It has been a good year for gaming, and gamers have enjoyed blockbuster games likeElden Ring,Horizon Forbidden West, andThe Last of Us Part 1. The year has plenty of big releases coming up, withGod of War Ragnarok,Need for Speed Unbound, andPokemon Scarlet and Violetstill lined up. Things will not slow up in 2023, and there have already been several highly anticipated games announced.
The year starts with a bang, with titles such asHogwarts LegacyandForspokenlined up for the first quarter. The middle of the year is propped up byThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwhile the end of the year caps off withFinal Fantasy 7: Rebirth. Although the calendar is looking good, gamers should remember that delays are not a rare occurrence in the gaming world, so becoming committed to any release date so far ahead is not a wise idea.
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The Biggest Games Arriving in 2023
In part due to the numerous delays of 2022, next year is looking to be a jam-packed one. It also seems that the year is front-loaded with a ton of great releases from various studious. Regardless of what genre gamers are into and what platforms they favor, there’ll be something new for everyone from the get-go. Capcom is looking to make a splash in 2023 withStreet Fighter 6. The game puts the “street” back inStreet Fighterby embracing hip-hop and urban elementsin its settings and character designs. The game will see the return of classic characters such as Chun-Li and Ryu, as well as new faces like Kimberly. It launches in 2023 on PC and next-gen consoles. It isn’t the only fighting game coming in 2023, and gamers can also expectTekken 8from Bandai Namco.
From Bethesda, gamers can expectthe long-awaitedStarfield. The sci-fi game will take players to the Settled Systems where factions are enjoying uneasy peace after the terrible Colony War. It will be up to players to decide where they will go, who they will side with, and how their story will unravel. The open-world game releases in the first half of 2023, and it will be the first new IP from Bethesda in over 25 years. For sci-fi fans who aren’t satisfied withStarfield, they can also dive intoDeliver Us Mars. Developed by KeokeN Interactive, the game serves as the sequel to 2018’sDeliver Us the Moon. If it is anything like its predecessor, it will be an atmospheric game filled with puzzles and a story that’s impossible to turn away from.
It will also be an epic year forFinal Fantasyfans, as there are two games scheduled. First up isFinal Fantasy 16which is set in Valisthea, a continent where six factions are facing conflict over a strange miasma called the Blight. The year will end withFinal Fantasy 7: Rebirthand it will serve as the second part of theFinal Fantasy 7remake. This isn’t all that’s brewing over at Square Enix, and gamers can also look forward toForspoken, an open-world game set in the magical land of Athia. The protagonist, Frey Holland, must use her newfound powers to defeat the malevolent Tantas and find her way home. The game hit shelves on 24 January on PC and PS5.
One of the most anticipated games of next year isAvalanche Software’sHogwarts Legacy. The game will take players to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, allowing them to enroll as fifth year students. Players will be able to explore the castle, attend classes, tame magical beasts, and make friends with their fellow students. Trailers have also revealed that dark magic is afoot, and it remains to be seen whether players will be on the side of good, or whether gamers will have the choice to dabble in the dark arts.Hogwarts Legacyis set to release on February 10 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
The Rest of the AAA Games Coming in 2023
There is plenty to look forward to next year from all genres. Titles likeResident Evil 4 RemakeandAlan Wake 2will please horror fans, whileThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis not to be missed by anyone who loves open-world games. The following games have been given release dates:
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The following games are slated for 2023 but have yet to receive release dates:
In addition to the release of all the above games, the PSVR 2 will also launch. It features plenty of next-gen technology to increase immersion and enhance the virtual reality experience. Not all events in 2023 are positive, as the year will also bring theclosure of Google Stadiaand the Nintendo eShop on the 3DS and Wii U.
