10. Nightingale
Developer/Publisher: Inflexion Games | Release: 2023 | Platforms: PC |
This is Nightingale: Nightingale is a game in the survival genre but comes with a completely different atmosphere compared to Sons of the Forest. It places you in a Victorian fantasy world, a so-called “gaslamp fantasy setting”.
The problem: This world is threatened by a magical catastrophe that you want to escape as a “realmwalker.” Thus, you set off to explore different worlds in search of “Nightingale” and seek refuge there.
But in these worlds, death awaits you from all sides. Mystical Fae creatures have their sights set on you. To defend yourself, you build your own buildings and bases, or go directly into combat against the creatures.
Played in an open world and in first-person perspective, PvP is completely disregarded in Nightingale – you can still play together.
How do you play together? You can play the game solo or together in online co-op. Then you can ensure the survival of the group together with your friends and explore the secrets of the fantastic world.
What do we expect:
- Survival in a Victorian fantasy world
- Resource gathering & crafting
- Portals to different worlds
- Building settlements
- Melee and ranged combat
When can you play? That is still uncertain. They are reportedly working on an early access for the first half of 2023, but there is still no official date for Nightingale.
11. Exoprimal
Developer/Publisher: Capcom | Release: 2023 | Model: Buy2Play | Platforms: PC, PS5, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
This is Exoprimal: The future looks bleak: In 2040, the earth is overrun by hordes of dinosaurs, and humanity has been brought to the brink of extinction.
The giant lizards break through portals and mow down everything in their path. Additionally, there are “neosauruses” with special powers. A big problem.
Yet humanity has hope: An AI named Leviathan predicts the outbreaks. This is your chance to react early to the threat – in an “exosuit”.
The concept of Capcom’s new game can be summed up as follows: “Exofighters” fight against dinosaurs. Depending on the “exosuit”, you have different abilities – from attack to tank to support.
What it looks like, you can see here:
How does the co-op look? In the “Dino Survival” mode, you can play 5 against 5. The aim is to complete missions faster than the opposing team. You fight against the hordes of dinosaurs but can also seek confrontations with the other team. Or just cooperate.
What do we expect?
- Hordes of dinosaurs
- Additionally, hordes of mutated dinosaurs
- Modern combat suits with different abilities
- Fast-paced shooter gameplay
When can you play? This is still open. Only the release window 2023 is currently known.
12. ARK 2
Developer/Publisher: Studio Wildcard | Release: 2023 | Model: likely Buy2Play | Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S
This is ARK 2: ARK 2 is the sequel to ARK: Survival Evolved and is supposed to release in the first half of 2023 based on the current status. However, there is no exact release date yet, so it’s a matter of waiting.
In general, the game is expected to bring more of the familiar: You must survive in a hostile world, but not only human but also gigantic dinosaur enemies are in your way.
At the same time, you can rely on support from the animal kingdom by taming dinosaurs, for example.
Actor Vin Diesel is on board for ARK 2 – as a member of the production team, but also in the game itself:
How can you play together? Details about the co-op are not yet known, but the game is listed under “Online Co-op” on Steam. It can be assumed that you will be able to build bases together and fight for survival.
What do we expect?
- Gameplay in third-person perspective
- A melee system inspired by Souls-like games
- Fast-paced movement sequences in parkour style
- Crafting
- Dynamic world events
- Improved AI of animals that hunt you with sight, smell, and hearing sense.
- Support for mods
When can you play? ARK 2 was originally supposed to come out in 2022, but was postponed to 2023. A date is currently still unknown.
13. The Lords of the Fallen
Developer/Publisher: HEXWORKS / CI Games | Release: 2023 | Model: Likely Buy2Play | Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
This is The Lords of the Fallen: As a dark crusader, you embark on a journey through a vast world to overthrow the demon god Adyr. In fact, there are even two worlds: the realm of the living and the realm of the dead.
In this RPG, you have various customization options for your characters, a fast combat system, and the ability to play together.
The trailer shows what the game looks like:
How do you play together? You can play solo or in pairs in online co-op. However, players from other worlds can also intrude and make your life hell.
What do we expect?
- Dark fantasy in two worlds
- Fast-paced, brutal combat
- Comprehensive character customization
- Level-ups and skill improvements
When can you play? So far, only the planned release for 2023 is known, but no date.
14. Payday 3
Developer/Publisher: Overkill Software / Starbreeze Studios | Release: 2023 | Model: Likely Buy2Play | Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
This is Payday 3: There isn’t much known about Payday 3 yet, but those familiar with the predecessor can expect more of the familiar. This means cleverly devised heists are on the agenda.
The game is set in New York, according to an FAQ surrounding Payday 3 on Steam. It will bring back the characters Dallas, Chains, Hoxton, and Wolf and is being developed in Unreal Engine. A precise release schedule is not yet available – only “2023” is known as the timeframe.
There is already a teaser:
How do you play together? This is still unclear. However, it is certain that Payday 3 will be a co-op FPS shooter.
What do we expect? Information about Payday 3 is currently scarce. Apart from the mentioned details, not much else is known. But it can be expected to be a sequel to Payday 2 with optional stealth or noisy heists.
When can you play? This is also still unclear. It is only known that the game is set to be released sometime in 2023.
Which games are you especially looking forward to in 2023? Let us know in the comments!
