The PlayStation 5 has been out for some time now, and its reception has been mostly positive. It includes lots of quality-of-life improvements over its predecessor, the PlayStation 4, such as faster load times, a solid-state drive (SSD) instead of a regular hard disk drive (HDD), and an improved controller in the form of the new DualSense.
While the machine already has a worthy library of great PS5 games, there are even more to look forward to, with some releasing as soon as this month, while others are still years away. In the video game world, it’s not uncommon to be aware of games that are still several years out from release. It’s also normal for a new game to be revealed and launched within just a couple of months. In this comprehensive list, we’ll go through the major PS5 releases scheduled for 2023 and speculate on future games.
Confirmed 2023 releases
The games listed below either have 100% confirmed release dates or solid release windows that we expect them to hit this year. Anything that’s up in the air due to more vague launch predictions or previous delays will be listed under the following header.
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GenreRole-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
DeveloperBlizzard Entertainment
PublisherBlizzard Entertainment
ReleaseJune 06, 2023
Diablo IV, the long-awaited follow-up to the last entry, will launch in 2023, featuring more of the dungeon-crawling action fans know and love. It will play much like its predecessors but will also incorporate new mechanics such as an open world and even a PvP system that will surely shake things up. So far, we know the Barbarian, Sorceress, Druid, Rogue, and Necromancer classes will be added, but fans are expecting more to be announced before the game launches. This one won’t be out for a while, but based on the marketing material thus far, it’s shaping up to be a monumental release.
Sonic Origins Plus – June 6, 2023
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PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
GenrePlatform, Adventure
DeveloperSega
PublisherSega
ReleaseJune 23, 2023
Get ready Sonic fans — you’ll soon be able to play all of your favorite hedgehog classics in one place on Switch. The Sonic Origins Plus collection will feature 16 legendary Sonic titles including 12 game gear games, new playable characters, modes, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, and more.
Aliens: Dark Descent
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GenreStrategy, Adventure
DeveloperTindalos Interactive
PublisherFocus Entertainment
ReleaseJune 20, 2023
In Aliens: Dark Descent, you command a squad of hardened Colonial Marines and try to stop a terrifying Xenomorph outbreak on Moon Lethe. Lead your soldiers in real-time combat against iconic Xenomorphs, rogue operatives from the insatiable Weyland-Yutani Corporation, and a host of horrifying creatures new to the Alien franchise.
Crash Team Rumble – June 20, 2023
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PlatformsPlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
GenreAdventure
DeveloperToys for Bob
PublisherActivision
ReleaseJune 20, 2023
The Crash Bandicoot spinoff Crash Team Rumble feels like it came out of nowhere, but it might end up being one of the most fun multiplayer games of the year. The 4v4 action game mixes elements of MOBA titles and classic sports games with a special blend of goofy characters and mechanics. You won’t want to write this off as a spinoff for a past-its-prime IP.
Final Fantasy XVI — June 23, 2023
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PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
GenreRole-playing (RPG)
DeveloperSquare Enix Creative Business Unit III
PublisherSquare Enix
Final Fantasy XVI is finally on its way in 2023 and it looks to be more fantasy-driven than its predecessor. On top of that, it will be a PS5 console exclusive, meaning you’ll have to get a PS5 if you plan on playing it outside of the PC ecosystem. Final Fantasy XVI certainly looks jaw-dropping in the visual department.
All Elite Wrestling: Fight Forever – June 29, 2023
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GenreSport
DeveloperYUKE’S Co., Ltd.
PublisherTHQ Nordic
ReleaseJune 29, 2023
The WWE 2K series is about to get some competition. All Elite Wrestling is a fairly new pro wrestling promotion game that has only been around for a few years, but it has done an excellent job of offering compelling storylines and matches thanks to smart booking and its varied roster. The promotion’s first console game, AEW: Fight Forever, is in development by longtime WWE studio Yuke’s, which parted ways with 2K in 2018.
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals – July 12, 2023
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GenreAdventure, Indie
DeveloperNight School Studio
PublisherNetflix
ReleaseJuly 12, 2023
Night School Studios and Netflix’s horror-adventure game Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals has been in the works for quite a while. We learned that Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals, which takes place five years after the events of the original and follows a woman named Camena investigating mysterious radio signals, will come out on July 12.
