2023 is shaping up to be an important year for the video game industry since, on the horizon, there is a diversity of games announced by different companies that are among the most anticipated by enthusiasts. Here we share a list of the games that most attract our attention and would likely get all gamers’, including live casino online lovers’, excitement.
Hogwarts Legacy
2022 was a year of delays for the gaming industry. One of the victims was Hogwarts Legacy, an open-world game inspired by the Harry Potter story, which will transport players to the 19th-century Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
There you can explore Hogwarts castle, the different houses that make it up, and assume the role of a student to stop a threat that could destroy the magical world. The game will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC starting February 10.
Star Wars: Jedi Survivor
Star Wars is one of the most popular franchises in the world of entertainment, and it could not be missing in video games. In 2023, Jedi Survivor will be released, continuing the story of Cal Kestis to protect the galaxy.
In this game, the protagonist has already become a Jedi knight, on whom more and more expectations will be placed as he faces the Empire. Developed by Electronic Arts, Jedi Survivor will be available on March 17.
Resident Evil 4
The survival horror genre is having a renaissance, and it’s due, in large part, to Resident Evil. In 2023, this franchise will have the return of one of its most acclaimed games, Resident Evil 4, a remake of the original 2005 game.
Capcom promises this game will retain the original essence but will introduce updated mechanics, a reimagined story, and next-generation graphics. It will be available on March 24 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam.
Street Fighter Vi
The fighting genre is one of the gamers’ favorites, and Street Fighter is one of the preferred games. This 2023, the legendary franchise will have a new edition that will integrate characters in addition to the classic Ryu, Ken, or Chun Li.
It will also have new game modes and interesting new features in its gameplay, which professional players will analyze and use in international tournaments. This Capcom game will go on sale on June 2 and can be played on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam.
Final Fantasy 16
It is one of the franchises most loved by video game fans, and in this edition, it promises to mark “a dark turn” since its main themes will be revenge, power struggles, and tragedy.
This game will also have new features in terms of length and gameplay. Still, for fans of the franchise, it will integrate elements not seen for many of its editions, such as the presence of Moogles, a race that debuted in Final Fantasy III. This Square Enix game will debut on PlayStation 5 on June 22.
Starfield
Bethesda and Xbox will have an overly ambitious game in 2023 with Starfield. Each planet visited will have its biomes, in addition to the active participation of Artificial Intelligence for the generation of missions.
The developers have mentioned that the game’s length has no end since it will be possible to find new locations after hundreds of hours of experience. So far, there is no release date, but the game will be available on Xbox and through its Game Pass service.
Hollow Knight: Silk Song
In the history of indies, few games have been ranked among the best experiences, and Hollow Knight is one of the games that achieved more than this; therefore, 2023 will be the year its sequel finally arrives.
The details about this new game are still few, and although images of its development have been shown, it is important to note that it went from being a DLC of the first game to a completely second installment. It is expected to go on sale in the first half of the year.
Silent Hill 2 Remake
The legendary horror saga, Silent Hill, will have a new life cycle, as the remake of the acclaimed Silent Hill 2 was announced in October, which will be available exclusively for the PlayStation 5, although without a release date.
This reimagining of the game is handled by the Blogger Team, which has already made various horror games, such as Blair Witch or The Medium. In addition, this game will be led by the original creators, Akira Yamaoka and Masahiro Ito.
Blasphemous II
It is an independent platform and action game, which has many expectations due to the great acceptance of the first title; however, few details of its development are known, although its launch is expected sometime in 2023.
Conclusion
Many new games and game editions are expected to launch this year, but we can’t list them all here. However, the games we listed are, in our opinion, among the most exciting games that got many gamers talking.
Please note that in the world of video games, there might be disappointments in game release dates, as seen in 2022. It means there might be games mentioned here with their release date that might not be released in 2023.