As we dive into the third full year of the current generation of consoles, the slate of future game releases is becoming more and more stacked with exciting-looking titles.
We recently ran a list of what we think are some of the biggest games on the calendar for 2023, but we also wanted to break it down and highlight the future PlayStation console-exclusive games (at least the ones we know about) that are set to justify having being a PlayStation owner or becoming one this year and in the years to come.
PlayStation Console Exclusives Coming In 2023 And Beyond
MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2
Platforms: PS5
Release Date: TBA 2023
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is the next game in PlayStation’s critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise. Developed by Insomniac Games for the PlayStation 5 console in collaboration with PlayStation and Marvel Games.
FINAL FANTASY XVI
Platforms: PS5
Release Date: June 22nd
The Cheapest Copy: $84.99 at Amazon with free shipping
An epic dark fantasy world where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the dominant of the Phoenix.
Before long, Clive will be caught up in a great tragedy and swear revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that brings calamity in its wake.
HORIZON CALL OF THE MOUNTAIN
Platforms: PS5 (PS VR2)
Release Date: February 22nd
Pre-order the PlayStation VR Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle – $958 at Amazon
Conquer colossal peaks, overcome fearsome machines and uncover a hidden danger to the world of Horizon – as you answer the call of the mountain in an immersive new adventure for PlayStation VR2.
Enter a living, breathing world of dangerous machines, tribal lore, exciting quests and new and returning characters. Explore a diverse landscape – embark on a journey with multiple paths to take where you’ll have to look all around you to uncover the secrets of the mountains.
HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST: BURNING SHORES
Platforms: PS5
Release Date: April 19th
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores is a PS5-exclusive DLC expansion that sees Aloy pursue a sinister threat in the untamed wilds of Los Angeles, now a treacherous volcanic archipelago.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Platforms: PS5
Release Date: Q4 2023/Q1 2024
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second story in the Final Fantasy VII remake series which tells the story of the iconic fantasy game that redefined the RPG genre, in three distinct games. Cloud and his friends embark on a new journey in this game, which will give players a fresh, new experience whether they played the original, Remake, or it’s their first Final Fantasy VII experience. The game is slated to arrive in the US Winter months, meaning either the end of this year or early next.
The Last Of Us Multiplayer Game
Platforms: TBA
Release Date: TBA
We still know very little about the upcoming The Last of Us multiplayer game, other than it’s more “ambitious” than just more Factions.
Naughty Dog recently posted some new concept art (above) and hinted at more to come. With the series’ 10th anniversary coming up in June we wouldn’t be shocked to see a release date announcement and our first looks at the game at the very least.
Silent Hill 2
Platforms: PS5, PC
Release Date: TBA
Silent Hill 2 is being remade at indie horror studio, Bloober Team, who say that their take on the classic PS2 survival horror game will be “very faithful” to the core narrative and themes while revamping the gameplay and visuals from the ground up. The game will be running on Unreal Engine 5 and will take advantage of PS5 features such as 3D Audio and DualSense support, with a new over the shoulder camera and modernised gameplay including a brand new combat system and set pieces. Some of the original talent such as monster designer Masahiro Ito as well as composer Akira Yamaoka are also involved.
FORSPOKEN
Platforms: PS5, PC
Release Date: January 24th
The Cheapest Copy: $85 at Amazon with free shipping
Forspoken puts players in the shoes of Frey Holland, an ordinary young woman who must harness her magical abilities to survive in a fantastical and dangerous land called Athia. Frey takes center stage in Forspoken, exploring an unknown world and facing treacherous trials to unravel the mystery behind Athia.
Read our recent hands-on preview of the game here.
Death Stranding 2
Platforms: PS5
Release Date: TBA
Death Stranding 2’s announcement was a massive surprise at The Game Awards 2022, and judging by the explosive first trailer it’s already coming along nicely. We wouldn’t be surprised to see the sequel arrive as early as this year – it’s been four years since the original, after all – but however long the wait is we’re incredibly keen to see where Kojima is headed with this one.