Exoprimal – July 14, 2023
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GenreShooter, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
ReleaseJuly 14, 2023
In the year 2040, the world is hit with a sudden dinosaur outbreak that threatens humanity’s very existence. The only hope of salvation is a hyper-advanced AI called Leviathan that can predict the location of future outbreaks and highly-trained exofighters to take on the horde. This co-op action title will pit teams of players against each other in a battle for the world.
Immortals of Aveum – July 14, 2023
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PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
GenreShooter, Adventure
DeveloperAscendant Studios
PublisherElectronic Arts
ReleaseJuly 20, 2023
From the creative director of Dead Space and multiple Call of Duty campaigns comes Immortals of Aveum, a single-player, first-person magic shooter that is sure to be fast-paced and full of fantastical combat. In the universe of Aveum, those that can wield magic use sigils to focus the power within them, making it more effective and deadly in combat.
Atlas Fallen – August 8, 2023
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PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
GenreRole-playing (RPG), Adventure
DeveloperDeck13 Interactive
PublisherFocus Entertainment
ReleaseAugust 10, 2023
Atlas Fallen’s story is still a bit of a mystery, but when we demoed the upcoming title in March we immediately got Forspoken vibes — in a good way. The open-world action RPG puts players into the lowest caste in this world’s society who was bonded with an ancient gauntlet. That gauntlet has an amnesic spirit named Nyaal living inside it and is now trying to save the world from gods that have left it in desert-filled ruins. It’s more melee-focused compared to Forspoken‘s all-magic combat system, but it operates in a similar vein.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre – August 18, 2023
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PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
GenreIndie
DeveloperSumo Nottingham
PublisherGun Interactive
ReleaseAugust 18, 2023
Prepare to embark on a bone-chilling journey in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience that puts you in the shoes of either the infamous Slaughter family or their hapless victims. Based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film, this game plunges you into a nightmarish world of terror. Choose the role of a victim and rely on your wits and stealth to evade the clutches of the sadistic Slaughter Family. With every step, you must strategize, searching for essential tools that may hold the key to your ultimate escape. As a member of the Slaughter Family, your mission is to hunt down and prevent the terrified guests from fleeing your menacing grasp.
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon – August 25, 2023
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PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
GenreAdventure
DeveloperFromSoftware
PublisherFromSoftware, Bandai Namco Games
ReleaseAugust 25, 2023
Before Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls became popular and increased FromSoftware’s notoriety exponentially, Armored Core was the series the Japanese developer was best known for. This series of intense mecha shooters haven’t seen a new entry since September 2013, though. That’s why it was a nice surprise to see Armored Core VI announced at The Game Awards last year. It not only revived a long-dormant series but provided a nice change of pace for FromSoftware after it had perfected the Souls formula with Elden Ring.
Sea of Stars – August 29, 2023
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PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
GenreRole-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure, Indie
DeveloperSabotage
PublisherSabotage
ReleaseAugust 29, 2023
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG that aims to blends just the right amounts of traditional and modern gameplay. A prequel story set in the same universe as The Messenger, Sea of Stars is the story of two Children of the Solstice, who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Baldur’s Gate 3 – August 31, 2023
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PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 5, Google Stadia
GenreRole-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure
DeveloperLarian Studios
PublisherLarian Studios
ReleaseOctober 06, 2020
Initially a PC exclusive, Sony recently announced that Baldur’s Gate 3 will be coming to PS5 this summer. The fantastical turn-based strategy RPG has been out in early access since 2020, but the full release is coming soon. This game will put the fate of the land of Faerun in your hands as an ancient evil returns to Baldur’s Gate.
Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos – September 12, 2023
PlatformsPlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
GenreRole-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure
DeveloperNatsume
PublisherNatsume
ReleaseSeptember 12, 2023
The Winds of Anthos will be the sixth installment in the iconic Harvest Moon farming series and is set to be released on the 25th anniversary of the franchise. The land players will explore is known as Anthos, and is home to the Harvest Sprites, spirits that protect people and nature, as well as the goddess of nature known as the Harvest Goddess. However, about 20 years earlier, an unprecedented eruption in Anthos’s volcanic region forced the Harvest Goddess and her Harvest Sprites to use all of their powers to protect the people. The people were saved, but the eruption left the villages cut off from each other.
