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2023’s most anticipated video-game titles
LAST YEAR SAW A SLEW of massive games, from blockbuster sequels like God of War: Ragnarök to delightful indies like Tunic and Game of the Year contenders like Elden Ring. Here, five titles we can’t wait to see in 2023.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom SWITCH
A rare direct sequel for Zelda, this follow-up to 2017’s Breath of the Wild takes to the open skies after a mysterious cataclysm upends the world of Hyrule. Plot details are mum, but reinventing the legend is Nintendo’s forte.
Resident Evil 4 PC, PLAYSTATION, XBOX
After multiple rereleases, you’d think fans would be sick of RE4, but Capcom has reanimated the influential title, like an unkillable zombie, once more. With rebuilt mechanics and a visual overhaul, this horror remake looks to be more fearsome than ever.
Hollow Knight: Silksong PC, MAC, LINUX, SWITCH, PLAYSTATION, XBOX
When it came out in 2017, Hollow Knight had one of the most visually lush 2D worlds we can remember. This sequel — an indie title with AAA clout — is primed to bring fans back to the Hallownest.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PLAYSTATION
Insomniac’s Spider-Man series has been a blueprint for heartfelt storytelling and stellar action. This supersized sequel puts players as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales in the battle against fan-favorite villain Venom.
Starfield PC, XBOX
Developed by Bethesda, the leader in open-world
RPGs, this original game brings its brand of first-person exploration to the cosmos. Alongside robust character creation and nonlinear gameplay, the space epic will boast more than 1,000 planets to explore, emphasizing a colossal number of player choices.