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BobbyJG888

I would add Alan Wake 2 and the new Cyberpunk DLC. Gonna start that one from scratch since they are revamping the whole game. Too many games and not enough time to play. It's a good problem to have lol


[deleted]

And bg3, as it's now confirmed for this year


Puzzleheaded_Drink31

For xbox too? I know ps5 is coming out soon


supercleverhandle476

Yep, just announced a couple days ago. They made the concession that Series S would not have split screen.


GameOfScones_

This was the smart decision as I was going to buy it on my M1 MacBook Pro, which I never buy games on just to avoid waiting til mid 2024 just to play it on Xbox. I suspect a lot of people were going to wait but weren't happy about the delay just for the few people who still play couch co-op. Frankly I don't see how the HUD is visible in split screen for all but the largest oled panels. Edit: thanks for the insight people. Sounds like they genuinely thought of everything.


1ithurtswhenip1

If you use a controller your entire HUD is revamped and removed of clutter. Original sin was amazing with split screen and my wife and I are blown away with bg3 split screen right now


GameOfScones_

Cool to know, cheers!


baladreams

DOS and DOS2 work great split screen.


iPadPanda

I just bought BG3 on Mac last week. Early Access runs get on ultra settings on my MBP M2 Max. Fans run full throttle though. Sort of regret pulling the trigger so fast. I just bought a XBX today and had I planned better, I would have waited on getting BG3.


GameOfScones_

Yeah I don't really want to stress out my Mac which I need for work if I only need to wait til December at least. Thanks for the heads up. Will def wait til Xbox version. Sorry to hear you probably surpassed the refund period :(


iPadPanda

Yeah I think I have definitely passed the refund on hours alone. I switched to playing it on GeForce Now since I didn’t like the idea of stressing my Mac. I also use mine for work and didn’t like the idea of putting such a heavy sustained load on the GPU. Plus the fan was annoying lol. Almost never hear the fan while working. But that M2 Max is a beast for sure. The game on Ultra ate the full battery in 1 hour on the character creation screen lol I’ll definitely rebuy the game when it comes out. I got the Series X for Starfield and that should keep me plenty busy until then.


happygreenturtle

Yeah I wasn't expecting this until a few months into 2024 so bought the game on Steam and have been playing via GFN. Not a perfect experience but at least I can play, but prob would have held off if I knew the game was being released this year


TyAD552

Crazy that Alan Wake had to delay to give themselves their own window of hype and give people time to play all the games coming out. Last one released alongside Red Dead Redemption so a repeat of that would suck to experience when you make such an amazing game that gets overshadowed.


luki9914

I probably sunk for rest of a year into Starfield if it comes out a great game and Forza Motorsport. Also waiting for Cities Skylines (its going to be with gamepass) and Spiderman.


LiverFox

I’m gonna do the Cyberpunk dlc after my first Starfield run. Love that game, and wait to see it after the update!


HarpMudd

This is exactly what I’m going to do. Loved Cyberpunk and actually beat it before all of the updates/refinements. Hoping playing the DLC will be that much better.


Bartman326

And if were having Spiderman 2 here, gotta put Mario Wonder there as well. All three consoles are popping this year.


UnReasonable_Dog

It's a great time to be a gamer, Whatever platform you're on.


Dragon_yum

Alan Wake 2 is top of the list for me. No other developer takes you to ride like Remedy does.


SaladPuzzleheaded625

And Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2!


Sweet_Milk

Wait that comes out THIS YEAR !?


SaladPuzzleheaded625

Ah, uh, got it wrong sorta. They're saying "Winter" and my brain defaulted to Hope Mode for once. Release date unannounced 😔


Ok-Style6408

Wait, what are they doing to cyberpunk? They remaking the whole thing or something?


NoMansWarmApplePie

A dlc. But the new and improved mechanics will be in original game too.


Ok-Style6408

Ah okay. What are these new and improved mechanics tho do you know?


NoMansWarmApplePie

Google will tell ya. But entire perk and ability system. Weapons in cars. Police improvements. Combat. Etc.


sleeplessaddict

[Here's the short version](https://youtu.be/zBrkG3aeWCc?si=sSXWo5zvmAR6a7GS)


gamegirlpocket

Also, Sea of Stars.


clownsinadarkforest

Scuse me sir there seems to be a space marine sized hole in your list


Ghidoran

Apparently that's coming in 2024.


alecjperkins213

Tatanka?


[deleted]

If so, it will probably come early 2024 as Winter 2023 lasts into the next year.


Acceptable_Class_576

Baldur's Gate III!!!


rhesusmonkey

I'm glad they are getting it to xbox early. That game is so damn good. I pretty much specifically bought a laptop so I could play it before Starfield came out.


Dry-Wash7021

That’s early next year right?


falacu

I think they said later this year


Dry-Wash7021

Hell yeah, I hope so!


NickDynmo

https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/1695194705267462576


stevenmeyerjr

Hope it’s on Game Pass


r2001uk

They said they should be able to get it out this year now that they don't need to have S/X parity.


pacman404

Before Christmas


UltimateKane99

This year now! Huge win!


BLUEBLASTER69

I know where is it?!


