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Top 20 The Most Anticipated Games of 2023

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Are you ready for a gaming experience like no other? 2023 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years for gamers since the console transition in 2020.

With the delay of dozens of games until 2023, the focus on new-gen hardware, and the release of exclusive titles from major platform holders, we can hardly contain our excitement.

At Argentics, we are eagerly anticipating the arrival of these games and have compiled a list of the most awaited titles that are sure to bring both nostalgia and new adventures. Get ready to immerse yourself in new projects and long-awaited titles that will have you on the edge of your seat.

We will start our list with games that already have been released at the beginning of 2023, but they still require a lot of attention.

Hogwarts Legacy

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Release date: February 10, 2023
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Android

After two years of delays, one of the most anticipated games of 2021 and 2022 has now become one of the most significant third-party releases of 2023. Harry Potter fans' wishes to immerse themselves in the Wizarding World finally came true with the release of Hogwarts Legacy on February 10.

In Hogwarts Legacy, players begin as fifth-year students at Hogwarts and create a custom character, including choosing their desired house. However, they will need to complete quests to catch up with their classmates as the game sets them behind the rest of the students. The game features an open-world environment that players can explore, including the castle, Forbidden Forest, and Hogsmeade Village. The gameplay includes a variety of spells and combat mechanics that players can use to defeat enemies and complete quests. Despite the large number of areas to explore, secrets to uncover, and activities to participate in, some Hogwarts pastimes, such as Quidditch, Gobstones, and Wizard's Chess, are not playable.

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Horizon: Call of the Mountain

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Release date: February 22, 2023
Platform: PlayStation VR2 (PlayStation 5)

Horizon: Call of the Mountain is a VR adventure game set in the Horizon universe that fully immerses players in the experience. The game features impressive visuals, audio, and quality-of-life features to minimize motion sickness. The game accommodates seated, standing, and room-scale gameplay, making it accessible to a wide range of players. With attention to detail in graphical flourishes and advanced lighting scenarios, players can easily get lost in the world of Call of the Mountain for hours-long VR gaming sessions. The comfort movement/walking scheme, controlled by buttons on the VR2 Sense controllers, is a favorite feature. Overall, Horizon: Call of the Mountain is a successful VR game that delivers an exciting and immersive experience.

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Dead Space Remake

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Release date: January 27, 2023
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

The 2023 Dead Space is a ground-up remake of the 2008 survival horror classic in EA's Frostbite engine with all new assets, character models, and environments based on the original designs. The game introduces new systems like Peeling that allow players to shoot additional flesh, tendons, and bones off Necromorphs, which is both visually appealing and a clever health bar for the game's mutated baddies. The game retains the same plot with a few gameplay improvements, with the most significant change being the fully-voiced Isaac. While the original game has aged, the remake remains highly anticipated, and many fans are looking forward to experiencing the horror all over again.

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Sons of the Forest

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Release date: February 23, 2023
Platform: PC

Sons of the Forest is the sequel to a top PC survival horror game. The game drops you onto an eerie island where you must forage materials to craft weapons and shelters to avoid becoming a victim of the cannibal population. While the game's environment is stunning and the AI is impressive, its unintuitive systems, bugs, and lack of content make it feel hollow. One difference from the original game is that you are not the only survivor of the crash. Kelvin, a beloved character, is deaf and brain-damaged but eager to help. Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique experience that other games have not achieved.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: the Heart of Chornobyl

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Release: 2023
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC

And now we move to the coming soon long-awaited games. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a first-person shooter, immersive sim, and horror game set in an open-world wasteland. Developed by GSC Game World, the highly anticipated sequel has had a tumultuous development history, including cancellations, delays, and the team facing challenges such as cramped working conditions and developers joining the Ukrainian defense forces because of the russian invasion. Despite these obstacles, the game is set for release, and we're optimistic for a successful outcome for both the developers and players.

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Resident Evil 4 Remake

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Release date: March 24, 2023
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC

It is no secret that Capcom is known for its high-quality remakes, and that reputation, combined with one of the most beloved games in the Resident Evil franchise, RE4, leads to a match made in heaven. Capcom's Resident Evil 4 Remake is highly anticipated, boasting a new control scheme, gameplay mechanics, improved graphics, and a reconstructed story. The remake retains the original's foundational elements while accounting for the series' narrative progression over the last 17 years. With the use of higher visual fidelity, the game promises even more tension and horror moments, leaving fans to wonder how it will handle the infamous second half.

