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Action adventure games are a basic game play, with these titles covering a wide variety of mechanics, stories, and styling. As technology improves, the space for what the genre can be is expanding; Advances in console and PC architecture, combined with the astonishing performance of game engines like Unreal Engine 5, have laid the foundation for what’s possible in the near future. With creativity at an all-time high, here are the upcoming action-adventure games we’re most excited about in 2023!

#12 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake

  • Publisher: Ubisoft Montreal
  • Developer: Ubisoft
  • Platform: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC
  • Release date: 2023

The original Sand of time was a defining moment of the sixth generation of consoles – a game considered the pinnacle of the action-adventure genre for its time.

We still don’t know how much the gameplay will change, but the trailer shows the adoption of a cel-shaded art style and motion-captured character animations. Many fans did not like this new look, but expectations are nevertheless high; in May, news surfaced that Ubisoft Montreal – the team responsible for the original game – had taken the reins. It’s a move that will hopefully pay off in part in preserving the title’s prized status.

#11 Star Wars Jedi: Survivors

  • Publisher: EA
  • Developer: Respawn Entertainment
  • Platform: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC
  • Release date: 2023

Pick up five years later Jedi: Fallen Order, Survivors continues the story of main character Kal Cestis, and it also takes place simultaneously alongside the most recent Star Wars Disney+ shows. It’s likely Unreal Engine 5 will power the new game, so fans can expect a substantial visual upgrade. However, due to graphical limitations, Survivors will not be released on Xbox One or PS4 and is current generation only.

The team at Respawn Entertainment will reportedly leverage the unique graphics capabilities of the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S to create new battle scenes. We’re looking forward to that all-important gameplay reveal to see if they pulled it off!

#10 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

  • Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Developer: Insomniac Games
  • Platform: PS5
  • Release date: 2023

The previous game surprised us all when it launched in 2018, and the PS5 version took the concept to new heights visually. Unsurprisingly, the announcement of a sequel has hyped fans to the very end. We don’t know much yet, but a surprise appearance from series villain Venom in the trailer set the tone for what appears to be a darker story. How will the development team change the gameplay this time around? We’ll have to wait. But somehow we think it will be a huge success again!

#9 Avatar: Borders of Pandora

  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Developer: Ubisoft
  • Platform: Amazon Luna, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Google Stadia and PlayStation 5
  • Release date: March 2023 or earlier

When Avatar used to be released in theaters in 2009, many of us thought the day video game technology would catch up. We may be a long way from the degree of photorealism seen in the film, but what has been shown so far? Avatar: BordersPandora’s rendition tells us we’re pretty close!

The franchise’s beautiful rainforest scenery is the perfect setting for an open-world game, and Ubisoft’s rendering seems poised to prioritize detail and diversity. With a new benchmark for in-game AI and the improved dynamic animations of the Snow Drop engine, this new title looks like an exciting leap forward.

#8 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

  • Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
  • Developer: Ninja Theory
  • Platform: Xbox Series X/S, PC
  • Release date: late 2022/early 2023

We still don’t see any gameplay from the upcoming one Hellblade 2, but given the great success that was the first game, the reveal trailer was enough to get us pumped properly.

Aside from that trailer, the developers also showed off some absolutely stunning concept art (as you can see above), and overall, the game seems to be developing as a much more expansive adventure than its predecessor’s more focused journey. The developers have hinted at much more varied, in-depth combat than that of the first game, and with the development team growing significantly, we’re sure Hellblade II will be greater in every way.

#7 Horizon: the call of the mountain

  • Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Developer: Firesprite & Guerrilla Games
  • Platform: PS5/PSVR 2
  • Release date: 2023

Forbidden West cemented Horizon series as a mainstay in open-world gaming, and the third game in the series, Call of the Mountain, has fans ready for what’s next. However, this will not be a direct sequel; the recent state of play presentation revealed that the game is a virtual reality title, and the game is slated for release on the highly anticipated PSVR 2.

