2023 is the year for gamers as this year we are getting to see some big-budgeted unique games in the industry. Recently, we saw the release of Final Fantasy 16, which was one of the most anticipated games of the year coming from the Final Fantasy franchise. Keeping this hype of some of the unbelievable productions in the gaming industry this year, we are going to discuss the top 10 new games that are hitting the system this July.
Pikmin 4
Pikmin is the upcoming production by Nintendo that is all set to release this 21st of July on Nintendo Switch. Following the gameplay of real-time strategy, Pikmin 4 is the latest game in the Pikmin franchise after Pikmin 3. Ten years after the previous game Pikmin 3, which was released in 2013, Pikmin 4 will offer new types of Pikmin with improvised visuals, and mechanics.
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My Friendly Neighborhood
Developed by DreadXp, My Friendly Neighborhood is a survival horror game, which will release this July 18th. Set in a puppet world named Sesame Street and Mr Roger’s neighborhood, this game will offer the story of Gordon the protagonist. Players will get the chance to act as Gordon and fend off the puppets to survive. My Friendly Neighborhood will also offer puzzles for players to survive in the game.
The Expanse
Developed by Epic Games, The Expanse: A Telltale Series is the latest development in the Telltale franchise. This adventure-based game will show the protagonist Camina Drummer exploring the dangerous edges of the belt above the Artemis. The Expanse is also a survival game that will let the players experience exploring shipwrecks, surviving in a zero-g atmosphere, and fighting pirates to remain in the game. Based on the popular Sci-fi TV Series of the same name, this game will release on the 27th of July on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals
Developed and published by Night School Studio and Netflix Games respectively, OXENFREE II: Lost Signals is a horror adventure game based on survival strategy. This game is all set to release on 12th July 2023 on Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5 with Windows, iOS, and Android. In this game, protagonist Riley will be seen returning to Camena, her home town to investigate mysterious signals. With the theme of alien and extra-terrestrial entities, this game will definitely provide a one-of-a-kind experience to gamers.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Rachet & Clank: Rift Apart is a third-party shooter game, which is developed under Insomniac Games. This game was released on PlayStation 5 on the 11th of June initially, but a specific Windows port for the game developed by Nixxes Software is set to release this July 26th. A sequel of the Rachet & Clank: Into the Nexus, this game will be the ninth installment in the main Rachet & Clank franchise. With improved visuals and game mechanics, Rachet & Clank: Rift Apart’s trailer has increased PC players’ anticipation to get their hands on the game finally.
Testament: The Order of High Human
Set in a post-apocalyptic world named Tessara, Testament: The Order of High Human is an action-adventure-based game, which offers the experience of both RPG and Metroidvania. It is developed by FairyShip Games. This game will release on July 15th on Steam. Players will get the chance to use different combat combinations through sword skills, bows and spells. It will also offer puzzles and platforming opportunities for the players. This game will be available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and 5 with Steam.
Unholy
Unholy is a stealth and action-based horror adventure game developed by Duality Games. This game is all set to release on July 20th on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Unholy will offer the story of protagonist Saidah, who is a mother searching for her abducted child. This game offers a plot of a post-Soviet town that also appears with a version like the last city of a dying planet. With an exciting demo available on Steam, Unholy increased the excitement for players to experience its gameplay.
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes
A remake of the original Might & Magic released in 2013, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes- Definitive Edition is a role-playing puzzle-based video game. It is all set to release this 20th July on both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Set in the fictional world of Ashan, five-game protagonists Aidan, Godric, Nadia, Fiona, and Anwen will be seen as characters in this prequel of Heroes of Might & Magic V.
Remnant 2
Remnant 2 is the sequel of the popular game Remnant: From the Ashes, which is all set to release this 25th of July on Steam, Xbox X/S Series, and PlayStation 5. This is a third-person shooter game offering a Soulslike gaming experience for the players. Character archetypes can be selected at the beginning of the game with opportunities for players to wield up to two guns with melee weapons. Remnant 2 will offer different class positions for gamers to offer different weapons to use in the game.
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Legends of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
Developed by Nihon Falcom, Legends of Heroes: Trails into Reverie is one of the popular Japanese video games, which is making a comeback in English on the 7th of July. It will follow the story of the original one released in 2020 and will be available on Switch, PlayStation, Steam, and Xbox for players.
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We picked some of the best video games releasing this July depending on the anticipation and excitement it brought among the fans. If you have some more names to share, do comment below.
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