Heroes are fashionably late, and so am I with the list of most anticipated video games coming out in 2023. This is my personal recommendations based on my research and interests. So, if you don’t find anything you are looking for that are worth looking into, let me know down below. There’s also something to take note at the end of this, so be sure to check that out. Anyway, let’s get into it.
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NARUTO × BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS
- Type: 3D Arena Fighter
- Platform: All modern ones
- Developer: CyberConnect2
- Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
- D.O.R.: TBA
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/DMtDNA_kiZ4
- Note: Okay, I’m down for it.
Fire Emblem Engage
- Type: Tactical, Action RPG
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Developer: Intelligent Systems
- Publisher: Nintendo
- D.O.R.: January 20
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/DMtDNA_kiZ4
Hi-Fi Rush
- Type: Action Adventure, Rhythm
- Platforms: Win, XB-X\S
- Developer: Tango Gameworks
- Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
- D.O.R.: January 25
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/0GlkDcf006I
Hogwarts Legacy
- Type: Action RPG
- Platforms: All modern ones
- Developer: Avalanche Software
- Publisher: Warner Bros. Games
- D.O.R.: February 10
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/BtyBjOW8sGY
- Note(s): ik it’s having lots of optimization issues, but aside that it’s pretty fun where u create ur own character, upgrade skills, & move on with the story. & there’s a lot to look forward: world building, lores, mysteries by the novel & movies.
Sons of the Forest
- Type: Survival, First Person, Multiplayer
- Platforms: PC, PS, XB
- Developer+Publisher: Endnight Games
- D.O.R.: February 23
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/vXLMbcVRGKA
- Note(s): Sequel to The Forest which was terrifying to some extend.
Octopath Travelers 2
- Type: Role-Playing, Turn based Action RPG
- Platforms: Win, PS5, PS4, NS
- Developers: Square Enix, Acquire
- Publisher: Square Enix
- D.O.R.: February 24
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/GoShTuxcw-k
- Note(s): ik videogamedunky doesn’t like this, but idc. Give this game a chance, it has a good story to follow & fun characters.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
- Type: Hack and Slash, Multiplayer
- Platforms: Win, PS-4\5, XB-1\X\S,
- Developer: Koei Tecmo
- Publisher: Team Ninja
- D.O.R.: March 3
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/80oX_mD4njE
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
- Type: Action RPG, Puzzle
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Developer: PlatinumGames
- Publisher: Nintendo
- D.O.R.: March 17
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/coZmG-Utky0
- Note(s): Now being kawaii after so many sekuhara.
Resident Evil 4 (Remake)
- Type: Survival, Horror, Shooting, Puzzle
- Platforms: Win, PS-4\5, XB-S\X
- Developer+Publisher: Capcom
- D.O.R.: March 24
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/E69tKrfEQag
- Note(s): I swear I will—
Crime Boss: Rockay City
- Type: FPS, Multiplayer
- Platforms: Win, PS-4\5, XB-S\X
- Developer: INGAME STUDIOS
- Publisher: 505 Games
- D.O.R.: March 28
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/9o1AYBmoX-0
- Note(s): Chuck Noris in a video game?! Let’s go!
Pikmin 4
- Type: Strategy
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Developers: Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development
- Publishers: Nintendo, Nintendo of America Inc.
- D.O.R.: July 21
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/MJpxwP4_o5A
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Type: Open World Action Adventure
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Developer: Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development
- Publisher: Nintendo
- D.O.R.: May 12
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/QfQSol17nU4
- Note(s): After one eternity, the universe has brought us Breath of the Wild sequel.
Release date to be announced
Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Type: Platforming
- Platforms: All Modern Ones including macOS & Linux
- Developer+Publisher: Team Cherry
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/JSfuFlhsxZY
- Note(s): Another much awaited sequel.
Street Fighter 6
- Type: Fighting
- Platforms: All including Arcade except Switch
- Developer: Capcom
- Publishers: Capcom, Taito
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/1INU3FOJsTw
- Note(s): A major step-up for the entire genre.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
- Type: Survival Horror, Action Adventure, FPS
- Platforms: Win, XB-S\X
- Developers: GSC Game World, GSC Game World Global Limited
- Publishers: GSC Game World, Plaion, GSC Game World Global Limited
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/0ZqMt74hO6U
- Note(s): A better Fallout game.
