It’s hard to fathom but here we are, at the midway point of the year 2023. Congratulations and I’m sorry.
With that in mind, and an already-stacked six months of incredibly video games behind us, we wanted to take a quick (very long) look at the rest of the year ahead. Spoiler alert: There are still loads of exciting major video game releases to come in the back half of 2023, and that’s just the ones we know of. If you scroll down, you’ll see what we reckon is a pretty comprehensive list of the heavier hitters on the way, including when they’re dropping, what platforms you can play them on and where to pick up the a cheap retail copy.
If you notice anything missing below there’s probably one of a few reasons. This list based entirely on games that are confirmed to be coming in 2023 with an actual release date (we didn’t forget Skull & Bones or Sonic Superstars so make sure you read this before suggesting them in the comments!), and for the most part are “big” enough releases to sit on store shelves as a full-priced product. Blockbusters, AAA, AA whatever you want to call them. Rest assured that we haven’t forgotten all of the fantastic indie releases coming this year – we’ll call those out separately in the future.
Video Games Releasing In The Second Half Of 2023
Exoprimal
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Release Date: July 14
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $69 at Mightyape (not including shipping)
It’s 2040 and the planet is in crisis. Dinosaurs are appearing from thin air and laying waste to cities across the globe. Threatened by history’s deadliest creatures, the world turns to the powerful Aibius Corporation and its revolutionary technology for help. The company’s next-generation AI, Leviathan, can forecast where dinosaur outbreaks will occur and deploy Exofighters to the area. Armed with state-of-the-art mechanized combat armor known as Exosuits, these warriors represent humanity’s last hope.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Switch, PC
Release Date: July 14
The intertwining fates of three figures in Zemuria will be decided in this climactic chapter of The Legend of Heroes series! Follow the footsteps of the war hero Rean Schwarzer, the liberator Lloyd Bannings, and the masked enigma “C”, and switch between each of their paths freely with the Trails to Walk system.
Lloyd Bannings, leader of the Crossbell Police Department’s Special Support Section, finds himself fighting for his city’s freedom once again after Crossbell’s independence celebrations are interrupted by the sudden reappearance of an old threat.
PIKMIN 4
Platforms: Switch
Release Date: July 21
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $69 at Amazon with free shipping
Meet Pikmin, small, plantlike creatures you can grow, pluck, command, and overpower your enemies with! These curious helpers come in different types—fire is no sweat for Red Pikmin and the brand-new Ice Pikmin can freeze enemies and the environment. Use your Pikmin’s miniature might (and a bit of strategy) to explore this mysterious planet. You get a dog, too! Oatchi (pronounced oat-chee), resident good boy and dependable partner, can help with things like smashing obstacles and carrying Pikmin throughout your adventure. With the miniscule Pikmin and a capable canine in tow, no challenge is too big!
A free playable demo for Pikmin 4 is available now on the Nintendo Switch eShop with save progress transfer to the full game.
Remnant II
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: July 25
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $79 at Amazon with free shipping.
Remnant II is the sequel to the best-selling game Remnant: From the Ashes that pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself. To succeed, players will need to rely on their own skills and those of their team to overcome the toughest challenges and to stave off humanity’s extinction.
DISNEY ILLUSION ISLAND
Platforms: Switch
Release Date: July 28
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $49 at Amazon with free shipping
Join Mickey & Friends on a quest to explore the mysterious island of Month and recover three mystical books to save the world from disaster! Choose your favourite character and unlock special abilities as you perform high-flying platforming feats, solve fun puzzles, and take on epic boss battles.
Play solo or grab up to three friends to save the island of Monoth in 4-player couch co-op. Team up with friends and utilize unique skills such as Rope Drop, Leap Frog, and a heart gifting Hug. Experience a brand-new Mickey & Friends adventure with hand-drawn animation, an orchestrated original score and authentic voice talents.
