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After many games were pushed out of 2022 due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,2023is shaping up to be one of thebiggest years of gaming. Not only is the sequel to the acclaimedBreath of the Wildfinally coming out after years of teases, but there are many other juggernauts that gamers can look forward to, like the hotly anticipated remake ofResident Evil 4,the next entry in the mainlineFinal Fantasyseries, a new IP from Bethesda,Street Fighter 6,Pikmin 4,Dead Island 2, and the list goes on and on.
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So that gamers everywhere can stay up to date with all thevideo games coming out in 2023, this article will stay up to date with the release dates (and delays) for the biggest games this year. Down below, readers can find all2023 video gamesand their respective platforms and release dates organized by month. At the end of the list are the 2023 games that currently have no release date. We’ll make sure to come back every week or so to update any titles that have gotten new release dates.
Games in January 2023
January 2023 will have plenty of different titles for players to choose from, including a variety of genres. The iconicOne Piecemanga gets the RPG treatment withOne Piece Odyssey;Persona 3and4are coming to modern consoles for the first time;Fire Emblem Engagedrops on the Switch; theDead Spaceremake comes out; and, from the team that madeFinal Fantasy 15, comes a new action-RPG calledForspoken.
KartRider: Drift(PC) - January 12
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot(PS5, XSX/S) - January 13
One Piece Odyssey(PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - January 13
A Space for the Unbound(PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - January 19
Colossal Cave(PC, Switch, PS5, XSX) - January 19
NeverAwake(PS4, PS5, Switch) - January 19
Persona 4 Golden(PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - January 19
Persona 3 Portable(PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S - January 19
A Space for the Unbound(PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - January 19
Aquatico(PC) - January 19
Forspoken(PC, PS5) - January 24
Hi-Fi Rush(PC, Xbox) - January 25
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries - Rise of Rasalhague(PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and XSX/S) - January 26
Dead Space Remake(PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) - January 27
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition(Xbox One and XSX/S) - January 31
Season: A Letter to the Future(PC, PS4, PS5) - January 31
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake(PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One) - January 31
Games in February 2023
For Jun 24, 2025, a bulk of the major video game releases come as part of the launch of Sony’s upcoming VR system, PSVR 2. There’s also the current-gen release ofHogwarts Legacy, a new entry in theFinal Fantasyrhythm series,Threatrhythm: Final Bar Line;Tales of Symphoniais getting a remaster;Octopath Traveler’s sequel is coming out; and there’s even a brand-newDestiny 2expansion.
Deliver Us Mars(PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - February 2
Perish(PC) - February 2
Fashion Police Squad(PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - February 2
Life is Strange 2(Switch) - February 2
Overwatch 2- Season 3(Consoles and PC) - February 7
Returnal(PC) - February 15
Ultimate Sackboy(Mobile) - February 21
Atomic Heart(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - February 21
Like a Dragon: Ishin!(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - February 21
Moss: Book 2(PSVR2 - February 22
After the Fall(PSVR2) - February 22
Horizon Call of the Mountain(PSVR 2) - February 22
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge - Enhanced Edition(PSVR2) - February 22
Fantavision 202X(PSVR2) - February 22
Demeo(PSVR2) - February 22
Blood Bowl 3(PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - February 23
Grim Guardians: Demon Purge(PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - February 23
Company of Heroes 3(PC) - February 23
Sons of the Forest(PC) - February 23
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe(Switch) - February 24
Kerbal Space Program 2(PC) - February 24
Catan - Console Edition(PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - February 28
Destiny 2: Lightfall(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - February 28
Games in March 2023
Fans ofResident Evilbest be prepared for the frights in March, as the highly anticipated remake ofResident Evil 4is finally arriving. The horror juggernaut will arrive at the tail end of the month, but before that, look forward to the nextWWE 2Ktitle and theBayonettaprequel story,Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - March 3
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania(PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One) - March 6
Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories(PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - March 7
KartRider: Drift(PS, Xbox) - March 8
Ib(Switch) - March 9
ONI : Road to be the Mightiest Oni(PC, PS4/5, Switch) - March 9
Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse(PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - March 9
Peaky Blinders: The King’s Ransom(PC) - March 9
DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos(PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - March 10
Anno 1800(PS5, XSX/S) - March 16
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon(Switch) - March 17
Storyteller(Switch, PC) - March 23
Resident Evil 4 Remake(PC, PS4/5, XSX/S) - March 24
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key(PS5/4, PC, Switch) - March 24
EA Sports PGA Tour(PC, PS5, XSX/S) - March 24
Terra Nil(Mobile, PC) - March 28
MLB The Show 23(PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, XSX/S) - March 28
Cosmonious High(VR) - March 31
Games in April 2023
It sounds like a lie, butDead Island 2is finally coming out after the studio went radio silent for many years. Fans ofHorizon’s beautiful and graphically gorgeous world can look forward to theBurning Shoresexpansion forForbidden West.Also, fans of the niche old-schoolMega Man Battle Networkseries can check out a collection from Capcom that has all six games.