Mortal Kombat 1
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PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
GenreFighting, Adventure
DeveloperNetherRealm Studios
PublisherWB Games
ReleaseSeptember 19, 2023
Instead of moving forward chronologically, Mortal Kombat is taking a step back to its roots with Mortal Kombat 1 this fall. The story takes place in an alternate universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. It’ll feature an “immersive story campaign” and new modes, as well as a new Kameo fighting system where players choose partners in battle. One thing is for certain — the series has never looked bloodier.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage – October 12, 2023
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GenreAdventure
DeveloperUbisoft Bordeaux
PublisherUbisoft Entertainment
ReleaseOctober 12, 2023
It’s time to ready your hidden blades once again, assassins, because a brand new entry in the Assassin’s Creed series is upon us. All the leaks and rumors have turned out to be true, and the next installment in the franchise has been officially revealed as Assassin’s Creed Mirage. This franchise has undergone some major changes in recent entries, and the next game seems poised to shake things up yet again.
Lords of the Fallen – October 13, 2023
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PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
GenreRole-playing (RPG), Adventure
DeveloperHEXWORKS
PublisherCI Games
ReleaseOctober 13, 2023
Prepare to enter a realm shrouded in darkness and despair in Lords of the Fallen, a gripping RPG experience that delves into the battle between light and darkness. After centuries of oppressive rule, the demon God Adyr has been defeated, but the tides are turning once again as Adyr’s resurrection looms on the horizon. As a renowned Dark Crusader, embark on an epic journey through both the realms of the living and the dead.
Lords of the Fallen presents an expansive semi-open world where you will face colossal boss battles and engage in fast-paced, challenging combat. Explore eerie environments that evoke a sense of dread, and encounter grotesque and supernatural horrors that will test your mettle. Immersive storytelling will guide your path as you make choices that shape your legend, whether it be one of light or one of darkness. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you step into the “John Wick of Soulslikes” and face the unforgiving forces that threaten to engulf the world in eternal darkness.
Alan Wake II – October 17, 2023
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PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
GenreShooter, Adventure
DeveloperRemedy Entertainment
PublisherEpic Games
ReleaseOctober 17, 2023
Remedy Entertainment’s beloved Alan Wake is getting a sequel in 2023. Aptly titled Alan Wake II, this game will continue the story of its predecessor, with more of an emphasis on survival-horror mechanics this time around. It’ll be exclusive to new-generation hardware, hopefully meaning it’ll push the boundaries of the technology without being held back by PS4 and Xbox One. There isn’t much we know about this game, but we’re excited to get our hands on it in 2023.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged – October 19, 2023
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PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
GenreRacing, Sport, Arcade
DeveloperMilestone S.r.l.
PublisherMilestone S.r.l.
ReleaseOctober 19, 2023
Get ready for the ultimate joyride as the most exhilarating cars return in Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged. Experience the thrill of racing with over 130 mind-blowing vehicles, each equipped with crazy new mechanics, and an expanded range of vehicle types. Not only can you race with an extensive collection of cars, but you can also unleash your creativity by constructing tracks in breathtaking new environments.
Endless Dungeon – October 19, 2023
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GenreRole-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
DeveloperSega, Amplitude Studios
PublisherSega
released October 19, 2023
Prepare for a thrilling and genre-defying adventure in Endless Dungeon, a game that combines the elements of a twin-stick shooter, tower defense, and roguelike. Developed by Amplitude Studios, known for their expertise in 4X games, Endless Dungeon builds upon the foundation laid by the experimental 2014 game Dungeon of the Endless, showcasing the studio’s versatility in action-oriented gameplay.
