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
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Platforms PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Simulator, Sport
Release March 28, 2023
The latest entry in the long-running The Show series, MLB The Show 23 is almost here with the promise of new gameplay features, improved graphics, enhanced realism, and, most importantly, some good, old-fashioned baseball. The game will include a new game mode called “Storylines: A New Game Experience” that focuses on the Negro Leagues of the 1920s and the rise of stars like Jackie Robinson, Buck O’Neil, Satchel Page, Rube Foster, and more.
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 December 31, 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.
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Platforms PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Genre Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer Guerrilla Games
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release April 19, 2023
Burning Shores will take Horizon Forbidden West protagonist Aloy to the untamed wilds of Los Angeles, now a treacherous volcanic archipelago, to hunt down a mysterious, a sinister threat. Picking up right where the main title ended, this expansion will be an absolute must-play for fans of the series.
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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 development, and based on the game’s recent latest 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.
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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. In it, you’ll be back in the shoes of Jedi Cal Kestis as he deals with being one of the last of his kind. This game will only be available for current-gen hardware, leaving the PS4 and Xbox One behind.
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Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Strategy
Developer Triumph Studios
Publisher Paradox Interactive
Release May 02, 2023
Age of Wonders is back and should be better than ever in there series fourth installment. Expect Age of Wonders 4 to deliver classic fantasy strategy and turn-based tactical combat along with a new focus on storytelling with new events. Several expansions and add-on content for the game have already been announced, so this is going to be one of those games that keep on giving.
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Adventure
Developer Daedalic Entertainment
Publisher Daedalic Entertainment, Nacon
Release May 25, 2023
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was one of the first games confirmed for a PS5 release. In development at German studio Daedalic Entertainment, the game occurs before the events of the titular books and will focus on Gollum and the ongoing conflict in his head. It will be an action-adventure game with stealth elements, and Gollum won’t look like he does in the Peter Jackson movies. It also won’t be going for a hyper-realistic art style, unlike the recent Mordor games from Warner Bros. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been delayed multiple times to ensure it meets expectations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Strategy, Adventure
Developer Tindalos Interactive
Publisher Focus Entertainment
Release June 20, 2023
In Aliens: Dark Descent, you command a squad of hardened Colonial Marines and try to stop a terrifying Xenomorph outbreak on Moon Lethe. Lead your soldiers in real-time combat against iconic Xenomorphs, rogue operatives from the insatiable Weyland-Yutani Corporation, and a host of horrifying creatures new to the Alien franchise.
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Platforms PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Adventure
Developer Toys for Bob
Publisher Activision
Release June 20, 2023
The Crash Bandicoot spinoff Crash Team Rumble feels like it came out of nowhere, but it might end up being one of the most fun multiplayer games of the year. The 4v4 action game mixes elements of MOBA titles and classic sports games with a special blend of goofy characters and mechanics. You won’t want to write this off as a spinoff for a past-its-prime IP.
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre Role-playing (RPG)
Developer Square Enix Creative Business Unit III
Publisher Square Enix
Final Fantasy XVI is finally on its way in 2023 and it looks to be more fantasy-driven than its predecessor. On top of that, it will be a PS5 console exclusive, meaning you’ll have to get a PS5 if you plan on playing it outside of the PC ecosystem. Final Fantasy XVI certainly looks jaw-dropping in the visual department.
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Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Developer Capcom
Publisher Capcom
Release July 14, 2023
In the year 2040, the world in hit with a sudden dinosaur outbreak that threatens humanity’s very existence. The only hope of salvation is a hyper-advanced AI called Leviathan that can predict the location of future outbreaks and highly-trained exofighters to take on the horde. This co-op action title will pit teams of players against each other in a battle for the world.
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Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 5, Google Stadia
Genre Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure
Developer Larian Studios
Publisher Larian Studios
Release October 06, 2020
Initially a PC exclusive, Sony recently announced that Baldur’s Gate 3 will be coming to PS5 this summer. The fantastical turn-based strategy RPG has been out in early access since 2020, but the full release is coming soon. This game will put the fate of the land of Faerun in your hands as an ancient evil returns to Baldur’s Gate.
Platforms PlayStation 5
Genre Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Developer Insomniac Games
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release December 31, 2023
During the 2021 PlayStation Showcase, Sony finally revealed Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the follow-up to one of 2018’s best games. We knew it was inevitable there would be a sequel, but it was nice to finally receive some confirmation of this. The game isn’t going to launch until 2023, but there’s a lot to be excited about based on the announcement trailer. For one, we know Miles Morales will fight alongside Peter Parker. It’s unclear how this will work, though — if we’ll get to play as one or the other, or both — but either way, we’ll be in for a good time. We also know Venom will make an appearance, as shown in the trailer, but fans also pointed out that Kraven the Hunter will likely play a part, as well. The character can be heard narrating the trailer. It’ll be a while before Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is ready to play, but judging by this list, there’s no shortage of games to play in the meantime.