Players take control of a new character named Ryas who faces an unknown new threat, and from the stunning full locomotion content showcased thus far, the title becomes a great app for the new platform.

#6 pronounced

  • Publisher: Square Enix
  • Developer: Luminous Productions
  • Platform: PS5, PC
  • Release date: January 24, 2023

pronounced seems to us one of those games that will have it all: an intriguing story, a lush open world and a deep assortment of badass fantasy superpowers. The spells in pronounced – in addition to some incredible visual effects – it would be fully customizable, making the game as tactical as it is stunning.

Set in the parallel land of Athia, the story follows New Yorker protagonist Frey and her struggle to get back home. Its newly discovered powers are due to a deliberate set of wristbands – a new concept for sure, and one we’d love to learn more about.

#5 Black Myth: Wu Kong

  • Publisher: Game Science Interactive Technology
  • Developer: Game Science
  • Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5
  • Release date: May 30, 2023

Take advantage of the best features of Unreal Engine 5, Black Myth: Wu Kong is visually stunning, of course, but it’s the unique mythology and world-building that caught our eye.

The game presents itself as a new RPG, inspired by the myth of The Monkey King, and its unveiling took the internet by storm with nearly ten million views. Whether it was the dazzling implementation of ray tracing and DLSS, the satisfying look of the battles, or the Souls-esque mythical beasts with an ancient Chinese twist, the game certainly struck a chord. We can’t wait to learn more about it.

#4 the singing

  • Publisher: Prime Matter, Koch Media
  • Developer: Brass Token
  • Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
  • Release date: late 2022/early 2023

Some of the best horror movies revolve around a “spiritual retreat” gone wrong, but we don’t think we’ve ever played such a game. the singing wants to fill that gap in the market: it mixes the themes of something like midsummer or The Wicker Man with cosmic horror for a survival-action-horror feel, and the game will reportedly place a heavy focus on melee combat and puzzle-solving, while telling a complex, intertwined story. We haven’t seen much of it yet, but this is likely to be a thrilling ride for any horror enthusiast.

#3 Resident Evil 4

  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Developer: Capcom
  • Platform: Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC
  • Release date: March 24, 2023

Many consider Resident Evil 4 to be the best title in the series, so it was only a matter of time before Capcom made an effort to make a remake.

Players once again take on the role of Leon Kennedy as he fights to save the president’s daughter. With the enormous success that the Resident Evil 2 remake, and the generally considered weaker edit of Resident Evil 3, hopes are high that Capcom will take what has been learned and knock it out of the park with this entry. The trailer shows a beautiful cinematic intro to satisfy your hunger for the horrors to come.

#2 System Shock Remake

  • Publisher: Prime Matter
  • Developer: Nightdive Studios
  • Platform: Xbox One, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, Mac OS
  • Release date: late 2022/early 2023

Every immersive sim fan will remember with pleasure System shock 1 and 2, but while the second is still modern enough for new players to jump in, the first is considered too outdated for many. Enter the System Shock Remake: a total overhaul in all respects.

Featuring the original voice actor of the series’ nemesis Shodan, players will experience stunning new graphics and music, as well as a major overhaul of the user interface. Despite numerous setbacks and the assumption that the game was canceled, the most recent trailer shows that the project is alive and well. It will be exciting to see how Nightdive approaches such a grand departure from the original game.

#1 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel

  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Developer: Nintendo
  • Platform: Nintendo Switch
  • Release date: 2023

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the sequel to Nintendo’s open-world masterpiece The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild top of our list. After a painful wait since the announcement, Nintendo finally showed a more in-depth trailer last year that showed the game’s new focus on verticality. We don’t know much more than these very short gameplay segments, but seen Breath of the Wild‘s foundation, we know the sequel is in good hands. Even though it hasn’t been that long since our last adventure as Link, we’re all set for the new game to redefine the genre.