As you step into the shoes of a diverse group of sci-fi heroes, your mission is to escape a forsaken space station. To achieve this, you must safeguard and guide a Crystal Bot from one Crystal Slot to another, navigating the treacherous corridors of the station. Beware, though, as death or the destruction of the Crystal Bot will force you to embark on a fresh run, testing your skills and strategy anew.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 — Fall 2023
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GenreHack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure
DeveloperInsomniac Games
PublisherSony Interactive Entertainment
ReleaseDecember 31, 2023
We still don’t have a set release date for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 but Sony has continued to note a Fall 2023 period for launch. The plot of the game is still a little murky, but we know that Peter Parker and Miles Morales will be fighting side-by-side against villains Venom and Kraven the Hunter.
Cities: Skylines II – 2023
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GenreSimulator, Strategy
DeveloperColossal Order
PublisherParadox Interactive
ReleaseDecember 31, 2023
This is not your father’s city-building simulator. The announcement trailer for Cities: Skylines II looks absolutely gorgeous and is set up to be the most realistic and in-depth city-builder yet. We don’t have a firm release date yet, but this game is set to come out in 2023.
Moving Out 2
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GenreSimulator, Indie
DeveloperSMG Studio, DEVM Games
PublisherTeam17
ReleaseDecember 31, 2023
The hit co-op game Moving Out should be getting a sequel this year. We don’t know much about it yet, but we know it’ll be a blast. There are also rumors that the sequel should support online multiplayer cross-platform support.
Possible 2023 releases
These games are confirmed to be coming to Ps5 at some point soon. We aren’t entirely sure when, or if, they’ll drop this year, but we have hope.
PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows)
GenreShooter
DeveloperOverkill Software, Starbreeze Studios
PublisherPrime Matter
ReleaseDecember 31, 2023
Since Payday 3 is still far from complete, there isn’t much we know about it. Developer Overkill Software did confirm it will take place in a “living, enormous representation” of New York City, taking place after the events of Payday 2. Even though gameplay hasn’t been revealed, you can likely expect the same fantastic first-person shooter gameplay, with an emphasis on gathering as much loot as you can. There’s a random element to Payday, which will hopefully result in various level layouts and spawns across each heist.
Hollow Knight: Silksong — 2023
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GenrePlatform, Adventure, Indie
DeveloperTeam Cherry
PublisherTeam Cherry
What began as a Hollow Knight DLC add-on eventually turned into a fully-fledged sequel. Silksong is the all-new game from Team Cherry, building upon the foundation of its predecessor but with a few new twists. In Silksong, you play as Hornet, a character who appeared as a boss in the first installment. This game will send players on a journey through the kingdom of Pharloom with the goal of reaching the top. It’ll still feature the tough-as-nails action gameplay, with Metroidvania elements, but there’s a new story and some additional gameplay elements.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — 2023
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GenreAdventure
DeveloperMassive Entertainment — A Ubisoft Studio
ReleaseDecember 31, 2023
In traditional Ubisoft fashion, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is an upcoming open-world action game based on the James Cameron film series. It offers a dedicated story that sends players on a journey across the Western Frontier to defeat the RDA who threaten the land. Interestingly, Frontiers of Pandora will take place from a first-person perspective, much like the Far Cry series. This game was first revealed at E3 2021 but was delayed to 2023 or 2024.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — 2023
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ReleaseDecember 31, 2023
Serving as a continuation of the acclaimed Final Fantasy VII Remake, the next part, officially titled Rebirth, will launch in 2023. Square Enix announced the game during the recent Final Fantasy VII event, where it confirmed the game will be a PS5 exclusive. It will be directed by Naoki Hamaguchi, who was the co-director of the first installment. As you might be aware, Final Fantasy VII Remake only covers a small portion of the original game, so there’s still a lot of the story left to tell. It’s unclear when it will launch or how much of the story it will cover, but what is apparent is that fans are as excited as ever to continue Cloud’s journey. At least we have Intergrade to hold us over until the next installment.
Tekken 8 – 2023
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GenreFighting
PublisherBandai Namco Entertainment
As revealed during the September 2022 State of Play, Tekken 8 is indeed in the works. This new installment is being built entirely in Unreal Engine 5 and will not utilize any assets from the previous entry. There isn’t much we know about this game, but the game’s director Katsuhiro Harada said this new installment will serve as a “turning point” for the series. We’ll have to wait a while for this one, as it doesn’t have a release window yet.
