release Date: Spring, 2023
Platforms: “Windows 10 PC” (no specific stores known), Xbox Series X + Xbox Game Pass
No Store URLs available yet
Official Website
Developer: Turn 10 Studios, Playground Games, Sumo Digital
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
Welcome to The Lord of the Rings™: Return to Moria™, the only survival crafting video game set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth™, the iconic fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Summoned to the Misty Mountains by Lord Gimli Lockbearer, players take control of a company of Dwarves tasked to reclaim the lost spoils from the Dwarven homeland of Moria—known as Khazad-dûm or Dwarrowdelf—in the depths below their very feet. Their quest will require fortitude, delving deep into the Mines of Moria to recover its treasures. Set in a procedurally generated Dwarven realm of Moria, no two adventures will be alike, and every expedition is traversable either solo or online with companions. Players can mine to craft greater gear and resources, but beware mining makes noise, and noise created in the quiet deep threatens to awaken the dangers below: where there’s clatter, there’s combat. Excavate the mysteries of three legendary mountains, extract precious metals, scrape to survive, and battle unspeakable forces to learn the secret of the Shadow that lurks within.
Release Date: Spring, 2023
Platforms: PC Only & Epic Exclusive
Epic Store
Official Website
Developer: Free Range Games
Nightingale
A shared world survival crafting game, set in an all-new fantasy universe. You are stranded beyond our world, cut off by the sudden collapse of the arcane portal network. This catastrophic event has left you – and countless others – fighting to survive in a labyrinth of mysterious and perilous realms. Prepare for a journey of adventure, danger, and discovery – as you search for a way back to the last haven of humanity, Nightingale.
Release Date: Spring, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic)
Epic Store *Creator Link
Steam
Official Website
Developer: Inflexion Games
Lightyear Frontier
Lightyear Frontier is a peaceful open-world farming adventure on a planet at the far edge of the galaxy. Start your new home on a distant planet with up to three friends as you farm alien crops, build your own homestead, and explore the untamed wilderness of the world. Settle on a beautiful, new planet in the Lightyear Frontier. Begin your farming adventure as you build a farm, plant & harvest alien crops, and discover ancient secrets as you explore this distant world!
Release Date: Spring, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic), Xbox X|S/One + Day one Xbox Game Pass
Epic Store *Creator Link
Steam
XBOX
Developer: FRAME BREAK, Amplifier Game Invest
Witchfire
Witchfire is a first-person shooter from the creative leads behind Painkiller and Bulletstorm. A roguelite for people who hate roguelites, the game offers a challenging but satisfying gameplay experience, and with multiple roads to victory. Armed with strange weapons and forbidden pagan magic, hunt a powerful witch holding the key to your salvation. Witchfire uses photogrammetry technology to achieve stunning visuals and a grim, immersive dark fantasy world. Armed with powerful spells and fearsome firearms conjured by the best Vatican sorcerers, your mission is to find the infamous witch of the Black Sea, destroy the phantom army that protects her, and retrieve a mysterious artifact that can finally turn the tide of war. From the creators of Painkiller, Bulletstorm, and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.
Release Date: Early, 2023
Platforms: PC & Epic Exclusive (limited time exclusivity?)
Epic Store *Creator Link
Official Studio Website
Developer: The Astronauts
Reliquary
Reliquary is a story-driven adventure in which you explore the preserved ruins of a long-vanished empire as you fight your way through a land teeming with monsters, magic, and lost technology.
Release Date: was originally ‘Winter 2022’ so maybe 1st half of 2023)
Platforms: PC (no stores info), “Consoles” (no specifics)
Official Website
*No Store URLs yet
Developer: Jade Ember Studios
Street Fighter 6
Here comes Capcom’s newest challenger! Street Fighter™ 6 launches worldwide on June 2nd, 2023 and represents the next evolution of the Street Fighter™ series! Street Fighter 6 spans three distinct game modes, including World Tour, Fighting Ground and Battle Hub.
Release Date: 2 June, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Humble), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Humble Store *Partner Link
Steam
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
DIABLO IV
The endless battle between the High Heavens and the Burning Hells rages on as chaos threatens to consume Sanctuary. With ceaseless demons to slaughter, countless Abilities to master, nightmarish Dungeons, and Legendary loot, this vast, open world brings the promise of adventure and devastation. Survive and conquer darkness – or succumb to the shadows.
Release Date: 6 June, 2023 (but there will be 4 days earlier access for pre-orders, so 2 June, 2023)
Platforms: PC (Battle.Net App), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Battle.Net
XBOX
PlayStation
Developer: Blizzard
Park Beyond
In Park Beyond, you can create the park of your dreams without being held back by gravity. The accessible controls and a story-driven campaign mode will help you learn the ropes of park management and build increasingly crazy rides and modular coasters.
Release Date: 16 June, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Humble Store *Partner Link
Steam
XBOX
PlayStation
Bandai Namco Store
Official Website
Developer: Limbic Entertainment
Final Fantasy XVI
An epic dark fantasy world where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the dominant of the Phoenix. Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.
Release Date: 22 June, 2023 for PS5 & 31 December for other platforms
Platforms: PlayStation 5 timed exclusive + other platforms later (no info about what platforms/stores)
PlayStation
Developer: SQUARE ENIX
RoboCop: Rogue City
Become the iconic part man, part machine, all cop hero as you attempt to bring justice to the dangerous, crime-ridden streets of Old Detroit. Armed with your trusty Auto-9, factory-built strength, years of experience on the force and a variety of tools at your disposal, you will fight forces seeking to destroy the city you call home in an all new first-person, explosive hunt for the truth. You have the power to decide how to fulfill prime directives in your own way, but as the story unfolds proceed with caution because corruption and greed know no limits.