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Simulator, Strategy
Developer Colossal Order
Publisher Paradox Interactive
Release December 31, 2023
This is not your father’s city-building simulator. The announcement trailer for Cities: Skylines II looks absolutely gorgeous and is set up to be the most realistic and in-depth city-builder yet. We don’t have a firm release date yet, but this game is set to come out in 2023.
Possible 2023 releases
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genre Shooter
Developer Overkill Software, Starbreeze Studios
Publisher Prime Matter
Release December 31, 2023
Since Payday 3 is still far from complete, there isn’t much we know about it. Developer Overkill Software did confirm it will take place in a “living, enormous representation” of New York City, taking place after the events of Payday 2. Even though gameplay hasn’t been revealed, you can likely expect the same fantastic first-person shooter gameplay, with an emphasis on gathering as much loot as you can. There’s a random element to Payday, which will hopefully result in various level layouts and spawns across each heist.
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Platforms Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Platform, Adventure, Indie
Developer Team Cherry
Publisher Team Cherry
What began as a Hollow Knight DLC add-on eventually turned into a fully-fledged sequel. Silksong is the all-new game from Team Cherry, building upon the foundation of its predecessor but with a few new twists. In Silksong, you play as Hornet, a character who appeared as a boss in the first installment. This game will send players on a journey through the kingdom of Pharloom with the goal of reaching the top. It’ll still feature the tough-as-nails action gameplay, with Metroidvania elements, but there’s a new story and some additional gameplay elements.
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Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
Genre Adventure
Developer Massive Entertainment — A Ubisoft Studio
Release December 31, 2023
In traditional Ubisoft fashion, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is an upcoming open-world action game based on the James Cameron film series. It offers a dedicated story that sends players on a journey across the Western Frontier to defeat the RDA who threaten the land. Interestingly, Frontiers of Pandora will take place from a first-person perspective, much like the Far Cry series. This game was first revealed at E3 2021 but was delayed to 2023 or 2024.
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Shooter, Adventure
Developer Remedy Entertainment
Publisher Epic Games Publishing
Release December 31, 2023
Remedy Entertainment’s beloved Alan Wake is getting a sequel in 2023. Aptly titled Alan Wake II, this game will continue the story of its predecessor, with more of an emphasis on survival-horror mechanics this time around. It’ll be exclusive to new-generation hardware, hopefully meaning it’ll push the boundaries of the technology without being held back by PS4 and Xbox One. There isn’t much we know about this game, but we’re excited to get our hands on it in 2023.
Platforms PlayStation 5
Release December 31, 2023
Serving as a continuation of the acclaimed Final Fantasy VII Remake, the next part, officially titled Rebirth, will launch in 2023. Square Enix announced the game during the recent Final Fantasy VII event, where it confirmed the game will be a PS5 exclusive. It will be directed by Naoki Hamaguchi, who was the co-director of the first installment. As you might be aware, Final Fantasy VII Remake only covers a small portion of the original game, so there’s still a lot of the story left to tell. It’s unclear when it will launch or how much of the story it will cover, but what is apparent is that fans are as excited as ever to continue Cloud’s journey. At least we have Intergrade to hold us over until the next installment.
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Fighting
Publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment
As revealed during the September 2022 State of Play, Tekken 8 is indeed in the works. This new installment is being built entirely in Unreal Engine 5 and will not utilize any assets from the previous entry. There isn’t much we know about this game, but the game’s director Katsuhiro Harada said this new installment will serve as a “turning point” for the series. We’ll have to wait a while for this one, as it doesn’t have a release window yet.
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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 — 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.
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Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Developer Ryū Ga Gotoku Studios
Publisher Sega
Release December 31, 2024
The next mainline Yakuza game is now officially titled Like a Dragon in the West will launch in 2024. Like a Dragon 8 will take place after the events of the predecessor, will star Kazuma Kiryu and Ichiban Kasuga from the last installment, and will retain the beloved turn-based combat from before. Each of the aforementioned protagonists will have their own party, but beyond that, little else is known about this game. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of Like a Dragon games to play in the meantime!
Games with no release windows
Platforms PlayStation 5
Genre Shooter, Adventure
Developer Kojima Productions
First announced by Hideo Kojima at the Game Awards 2022, Death Stranding 2 is a real project that’s in development. We know that actor Norman Reedus will be reprising his role as Sam, and that’s about it. We won’t see this game for a few years.
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Role-playing (RPG)
Developer BioWare
Publisher Electronic Arts
Release December 31, 2023
While not much is known about the next Dragon Age game, now finally named Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, we do know it will be a single-player RPG from developer BioWare, the team responsible for the previous installments in the series. It’s being developed concurrently alongside the new Mass Effect game and does not have a release date, though if we had to guess, we’d say to expect it in 2023 at the earliest.
