The most anticipated video games for 2023
The pandemic has affected how games were released, and we had a lot of game delays in 2021 and 2022. It seems that 2023 is the year when it all comes back to normal, and there are some heavy hitters in regards to videogame releases. So, what games should you focus on for 2023? Let’s find out!
The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
The Legend Of Zelda games are always fan favorites, and The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom is set to take the world by storm once again. There are no details when it comes to the story itself, but the game looks amazing, and it will build on the previous Zelda which is already a cult classic. That’s why you should totally check it out!
Hogwarts Legacy
People always wanted to play the role of a wizard in the Harry Potter movies, and this game lets you do that. It takes place before the Potter movies, and you get to explore the game world, choose a house, not to mention you can go and complete all kinds of quests. It really is the ultimate wizardry focused game, and it also has a progression system, lots of creatures, talents and abilities.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl
It took us more than a decade to get a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. sequel, and now we are finally getting it done. The game has a massive open world, mutants and a variety of new stalker life challenges. The game looks stunning, it also has survival mechanics, and overall it’s a highly impressive FPS that people are very excited to play.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
The game already builds on the Fallen Order sequel, and it brings us an older Cal Kestis with a very interesting mission to restore balance to the galaxy. The game is incredible, it looks stunning, and it also brings in new lightsaber types, not to mention animal companions. You can also expect a lot of easter eggs, not to mention a multitude of cool moments and tie ins to the movies, among others.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is the comeback of Rocksteady which created the Batman: Arkham franchise. The game will let us control Suicide Squad members like Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Harley Quinn and even King Shark. They will battle the Justice League which is mind controlled by Brainiac. It really is an incredible and fun idea, with some creative and exciting elements being added into the mix.
Diablo IV
Diablo IV comes around 10 years after Diablo 3, and it adds a whole lot of new ideas, while also having a story focused on Lilith. The game will be open world, but also online only. It will also feature microtransactions and a battlepass system. With that in mind, it also adds PVP as well as PVE interactions and some very creative, fun moments for everyone to explore and enjoy. If you are a fan of hack and slash games, then this is definitely the ultimate game to check out!
Final Fantasy XVI
Final Fantasy XVI has been highly anticipated and the game has a lot of lore, but also a more action focused combat system. On top of that, the story is very rich, and you get an amazing sense of style and immersion. If you love action games, then Final Fantasy XVI is totally something to keep in mind, especially if you want to explore an amazing, rich world with tons of cool features.
Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man has become a cult hit on PlayStation and Spider-Man 2 is set to continue that story. There are some huge shoes to fill in here, but the game does have a lot going for it. There will be a lot of side quests and the story mission seems to be even better and more immersive. It seems this time around the main villains will be Kraven the Hunter and Venom. Which is very interesting, considering what the previous Spider-Man game was able to do.
Starfield
Bethesda hasn’t started a new IP for decades, so Starfield is definitely very promising. This is a massive space RPG, where you can easily follow the story or just explore the 1000 planets available. On top of that, you do have great progression and all kinds of amazing features and systems in place. If you love sci-fi games or just RPGs in general, this is totally the game to try out, and you will have a whole lot of fun with it.
Atomic Heart
Atomic Heart is a new IP and what’s great about it is that it shows us an alternative universe from the Soviet Union in the 1950s. The game is very similar to Bioshock, but it adds it own spin and it does bring in front a very engaging and empowering experience. Your character also has amazing special powers too, which adds to the excitement and fun.
Assassin’s Creed: Mirage
Assassin’s Creed is going strong and new games are in development. With that in mind, before the next RPG title in the series we will have Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, which will focus more on stealth. We will follow Basim which already had a presence in the series via the latest game, Valhalla.
Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter 6 brings in a new battle system, but also a more action focused gameplay. There will also be a hub world where you can explore, interact with other players and challenge them. Plus, we have old and new faces in the roster as well.
Conclussion
These are only a few of the many amazing games we can expect in 2023. They really go to show how gaming has evolved and the excitement and fun we can get from these titles. It’s safe to say that all these games are working hard to revolutionize their genres, while also offering players the fun they always wanted. There are great games coming in for pretty much any category, and you should totally check out all the ones above, they are very promising and worth a shot!
