The Game Awards 2023 Recap - Check Out All the News, Trailers, and Reveals

The Game Awards 2023 was full of reveals including a new Monster Hunter, DLC for Final Fantasy XVI, the theme song of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Sega bringing back beloved IP, Hideo Kojima's Xbox game, and more. Check it all out in our big recap.


Published: December 7, 2023 7:34 PM /

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The Game Awards 2023 has just been aired, and the industry has come together to serve fans with plenty of reveals and trailers of upcoming games. 

In case you don't have the chance to enjoy the show live, or simply prefer a more digestible format in a single post, here you can find all the trailers, reveals, and announcements for your perusal. 

Without further ado, you can check out all the goodies below. 

We start with the Brothers: a Tale of Two Sons Remake, coming on February 28, 2023, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. 

From the creator of Inscryption Daniel Mullins Games, we get the reveal of Pony Island 2: Panda Circus,  coming in 2025.

Next, Netflix Games presented The Rise of the Golden Idol, coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Switch.

Finji followed up with Usual June, coming in 2025. 

We take a look at Arknights: Endfield, which was announced for PS5 alongside PC. It's also getting a technical test from January 11, 2024, at 7 p.m. PST to January 12, 2024, at 3 a.m. UTC.

The Odd Gentlemen presented Harmonium: The Musical coming to Netflix Games and Xbox Game Pass. 

From the creators of Dead Cells at Motion Twin, we take a look at Windblown, coming to PC early access in 2023.

From Brian Gibson, artist and composer of Thumper, we get the reveal of Thrasher, coming in 2024. 

We also take a look at Persona 3 Reload, coming for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on February 2, 2024.

The next reveal is a Dave the Diver and Dredge crossover, coming on December 5.

The next World Premiere comes from 2D Boy and Tomorrow Corporation, and it's World of Goo 2, coming in 2024.

We finally get to see more of Atlus' Metaphor: ReFantaziowhich is coming in fall 2024 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. 

Moving on to the main The Game Awards show, Archetype Entertainment presented Exodus, starring Matthew McConaughey. It's coming for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

From Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio, God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla, a free DLC for God of War Ragnarok coming on December 12 for PS5. 

From the creators of Untitled Goose Game at House House we get the reveal of Big Walk, coming in 2025.

We then get a trailer of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (which leaked earlier today), also announcing the demo coming on January 11.

Next, Xbox presented a trailer of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 by Ninja Theory, coming in 2024 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass.

Ikumi Nakamura's Unseen Tokyo revealed its first game, Kemuri, presented with a trailer and a tidbit of information.

Kemuri summons you into a realm where the unpredictable meets the extraordinary in an urban jungle where mysterious creatures - Yokai - hide amongst the population. Become a Yokai Hunter and use your Fox Window to unravel the mysteries of the city and bring balance to the world. Dive into a thrilling adventure alone or with friends, hunt yokai in style, collect their powers and face even greater challenges.

The next reveal comes from the creators of Ori, Moon Studios, and it's the gorgeous No Rest for the Wicked, coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. More information will be shared on March 1. 

Sega revealed not one, but five games in development from five beloved franchises, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi. They're coming over the next few years, but you can get a glimpse below. 

We pretty much knew this was coming, but it's certainly an interesting way to reveal it.

Bandai Namco Entertainment had the first trailer of the new Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi game, with the official title Ball Z: Sparking! Zero. it's coming for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. 

Supermassive Games and Behavior Interactive introduced The Casting of Frank Sone, a new single-player game set in the world of Dead by Daylight, coming in 2024.

Square Enix revealed Visions of Mana, coming in 2024 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.

Koei Tecmo showcased Team Ninja's Rise of the Ronin, with a release date. It's coming for PS5 on March 22, 2024. 

Kojima Productions revealed OD, the new game created in collaboration with Xbox Game Studios. It will star Sophia Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier. Get Out director Jordan Peele will collaborate in the creation of the title alongside other partners who have not been revealed.