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Dead Island 2

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Release date: April 21, 2023
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC

After eight years of development and three different studios, Dead Island 2 is set to release on actual date of April 28, 2023. The game features an open-world Los Angeles during a zombie outbreak, where players will take on the role of slayers with unique abilities and a range of weapons to defeat infected zombies and win back the city. Dead Island 2 will feature a cooperative multiplayer mode, allowing players to team up with friends to take on the zombie horde together. The game also boasts a day and night cycle that affects gameplay, with zombies becoming more aggressive and dangerous at night. Furthermore, players can craft and customize their weapons to suit their playstyle and make them more effective against the undead. Several playable characters have been revealed, including Jacob, Amy, Ryan, and Dani.

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The Legends of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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Release date: May 12, 2023
Platform: Nintendo Switch

The sequel to Nintendo's Switch launch title, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, sees Link embark on new adventures in an open-world Hyrule that includes floating islands and sky-high exploration. Though little is known about the game, players are eagerly anticipating its release.

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Street Fighter 6

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Release date: June 2, 2023
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Street Fighter 6 is the latest entry in the popular fighting game franchise, featuring an array of hard-hitting fighters, a new art style, and improvements to netcode. The game includes 18 fighters at launch, including series staples Ken, Ryu, Chun-Li, and newcomers Jamie and Kimberly. A robust character creator lets your custom fighter take on Street Fighter legends in World Tour mode. The game will launch in June 2023 and come with a brand-new accessible control scheme. With three main game modes, including Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub, Street Fighter 6 promises to be a pinnacle of the genre.

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Diablo IV

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Release date: June 6, 2023
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC

Diablo 4, the first open-world entry in the legendary action-RPG franchise, returns in 2023 with a darker, gothic story centered around the villainous Lilith. Players will face her as they choose from one of five classes: Barbarian, Sorceress, Druid, Rogue, and Necromancer. With twelve hours of gameplay, Diablo 4 is filled with story, beauty, and customization. The game is set to launch on June 6, with support for years to come through cosmetic items and story-driven expansions. Blizzard promises more gameplay features and changes to be announced leading up to launch.

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Final Fantasy XVI

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Release date: June 22, 2023
Platform: PS5

The highly anticipated Final Fantasy XVI, set for release in June 2023, takes the franchise to a fantastical world inspired by medieval Europe. The game's story centers around maintaining peace in the region through the use of Mothercrystals. Unlike its predecessor, FF16 will have an area-based design, allowing players to experience the game's global scale. Players will control protagonist Clive Rosfield in fast-paced, real-time combat while AI controls companion characters. Despite the game's impending release, many details about FF16 remain a mystery.

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Pikmin 4

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Release date: July 21, 2023
Platform: Nintendo Switch

Pikmin 4, the first home-console Pikmin game in a decade, will be released this summer after a seven-year wait since its announcement. The 30-second trailer released so far shows a peaceful garden setting before settling on a sleeping Grub-dog, but more details are expected from Nintendo as the release date approaches. Fans of the series are excited to join Olimar and his friends on a new adventure on the Nintendo Switch.

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

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Release date: August 18, 2023
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a new asymmetrical multiplayer game based on the horror movie franchise. Developed by Gun Interactive and the team behind Friday the 13th game, it pits four Victims against three members of the Family, including Leatherface. The release trailer is chilling, and a technical test will be available from May 25 to help pass the time until release. The free technical test will only be available on Steam for PC players and will allow for content sharing. The game is based on the horror movie franchise and is the latest adaptation from the makers of Friday the 13th: The Game.

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Hollow Knight: Silksong

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Release: first half of 2023
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC

Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed Metroidvania game, has been compared to Elden Ring in terms of fan anticipation. While it has been absent from most shows and conferences, it was confirmed to be a day one Xbox Game Pass title set to release before June 12, 2023. The game takes players to Pharloom, a mysterious world far from the original game's kingdom, where they play as Hornet, an enemy-turned-ally with an agile moveset for faster, more vertical gameplay. With various improvements and additions, Silksong is one of the most anticipated games of 2023.

