2022 proved to be a fantastic year for the video game industry, with titles such as Elden Ring and God of War: Ragnarök topping the charts. With the year concluding, many gamers are already looking ahead to what 2023 will have to offer them.
While not every game coming out has been announced or given release dates, there are still a lot of big titles already revealed that are sure to be big, exciting additions to any gamer’s collection. Here are 10 of the most exciting video games that will be released in 2023.
Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League
The widely popular Batman: Arkham series will be explored further once more with the upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, a game that has been widely anticipated ever since it was announced.
Though most of the details of the game have been kept under wraps, the plot will follow the titular team as they fight against Brainiac’s invasion of Metropolis and the mind-controlled Justice League. Given that the game takes place within the Arkham universe, there is sure to be several twists throughout the game, along with many guest appearances from iconic DC characters, making fans eager to get their hands on this highly anticipated game.
Hogwarts: Legacy
Hogwarts: Legacy is already making waves, especially after a recent exciting gameplay showcase, and is sure to be a great addition to the world of Harry Potter.
Set in the 1890s, the game follows the player as a student at Hogwarts as they uncover a mystery behind an unknown, forgotten type of magic and battle against Dark Wizards and a Goblin Rebellion. From what gamers have seen, players will be able to create their own Hogwarts student and be able to interact with many aspects of Hogwarts, including characters from the Harry Potter series such as Nearly Headless Nick and Peeves, giving the game the hint of nostalgia that always seems to help draw more players in.
Dead Island 2
Though the original Dead Island has become a forgotten zombie FPS game, Dead Island 2 is finally on the horizon after 8 years of rocky development.
The game takes place in a quarantined California and focuses on the survivors within as they struggle to survive the zombie outbreak within. Zombie games have always been popular among horror fans, and given how popular the original game was, many are excited to see the long-awaited sequel finally get released. It’s sure to be a gore fest filled with bloody zombie combat and heartbreaking deaths to keep players playing and bring them back to play again and again.
Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter is one of the toughest games to master, but also one of the most popular. Fighting game fans will be happy to know that Street Fighter 6 is finally coming out in 2023.
Though plot details are sketchy at the moment, the game has already revealed several returning characters, including Ryu, Chun-Li, and Ken, and will also feature the familiar fighting mechanics Street Fighter fans know and love. Given how challenging previous installments of the franchise are, it stands to reason that players should expect a fun yet difficult time playing the game through to the end.
Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game
The asymmetrical horror video game has grown in popularity in recent years thanks to games like Dead by Daylight, and the latest addition to this growing genre is based on 1980s horror comedy: Killer Klowns From Outer Space.
The game is a 3v7 horror game where players either take up the roles of the Klowns or the people of Crescent Cove working to stop the invasion. The game is filled with references to the iconic movie and multiple classes to choose from. With promises of even more updates and additions to the game as time goes on following its 2023 release, this game could become one of the biggest horror games yet.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
There has been a lot of speculation about the details of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, with many plot threads teased in previous games. But one thing’s for sure: the game is going to be exciting.
From what little information that has come out, it seems that Spider-Man and Miles Morales will be teaming up to fight a new threat in the form of Venom, one of Spider-Man’s most iconic villains. With how critically acclaimed the original game was due to its emotional beats, action mechanics, and story, gamers are hoping the sequel lives up to the hype and expectations many have for it.
Dead Space Remake
New games and sequels aren’t the only exciting releases in 2023. Several remakes are due to come out, including the remake for Dead Space.
Dead Space follows the player as they fight against an infestation of what can only be described as zombies on board a derelict ship. The remake promises to update the graphics, making the feel of the game even more horrifying and dark than the original was. While not all games should be remade, Dead Space‘s iconic status and large following proves that this remake is worth the wait for.
Minecraft Legends
Minecraft is one of the largest and most popular video games in the world, and the game is now getting a spinoff entitled Minecraft Legends in 2023.
While it features Minecraft elements, the game is strictly action as the player rallies the forces of Overworld to battle against an invasion of the Nether. The game is a turn from the usual building and survival style of the main game but is no doubt going to include elements of the franchise’s roots in gameplay. The game also will have a competitive feature to it, giving players a chance to test their skills against one another and making the game even more exciting.
The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild turned the franchise on its head and made fans eager for a sequel. In 2023, they will finally be able to play that sequel.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will once again follow the adventures of Zelda and Link as they protect Hyrule from any that dare to threaten it. Early gameplay details have looked promising to gamers, and the hype for the game is already off the charts. With the game ready to bring back the franchise elements everyone knows and loves, it will no doubt become a bestselling game in no time at all.
Starfield
Starfield has undergone a lot of development in the past few years, but patient gamers will finally get the chance to play this widely anticipated game in 2023.
Set in the 24th century, players will be able to create their character as part of an organization of space explorers known as Constellation. Custom-made characters for the players to create and control are always exciting mechanics for gamers, and the promise of a rich, well-developed story is enough for those that prefer story-driven games to also get hyped for Starfield‘s upcoming release.
