The Game Awards 2022 came and went, and we got a ton of new announcements and more details about some exciting titles. Here are some of the more notable titles that you should be looking forward to in 2023.
Diablo 4
I don’t think Diablo as a series needs any introduction. The hack-and-slash game that created the genre is bringing its fourth iteration next year. Fans of the series are excited to see that Blizzard took their input and got the visual style back to the gritty and bloody look of Diablo 2. No one is saying Diablo 3 was a complete failure, but the shiny graphics disappointed many people.
Recent gameplay from alpha tests showed that Diablo 4 will embrace an open-world setting. You can explore most of the world at will, even though certain areas will be off-limits until you level up your character. The skill tree is also very complex, giving you more options to customize your character as you see fit. Diablo 4 will be out on 6.6.2023 for PC, Playstation, and Xbox consoles.
Star Wars: Jedi Survivor
Fans of the Force rejoice, Cal Kestis will be back in 2023. The game will be set 5 years after Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order events. You will continue Cal’s struggle to survive in a world where Jedi are hunted down and mercilessly killed by the Empire. He will be joined by his trusty droid, BD-1, the mercenary Bode Akuna, and his old crew member, Cere Junda.
The gameplay looks better than ever before. You will have new Force powers at your disposal, as well as new stances. You will also get your hands on dual lightsabers, which should excite fans of the older Jedi Academy game. There will be many new enemies to defeat besides the regular Stormtroopers. Jedi Survivor is set to launch on March 17, 2023, for PC, Playstation, and Xbox consoles.
Final Fantasy 16
This new Final Fantasy game takes place in the magical land of Valisthea. A unique setting filled with magical mountains called Mothercrystals and powerful humans known as “Dominants”. These powerful beings can control Eikons, huge and deadly monsters similar to Kaiju. You will take control of a varied party of characters. Two of these characters are Clive and Joshua Rosfield, brothers from a clan of Dominants.
The most significant change brought to the gameplay of Final Fantasy 16 is the combat system. Unlike previous games in the series, FFXVI will have an action combat system, similar to Bayonetta or Devil May Cry games. Final Fantasy 16 will come out as a PS5 exclusive for the first six months after launch. Then it will come out on PC. There is no planned release for Xbox yet. The announced release date is 22 June 2023.
The Game Awards 2022 showed a ton of other exciting titles. If you want to find out more, most trailers are available on YouTube right now. No matter what your favorite genres of games are, there is definitely something that will pique your interest.