Skull and Bones — 2023
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GenreAdventure
DeveloperUbisoft Singapore
ReleaseNovember 08, 2022
Skull and Bones has been delayed for a sixth (and hopefully final) time — it has now been given the vague release date of “early 2023 to 2024.” The final version of Skull and Bones is a mix of Ubisoft’s open-world titles, survival games, and a more detailed version of the Assassin’s Creed series’ naval combat. Are players still interested after the title has seen so many delays? And will it stack up against the success of Sea of Thieves? Only time will tell.
2024
As we get deeper into 2023, we’re going to start getting confirmed release dates and rumors for next year. Here’s everything that’s on our radar for 2024.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – Early 2024
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GenreShooter, Adventure
DeveloperRocksteady Studios
PublisherWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
ReleaseMarch 31, 2024
British developer Rocksteady Studios, the team behind the acclaimed Batman: Arkham series, is working on a new game called Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Much like Gotham Knights, this game will also emphasize cooperative play, allowing you to take on the roles of Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark. It’s set in the Arkham universe from the previous games and sends players on a mission to take out Brainiac, an evil villain who uses his mind-control powers to control Justice League members such as Superman. It was originally supposed to launch in 2022 but has been delayed multiple times and is now set for 2024.
Like a Dragon 8
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GenreRole-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure
DeveloperRyū Ga Gotoku Studios
PublisherSega
ReleaseDecember 31, 2024
The next mainline Yakuza game is now officially titled Like a Dragon in the West will launch in 2024. Like a Dragon 8 will take place after the events of the predecessor, will star Kazuma Kiryu and Ichiban Kasuga from the last installment, and will retain the beloved turn-based combat from before. Each of the aforementioned protagonists will have their own party, but beyond that, little else is known about this game. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of Like a Dragon games to play in the meantime!
Games with no release windows
All we know about the games listed below is that they’re in development. Most of them are probably a few years away from launch.
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GenreShooter, Adventure
DeveloperKojima Productions
First announced by Hideo Kojima at the Game Awards 2022, Death Stranding 2 is a real project that’s in development. We know that actor Norman Reedus will be reprising his role as Sam, and that’s about it. We won’t see this game for a few years.
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GenreRole-playing (RPG)
DeveloperBioWare
PublisherElectronic Arts
ReleaseDecember 31, 2023
While not much is known about the next Dragon Age game, now finally named Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, we do know it will be a single-player RPG from developer BioWare, the team responsible for the previous installments in the series. It’s being developed concurrently alongside the new Mass Effect game and does not have a release date, though if we had to guess, we’d say to expect it in 2023 at the earliest.
Dustborn
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GenreAdventure, Indie
DeveloperRed Thread Games
PublisherRed Thread Games
A narrative-driven adventure set in America during the 2030s, Dustborn follows a “band of misfits and outcasts” as they travel across the country to deliver a mysterious package. You’ll take direct control of Pax, an ex-con with superhuman powers who must navigate a world filled with misinformation. It looks to be an innovative new adventure game, and anyone interested in powerful storytelling is advised to give it a look. Dustborn is scheduled for a 2021 release.
Gothic 1 Remake
GenreRole-playing (RPG)
DeveloperAlkimia Interactive
PublisherTHQ Nordic
Cult classic RPG Gothic is getting a complete remake for the PlayStation 5. We don’t know much about the title, but we do know that THQ Nordic opened a new studio to work solely on this project. A playable teaser is available on PC, and it looks to be shaping up nicely. Let’s hope it gets the attention it deserves and Gothic fans get the game they’ve wanted for years.
Indiana Jones
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DeveloperMachine Games
PublisherBethesda Softworks, Lucasfilm Games
Here’s an interesting one: MachineGames, the studio behind the newer Wolfenstein games, is working on an untitled Indiana Jones game in collaboration with publisher Bethesda under the Lucasfilm Games umbrella. Todd Howard is set to executive produce, but aside from a short 30-second teaser trailer, there’s not much we know about this one. It will be interesting to see if it will be presented in the third person, as MachineGames has exclusively worked on first-person shooters.