Hades II
- Type: Rogue-like, Action
- Platform: Microsoft Windows
- Developer+Publisher: Supergiant Games
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/l-iHDj3EwdI
Lies of P
- Type: Souls-like, Action Adventure
- Platforms: All except Switch
- Developers: Neowiz Games, Round 8 Studio
- Publisher: Neowiz Games
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/R5TUYKAzGZs
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Type: Open World, Action Adventure, Platforming
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Developer: Insomniac Games
- Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/qIQ3xNqkVC4
Like a Dragon: Ishin! (Remake)
- Type: Open World, Fighting, Yakuza-link
- Platforms: All except Switch
- Developers: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Sega
- Publisher: Sega
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/iWCjnYx7Ytc
- Note: Yakuza in Fudal Japan?! We’re going back to the roots… again.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
- Type: Action Adventure, RPG, Hack and Slash
- Platforms: Win, PS-5\4
- Developers: Cygames, PlatinumGames
- Publisher: Cygames
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/0pWpCGy5yHs
Alan Wake 2
- Type: Horror, Third Person Shooter
- Platforms: All modern ones except Switch
- Developers: Remedy Entertainment
- Publisher: Epic Games
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/j_l8ZYXrTT0
- Note: Guess we’re about to find out what happens to Alan Wake at end of the first game… after 13 years.
Ark II
- Type: Survival
- Platforms: Win, XB-X\S
- Developers: Studio Wildcard, Grove Street Games
- Publisher: Studio Wildcard
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/D8KbXpk2J9Y
- Note: Vin Diesel is in it, protecting his family. There’s also an anime.
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
- Type: Mecha, Combat
- Platforms: All except Switch
- Developers: FromSoftware
- Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/kKO1s-CUZvY
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
- Type: Action, Shooting
- Platforms: Win, PS5, XB-X\S
- Developers: Saber Interactive
- Publisher: Focus Entertainment
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/XWChMr17Le8
The Wolf Among Us 2
- Type: Talltale
- Platforms: All including Mac except Switch
- Developers: Telltale Games, Adhoc Studio
- Publishers: Telltale Games, Athlon Games
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/UkXwW5H28m0
THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE
- Type: Rhythm
- Platform: Nintendo Swich
- Developer: indieszero
- Publisher: Square Enix
- D.O.R.: February 16
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/1ODX-GwpBHU
System Shock (Remastered)
- Type: Survival Horror, First Person
- Platforms: All including macOS, Linux except Switch
- Developer: Nightdive Studios
- Publisher: Prime Matter
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/OS1kDHPzt00
Skull & Bones
- Type: Open World, Single/Multiplayer
- Platforms: Win, PS5, XB-S\X
- Developer: Ubisoft Singapore
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/fgy4WZ9ta7E
- Note(s): After Black Flag, Ubisoft is back with what they’ve done best, making the best pirate game I’ve ever seen.
Forza Motorsport (2023)
- Type: Racing
- Platforms: Win, XB-S\X
- Developer: Turn 10 Studios
- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/aHgceB5vzhk
- Note(s): Rebooting FM8.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
- Type: Isometric Co-op, Horror,
- Platforms: Win, PS-4\5, XB-S\X
- Developers: Sumo Digital, Gun Interactive
- Publisher: Gun Interactive
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/W_Ch0luqvy0
Not sure if they’ll come out this year but worth keeping in mind
HItori no Shita – The Outcast
- Type: Fighting, Exploring
- Platform: Android, iOS
- Developer: Tencent subsidiary MoreFun Studios
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/VVu-_-8KJIM
- Notes: Beautiful graphics, satisfying combat mechanics, investigating, and ghost hunting… please release this on PC too.
Marvel’s Wolverine
- Type: Action Adventure, Hack and Slash
- Platform: Win, PS-4\5
- Developer: Insomniac Games
- Trailer: https://youtu.be/Zcj9AzHv_l8
- Notes: This might take 1-2 more years.