Hideo Kojima himself was on stage to present the game, confirming that it uses Xbox's cloud gaming technology. He defined it as a game, but at the same time a movie, and a new form of media. 

The next game reveal is Jurassic Park Survival, a single-player action-adventure game developed by Saber Interactive. It's coming for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. 

From Epic Games and Psyonix, we get a trailer of Rocket Racing, which is launching tomorrow in Fortnite.

Game Science revealed a new trailer of Black Myth: Wukongalongside a release date. It's coming on August 20, 2024, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. 

Next, from Warner Bros. Games is a new trailer of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, coming on February 2, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Digital Extremes presented a trailer of the next chapter coming to Warframe, Whispers in the Wall, which is releasing on December 13, 2024. 

Don't Nod showcased Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, coming on February 13, 2024, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Void Interactive revealed the full release of Ready or Not, coming on December 13, 2024, for PC via Steam.

Surgent Studios revealed a new EA Originals game, Zau: Tales of Kenzera, coming on April 23, 2024, for PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

Don't Nod came back to the stage to present Lost Records: Bloom and Rage, coming in Late 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

The First Berserker: Khazan was presented by Nexon. It's the previously-teased hardcore action RPG based on the Dungeon & Fighter franchise. It's coming to PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

We get the reveal of the theme song of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which is coming to PS5 on February 29, 2024.

We also get the reveal of a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth event in Apex Legends, happening on January 9, 2024.

HoYoverse revealed the next destination for its ongoing free-to-play game Honkai: Star Rail, alongside a new character named Black Swan.

Ubisoft revealed the release date of Skull and Bones, and it's February 16, 2024. A closed beta will happen between December 15 and December 18.

Bethesda and Arkhane Lyon revealed Marvel's Blade, a mature, single-player, third-person action-adventure game set in Paris. 

Lightspeed Studios LA presented its AAA sci-fi open-world game titled Last Sentinel. 

The First Descendant, coming from Nexon in Summer 2024 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, and PS5 was the next to be showcased.

HoYoverse showcased its next game Zenless Zone Zerowhich is coming in 2024 for PC and mobile platforms. 

The next game introduced was a mecha title for PC from Seasun, Mecha BREAK. It will include 3v3, 6v6, and Battle Royale modes.

Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 received a release date following the recent delay. It's certainly a big delay considering that it's coming for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 9, 2024.

10 Chambers showcased the final chapter of GTFORundown 8.0 Duality, which is out now. 

10 Chambers also announced its next game, Den of Wolves, also coming to Steam. 

Level Infinite introduced its next sci-game, Exoborne, a tactical open-world extraction shooter for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. It'll release in 2024.

Sanzaru Games presented Asgard's Wrath 2, coming for Meta Quest on December 15, 2024.

We also get a trailer of the Nintendo Switch port of Palia, coming very soon on December 14, 2023.

Next is the release of As Dusk Falls for PS5 and PS5. It's coming on March 7th, 2024.

No Man's Sky creator Hello Games introduced a game that Sean Murray defined as "more ambitious" than its previous game. It's being worked on by a dozen of developers and it intends to simulate a massive full-scale procedurally generated planet in a multiplayer environment.

It's titled Light No Fire and you can see a trailer below.

Frost Giant Studios presented a new trailer for its Starcraft spiritual successor Stormgate. We also learned that it's coming in early access on Steam in the summer of 2024.

Another announcement that was leaked earlier today, is the new character for Guilty Gear -Strive- Elphelt Valentine, who is available right now. 

Square Enix presented the upcoming DLC for Final Fantasy XVI, titled Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. The first has already been released and the second is coming in Spring 2024 for PS5. 

Embark Studios presented the latest trailer of The Finals with the announcement (leaked earlier today) that the game is out now for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S

Baldur's Gate 3 also got its accolades trailer, alongside the announcement that it's out now for Xbox Series X|S.

The last world premiere of the evening is the next mainline Monster Hunter game Monster Hunter Wilds, coming in 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. More information will be revealed in the summer of 2024.

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