As the gaming world continually evolves, captivating us with immersive storytelling, cutting-edge graphics, and innovative gameplay, we have an insatiable appetite for more and sequels are the perfect answers. Thankfully, 2023 and beyond hold promise for an impressive lineup of sequels that we expect to redefine the boundaries of video games. From renowned franchises expanding their narratives to visionary developers crafting new immersive worlds for players to explore, this compilation highlights the most anticipated video game sequels in 2023 and beyond.
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Why Are We Excited?
Haven’t you heard? Next-Gen gaming has arrived because of the PS5 and Xbox Series X. These sequels harness and unleash the power of these consoles, thus delivering captivating gaming experiences. Whether you seek heart-pounding combat, intricate puzzles, or emotionally charged narratives, the following titles offer a tantalising glimpse into the future of interactive entertainment.
Top 10 Highly Anticipated Video Game Sequels
These are the top 10 video game sequels you should be excited about. Some are releasing in 2023, while you’ll have to wait until next year or beyond to play others.
#1: Assassin’s Creed Mirage | Supported Platforms: PC, Xbox, and PlayStation
Assassin’s Creed is almost two decades old, but don’t let its old looks fool you. The franchise is still going strong and this time around, they’re heading back to their roots. Assassin’s Creed Mirage is an upcoming action game that takes a noticeable step away from the role-playing game DNA that’s present in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and Assassin’s Creed Origins.
Players will control Basim, an antagonist from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. You’ll experience 9th-century Baghdad, as Basim experienced it. This time, there’ll be no dialogue option nor will the side quests feel tedious. Instead, players will have to be stealthy to beat the game because Basim isn’t a warmonger like Eivor, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s protagonist. Mirage will be available on the 12th of October, 2023 for a relatively cheap price of £38.85.
#2: Hollow Knight: Silksong | Supported Platforms: Late 2023
Legend has it, the king of Metroidvania games is Hollow Knight. The first part of Hollow Knight is a masterpiece, critically acclaimed because of its high-quality 2D graphics, intuitive gameplay, and captivating storyline. Team Cherry held nothing back to make Hollow Knight the memorable game it is.
Thankfully, the game is honouring that work ethic in bringing Hollow Knight: Silksong to life. The sequel still takes place in Hallownest, but this time around, you’ll be playing Hornet, one of the Hollow Knight’s antagonists in the first part of the game. This new game will feature even better combat mechanics, tougher puzzles, and a host of new and old characters alike. Hollow Knight: Silksong’s release date is yet to be announced, but a 2023 release date is highly anticipated.
#3: Alan Wake 2 | Supported Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, and PC
The original Alan Wake wasn’t straight-up a survival horror game because of its cosmic horror vibes. Remember It? Well, a lot of the horrors in Alan Wake look like they came straight from a Stephen King novel. Alan Wake 2 is Remedy Entertainment’s continuation of the game. It’s expected to come with more inventive gameplay features, quirks, and weapons.
Alan Wake 2 will lean more into the cosmic horror genre, mixing a deep story with a slew of new characters and more horrific monsters and nightmares. The trailer left a strong impression, and hopefully, the Northlight Engine will bring the sequel to life. Alan Wake 2 is scheduled for release on October 17, 2023.
#4: Final Fantasy XVI | Supported Platforms: PlayStation 5
The Final Fantasy game series is renowned for its exquisite combat systems, captivating characters, and stunning graphics. But the previous games didn’t receive much critical acclaim. This was due in part to the constant updates and a lacklustre approach which practically made the games unenjoyable.
Luckily for players, Naoki Yoshida is heading the studio behind Final Fantasy XVI, and he has guaranteed a smooth gaming experience. They’ve promised that there won’t be constant updates, unlike the previous games. The studio also partnered with Ryota Suzuki, whose work on Devil May Cry 5 is a cut above the best. Ryota is most likely where the dark fantasy setting and theme is coming from. So, expect a gripping story with political elements. Final Fantasy XVI is already available.
#5: STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor | Supported Platforms: PlayStation, Windows, and Xbox
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor is an action-adventure video game that was released in April 2023. It’s a single-player sequel to 2019’s Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which takes place five years after the events of the original game. While this sequel picks up the game of cat and mice that’s played by the Empire and Cal Kestis respectively, the new game offers a superior experience.
In STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor, you’ll discover new planets with unique biomes filled with main missions and side quests. It’s an experience that’s best experienced on PCs because of its ray-tracing capabilities. But you can experience the game on the PS5 or Xbox Series X, which are technological innovations.
#6: Spider-Man 2 | Supported Platforms: PlayStation
The last two Spider-Man games set the bar high for superhero games. They were blessings because we experienced Peter Parker and Miles Morales’s spidey adventures and their skills. But the first game was perfect except for the fact that it wasn’t long enough. Spider Miles: Miles Morales, on the other hand, was plagued by boring side missions.
Besides the gorgeous Spider-Man 2 gameplay we saw, it’s also reportedly featuring a longer campaign, better side missions, and sleeker abilities. Also, gamers will be playing as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Spider-Man 2 will be released on October 20, 2023, and yes, Venom is one of the antagonists of the game. But not before Peter Parker goes on a joy ride in the Venom suit.
#7: Street Fighter 6 | Supported Platforms: PC, PlayStation, and Xbox
Looking back at the previous Street Fighter games, the sixth iteration of the game is even better than we expected they were. Street Fighter 6 was released in June 2023, and it’s a fighting game with tons of characters with unique powers and stats. You’ll be delighted to know that there are multiple modes in the game as well as an immersive single-player experience.
But the most impressive part of Street Fighter 6 is that the characters come with some of the most robust movesets we’ve encountered in video games. There are so many combos to learn, it’s intoxicating because you can flatline your opponents if you’re fast and accurate enough.
#8: The Wolf Among Us 2 | Supported Platforms:
The Wolf Among Us 2 is the sequel to the explorative original game, which was released in 2013. It’s a graphic adventure title that was supposed to be released in 2023 but now has been shifted to 2024. The Wolf Among Us 2 will be built using Unreal Engine 5. We appreciate the push to a further date because we deserve only the best. Also, if Telltale doesn’t deliver, the company’s revival may be cancelled by its sponsors.
#9: Dragon Age: Dreadwolf | Supported Platforms:
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is an RPG video game that’s being developed by Bioware using the Frostbite engine. It’s the sequel to Dragon Age: Inquisition and it’s expected to feature more detailed maps, an immersive storyline, tons of quality missions and side quests, great characters, and a great variety of enemy types. Dragon Age: Dreadwolf isn’t likely to be released in 2023, so expect a 2024 release at the soonest.
#10: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 | Supported Platforms: PC, PlayStation, and Xbox
Space Marine is an underrated game, which is why it’s ranked so low on our list. This isn’t a COD title nor is it Halo or Battlefield. But the characters, storyline, and captivating visuals made the previous iteration of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine worth it. So, the new version of the game is reportedly going to be better. The sequel is expected to have a revamped multiplayer system, better character renders, a deeper storyline and enhanced combat mechanics. It has been 10 years since the original game, so hopefully, the studio will deliver memorable features. Hopefully, it won’t be delayed.
Our Final Say
These video game sequels are supposedly the best to come out this year and beyond. New characters, better abilities, and visually stunning art styles are some of the incentives these games boast of. Hopefully, the games that haven’t been released in 2023 won’t be postponed to 2024 and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Games Are Getting Remastered in 2023?
Many games are being remastered and released in 2023. Some of them are:
- Alone in the Dark | Release Date: October 25.
- Star Ocean: The Second Story R | Release Date: November 2.
- Lollipop Chainsaw | Release Date: 2023.
- Super Mario RPG | Release Date: November 17.
- Front Mission 2 | Release Date: 2023.
- Risk of Rain Returns | Release Date: 2023.
Which Game Has Been Remastered the Most?
The games that have been remastered the most are:
- Tetris.
- Resident Evil 4.
- Dragon’s Lair.
- Street Fighter 2.
- Doom.
- Final Fantasy.
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
- Super Mario Bros.
What Are the Video Games with the Best Graphics?
There are certainly tons of gorgeous video games available. Some of them are PlayStation exclusives while others are available on the major platforms. They’re:
- The Last of Us Part II.
- Horizon Zero Dawn.
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
- Ghost of Tsushima.
- Crysis 3 Remastered.
- Battlefield 1.
- Starfield.
- Death Stranding.
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