Baldur’s Gate III (PC Launch)
Platforms: PC
Release Date: August 3
Baldur’s Gate III is an entirely next-generation RPG taking place in the Forgotten Realms setting from Dungeons & Dragons and 20 years in the making. Return to the legendary city of Baldur’s Gate in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival and the lure of absolute power. Dark powers are awakening inside you, drawn from a Mind Flayer parasite planted in your mind. Resist, and turn evil against itself. Or embrace corruption, and lay claim to the Forgotten Realms.
Atlas Fallen
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: August 10
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $79 at Amazon with free shipping
Rise from the dust and liberate mankind from the oppression of corrupted gods. Glide the sands of a timeless land, filled with ancient dangers, mysteries and fragments of the past. Hunt legendary monsters, using powerful, shape-shifting weapons and devastating sand-powered abilities in spectacular, super-powered combat. Target and gather the essence of your enemies to shape your own custom playstyle, forging a new era for humanity in a fully cooperative or solo story campaign.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Release Date: August 18
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $64 at Amazon with free shipping
Assume the role of a member of the infamous Slaughter family, or one of their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, an asymmetric third-person horror game inspired by the revolutionary and iconic 1974 horror movie. As a victim, you must rely on your cunning and stealth to evade the Family’s grasp while finding the essential tools that can lead to your eventual escape. As a member of the Slaughter family, your objective is to hunt down, track, and prevent your ‘guests’ from fleeing. In The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, players are finally given the chance to discover if they possess the resilience needed to survive.
Madden NFL 24
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Release Date: August 18
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $74 at Mightyape (not including shipping)
Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, SAPIEN Technology delivers a leap forward in NFL player realism with more body definition and variation to athlete physiques resulting in realistic player movement, while smarter AI behavior provides more confidence in your teammates to execute your game plan and a suite of additional enhancements to FieldSENSE gives you greater control and realism on the field.
Immortals of Aveum
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: August 22
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $78 at Mightyape (not including shipping)
Immortals of Aveum is a groundbreaking new single-player, first-person magic shooter that delivers a visceral, cinematic campaign experience. The game is set in an original fantasy universe engulfed in magic, rife with conflict, and on the verge of oblivion. Made by the creators of Call of Duty and Dead Space, Immortals of Aveum is set in an original fantasy universe engulfed in magic, rife with conflict, and on the verge of oblivion.
Fort Solis
Platforms: PS5, PC
Release Date: August 22
Fort Solis is a single player third person thriller set over one long night on the far side of Mars. Engineer Jack Leary responds to a routine alarm where events unravel and escalate out of control in a way he could never have imagined.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Release Date: August 25
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $74 at Amazon with free shipping.
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON combines FromSoftware’s longstanding expertise in mech games with their signature action gameplay to bring a brand-new, high octane experience to the series. In ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON, players will assemble their mech from a wide variety of parts and weaponry to soar freely through mission locales that redefine three-dimensional mobility. Face down overwhelming opposition by outgunning and overrunning your enemies with dynamic movement that makes full use of ranged and melee combat. Players can experience frenetic and fast-paced action that can only be truly realized with mechs.
Samba de Amigo: Party Central
Platforms: Switch
Release Date: August 29
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $49 at Amazon with free shipping.
Samba de Amigo: Party Central marks the return of the rhythm action series with a playlist that will get you and your friends moving thanks to 40 hits from the world’s most popular genres including EDM, pop, Latin, and more. Plus, with a wide variety of minigames and challenges to enjoy; a ton of unique costumes and accessories to unlock and wear; and new online features – including an 8-player World Party mode, there’s plenty of fuel to ignite the party!
Read our preview of Samba de Amigo: Party Central right here.
Starfield
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: September 6
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $94.99 at Amazon with free shipping.
Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.
Baldur’s Gate III (Console Release)
Platforms: PS5
Release Date: September 6
Baldur’s Gate III is an entirely next-generation RPG taking place in the Forgotten Realms setting from Dungeons & Dragons and 20 years in the making. Return to the legendary city of Baldur’s Gate in a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival and the lure of absolute power. Dark powers are awakening inside you, drawn from a Mind Flayer parasite planted in your mind. Resist, and turn evil against itself. Or embrace corruption, and lay claim to the Forgotten Realms.