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Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Adventure, Indie
Developer Red Thread Games
Publisher Red Thread Games
A narrative-driven adventure set in America during the 2030s, Dustborn follows a “band of misfits and outcasts” as they travel across the country to deliver a mysterious package. You’ll take direct control of Pax, an ex-con with superhuman powers who must navigate a world filled with misinformation. It looks to be an innovative new adventure game, and anyone interested in powerful storytelling is advised to give it a look. Dustborn is scheduled for a 2021 release.
Genre Role-playing (RPG)
Developer Alkimia Interactive
Publisher THQ Nordic
Cult classic RPG Gothic is getting a complete remake for the PlayStation 5. We don’t know much about the title, but we do know that THQ Nordic opened a new studio to work solely on this project. A playable teaser is available on PC, and it looks to be shaping up nicely. Let’s hope it gets the attention it deserves and Gothic fans get the game they’ve wanted for years.
Developer Machine Games
Publisher Bethesda Softworks, Lucasfilm Games
Here’s an interesting one: MachineGames, the studio behind the newer Wolfenstein games, is working on an untitled Indiana Jones game in collaboration with publisher Bethesda under the Lucasfilm Games umbrella. Todd Howard is set to executive produce, but aside from a short 30-second teaser trailer, there’s not much we know about this one. It will be interesting to see if it will be presented in the third person, as MachineGames has exclusively worked on first-person shooters.
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Platforms PlayStation 5
Genre Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Developer Insomniac Games
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment
One of the greatest surprises during the 2021 PlayStation Showcase was the reveal of Marvel’s Wolverine, a project in development by Insomniac Games. That’s right, the studio is juggling Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and this game simultaneously, which just goes to show how impressive the team is. This one is even earlier in development than Spider-Man 2 and doesn’t have a release window just yet. It’s unclear if it will tie to the Spider-Man games or if it will be its own separate story — though we’re inclined to believe they’ll be connected. The reveal trailer doesn’t give us a glimpse of gameplay, but we can probably expect it to be a third-person action-adventure with a large open world to explore. What we do know is that you’ll need a PS5 to play this one when it comes out.
Platforms PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Role-playing (RPG)
Developer Capcom
Publisher Capcom
There isn’t much we know about Dragon’s Dogma II, but Capcom confirmed that Director Hideaki, the director of the first game, will return for the sequel. It will likely feature similar action combat introduced in the original, with an emphasis on grappling and climbing on top of bosses. Dragon’s Dogma II will run on the RE Engine, which was used for many recent Capcom games, including Resident Evil Village. During this game’s official reveal, Capcom did not offer a release window, so it’ll likely come out sometime in 2024 or even later.
Platforms PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Shooter
Developer TeamKill Media
While the developers say that everything is going well with Quantum Error, it’s still up in the air whether it will be a launch title. The “cosmic horror shooter” is hoping to prove that zombies never go out of style and features one of the most robust physics systems the industry has seen. It’s scheduled to release at an unspecified date.
Genre Role-playing (RPG)
Developer BioWare
Publisher Electronic Arts
While it’s still very early in development, we do know a new Mass Effect game is coming from BioWare. Following its official reveal at The Game Awards 2020, there is a slew of questions fans have about the project — most importantly, how it will tie to the original trilogy. In the trailer, we got to see Liara, one of the main characters from the original trilogy, though it’s unclear when in the timeline this new game will take place and what this character’s role will be. There are lots of questions the community has, but one thing’s for sure: You shouldn’t expect to play this one for quite some time — possibly as late as 2024.
Developer IO Interactive
Publisher IO Interactive
Coming from Hitman developer IO Interactive, the team is now working on a James Bond game under the working title Project 007. It will be an original story with a new Bond character, divorced from any of the likenesses of previous actors. The team expects this to be part of a trilogy of games, though not much else is known about the project(s). Much like a lot of the games on this list, Project 007 likely won’t launch for a few years.
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5
Genre Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer SHIFT UP Corporation
Publisher SHIFT UP Corporation
Project Eve is a new action game from developer Shift Up Corporation. It’s reminiscent of Bayonetta, with action at the forefront. It will feature a free-flow combat system wherein you must attack, dodge, and defend, making split-second decisions on the fly. Project Eve will include DualSense features such as haptic feedback that will increase the immersion. This one has been in development for a while now, so we’re hoping it’s ready to launch sometime in 2022.
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre Role-playing (RPG)
Developer Aspyr Media
Publisher Lucasfilm Games
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.
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer Hardsuit Labs
Publisher Paradox Interactive
It’s been forever since we last walked the vampire-ridden streets of Bloodlines, and we can’t wait to see how much has changed during that time. Recent footage of the game displayed more chaos, a grittier Seattle locale, and a deep, branching storyline. Unfortunately, the game suffered a recent delay, pushing it to an unknown release window.
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