After a first half inspired by flagship titles such as Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom or Hogwarts Legacy and Figaro takes stock of exits reviewed by players.
The Last of Us Part II Elden Ring, God of War… For video game enthusiasts, the year 2022 had set the bar very high with many notable releases across different media. But rest assured: The year 2023 is already emerging as one of the most promising of the decade.
After a first half marked by big franchises such as Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Hogwarts Legacy or Diablo IV, the next few months will hold up”nice surprises‘ greets Charlotte Massicault. The year should end for the multimedia and gaming director at Fnac Darty.in apotheosis», thanks to a series of titles that have sometimes been awaited for several years.
to see more clearly Le figaro takes stock of the most anticipated releases for the coming weeks.
starfield, September 6th
One of the most anticipated games of the year arrives in less than a month, on September 6th. We promise a gigantic adventure, starfield comes straight from the imagination of the Bethesda Game Studio teams who are at the forefront of the flagship series today The Elder Scrolls etc Stand out, rewarded several times. Set in the year 2330, this new role-playing game – the studio’s first creation based on a new universe in 25 years – allows players to explore more than 1000 different planets that extend far beyond the solar system “With unprecedented freedom“. Space battles, dialogues and countless quests will be part of the game.
Starfield est a Roleplay (RPG) set in the year 2330 in a science fiction universe. Bethesda Softworks
starfield is also Bethesda’s first major creation since the acquisition of Zenimax Media, its parent company, by the giant Microsoft in 2021. The game will be available on Xbox Series consoles and on PC, priced between €69.99 and €299.99 be for the Constellation Edition.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, September 26th
Night city lovers can immerse themselves in it. The most anticipated game of 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 had a disastrous launch, plagued by countless bugs and optimization issues. Since then, user opinion of the action RPG has improved as updates have been released.
More than two years after its release, the game will receive its first major add-on content, or DLC for short, on September 26th. The long-awaited game features new quests, a story unfolding in the futuristic universe dreamed up by CD Projekt RED’s Poles, and new characters. We’ll always find Johnny Silverhand there, played by actor Keanu Reeves, as well as a newcomer in the person of Idris Elba, who has already starred in many films Prometheus, Thor or Pacific Rim.
This additional content represents an opportunity for its creator to regain the trust of the players. It must also be possible to get back on its feet: the Polish company, in a press release last July, announced the layoff of around a hundred employees, ie 9% of the team, since the studio is operational “Overstaffing”.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage, 12th of October
Three years after the publication of assassin’s creed valhalla, French giant Ubisoft will release on October 12 the final installment in its planetary saga, which has sold more than 200 million copies since its release. Mirage offers a form of return to basics and offers players the opportunity to embody Basim. “a skilled pickpocket with nightmarish visions, in search of answers and justice”. The story takes place in the heart of Baghdad’s golden age in the 9th century, when the city was completely rebuilt thanks to the advice of historians, urban planners and architects.
The saga who «had deviated from the original proposal and had great success‘ wants to go back to its roots, explains Emmanuel Carré, Ubisoft’s press relations manager. With a stripped down game map, a central location for assassination and parkour, and careful attention to the city’s historical elements, the studio went for it “To please those players who have a passion for the series Assassin’s Creed», adds the representative.
Fifteen years after the founding episode of the License, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the first installment in the series developed in France, at Ubisoft’s Bordeaux studio. This work is scheduled for October 12, 2023 and will be available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation5, PlayStation4, EPIC, PC and Amazon Luna between 45.99 euros and 59.99 euros.
super mario bros wonder, the 20th of October
A new episode of Mario’s adventures. In June, Japanese Nintendo announced the upcoming release of Super Mario Bros Wonder on his Switch console, marking the return of the popular mustache-wearing plumber in a 2D side-scrolling game. The game, which will be released a few months after the movie starring Mario, which grossed more than $1 billion at the box office, will take over the features.traditionalof the license and at the same time promises an explosive adventure.
The first trailer thus revealed the possibility for Mario to transform into an elephant, as well as the arrival of Fleurs Prodiges, which allows one to move into an almost psychedelic universe. For example, we will come across whistles that come to life or characters that change their appearance.
The game’s trailer revealed that Mario can transform into an elephant to use the power of his trunk. Nintendo / Square Enix
And that’s not all: a month later, on November 17, 2023, the remake of Super Mario RPG will be released 30 years after the role-playing game was released on Switch. Two timely launches: “The game is highly anticipated, especially after the success of the film. This should be the climax of the seriessays Charlotte Massicault. Super Mario Bros Wonder etc Super Mario RPG is available for €59.99 in the Nintendo eShop.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the 20th of October
Spider-Man will be weaving his web on PS5 the same day Mario appears on Switch. Developed by Insomniac Games, which Sony acquired in 2019, this new work starring Spider-Man will follow the adventure alongside Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Unsurprisingly, the game will take place in New York and will involve several of the hero’s known enemies, such as Venom.
After “a first part that had surprised“Charlotte Massicault expects a sequel”promising” from the series. The game will only be available on the PS5, a decision by the developer who thus wants to make the most of the possibilities offered by the Sony console. Jon Paquette, the studio’s Narrative Director, said during a live Twitch stream that the teams working to offer something “the best game” They ever did. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 can be pre-ordered from 79.99 euros in the PlayStation Store.
This new work allows you to take turns following the adventure with Peter Parker and Miles Morales. sleepless games
FIFA, became EA Sports FC, September 29th
A new era for the mythical series of soccer games developed and published by Electronic Arts every year since 1993. Eagerly awaited by football fans, FIFA 2023 will be available on September 29th. It will be the last installment in the series to bear that name, giving way to the name EA Sports FC 24 from next year.
Electronic Arts, which promises overhauled graphics in the latest trailer for the game released on August 4th, has already unveiled some new features in Ultimate Team mode. Player stats can be improved by completing certain goals, women’s and men’s teams can play on the same pitch, and teams can be created according to each player’s style, for example.
This name change is due to the end of the partnership between the American company Electronic Arts and the international sports federation Football. Stick Adobe
Despite the name change due to the end of the partnership between the American company Electronic Arts and the international sports federation Football “Everything you love about our games is at EA Sports FC.”assured Cam Weber, general manager of the EA Sports & Racing group.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, November 10th
After the overwhelming success of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II , Rumors of the return of the indispensable war game have been circulating for several months. This new work of the famous Activision license will be the direct sequel to its predecessor released last October. It will be available on November 10th.
If fans and media were counting on a DLC instead, the next installment would be a standalone game. Stick Adobe
This new episode is being developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. It will be available on many platforms including computers, Playstation 4 and 5 and current Microsoft consoles. The exit comes at a time when the successful franchise was in the middle of a legal battle after Microsoft announced it would acquire Activision Blizzard in 2022.
avatar: frontiers of Pandora, December 7th
Originally planned to coincide with the film’s release Avatar: The Waterway in December 2022, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will finally be available on December 7th, 2023 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. Developed by the French Ubisoft, it was presented in two trailers on June 12th during Ubisoft Forward.
Developed in close collaboration with the director of the saga – James Cameron – this game will explore the planet Pandora, but with a story independent of that of the films. It will feature an open world and new characters to “create the best», says Emmanuel Carré.
The game was developed in close collaboration with Avatar saga director James Cameron. Ubisoft
The game was first announced by Ubisoft in 2017 and had “already impressed”. For Emmanuel Carré, postponing the release allowed the studio to “Use valuable time“To produce a game”Splendid». Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora can be pre-ordered on the Ubisoft website for €69.99.