The Crew Motorfest
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Release Date: September 14
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $74 at Mightyape (not including shipping)
The Crew Motorfest has settled down in one of the most breath taking and vibrant places on Earth: the island of O‘ahu in the Hawaiian archipelago. This is the perfect playground for players to have fun together in with their vehicles: racing through the city streets of Honolulu, going down the ashy volcano slopes, adventuring deep in the lush rainforest, drifting along the curvy mountain roads, or just chilling on the sunny beach. On their own or with their crew, they will be able to explore the entire island behind the wheel of hundreds of the most legendary vehicles.
SUPER BOMBERMAN R 2
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Release Date: September 14
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $69 at Amazon with free shipping
The latest title of the party battle games series SUPER BOMBERMAN R! With new adventures and game modes, it has the largest content volume in the series’ history! The game features not only offline battles that can be played with family and friends, but also online battles that connect players from all over the world, as well as a single player mode.
BATEN KAITOS I & II HD Remaster
Platforms: Switch
Release Date: September 15
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $69 at Mightyape (not including shipping)
Unearth the mysteries of the skies above and reclaim the lost ocean below in two timeless RPGs, remastered in HD. Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins are back with improved graphics and new features to aid game progression, making them even more accessible for new players.
Read our preview of The Crew Motorfest here.
Mortal Kombat 1
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: September 19
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $84.99 at Amazon with free shipping.
Experience the resurgence of the Mortal Kombat Universe, reinvented by Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 marks a new chapter in the legendary franchise, introducing a fresh fighting system, innovative game modes, and thrilling Fatalities. It’s in our blood.
Lies of P
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Release Date: September 19
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $79 at Amazon with free shipping.
Inspired by the familiar story of Pinocchio, Lies of P is an action souls-like game set in a dark Belle Époque world. Guide Pinocchio on his unrelenting journey to become human. A free demo is available to download now on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Witchfire (Early Access)
Platforms: PC
Release Date: September 20
Armed with strange weapons and forbidden pagan magic, hunt a powerful witch holding the key to your salvation. Witchfire is a dark fantasy roguelike shooter from the creators of Painkiller, Bulletstorm, and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.
Payday 3
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: September 21
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $54 at Amazon with free shipping.
PAYDAY 3, the eagerly awaited successor to one of the most renowned co-op shooters of all time, promises to deliver an unrivalled, adrenaline-fueled, co-op FPS experience. Since its inception, PAYDAY has captivated players with the exhilaration of flawlessly orchestrated and executed heists. Resurface from retirement to reimmerse yourself in the criminal world as a member of the notorious Payday Gang, both admired by rivals and dreaded by law enforcement agencies alike. After several years of their reign of terror in Washington DC, the crew reconvenes to confront the impending threat that has drawn them out of their early retirement.
Read our preview of Payday 3 here.
Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Release Date: September 22
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $49 on Amazon with free shipping.
Anthos was a peaceful land guarded by the Harvest Goddess and Harvest Sprites, protecting its inhabitants from natural disasters. However, a volcanic eruption devastated the region, requiring the protectors to exhaust their power safeguarding the people and animals of Anthos. Villages were separated and unfortunate souls were trapped, unable to return. The Harvest Goddess, believing in future reconnection, sent a message in a bottle before falling into a deep sleep. Now, 10 years later, you discover the SOS. With the help of your inventive friend Doc Jr., you must revive the Harvest Goddess and Sprites while reuniting the villages. Explore and farm across Anthos using Doc’s Expando-Farm, spanning snowy mountains to beautiful beaches.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: September 26
Phantom Liberty presents an electrifying spy-thriller expansion for Cyberpunk 2077. Reprise your role as the cybernetically enhanced mercenary, V, and plunge into a mission fraught with espionage and suspense to rescue the NUSA President. Amid the perilous environs of Dogtown, you are challenged to weave through a labyrinth of broken allegiances and nefarious political schemes, creating strategic alliances along the way. Do you possess the mettle required to endure and succeed?