Wolverine
Platforms: PS5
Release Date: TBA
While we know that Insomniac’s Spider-Man follow-up is due to land this year, the timing of its other big Marvel game is still unclear. We’ve really not seen a lot from Marvel’s Wolverine since it was announced in 2021, but hopefully 2023 is the year we learn more.
STELLAR BLADE
Platforms: PS5, PC
Release Date: TBA
Formerly dubbed Project Eve, Stellar Blade is an upcoming action game with an abstract sci-fi story, stylish visuals and highly skilled combat. It looks all kinds of wild and promises some epic boss battles.
Rise of the Ronin
Platforms: PS5
Release Date: TBA
It’s darkest before dawn. In this Edo Era action title from Team Ninja, you’ll explore an evolving world as you fight to forge a new era for Japan. You are a Ronin, a warrior free from all masters and bonds and as your destiny intertwines with story characters, take part in an immersive combat focused action experience.
THE DARK PICTURES: SWITCHBACK VR
Platforms: PS5 (PS VR2)
Release Date: February 22nd
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR will take players on a multi-sensory ride on a sinister rollercoaster from hell, where they’ll fight to survive in a variety of scenarios from ghost ships to haunted carnivals and more, using the PlayStation VR 2’s eye tracking, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and 3D audio for a truly spooky and immersive experience.
GRANBLUE FANTASY: RELINK
Platforms: PS5, PS4, PC
Release Date: TBA 2023
First announced way back in 2017, Granblue Fantasy: Relink is finally set to release this year. The epic action RPG from Cygames has suffered numerous delays due to the studio taking over completely from what was originally a joint project with Platinum Games, and then pandemic complications pushing it back further still. Granblue Fantasy: Relink will allow up to four players in online co-op to traverse its gorgeous world together.
TCHIA
Platforms: PS5, PS4, PC
Release Date: TBA 2023
Developer: Awaceb
A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Use Tchia’s Soul Jumping ability to take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele. A game inspired by New Caledonia.
GOODBYE VOLCANO HIGH
Platforms: PS5, PS4, PC
Release Date: TBA 2023
Developer: KO_OP
Goodbye Volcano High is a cinematic narrative adventure about love, change, and the end of an era. Guide Fang through their final year of high school as they try to make things right before time is up.
SEASON: A LETTER TO THE FUTURE
Platforms: PS5, PS4, PC
Release Date: January 31st
Close your eyes, take a deep breath and let yourself be carried away by the great journey of Season, a third-person atmospheric adventure bicycle road trip game. Explore the world through the eyes of a young woman. Collect artifacts and memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away.
Lost Soul Aside
Platforms: PS5, PS4
Release Date: TBA
Starting life as a solo dev project, this upcoming action game looks impressively stylish in a modern day-Square Enix kind of way. Lost Soul Aside seemingly went MIA for a while but has come back into the spotlight thanks to support for PlayStation’s China Hero Project.
Pacific Drive
Platforms: PS5, PC
Release Date: TBA
Pacific Drive is a run-based, first-person driving survival game. Your car is your only companion as you navigate a surreal and anomaly-filled reimagining of the Pacific Northwest. Structured as a “road-like”, each excursion into the wilderness brings unique and strange challenges, as you restore and upgrade your car from an abandoned garage that acts as your home base. With the car as your lifeline, you’ll unravel a long-forgotten mystery as you make your way to the heart of the Olympic Exclusion Zone.
Knights of the Old Republic Remake
Platforms: PS5, PC
Release Date: Hopefully
The Bioware classic is returning in this remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, which promises to be a faithful one-to-one remake built from the ground up for the PS5 and PC. This one’s likely still a ways off, if it releases at all, thanks to development being halted indefinitely and potentially moved to another studio entirely.
