From Hogwarts Legacy to Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to Final Fantasy 16, 2023 will be dropping some significant video games. Let's take a look at all the major titles planned for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC, and see if there are any release dates.
After a wonderful year of major releases in 2022, you might expect things to settle down in the following twelve months. Elden Ring and Horizon: Forbidden West made a decent comeback early in the year, and then more AAA behemoths came in the form of God of War: Ragnarok and Modern Warfare 2.
However, the 2023 lineup is already looking quite promising, with plenty of highly anticipated games on the way this year.
Here's a list of all of the major AAA games set for 2023 on PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, PC, and Stadia, as well as a few release dates to mark in your calendar.
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Release date for Hogwarts Legacy is February 10, 2023.
Hogwarts Legacy promises to fulfill that desire. Players will be able to choose their house, learn spells, and even collect fantastic beasts, all while unraveling the mystery at the core of the story.
From the bustling Diagon Alley to the school of witchcraft and wizardry itself, there are also plenty of historic sights to explore. In 2023, there will be no game more indispensable than your Wingardium Leviosa.
Release Dates for Atomic Heart: February 21, 2023
The grim, yet-fascinating world of Atomic Heart seems to draw a fair bit of inspiration from Bioshock, which is by no means an awful idea given the legendary trilogy's reputation.
The USSR was actually the one to defeat Germany in World War II, and this timeline will take you on a fascinating quest to uncover the mysteries of Facility 3826. Its innovative FPS elements and unique weapons only add to the overall plot's mystery.
Destiny 2 Lightfall's release date is set for February 28, 2023.
Lightfall, Destiny 2's second-to-last expansion, is the result of a delay in The Final Shape, and players received a massive amount of footage and insight from the 2022 Game Awards.
The entire story will be set in the new city of Neomuna, and there will be the usual main story content, presumably a new Raid, and more.
Release Date for Star Wars Jedi Survivor: April 28, 2023
Many consider 2019's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order to be one of the finest Star Wars games ever produced, so a sequel was almost inevitable. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor follows Cal Kestis and the Mantis' men as they fight the Empire.
Survivor is a five-year-old story that promises to take Cal and his friends into far darker territory, while interfacing with some of the galaxy's most dangerous characters. There's no shortage of legend to draw on, and we can't wait to see familiar faces from George Lucas' space opera.
Release Date for Resident Evil 4: March 24, 2023
The Resident Evil 4 Remake by Capcom continues the company's tradition of reimagining the famous franchise's earlier films for a new generation using some of the most advanced equipment on the planet.
With intuitive, modern-day techniques, Leon Kennedy's adventure may have been tampered with here and there, but make no mistake: this is one of the biggest games of 2023.
Release Date for Dead Island 2: April 28, 2023
Deep Silver finally demonstrated gameplay from the follow-up to Dead Island at Gamescom 2022, as well as announcing its long-awaited release date.
Dead Island 2 will give players the run of a zombie-infested Los Angeles, with more deadly weapons to craft and heads to pop than ever before. After almost a decade of development, a return to the series is long overdue.
Release Date for The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom 2: May 12, 2023
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom might be the most hyped game of 2023, with the original being one of the most critically acclaimed games of all time. Gamers fell in love with Nintendo's reimagining of the classic franchise back in 2017, and they continue to make new discoveries today.
As Link will be able to reach new heights in terms of exploration and combat, another gorgeous Hyrule is on the way.
Release Date for Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League: May 26, 2023
Rocksteady are focusing on the caped crusader's gallery for the fifth entry in the critically acclaimed Batman Arkham series. This time, players step into the shoes of Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark, and may alter them at will.
The Suicide Squad has been assigned to investigate the formally heroic Justice League, who are under the influence of Brainiac. It should offer a fresh perspective on the Arkham universe as well as the tough-hitting combat the games are known for.
The release date for Street Fighter 6 is set for June 2, 2023.
Every new release of the Street Fighter franchise is a special occasion in 2023. Thanks to its haunting graphics, Street Fighter 6 appears to haven't aged a day.
Expect tens of thousands of matches to be played with a roster of both old and new characters inflicting a storm of angry combos in an effort to win once more.
Release date for Diablo 4 is set for June 6, 2023.
It's hard to believe that the Diablo series hasn't had a mainline release since 2008, so it's no surprise that Diablo 4 supporters are chomping at the bit for it to finally release. But Blizzard aren't resting on their laurels for the next edifice.
Because of the Paragon system, Diablo 4 will provide nearly 150 dungeons to hack, slash, and loot through, as well as a revamped endgame. You can also customize your warrior to fit your personality and become immersed in the dark, mysterious world.
The release date for Final Fantasy 16 is scheduled for June 22, 2023.
Final Fantasy is one of the most beloved games on the market, with a history that spans more than 35 years. Every new version of the franchise generates a lot of interest, so expect Final Fantasy 16 to be a major event when it comes.
Square Enix is returning to the franchise's roots this time, taking on a medical setting and removing the fully open-world formula of its predecessor. However, it will still maintain the sophisticated real-time combat that has become the norm in recent years.
Starfield's release date is expected in early 2023.
Starfield's sci-fi epic has been in development for at least six years, bringing the studio's distinctive gaming tradition to the big screen, in a unique experience described by director Todd Howard as "Skyrim in space."
When Bethesda's game pass arrives in 2023, there will be around 1,000 planets and moons to explore, as well as a slew of enemies to kill, loot to discover, and fauna to observe.
Release dates for Skull & Bones are expected in 2023 and 2024.
Skull & Bones was postponed once more in January 2023, implying the sixth delay for the pirate party genre. The game's developer and publisher have now a more vague release date for 2023-2024.
Skull & Bones is a third-person Pirate party that requires you to take control of an outcast Pirate Captain and live out your wildest swashbuckling fantasies.
The player will need to upgrade their ship, strengthen their crew, craft the finest items, and conclude a difficult day with a tankard of grog. Hopefully, the delays will be worth the wait.
These were the most anticipated AAA games of 2023. We'll be updating this page throughout the year with all of the major announcements and any unexpected delays.
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