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Crime Boss: Rockay City

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Release date: March 28 (PC), June (Consoles)
Platforms: PC (consoles at a later date)

It was one of the most exciting announcements from The Game Awards 2022 to hear about Crime Boss: Rockay City. There are several prominent actors in this action-FPS: Reservoir Dogs actor Michael Madsen, Lethal Weapon's Danny Glover, Machete himself Danny Trejo, Vanilla Ice, and Chuck Norris. The setting of Crime Boss is a fictional version of '90s Florida, with an aesthetic that matches. On your way to the top of Rockay City's criminal underworld, you and three other players perform heists and compete for turf.

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System Shock Remake

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Release date: May 30, 2023
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC

System Shock, the 1994 first-person action-adventure game that inspired BioShock and Deus Ex, is being remade in 2023. In the game, you play as a hacker aboard Citadel Station orbiting Saturn, attempting to shut down a rogue AI named SHODAN. The remake successfully raised funds through a Kickstarter campaign in 2016, and impressed players with its haunting atmosphere and breathtaking environments. The game was originally planned for release this month but has been delayed. The remake will retain the original's gameplay while improving visuals, audio, controls, and interface. The hacking feature will be overhauled, new enemies introduced, and dismemberment added to the combat system. A PC demo is available to try.

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Warhammer 40 000: Space Marine 2

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Release: 2023
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is finally on its way with a trailer drop, set to release sometime in 2023. The announcement of a sequel to the 2011 action-shooter game at The Game Awards 2021 was a big surprise. While the first game didn't break any records, it was enjoyed by its devout fans. The game is in good hands with Saber Interactive (known for World War Z, Crysis remasters, SnowRunner) handling development and Focus Entertainment (known for A Plague Tale series, Evil West) publishing.

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Hades 2

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Release: 2023
Platforms: PC (consoles at a later date)

Hades 2, the direct sequel to Supergiant Games' acclaimed dungeon-crawler, was announced at The Game Awards 2022. The game will feature a new protagonist named Melinoe, sister of the original's hero Zagreus, and promises an expanded Underworld with fresh characters to encounter. With the first game being a critical success in 2020, the anticipation for the new release is high. Here's what we know about Hades 2 so far, including the characters, story details, and more.

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Silent Hill 2

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Release: 2023
Platform: PS5

The highly anticipated release of Silent Hill 2 Remake in 2023 is generating excitement among horror fans. The classic game has been updated with a different combat system and restored ideas that were left out of the original game. The design of each fight has been improved, and the AI of every enemy has been remade for a more interesting experience. Producers, composers, and designers recently discussed the game in an exclusive interview with IGN, revealing exciting details about the remake, including the controversial new face of James Sunderland.

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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

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Release: Fall 2023
Platform: PS5

Sony's major upcoming release is Marvel's Spider-Man 2, a sequel exclusive to the PS5 that features Peter Parker and Miles Morales and Venom, voiced by Tony Todd. The game has been described as "darker" than its predecessor and is said to be comparable to The Empire Strikes Back. While little is known about the release date, the game has been teased with screenshots and details about the story involving the two Spider-Men and a significant role for Venom. The original game exceeded expectations and revitalized the comic book video game genre, and fans are eagerly awaiting what Insomniac Games has in store for the sequel.

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

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Release: 2023
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

And the bonus review for superheroes (or supervillains) fans. After making a name for itself with the Batman Arkham trilogy, Rocksteady returns with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. The game features co-op squad-based action where players can switch between four DC supervillains, including Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, King Shark, and Harley Quinn. The story pits the team against the Brainiac-controlled Justice League, including Superman, Batman, The Flash, and Green Lantern. Wonder Woman appears to have escaped Brainiac's control, but how this will affect the plot is unclear. The game takes place in the same universe as the Arkham games and is being developed by Rocksteady.

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These highly anticipated games are sure to impress and captivate audiences, and we can't wait to see how they'll change the gaming landscape. What are your most anticipated games?

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