Meet Your Maker(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - April 4
Creed: Rise to Glory - Championship Edition(PlayStation VR2) - April 4
Everspace 2(PC) - April 6
Overwatch 2 - Season 4(Consoles, PC) - April 11
Tron Identity(PC, Switch) - April 11
Ghostwire: Tokyo(XSX/S) - April 12
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection(PC, PS4, Switch) - April 14
Disney Speedstorm Early Access(PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - April 18
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores(PS5) - April 19
Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters(Switch, PS4) - April 19
Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly(PC, PS4/5, Xbox, Switch) - April 20
DNF Duel(Switch) - April 20
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp(Switch) - April 21
Dead Island 2(PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - April 21
Afterimage(PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - April 25
Omega Strikers(Switch, PC, iOS, and Android) - April 27
The Last Case of Benedict Fox(PC, Xbox One, XSX/S) - April 27
Bramble: The Mountain King(PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S, Switch) - April 27
Games in May 2023
There are not too many AAA video games with a set release date in May 2023, but gamers, especially Nintendo Switch owners, won’t need too many games, asThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwill surely eat up a ton of precious playtime. And for those that aren’tZeldafans, there’s still a lot to look forward to, such as a newLEGOgame and aLord of the Ringstitle starring Gollum.
Redfall(Xbox Series X/S, PC) - May 2
Age of Wonders 4(PC, Xbox Series X/S, PC) - May 2
Hometopia(PC) - May 5
Darkest Dungeon 2(PC) - May 8
Midautumn(PC) - May 9
Ys 9: Monstrum Nox(PS5) - May 9
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom(Switch) - May 12
Humanity(PC, PS4, PS5) - May 16
The Outlast Trials(PC) - May 18
Lego 2K Drive(PC, PS4, PS5, XSX/S, Xbox One) - May 19
Star Trek: Resurgence(PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - May 23
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - May 25
Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue(PSVR) - May 26
Company of Heroes 3(PS5, XSX/S) - May 30
System Shock(PC) - May 30
Games in June 2023
Summer might usually be a drought for the gaming industry, but not for 2023. Gamers can look forward to the super-stylized action ofStreet Fighter 6and the deep dungeon-crawler that isDiablo 4in the first week of June. There’s also a new season ofOverwatch 2, andFinal Fantasy 16finally drops on the 22nd.
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection(PC, Switch) - June 1
Street Fighter 6(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - June 2
We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie(PC, PS4/5, Switch, XSX/S) - June 2
Overwatch 2 Season 5(Consoles, PC) - June 13
Final Fantasy 16(PC, PS5) - June 22
Six Days in FallujahEarly Access (PC) - June 22
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life(PC, PS45, Switch, XSX/S) - June 27
Paranormal Hunter(PC) - June 29
AEW Fight Forever(PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - June 29
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective(PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One) - June 30
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE(Switch) - June 30
Games in July 2023
July 2023 may not be the biggest month for gaming, but there are still some exciting releases to look forward to, such asPikmin 4andDisney’s Illusion Island.
