The best upcoming PC games: 2023, 2024, and beyond

WWE 2K23 – March 17, 2023

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Simulator, Sport

Developer

Visual Concepts

Publisher

2K

Release

March 17, 2023

Queue up My Time is Now because John Cena himself is gracing the cover of WWE 2K23. The franchise has been a bit rocky overall, but we enjoyed WWE 2K22 and hope things keep moving in the right direction. Expect all of your favorite WWE wrestlers present and past to be included in this game full of all your favorite game modes and ringside antics.

Even Stronger | WWE 2K23 Official Showcase Trailer | 2K

Resident Evil 4 — March 24, 2023

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Puzzle, Adventure

Publisher

Capcom

Release

March 24, 2023

Serving as a remake of the 2005 original, Resident Evil 4 aims to reimagine Leon Kennedy’s grueling adventure as he searches for the president’s missing daughter. This won’t play out like other Resident Evil games, as the deadly enemies aren’t zombies but infected villagers who are just as terrifying as the undead. This game seems like it will follow in the footsteps of the Resident Evil 2 remake, giving us the same story with gameplay improvements and 4K visuals for modern consoles. It’ll launch in March 2023.

Resident Evil 4 – State of Play June 2022 Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games

The Last of Us Part I – March 28, 2023

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5

Genre

Shooter, Adventure

Developer

Naughty Dog

Publisher

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Release

September 01, 2022

The Last of Us Part I doesn’t need much of an introduction anymore, but the remastered version of this gritty action game from Naughty Dog is finally hitting PC. Enjoy a total overhaul of the original experience, faithfully reproduced but incorporating modernized gameplay, improved controls, and expanded accessibility options.

Read our full The Last of Us Part I – March 28, 2023 review

The Last of Us Part I – Announce Trailer

Minecraft: Legends – April 18, 2023

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Strategy, Arcade

Developer

Mojang Studios, Blackbird Interactive

Publisher

Xbox Game Studios

Release

April 18, 2023

Hold on to your blocks, folks, there’s a new Minecraft game coming! We already had a great spinoff with Minecraft Dungeons, but now Mojang will let us become legends with this new action and story-focused experience in the familiar world of blocks, Creepers, and Pigmen. Minecraft Legends looks to be the most ambitious side project for the series yet, appearing to be mainly third-person and have a slightly more stylized art style, plus a story that promises to be far more important than anything else we’ve seen in that universe.

Minecraft Legends – Announce Trailer

Dead Island 2 — April 21, 2023

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat ’em up

Developer

Deep Silver Dambuster Studios

Publisher

Deep Silver

Release

April 21, 2023

After being in development hell for the better part of a decade, Dead Island 2 will finally launch in 2023. The game was first revealed at E3 2014 and has since undergone numerous developer changes. Currently, Dambuster Studios is leading the development and, based on the game’s recent re-reveal, it seems Dead Island 2 is nearing completion. This installment will be comically violent, with a slew of RPG mechanics and cooperative play, building upon the features from the original 2011 game. The sequel’s tone seems to have remained consistent throughout its development, with an emphasis on ridiculousness rather than a grounded take on a zombie story.

Dead Island 2 – Gamescom Reveal Trailer [4K Official]

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – April 28, 2023

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Adventure

Developer

Respawn Entertainment

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Release

March 17, 2023

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor takes place five years after the events of the predecessor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Cal Kestis returns in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor alongside his trusty droid companion, BD-1. One thing is for certain, Survivor is going to be a lot darker that its predecessor.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – Official Teaser

Redfall – May 2, 2023

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Shooter

Developer

Arkane Austin

Publisher

Bethesda Softworks

Release

June 30, 2023

The newest game from Arkane Austin is a brand new and very exciting concept. Set in an open world called Redfall, this will be a co-op-focused shooter where players are let loose on an island infested with vampires. The sun has been blocked out, making you, a human, constantly in danger in a sort of <em>30 Days of Night-</em>style scenario. Using a suite of guns, magic, and anti-vampire tech, you and your squad need to survive against the bloodthirsty hunters.