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
Release Date: September 28
This new game is a fast-paced and visually dynamic action RPG based on the acclaimed anime series DRAGON QUEST The Adventure of Dai. The story focuses on the titular Dai – a young man raised by monsters, who finds himself on the path to becoming a hero. Joined by a growing group of allies, he fights to protect the world from the sinister Dark Lord Hadlar, and his monstrous army. You take command of Dai and his companions in a sprawling story that takes you from his humble beginnings up to episode 41 of the anime. The game features two specific modes of gameplay – Story Mode and the Temple of Recollection.
ROBOCOP: Rogue City
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Release Date: September 30
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $69 at Mightyape (not including shipping)
Welcome to Detroit; crime runs rampant as the city lies on the edge of ruin, people fighting for scraps as others live extravagant lives of luxury. Control of the Detroit Police Department is given to the Omni Consumer Products corporation in an attempt to restore order. You are that solution, RoboCop, a cyborg tasked with protecting the city.
Cricket 24
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Release Date: October 5
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $69 at Mightyape (not including shipping)
Cricket 24 is the culmination of a decade of Cricket video game development and includes teams from every corner of the globe. Players will be able to take on major cricket nations including Australia and England in the official Ashes, West Indies, New Zealand, Ireland and more, plus for the first time ever, professional Indian T20 teams, all set in over 50 detailed official stadiums. Cricket 24 is the most complete video game simulation of cricket seen to date.
Detective Pikachu Returns
Platforms: Switch
Release Date: October 6
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $64 at Amazon with free shipping.
Solve mysteries with the personality-packed Detective Pikachu! Unravel a series of mysteries across Ryme City with a tough-talking, coffee-loving Pikachu who calls himself a great detective. This Pikachu may have a self-assured attitude and talk like a middle-aged man, but he somehow manages to keep his lovable charm. Together with his partner Tim Goodman, this great detective duo cracks several cases with the help of the many Pokemon and people who live in Ryme City. Investigate Ryme City, where Pokemon and people live side by side Search for clues in Ryme City, where Pokemon and humans coexist in harmony. With the help of many other Pokemon, Tim and his talkative Pikachu partner work together to solve a series of mysterious incidents in this cinematic adventure game.
Forza Motorsport
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: October 10
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $79 at Mightyape (not including shipping)
Race 500+ cars including modern race cars across 20 living environments featuring dynamic time-of-day with weather and multiple layouts. Out-build the competition and race cutting-edge AI opponents in the all-new Builders Cup Career Mode. Compete in adjudicated online events with advanced physics, tyre and fuel strategy and driver ratings.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Release Date: October 12
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $64.99 at Amazon with free shipping.
Experience the story of Basim, a cunning street thief with nightmarish visions, seeking answers and justice as he navigates the bustling streets of ninth-century Baghdad. Through a mysterious, ancient organization known as the Hidden Ones, he will become a deadly Master Assassin and change his fate in ways he never could have imagined.
Read our preview of Assassin’s Creed Mirage here.
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Switch, PC
Release Date: October 13
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $74.99 at Amazon with free shipping.
Join protagonist Fuji for a Disgaea adventure that’s bigger and better than ever before! Dive into the demonic realm of Hinomoto where the bushido code is out, and the Hinomoto Code of Destruction is in! Consisting of a myriad of Netherworlds, Hinomoto is home to a multitude of demons, each with their own beliefs. Enter bushido fan-girl Pirilika, a naive and rich young lady who manages to convince Fuji to protect her as she pursues her ambitions. But there’s more to this contract than meets the eye, so be sure to check the fine print…
Lords of the Fallen
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: October 13
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $84.99 on Amazon with free shipping.
Taking place more than a thousand years after the events of the first game, The Lords of the Fallen introduces an all-new adventure in a vast, interconnected world, more than five times larger than the original game. An expansive RPG experience – filled with NPC quests, compelling characters, and rich narrative – players will need to create their own hero before tackling the immersive single player campaign. They will also have the option to invite a second player to join their adventure in uninterrupted online co-op – a new feature for the franchise.
