5 Most Anticipated RPGs Coming Out in 2023

..Since we received so many quality titles in 2022. 2023 is shaping up to be a year that absolutely has to knock it out of the park. RPGs in 2023 will have to be an entire vibrant world that players can immerse themselves in. While also featuring a mechanical depth that leaves enough to entice the player to return to it. This can be a tall order for some, but we look forward to it, so without further ado, here are our picks for the 5 Most Anticipated RPGs Coming Out in 2023.  

5. Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy is a game that hopes to capture many childhood dreams. So many people once dreamed of going to the famous School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. Players can immerse themselves in the student life within the game. And face various challenges along the way. This game appears to be graphically stunning, with awe-inspiring spell effects. In addition, the game will feature many different iconic locations from the Harry Potter franchise. These additions surely will make it popular among the Harry Potter faithful.

The game's mechanics also appear to be top-notch and allow players to use magic freely in a way that feels intuitive. This is fantastic as it helps the player immerse in the world and makes the game feel like a blast. There will be an in-depth leveling system and quests for the player to accomplish along their journey. Along with the familiar locations, many creatures from the universe will also appear in the game. Hogwarts Legacy seems to be the most significant attempt to capture the magic of the Harry Potter universe to date. This undoubtedly makes it one of the RPGs people are looking forward to in 2023.

4. Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 is an upcoming title from the heavily influential Baldur's Gate series. Although this game appears to have made many graphical and mechanical leaps from what can be seen of the game, the game promises to bring that old-school RPG feel into the modern age. In addition, the game features a heavy emphasis on cooperative play, making it a great title to play with friends as you adventure your way through the lands.

Baldur's Gate 3 is a game that differs from its predecessors in a few significant ways. One of the ways that this game will be different is the fact that it is turn-based, a first for the series. The hype surrounding this game's release was massive, as there are many passionate fans of the Baldur's Gate series. Players who don't want to rely on others to get online for a party will be glad to know that the AI-controlled party is pretty fantastic. In conclusion, Baldur's Gate 3 is an excellent RPG to play further into the year, with it slated for an August 2023 release.

3. Diablo IV

Diablo IV is a game that many players that are fans of the Diablo series are looking forward to. With so many players doubting the outright appaling monetization practices of Diablo Immortal. It is hoped by many fans of Blizzard. That Diablo IV will be everything that fans wish it to be. The gameplay within the game will revolve around players running through procedurally generated dungeons in order to gain fountains of loot. The generation of these dungeons hopes to bring more variety to the Diablo experience.

The world of the game this time around will be open, which is a noticeable change from how the games were structured before. Players will have tons of quest content to look forward to when this game releases later this year. Until then, players will just have to wait and see what becomes of Diablo IV. PvP also returns and hopes to revamp the PvP scene in the Diablo series. In closing, Diablo VI is a game that fans of the older style Blizzard games will no doubt look forward to as one of the most anticipated RPGs in 2023.

2. Final Fantasy XVI

Final Fantasy XVI is a game that appears to shake up the series. At the height of Final Fantasy XIV‘s success, it has a ton of hype to live up to. Not only that, but the gameplay released for the game appears to be stunning and mechanically very solid. In addition, players who praised the combat of Final Fantasy XV will undoubtedly enjoy the combat in this game. Scheduled for release in June of 2023, this game is sure to heat up the summer for many players.

The combat will feature a beautiful blend of might and magic, with players using magic to enhance physical attacks. The ever-imposing Eikon Ifrit will also be playing a role in the game, which is sure to be a spectacle. Players who want to focus more on the game's story elements will be glad to know that there is a Story difficulty mode for this specifically. However, players who want a bit more of a challenge can stick to the game's Normal difficulty. All in all, Final Fantasy XVI  is one of the most hype upcoming RPGs in 2023.

1. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one of the most anticipated RPGs of 2023. Ever since players first got their hands on a trailer of the game, they have been clamoring for more from this beloved franchise. In the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the game appears to be a massive shift in scale from Breath of the Wild, with the world appearing larger than its predecessor's. Link is shown in one of the trailers on a beautiful-looking glider, and the pan-out shot of the game's environment is stunning to behold.

While there isn't a ton of information that can be gleaned from the trailer, which itself is relatively short and doesn't show us much, the wow factor is certainly there with this title. Players have been waiting a pretty long time for the game. As initially, people thought of it as Breath of the Wild 2. In conclusion, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is not only one of the most anticipated RPGs this year but one of the most anticipated games in general.

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