Redfall – Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2021 – Official Announce Trailer

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – May 26, 2023

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Shooter, Adventure

Developer

Rocksteady Studios

Publisher

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Release

May 26, 2023

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 supposed to launch in 2022 but has been delayed to 2023.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Official Reveal Trailer — “Alpha Target”

Street Fighter 6 – June 2, 2023

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Fighting, Arcade

Developer

Capcom

Publisher

Capcom

Release

June 02, 2023

Following Street Fighter 6‘s showing at Summer Game Fest, excitement has gone through the roof, thanks to its impressive visuals, presentation, and features. It’ll offer three main modes, including Fighting Ground, World Tour, and Battle Hub, and has six confirmed characters thus far, including Chun-Li, Guile, Jamie, Kimberly, Luke, and Ryu. More will be announced as we get closer to the game’s release in 2023. This one certainly seems to be an exciting return to form for Street Fighter, especially considering the fifth installment’s lackluster initial response. Capcom is aiming not to repeat the same mistakes from before, and you can tell based on what’s been shown of Street Fighter 6.

Street Fighter 6 – Announce Trailer

Diablo IV – June 6, 2023

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat ’em up

Developer

Blizzard Entertainment

Publisher

Blizzard Entertainment

Release

June 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.

Diablo IV Official Gameplay Trailer

Baldur’s Gate 3 – August 2023

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Google Stadia

Genre

Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure

Developer

Larian Studios

Publisher

Larian Studios

Release

October 06, 2020

Baldur’s Gate 3 is finally coming out of early-access and is getting a full release in 2023. An ancient evil has returned to Baldur’s Gate, intent on devouring it from the inside out. The fate of Faerun lies in your hands. Alone, you may resist. But together, you can overcome.

Baldur’s Gate 3 – Official Announcement Trailer

Skull and Bones — 2023

Platforms

PlayStation 5

Genre

Adventure

Developer

Ubisoft Singapore

Release

November 08, 2022

Skull and Bones has been delayed for a sixth (and hopefully final) time, and 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./dt_media]

Homeworld 3 — 2023

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genre

Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy

Developer

Blackbird Interactive

Publisher

Gearbox Publishing

Release

June 30, 2023

Homeworld 3 – Announce Trailer

Homeworld 3 could get a launch date this year, a full 20 years after the release of its predecessor. The iconic sci-fi series took the stage at the 2021 Game Awards and gave fans of the beloved series a sneak peek at a modern take on the game. Unfortunately, we haven’t gotten a lot of new information since — the game was originally supposed to launch at the end of 2022, but was pushed back, with no new date.

Skull and Bones: E3 2017 What You Need to Know | Ubisoft [NA]

Starfield — 2023

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

Developer

Bethesda Game Studios

Publisher

Bethesda Softworks

Release

November 11, 2022

As the first new series from Bethesda in over two decades, fans couldn’t be more excited for Starfield. The game will take place in the 2300s and sees you exploring an interstellar world with “unparalleled freedom” as you attempt to solve one of humanity’s greatest mysteries. Exploration will clearly drive Starfield forward, but we’re uncertain how the rest of the game will play out. Todd Howard claims the title will be “like Skyrim in space,” so expect lots of player-driven actions and plenty of side quests to get lost in.

Starfield – Official Announcement Teaser

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl — 2023

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

Developer

GSC Game World

Publisher

GSC Game World

Release

March 19, 2023

Set in a post-apocalyptic, open-world environment, Stalker 2 invites you to discover a mystery hidden deep in the Heart of Chornobyl. A unique amalgam of FPS, immersive sim, and horror, the non-linear story is hoping to give you unprecedented freedom in how the action unfolds. It’s all driven by Unreal Engine 5, and ultra-realistic graphics will push your GPU to its limits. And if the tense single-player action isn’t enough, you’ll be glad to know that multiplayer will be available sometime after launch as part of a free update. Originally set to release in Spring 2022, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has been pushed back to sometime in 2023 due to the ongoing Ukrainian-Russian conflict which has affected the city of developer GSC Game World.