Gylt(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - July 6
The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie(PC, PS4/5, Switch) - July 7
Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals(PC, PS4/5, Switch) - July 12
Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg Remake(PC, PS4/5, Switch) - July 13
Pikmin 4(Switch) - July 21
Remnant 2(PS5, PC, XSX/S) - July 25
The Expanse: A Telltale Series(PC, PS4, PS5, XSX/S, Xbox One) - July 27
Disney’s Illusion Island(Switch) - July 28
Games in August 2023
August is shaping up to be quite the summer month for gaming. Look forward to the next title from FromSoftware,Armored Core 6, as well asImmortals of AveumandBaldur’s Gate 3.
Baldur’s Gate 3(PC) - August 3
Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare(Switch, PS4) - August 17
Vampire Survivors(Switch) - August 17
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - August 18
Smurfs Kart(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - August 22
Blasphemous 2(Switch, PC, PS5, XSX/S) - August 24
Armored Core 6(PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - August 25
Samba de Amigo: Party Central(Switch) - August 29
Under the Waves(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - August 29
Sea of Stars(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S, Switch) - August 29
Somerville(PS4/5) - August 31
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S, Switch) - August 31
Games in September 2023
Some of the biggest launches to look out for in September 2023 so far are Bethesda’s newest sci-fi RPG,Starfield, as well as the nextMortal Kombatgame andPayday 3.
Baldur’s Gate 3(PS5) - September 6
Fae Farm(PC, Switch) - September 8
NBA 2K24(Switch, PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - September 8
Super Bomberman R 2(PC, PS4/PS5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - September 12
Solar Ash(Switch, Xbox One, and XSX/S) - September 14
WitchfireEarly Access (PC) - September 20
Warhaven(PC) - September 21
Cyberpunk: Phantom Liberty(PC, PS5, XSX/S) - September 26
Mineko’s Night Market(PC, Switch) - September 26
Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos(PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - September 26
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai(PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - September 28
EA Sports FC 24(PC, PS, Switch, Xbox) - September 29
Games in October 2023
Total Waris getting a new entry for PC players, and the action-RPGLords of the Fallenseems to be a pretty anticipated fall hit.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has received a release date, too.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide(XSX/S) - October 4
Wargroove 2(PC, Switch) - October 5
Assassin’s Creed Mirage(PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - October 5
Roblox(PS5/PS5) - October 10
Lords of the Fallen(PC, PS5, XSX/S) - October 13
Sonic Superstars(PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - October 17
Wizard with a Gun(PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch) - October 17
Endless Dungeon(PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S, Switch) - October 19
Warhammer 40000: Warpforge(PC) - October 19
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2(PS5) - October 20
Super Mario Bros. Wonder(Switch) - October 20
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria(PC, PS5) - October 24
Cities: Skylines 2(PC, PS5, XSX/S) - October 24
Just Dance 2024(Switch, PS5, XSX/S) - October 23
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1(PC, PS5, XSX/S, Switch) - October 24
Dave the Diver(Switch) - October 26
UFC 5(PS5, XSX/S) - October 27
Games in November 2023
November 2023 was originally lacking in major releases. Still, there are now some heavy-hitters to look forward to, like the remake ofSuper Mario RPG,Persona 5 Tactica, andLike a Dragon Gaiden.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R(Switch, PS4/5, PC) - November 2
My Time at Sandrock(PS5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - November 2
Fashion Dreamer(Switch) - November 3
WarioWare Move It(Switch) - November 3
Football Manager 2024(PS5, XSX/S, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Mobile) - November 6
Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - November 9
Tales Of Arise: Beyond The Dawn DLC(PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S) - November 9
Hogwarts Legacy(Switch) - November 14
Super Mario RPG(Switch) - November 17
Persona 5 Tactica(PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - November 17
Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections(PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S) - November 17
Games in December 2023
December 2023 still does not have a lot of confirmed release dates, but we do know that Ubisoft’s open-worldAvatargame,Frontiers of Pandora, launches on December 7, as well asDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Princeon the 1st.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince(Switch) - December 1
Sonic Dream Team(Apple Arcade) - December 5
Disney Dreamlight Valley(PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) - December 5
Ready or Not(PC) - December 13
