The PlayStation 5 has been out for some time now, and its reception has been mostly positive. It includes lots of quality-of-life improvements over its predecessor, the PlayStation 4, such as faster load times, a solid-state drive (SSD) instead of a regular hard disk drive (HDD), and an improved controller in the form of the new DualSense. However, a console is only as good as the games available on it, and thankfully, the PS5 has you covered on that front as well.
While the machine already has a worthy library of great PS5 games, there are even more to look forward to, with some releasing as soon as this month, while others are still years away. In the video game world, it’s not uncommon to be aware of games that are still several years out from release. It’s also normal for a new game to be revealed and launched within just a couple of months. In this comprehensive list, we’ll go through the major PS5 releases scheduled for 2023 and speculate on future games.
These are the best upcoming PS5 games to look forward to.
Confirmed 2023 releases
The games listed below either have 100% confirmed release dates or solid release windows that we expect them to hit this year. Anything that’s up in the air due to more vague launch predictions or previous delays will be listed under the following header.
Atlas Fallen - August 8, 2023
Atlas Fallen’s story is still a bit of a mystery, but when we demoed the upcoming title in March we immediately got Forspoken vibes — in a good way. The open-world action RPG puts players into the lowest caste in this world’s society who was bonded with an ancient gauntlet. That gauntlet has an amnesic spirit named Nyaal living inside it and is now trying to save the world from gods that have left it in desert-filled ruins. It’s more melee-focused compared to Forspoken‘s all-magic combat system, but it operates in a similar vein.
Moving Out 2 - August 15, 2023
Madden NFL 24 - August 18, 2023
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - August 18, 2023
Prepare to embark on a bone-chilling journey in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience that puts you in the shoes of either the infamous Slaughter family or their hapless victims. Based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film, this game plunges you into a nightmarish world of terror. Choose the role of a victim and rely on your wits and stealth to evade the clutches of the sadistic Slaughter Family. With every step, you must strategize, searching for essential tools that may hold the key to your ultimate escape. As a member of the Slaughter Family, your mission is to hunt down and prevent the terrified guests from fleeing your menacing grasp.
Immortals of Aveum - August 22, 2023
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon - August 25, 2023
Sea of Stars - August 29, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 - August 31, 2023
NBA 2K24 - September 8, 2023
The next installment of the premiere basketball simulator is out in September. With Kobe Bryant gracing this year’s cover, we’re ready for another exciting year of MyTeam, MyCareer, and other fan-favorite modes.
Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos - September 12, 2023
The Winds of Anthos will be the sixth installment in the iconic Harvest Moon farming series and is set to be released on the 25th anniversary of the franchise. The land players will explore is known as Anthos, and is home to the Harvest Sprites, spirits that protect people and nature, as well as the goddess of nature known as the Harvest Goddess. However, about 20 years earlier, an unprecedented eruption in Anthos’s volcanic region forced the Harvest Goddess and her Harvest Sprites to use all of their powers to protect the people. The people were saved, but the eruption left the villages cut off from each other.
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Assassin's Creed Mirage - October 12, 2023
Lords of the Fallen - October 13, 2023
Prepare to enter a realm shrouded in darkness and despair in Lords of the Fallen, a gripping RPG experience that delves into the battle between light and darkness. After centuries of oppressive rule, the demon God Adyr has been defeated, but the tides are turning once again as Adyr’s resurrection looms on the horizon. As a renowned Dark Crusader, embark on an epic journey through both the realms of the living and the dead.
Lords of the Fallen presents an expansive semi-open world where you will face colossal boss battles and engage in fast-paced, challenging combat. Explore eerie environments that evoke a sense of dread, and encounter grotesque and supernatural horrors that will test your mettle. Immersive storytelling will guide your path as you make choices that shape your legend, whether it be one of light or one of darkness. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you step into the “John Wick of Soulslikes” and face the unforgiving forces that threaten to engulf the world in eternal darkness.
Alan Wake II - October 17, 2023
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged - October 19, 2023
Endless Dungeon - October 19, 2023
Prepare for a thrilling and genre-defying adventure in Endless Dungeon, a game that combines the elements of a twin-stick shooter, tower defense, and roguelike. Developed by Amplitude Studios, known for their expertise in 4X games, Endless Dungeon builds upon the foundation laid by the experimental 2014 game Dungeon of the Endless, showcasing the studio’s versatility in action-oriented gameplay.
As you step into the shoes of a diverse group of sci-fi heroes, your mission is to escape a forsaken space station. To achieve this, you must safeguard and guide a Crystal Bot from one Crystal Slot to another, navigating the treacherous corridors of the station. Beware, though, as death or the destruction of the Crystal Bot will force you to embark on a fresh run, testing your skills and strategy anew.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 — Fall 2023
We still don’t have a set release date for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 but Sony has continued to note a Fall 2023 period for launch. The plot of the game is still a little murky, but we know that Peter Parker and Miles Morales will be fighting side-by-side against villains Venom and Kraven the Hunter.
Cities: Skylines II - 2023
Moving Out 2
Possible 2023 releases
These games are confirmed to be coming to Ps5 at some point soon. We aren’t entirely sure when, or if, they’ll drop this year, but we have hope.
Payday 3 — 2023
Hollow Knight: Silksong — 2023
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — 2023
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — 2023
Tekken 8 - 2023
Skull and Bones — 2023
Skull and Bones has been delayed for a sixth (and hopefully final) time — it 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.
2024
As we get deeper into 2023, we’re going to start getting confirmed release dates and rumors for next year. Here’s everything that’s on our radar for 2024.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - Early 2024
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Games with no release windows
All we know about the games listed below is that they’re in development. Most of them are probably a few years away from launch.
Death Stranding 2 - TBD
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf
Dustborn
Gothic 1 Remake
Indiana Jones
Marvel's Wolverine
Dragon’s Dogma II
Quantum Error
Mass Effect
Project 007
Project Eve
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - Remake
Kicking off the 2021 PlayStation Showcase was the announcement of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake. It’s still very early in development and will likely be a while before it’s ready to launch. The original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic launched for Xbox in 2003 and was developed by BioWare, the team behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age. The remake is being handled by Aspyr, the studio that developed remasters of Star Wars: Episode I — Racer, Star Wars: Jedi Knight — Jedi Academy, and Star Wars: Republic Commando. Interestingly, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake will be a PS5 timed console exclusive, though it’s unclear for how long. In 2022, it was reportedly delayed indefinitely, so we likely won’t get to play this game any time soon.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
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