Alan Wake II

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Shooter, Adventure

Developer

Remedy Entertainment

Publisher

Epic Games

Release

December 31, 2023

Alan Wake will be back soon. We don’t know much about this survival horror sequel other than what we saw in its initial teaser trailer, but we’re excited nonetheless. Last we heard, the game is playable from start to finish, so expect more news soon.

Alan Wake 2 – Announcement Trailer | The Game Awards 2021

The Wolf Among Us 2 — 2024

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Point-and-click, Adventure

Developer

AdHoc Studio, LCG Entertainment

Publisher

LCG Entertainment

Release

December 31, 2024

The Wolf Among Us 2 is an episodic graphic adventure game from Telltale Games based upon the DC Comics series Fables. This sequel takes place six months following the events of the first game and will follow Bigby Wolf in a new story filled with not-so-colorful characters from famous fairy tales. This game was initially set to launch in 2023, but has been pushed back to 2024.

The Wolf Among Us 2 – Official Announcement Teaser Trailer | The Game Awards 2019

Final Fantasy XVI — TBD

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5

Genre

Role-playing (RPG)

Developer

Square Enix Creative Business Unit III

Publisher

Square Enix

Release

June 22, 2023

Final Fantasy XVI is releasing for PS5 on June 23, 2023. It will be a PS5-exclusive for several months at the very least, but we know it will come to PC eventually.

Final Fantasy XVI – Awakening Trailer | PS5

XDefiant — TBA

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia

Genre

Shooter

Developer

Ubisoft San Francisco

XDefiant is a free-to-play, first-person arena shooter from Ubisoft. It originally had the Tom Clancy name attached to it, but that was dropped soon after the project was first announced. There’s no word on a launch date for this game, but the developers have been hosting limited playtests.

Tom Clancy’s XDefiant: Worldwide Reveal Trailer | Ubisoft [NA]

Haunted Chocolatier

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genre

Role-playing (RPG), Simulator

Developer

ConcernedApe

A new project from the creator of hit farming simulator Stardew Valley, Haunted Chocolatier will focus on starting up a chocolate shop while living in a haunted castle in the middle of a snowy community. Like Stardew, there will be lots of ingredient gathering, getting to know the townsfolk, and a wee bit of combat set to a lovely soundtrack. Developer ConcernedApe has been working on this project in secret, so details have been handed out very slowly through a blog — there’s no word on a release date yet.

ConcernedApe’s Haunted Chocolatier — Early Gameplay

The Outer Worlds 2

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Role-playing (RPG)

Developer

Obsidian Entertainment

Publisher

Xbox Game Studios

The Outer Worlds 2 is an upcoming sequel to the dystopian sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds, a game often compared to Bethesda’s Fallout 4 (and even the upcoming Starfield). A short trailer for the game was first revealed by Xbox at E3 2021, but there were no new details during any of the company’s showcases in 2022. This game appears to be quite a ways off still.

The Outer Worlds 2 – Official Announce Trailer – Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2021

The Elder Scrolls VI – Unknown

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

Developer

Bethesda Game Studios

Publisher

Bethesda Softworks

Let’s be clear: we have no clue when The Elder Scrolls VI is going to be released. It’s definitely a ways off and there are very, very few details on the project, but there are always plenty of rumors and we know it’ll definitely make its way to PC.

The Elder Scrolls VI – Official Announcement Teaser

Grand Theft Auto VI — TBA

Genre

Shooter, Adventure

Developer

Rockstar Games

Publisher

Rockstar Games, Take Two Interactive

It will likely be a while before we see GTA 6 — the only thing we really know about the next Grand Theft Auto entry is that it’s in development and will definitely come to PC.

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