Marvel’s Wolverine
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GenreHack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure
DeveloperInsomniac Games
PublisherSony Interactive Entertainment
One of the greatest surprises during the 2021 PlayStation Showcase was the reveal of Marvel’s Wolverine, a project in development by Insomniac Games. That’s right, the studio is juggling Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and this game simultaneously, which just goes to show how impressive the team is. This one is even earlier in development than Spider-Man 2 and doesn’t have a release window just yet. It’s unclear if it will tie to the Spider-Man games or if it will be its own separate story — though we’re inclined to believe they’ll be connected. The reveal trailer doesn’t give us a glimpse of gameplay, but we can probably expect it to be a third-person action-adventure with a large open world to explore. What we do know is that you’ll need a PS5 to play this one when it comes out.
Dragon’s Dogma II
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GenreRole-playing (RPG)
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
There isn’t much we know about Dragon’s Dogma II, but Capcom confirmed that Director Hideaki, the director of the first game, will return for the sequel. It will likely feature similar action combat introduced in the original, with an emphasis on grappling and climbing on top of bosses. Dragon’s Dogma II will run on the RE Engine, which was used for many recent Capcom games, including Resident Evil Village. During this game’s official reveal, Capcom did not offer a release window, so it’ll likely come out sometime in 2024 or even later.
Quantum Error
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GenreShooter
DeveloperTeamKill Media
While the developers say that everything is going well with Quantum Error, it’s still up in the air whether it will be a launch title. The “cosmic horror shooter” is hoping to prove that zombies never go out of style and features one of the most robust physics systems the industry has seen. It’s scheduled to release at an unspecified date.
Mass Effect
GenreRole-playing (RPG)
DeveloperBioWare
PublisherElectronic Arts
While it’s still very early in development, we do know a new Mass Effect game is coming from BioWare. Following its official reveal at The Game Awards 2020, there is a slew of questions fans have about the project — most importantly, how it will tie to the original trilogy. In the trailer, we got to see Liara, one of the main characters from the original trilogy, though it’s unclear when in the timeline this new game will take place and what this character’s role will be. There are lots of questions the community has, but one thing’s for sure: You shouldn’t expect to play this one for quite some time — possibly as late as 2024.
Project 007
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DeveloperIO Interactive
PublisherIO Interactive
Coming from Hitman developer IO Interactive, the team is now working on a James Bond game under the working title Project 007. It will be an original story with a new Bond character, divorced from any of the likenesses of previous actors. The team expects this to be part of a trilogy of games, though not much else is known about the project(s). Much like a lot of the games on this list, Project 007 likely won’t launch for a few years.
Project Eve
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GenreRole-playing (RPG), Adventure
DeveloperSHIFT UP Corporation
PublisherSHIFT UP Corporation
Project Eve is a new action game from developer Shift Up Corporation. It’s reminiscent of Bayonetta, with action at the forefront. It will feature a free-flow combat system wherein you must attack, dodge, and defend, making split-second decisions on the fly. Project Eve will include DualSense features such as haptic feedback that will increase the immersion. This one has been in development for a while now, so we’re hoping it’s ready to launch sometime in 2022.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake
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PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
GenreRole-playing (RPG)
DeveloperAspyr Media
PublisherLucasfilm Games
Kicking off the 2021 PlayStation Showcase was the announcement of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake. It’s still very early in development and will likely be a while before it’s ready to launch. The original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic launched for Xbox in 2003 and was developed by BioWare, the team behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age. The remake is being handled by Aspyr, the studio that developed remasters of Star Wars: Episode I — Racer, Star Wars: Jedi Knight — Jedi Academy, and Star Wars: Republic Commando. Interestingly, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake will be a PS5 timed console exclusive, though it’s unclear for how long. In 2022, it was reportedly delayed indefinitely, so we likely won’t get to play this game any time soon.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
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PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
GenreRole-playing (RPG), Adventure
DeveloperHardsuit Labs
PublisherParadox Interactive
It’s been forever since we last walked the vampire-ridden streets of Bloodlines, and we can’t wait to see how much has changed during that time. Recent footage of the game displayed more chaos, a grittier Seattle locale, and a deep, branching storyline. Unfortunately, the game suffered a recent delay, pushing it to an unknown release window.
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