Release Date: June, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Steam
PlayStation
XBOX: no store URL yet
Developer: Teyon
Homeworld 3
Tactical, beautiful, and wholly unique, the GOTY-winning sci-fi RTS returns with Homeworld 3. Assume control and battle through fleet combat in dazzling, fully 3D space while the award-winning story unfolds on a galactic scale. 100 years ago, Karan S’Jet unlocked a vast and ancient hyperspace gate network that opened up the entire galaxy to trade and exploration. A golden age for her people began. But a darkness known as the anomaly began to spread, swallowing gates and planets alike. With her people’s hard-won peace and prosperity threatened, Karan led a fleet into Anomaly space to search for answers. She never returned. Now Imogen S’Jet, Karan’s successor, is the only one who holds the key to unlocking the mystery threatening the galaxy’s future.
Release Date: First Half of 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic)
Epic Store *Creator Link
Steam
Developer: Blackbird Interactive
Final Fury VR
Kluge Interactive, the studio that brought you Synth Riders, announces Final Fury, a classic arcade fighting game re-imagined for VR.
Release Date: 2023 (maybe Q2)
Platforms: PC (Steam, Humble), PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
*There are no Store Links/URLs yet
Official Website
Developer: Kluge Interactive
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Walk through the beautiful 2D artwork of Cygames and CyDesignation, now realized in full 3D. From lovingly crafted landscapes to detailed objects, enter a realm where experiencing a world bursting with character takes precedence over photorealism. You will feel the wind from the deck of an airship, visit quaint towns for the first time, and do battle across sprawling hillsides. Character models, and their equipped weapons, have been carefully crafted to be appreciated from any angle. Facial expressions have been given an equal amount of care, ensuring that the whole cast comes alive during the adventure. There’s plenty to discover on this journey.
Release Date: 2023 (maybe Q2)
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5|4
*There are no Store Links/URLs yet
Official Website
Developer: Cygames
The Expanse: A Telltale Series
In the near future on the outskirts of the asteroid belt, a bloody mutiny breaks loose on the Artemis. You take the role of XO Camina Drummer, where your choices determine the fate of the ship. What will you do with the truth, Bosmang?
Release Date: Summer 2023 (either Q2 or Q3 )
Platforms: PC + no info about other platforms yet
*There are no Store Links/URLs yet
Official Website
Developer: Deck Nine Games, Telltale
Atlas Fallen
Rise from the dust and glide the sands of a timeless land, filled with ancient dangers, mysteries and fragments of the past. Hunt legendary monsters with powerful sand-infused weapons and abilities in spectacular, super-powered combat. Target and gather the essence of your enemies to shape your own custom playstyle, forging a new era for humanity in a fully cooperative or solo story campaign. Rise from the dust. Unleash the storm.
Release Date: 16 May 10 August, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Steam
XBOX
PlayStation
Focus Entertainment Store
Developer: Deck13
Starfield
25 years in the making, Starfield introduces an entirely new frontier to explore—space. In 2330, you join Constellation, the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy. Venture through the stars and get to know a memorable cast of characters on a quest to answer humanity’s greatest question—what is out there? True to Bethesda Game Studios’ immersive RPG DNA, customization is key in Starfield. A look at the character creation menu shows off the depth of choice you have when customizing your hero. Who you will be and who you will become is up to you. “It’s not just this planet, it’s all the planets in the system… and not just this system, but over a hundred systems, over 1,000 planets, all open for you to visit.”
Release Date: 6 September, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam, MS store + maybe others), Xbox Series X|S
Steam
XBOX
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Wayfinder
Become a Wayfinder, and unlock their powers as you choose your path and playstyle while pushing back a hostile force that has overtaken your world. Control the Chaos as you directly shape and customize the endless adventures you go on with friends, because Wayfinders are stronger together. Join forces with friends to strengthen your powers and control your adventures online with a vast selection of customization modifiers when exploring the immersive world, collecting valuable materials and crafting!
Release Date: Spring Summer, 2023
Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5|4
Steam
No XBOX & PlayStation Store URLs yet
Official Website
Developer: Airship Syndicate
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Jump into Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League the genre-defying, action-adventure third-person shooter in development from Rocksteady Studios, creators of the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham series. Discover the origins of Amanda Waller’s infamous Task Force X (a.k.a. the Suicide Squad) as Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang and King Shark begrudgingly embark on their mission to take down the World’s Greatest DC Super Heroes, The Justice League.
Featuring an original narrative set within an expansive open-world city of Metropolis, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League puts the four DC Super-Villains on a collision course with an invading alien force and DC Super Heroes who are now laser-focused on destroying the city they once vowed to protect. All the while, the Suicide Squad must be mindful of the lethal explosives implanted in their heads that could go off at the first sign of defiance.
Each squad member has their own unique moveset with enhanced traversal abilities to freely explore the dynamic open-world of Metropolis, along with a variety of weapons to customize, and skills to master. Fans can tailor their experience, whether playing on their own as a single-player, or teaming up with friends in multiplayer co-op.
Release Date: 26 May, 2023 2 Feb, 2024
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Epic Store *Creator Link
Steam
PlayStation
XBOX Store URL not available yet
Developer: Rocksteady Studios
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This concludes my List of Most Anticipated Game Releases of Quarter 1 & Quarter 2 of 2023. Hope you’ve enjoyed it and it has saved you time wen looking for new games to add to your radar.
