This year has been a top-notch year for gaming, and it will continue as we continue into the second half of the year. We have a few months before the biggest games come along, but July 2023 still holds release dates for some highly anticipated games for all platforms. No matter your taste in gaming, you should find something to catch your attention while you await the juggernauts like Starfield, Spider-Man 2, and Alan Wake 2. Prepare your wallets for a possibly big month of spending on the latest releases.
Honorable Mention – Diablo 4 Battle Pass
- Release Date: Late July
- Platform(s): PC, PS4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Before we get to the anticipated games to release in July 2023, we have one honorable mention. Diablo 4 has a few weeks under its belt as players slaughter monsters and get shiny loot. Toward the end of July, we will have the first season of the Diablo 4 Battle Pass. We don’t have a definitive date, but the window will start the quarterly seasons that will come to the ARPG. Whether you go for the free tiers or pay for the whole package, you will obtain all kinds of cosmetic rewards, from items to emblems. Each season will also come with a major update to deliver quality-of-life changes and more.
Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals
- Release Date: July 12
- Platform(s): PC, PS4 and 5, Switch
The story of Oxenfree continues with Lost Signals. Set five years after the events of the first game, Riley is back in her hometown as she investigates radio signals that lead to something much larger than what she expected. This is one of the first releases from Netflix that has gained attention, unlike most games from the streamer. In this indie, you will explore the town to find answers to this mystery and talk to locals to gain information and form relationships. Each choice you make will alter the outcome of what is in front of you in this story, so choose your dialogue choices wisely.
Exoprimal
- Release Date: July 14
- Platform(s): PC, PS4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
When it comes to online games releasing in July 2023, Exoprimal is one of the most anticipated. Capcom is delivering action, dinosaurs, and exosuits in this over-the-top team-based game. Your team will fend off hordes of dinosaurs that are dominating the planet. At any point, you can swap your exosuit to try a new playstyle, as each has its own unique abilities within three classes: Assault, Tank, and Support. Between the different classes and Rigs — equipment with bonus abilities — you have the freedom to experiment with how you want to play as you fight dinosaurs and neosaurs.
Immortals of Aveum
- Release Date: July 20
- Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
The fantasy genre does not get many Call of Duty-style shooters. In July 2023, one of the big games will be Immortals of Aveum, a single-player FPS that is filled with action and vibrant colors. You will play Jak, who joins a group of battlemages to save the world. The core of the game is all about using magic to fight and move for a fluid, fast-paced, action-packed experience. With its 25 spells, 80 talents, and hundreds of pieces of gear, it lets you curate to your playstyle as you build out your loadout to be the ultimate battlemage.
Pikmin 4
- Release Date: July 21
- Platform(s): Switch
It has been a decade since the release of Pikmin 3, so fans will be delighted to have Pikmin 4 in their hands on July 21. The cute plant-like creatures are back with different types with various abilities, from fire-resistant to ice-resistant Pikmin. Players will get to see the world from their pint-sized perspective. Go into battles and strategize how to navigate obstacles and massive enemies. You will also get a cute space dog named Oatchi to join you on your adventure and round out the cuteness of this new entry to the Nintendo franchise.
Remnant 2
- Release Date: July 25
- Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Remnant: From the Ashes laid a foundation for a looter shooter with Soulslike mechanics, particularly when it comes to its challenging enemies and massive bosses. If you want a fun but difficult journey with your friends, then none of the games in July 2023 can compete with Remnant 2. It builds upon the original’s formula with bigger bosses, more detailed worlds, revamped progression systems, and enough quests and gear for hundreds of hours of replayability. Whether you play alone or invite up to two friends to join you, there will be plenty of things to do and obstacles to overcome.
The Expanse: A Telltale Series
- Release Date: July 27
- Platform(s): PC, PS4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
For fans of the novels or the Amazon series, The Expanse will get the Telltale treatment toward the end of July. For story-driven games releasing in July 2023, this is the ultimate one for a compelling sci-fi narrative. With an advanced engine, we get a prettier version of the Telltale art style in the universe of the futuristic franchise. Make decisions and choose how you want your relationships to develop as you step into the shoes of Carmina Drummer, the Executive Officer on the scavenging ship, The Artemis. Anything you do and say will have great consequences that shape the story and can deliver surprising outcomes. This will be one to compare notes on with your friends as you will all likely have some differences in your choices.