Alan Wake 2
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: October 17
The long awaited sequel to the award-winning cinematic action-thriller and Remedy Entertainment’s take on survival horror. A string of ritualistic murders and a supernatural darkness begin to corrupt the locals of the quirky, idyllic small town of Bright Falls. Can Agent Saga Anderson and Alan Wake break free from the desolate horror story they’re trapped in and be the heroes they need to be?
Read our preview of Alan Wake II here.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Release Date: October 19
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $69 at Amazon with free shipping.
The world’s raddest cars are back and taking the fun to the next level! Race over 130 vehicles with crazy new mechanics and even more vehicle types. Plus, build your tracks with stunning new environments and different game modes to have fun off and online!
Read our preview of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged here.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Platforms: PS5
Release Date: October 20
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $99 at Amazon with free shipping.
Spider-Men, Peter Parker and Miles Morales, return for an exciting new adventure in the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise. Swing, jump and utilise the new Web Wings to travel across Marvel’s New York, quickly switching between Peter Parker and Miles Morales to experience different stories and epic new powers, as the iconic villain Venom threatens to destroy their lives, their city and the ones they love. An evolution of the Spider-Man story, experience the incredible power of the symbiote forces Peter and Miles to face the ultimate test of strength, both inside and outside the mask, as they balance their lives, friendships and their duty to protect those in need.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Platforms: Switch
Release Date: October 20
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $69 at Amazon with free shipping.
The next evolution of 2D side-scrolling Super Mario Bros. games is making its way to Nintendo Switch! When you encounter a Wonder Flower in the game, it triggers miraculous changes – pipes spring to life, waves of enemies materialize, and characters might undergo cosmetic transformations – thereby modifying the gameplay in unforeseeable ways. Each course is a reservoir of excitement and unique surprises. Super Mario Bros. Wonder introduces Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, and Yoshi as playable characters, alongside familiar favorites like Mario, Luigi, and Toad. Moreover, it marks the debut of Mario’s newest power-up, allowing him to morph into Elephant Mario!
Cities: Skylines 2
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: October 24
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $64.99 at Amazon with free shipping.
Create and manage your own city without restrictions. Offering a deep simulation and a living economy, Cities: Skylines II will challenge your decision-making skills and allow you to build the cities of your dreams. Get ready for a new epic scale in the most realistic city builder – ever. Here your city will evolve and react to your decisions. A dynamic and ever-changing world that is both challenging and rewarding. Use your creativity and strategic planning skills to grow your city into a thriving metropolis that will attract businesses, residents, and tourists alike. From residential neighborhoods to bustling downtowns, the possibilities are endless. Navigate through the complexities of running a city and keep up with the needs and demands of your citizens.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC
Release Date: October 24
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $84.99 at Amazon with free shipping.
Players will have the chance to relive the first three entries into the Metal Gear Solid franchise through the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1. Infiltrate enemy fortresses all over the globe, stealthily complete your missions and experience the thrilling cinematic story of the Metal Gear series. The Vol. 1 collection contains the beginning of the Metal Gear series in one complete package including: Metal Gear Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake Metal Gear Solid Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
Just Dance 2024 Edition
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
Release Date: October 24
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $64.99 at Amazon with free shipping
Dance and share exciting moments all year long with the #1 music video game platform of all time! Just Dance 2024 Edition features 40 songs, from the latest hits and beloved classics including “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus, “Tití Me Preguntó” by Bad Bunny, “How You Like That” by BLACKPINK and “I Want to Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston! Extend your experience with Just Dance+! Unlock your one-month free trial included with the game to get access to hundreds of songs!
Alone in the Dark
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: October 25
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $74.99 at Amazon with free shipping.
This love letter to the ground-breaking original lets you experience a haunting story through the eyes of one of two protagonists. Play as either Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood and explore your environments, fight monsters, solve puzzles and uncover the uneasy truth of Derceto Manor… Deep in the 1920’s south, Emily Hartwood’s uncle has gone missing. Together with private investigator Edward Carnby, she embarks on a journey to Derceto Manor, a home for the mentally ill where something is lurking. You’ll encounter strange residents, nightmarish realms, dangerous monsters and ultimately uncover a plot of rising evil. At the intersection of reality, mystery, and insanity, an adventure waits that will challenge your core beliefs. Who can you trust, what will you believe, and what will you do next?
Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Switch, PC
Release Date: November 2
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $59 at Mightyape (not including shipping)
The highly celebrated second entry in the STAR OCEAN series makes a triumphant return in a comprehensive remake, beautifully recreated with enchanting 2.5D graphics that blend 3D environments and 2D pixel characters. Immerse yourself in an epic narrative where Fantasy and Science Fiction intersect. Learn about your party members through the unique Private Actions system, cultivate their relationships, and discover a multitude of distinct endings. Step into the shoes of either Claude or Rena and make choices that will shape your destiny. Relish the thrilling, visually stunning, and swift-paced action battles that are enhanced by comprehensive skills and crafting systems, allowing you to customize your party to your liking.
WarioWare: Move It!
Platforms: Switch
Release Date: November 3
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $59 at Mightyape (not including shipping)
Strike a pose with a multitude of motion-based microgames in a brand-new entry in the WarioWare series! Grab a pair of Joy-Con controllers and get moving as you gently shake, punch, dance, wiggle, and even curtsey through over 200 lightning-fast microgames (minigames that last just a few hilarious seconds). A second player can use another set of Joy-Con controllers to join the treasure-guarding, sheep-twirling fun. Up to four players, each with one Joy-Con controller, can laugh out loud in the local Party Mode’s minigames like a dicey board game with Wario-style rules.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Release Date: November 9
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $79 at Mightyape (not including shipping)
Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding. Under the codename “Joryu,” Kiryu embarks on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities.
Persona 5 Tactica
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Release Date: November 17
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $79 at Amazon with free shipping.
Following an unusual event, the Phantom Thieves find themselves lost in a peculiar domain, a place where its inhabitants suffer under despotic rule. Encircled by a militant faction known as the Legionnaires, the group faces a perilous situation until they are rescued by a mysterious revolutionary named Erina, who proposes an intriguing pact in return for their aid. What truths are concealed behind Erina and the bargain she presents to the Phantom Thieves? “Persona 5 Tactica” boasts an entirely new narrative, re-introduces fan-favorite characters, and adds fresh allies and adversaries. Stand with the team as they instigate a passionate revolution in this exhilarating combat journey!
Super Mario RPG
Platforms: Switch
Release Date: November 17
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $69 at Amazon with free shipping.
Initially launched on Super NES, Super Mario RPG now returns with a fresh graphical makeover! Join forces with Mario, Bowser, Princess Peach, and original characters Mallow and Geno, in an RPG brimming with unexpected twists, thrilling turns, and hidden treasures. Mario and his allies must confront the ominous Smithy Gang to reclaim seven stars and mend the Star Road. Whether you’re a veteran of the original game or a newcomer to the adventure, this Nintendo Switch edition invites you to embark on the very first RPG journey in the Super Mario series!
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Platforms: Switch
Release Date: December 1
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $65 at Mightyape (not including shipping)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince gives players the power to command and recruit various types of monsters to join them on an epic new adventure. The game features Psaro, the demon prince, whose curse prevents him from harming monsters. As a result, he must become a Monster Wrangler, recruiting, and fighting alongside monsters throughout the various environments of the fantastical world of Nadiria. Over the course of this adventure, the seasons will regularly cycle through Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall, which not only changes the landscape, but also opens new areas and players will encounter different monsters specific to that season.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date: December 7
The Cheapest Physical Copy: $79 at Mightyape (not including shipping)
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a first person, action-adventure game developed by Massive Entertainment—a Ubisoft studio, in collaboration with Lightstorm Entertainment and Disney. Built using the latest iteration of the Snowdrop engine, and developed exclusively for the new generation of consoles and PC, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora brings to life the alluring world of Pandora with all of its beauty and danger in an immersive, open world experience. In this new, standalone story, play as a Na’vi and embark on a journey across the Western Frontier, a never-before-seen part of Pandora. Explore a living and reactive world inhabited by unique creatures and new characters, and push back the formidable RDA forces that threaten it.
