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The current gaming generation is starting to pick up the pace, especially with so many upcoming titles for the PS5.

For quite some time now, users struggled to get their hands on the latest PlayStation console, but it was out of stock. Lately, however, many more players are getting their hands on these devices.

With the console finally coming to more homes, gamers are venting their excitement about future releases. There are quite a few PS5 owners who are counting down the days until they are available.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinion of the writer.


Top ten picks among the most anticipated PS5 games

10) Tunic

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In March, Tunic launched on Windows and Xbox consoles as a timed exclusive. Now, on September 27, 2022, PlayStation 5 players can finally get their hands on the action-adventure game.

They will take control of an anthropomorphic fox who must venture through the isometric world. There are enemies, dungeons, puzzles and surprises around every corner.


9) Centuries

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Set for release in early 2023, Eternights is a dating action game that has captured the attention of many PS5 owners with its apocalyptic setting and intense combat system.

In the game, most of humanity is turned into monsters. Users are tasked with saving the world, surviving the monsters and finding love. They can scavenge for supplies, see the devastation the world has endured, and go on dates.


8) Horizon Call of the Mountain

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Horizon Call of the Mountain has no concrete release date, but is expected to arrive in 2023. It’s being made in the hopes of getting attention for PS VR2.

The virtual reality title takes gamers into the Horizon world through the eyes of a brand new character, Ryas. The disgraced former Carja soldier is looking for redemption and fans are allowed to take the helm.


7) Marvel’s Wolverine

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Marvel’s Wolverine is currently in development. It’s Sony’s leap into more of the Marvel universe after the huge success of Spider-Man and Miles Morales’ PlayStation exclusives.

Not much is known about the story in Marvel’s Wolverine. However, based on the announcement trailer, the titular character appears to be living as normal a life as possible, but his abilities as a mutant may come back to haunt him.


6) Valkyrie Elysium

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This upcoming Square Enix project will be here very soon. PS5 players can jump into this Norwegian themed adventure on September 29, 2022. They come from Square Enix and probably know what to expect.

It really is a dungeon crawling action title with large scale combat and RPG elements. After Ragnarok virtually destroys the Norse realms, Odin has given the last Valkyrie the task of saving the world.


5) Pronounced

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Forspoken is coming January 24, 2023 and to say fans are excited is an understatement. It’s another Square Enix title from developers Luminous Productions for the PS5.

The story is about a young woman who is taken from New York City and teleported into a fantasy world known as Athia. She must use her newly acquired magical powers to find her way home.


4) Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is often referred to as the greatest Star Wars game of all time and one of the greatest RPGs ever. From the beginning, there will be a remake coming to PS5 at some point.

There has been some controversy, with the title delayed because Aspyr Media has let many of its staff go. Development was handed over to Saber Interactive, which fans hope will arrive sooner rather than later.


3) Final Fantasy X16

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According to reports, Final Fantasy X16 should be available in the first half of 2023. Nothing official has been released, but any time frame it brings to PS5 consoles has fans excited pretty quickly.

The next chapter in the Final Fantasy series stars Clive Rosfield. Players will venture through the world of Valistea with the typical gameplay and fighting functionality that the franchise is known for.


2) Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

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Marvel’s Spider-Man was the game that rekindled fans’ love for Insomniac Games. It put gamers in control of Peter Parker with a completely original story that brought the wall crawler and New York City to life.

Now a sequel will be released for the PS5 in 2023 and comic book geeks will be pumped up. There are still a lot of details to be revealed, but from what has been shown, PS5 users can expect more Spidey, Miles Morales and even some Venom.


1) God of War Ragnarok

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Ragnarok will be here on November 9, 2022. It battled through a delay after it was initially slated for 2021. The extra time to polish up the new God of War leads many to think this could be the best video game ever.

It takes place a few years after the 2018 soft reboot, when Fimbulwinter reached its end and the prophesied Ragnarok would begin. Kratos and Atreus both return, hoping to survive the impending Norse apocalypse.