The current generation of gaming has gotten off to a good start, and things only seem to be improving. Several franchises have made a successful jump to the current generation, includingForza,Pokemon, andRatchet and Clank, to name a few. Furthermore, studios have managed to launch new, innovative IPs, such as FromSoftware’sElden Ringand Tango Gamework’sGhostwire: Tokyo. Looking forward, there are plenty more releases lined up that promise to keep pushing the boundaries of what gaming is capable of.
In 2023, gamers can expect another year of quality releases, and plenty of studios have already revealed what exciting projects they have planned. Whether players are looking for zombie horror, space exploration, or arcade fighting fun, the upcoming year’s full schedule has a bit of something for everyone. Additionally, thanks to the launch ofPS VR2, a new generation of virtual reality games are also on the way in 2023.
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Biggest Games of 2023
Perhaps one of the most hotly anticipated games of 2023 isBethesda’sStarfieldwhich will allow gamers to take to the heavens and explore alien planets. Gamers have had their eyes on this title for a long time because it is the studio’s first new IP in over two decades. As the recent Xbox and Bethesda Showcase revealed, gameplay will involve mining for minerals, blasting at enemies, and making use of an in-depth character creator system. It is scheduled to release in the first half of 2023 on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
After an endless barrage of rumors and alleged leaks, Capcom finally confirmedResident Evil 4 Remake’s existence, and it also gave the game a 17 July 2025 release date. As players of the original game will know,Resident Evil 4focuses onLeon Kennedywho travels to a rural Spanish village to rescue the president’s daughter. There, he discovers the Las Plagas parasite that has turned the local villagers mad and violent. Very little is known yet regarding what Capcom has done with the remake, though players will get to experience it on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
A launch date for PS VR2 has not been revealed, though Sony has given gamers a glimpse of the headset. Studios have also announced they have projects lined up for the upcoming headset, including Skydance Interactive which is cooking upThe Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Chapter 2 – Retribution. It is a much-anticipated game because its predecessor,The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, found great popularity on PS VR. Chapter 2 ofSaints and Sinnerswill come to PS VR in 2022 and PS VR2 in 2023.
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All Announced Games Releasing in 2023
Motive Studio has revealed thatDead Space Remakewill release on the 23rd of January 2023 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, though games from other studios have not received a release date outside a 2023 release window. Both AAA and indie releases are scheduled on all platforms, including last generation and current generation systems. The following games have also been announced for 2023:
After a year of breathtaking releases and a remaining calendar that promises to bring more blockbusters, 2022 will be a hard year to surpass. However, 2023 is looking like it is up for the challenge.