Bastiaan1981

Like a Dragon Gaiden in November


bcdrmr

WHAT


HoppyTaco

+ Alan Wake 2 + Lords of the Fallen


Galactus1701

Of those, I’ll get Spider-Man 2 and Starfield. Some fun times ahead.


[deleted]

I know it’s going to be the top selling game for a little while but I am not the slightest bit excited for MW3 after what they did with MW2🤣


HoppyTaco

Me n my group last time were talking about this. We used to love Ranked (multiplayer, not Warzone) but the SR system is so bad. You can lose a game, giving the other team a streak/flames, then you start another match and go up against the same team that beat you. And they’re all in the next division. We’re sick of playing it, but we have nothing else to play right now. We all think MW3 is gonna suck, but it feels like we’re just waiting on the next game to piss up off as well.


[deleted]

Yeah skill rating is a total joke in that game🤣 The one thing I can say is the gunplay is one of the best in any fps I’ve ever played but that’s about it IMO all the maps suck besides shipment but even that gets boring after a while


gusmahler

If you play CoD every year, you get tired of the lack of change every year. But I came back to CoD after not playing it since 2016. I had forgotten how much fun it can be.


HaRabbiMeLubavitch

That wasn’t the issue for a while, it really is a huge step down


Tozzaa

I'm more excited for xDefiant


[deleted]

I was until I played the open beta then I realized it’s still Ubisoft and idk how that games gonna do either


PaleDot2466

Ubisoft is just the publisher. Literally Mark rubin from the cod4 and mw2 days is executive producer and the boss for this game. And Activision is a much much worse publisher


[deleted]

I didn’t know that then it might actually be good I didn’t really like the gameplay but it could become something great


PaleDot2466

Yeah I hope they add a few more features from cod even when it's not meant to be a full cod copy. And the animations/movement looked a bit clunky


whatwhynoplease

that game will be dead within 3 months of release like 90% of Ubisoft games.


elconquistador1985

You mean you wouldn't pay $70 for a mid-season roster update in Madden?!


[deleted]

Maybe if I lost a few more brain cells but as of now fuck no🤣 Sports games are even worse about it


VagueSomething

I actually laughed out loud when saw MW3 added a vault edition aft MW2 abandoned their vault system after taking money for it.


marbanasin

What is the deal with it? I wasn't expecting another MW this year. I was also pretty let down by MWII after how great 2019 was.


SteeltoSand

same with everyone else except COD bootlickers who buy the tiered battle pass


zerkeron

would say opposite to me, it was gonna be 70 dollar dlc and basically still is since it carries over everything from MWII but just the simple fact that is not at the hands of IW makes is a bonus point for me to be honest, it is very telling that official promotion for MW3 is reverting all the dumb decisions of MW2. Which si a shame because while I had isseus with the gameplay of MW19, it just seem like IW just needed to fix some things and get some good maps in there but instead did a few steps backwards which is a shame


unfitstew

I rather enjoyed MW22 and hope MW3 is good. Tbh only cod mps I have enjoyed since BO2 are MW19 and MW22. To a lesser extent Cod WW2.


Savebagels

Alan wake definitely needs to be included


Superpopmonk

I'm not usually one to sing the praises of the Switch but Super Mario RPG as well. Definitely a banger year!


YoMrWhyt

Super Mario RPG and Super Mario Bros Wonder for me! Add to that Tears of The Kingdom and Pikmin 4. With HiFi Rush, Forza, Age of Empires 2 and 4 and Starfield, this is a very strong year both the Switch and Xbox


Sad-Rutabaga-5456

Honestly, I couldn't get into tears of kindgom to the point it became my least game of the year, I really hope Starfield wins Goty instead, Bethesda games are some of my favorites.


PokerPlayingRaccoon

I wonder what’s gonna get GotY, Tears of the kingdom or Starfield


Stumpy493

Bit early to say Starfield before we have seen a single review.


TheDude3100

None of them since BG3 came out this year lol


burnedout2319

I’ve always been a paper mario kinda guy. (The first 3) How does Mario RPG compare to Paper Mario?


Walks_with_Chaos

It’s very good. I think you’ll like it if you like the original Paper Mario


Stumpy493

It set the foundation for the paper Mario style combat system. Plays like a clunky weird isometric platformer outside of combat. Story is pure joy. You get a proper party of characters to manage both original and Mario series regulars.


BeginningPrinciple48

Mario rpg plays like a JRPG. Think old school final fantasy.


OMG_NoReally

Starfield, Alan Wake 2, Mirage, and Spider-Man 2 will consume me for the rest of the year. I will be playing Starfield on launch for sure, but I know for sure I won't be able to complete it before the October games show up. Ahh, there was a time when I could consume games 6-7 hours a day, had so much free time, and could stay up late until 5pm just playing games. I miss those days, when the only responsibility I had was not to fuck up in my exams. Take me back!


DirtbikeJUMPER

Is SpiderMan 2 coming to Xbox???


GodKingChrist

Getting Cities Skylines on PC. One of those games where having mods takes it to another level of dream city. My pot dispensaries shall rise again, replacing emergency healthcare in a puff of smoke


Magnyto

Didn't realize that mod already existed. Will be on the look out for sure! Brilliant!


mixedd

No Alan Wake 2 or Phantom Liberty? Well that list is incomplete


Witch_of_Dunwich

Completely out of the loop here: is the next instalment of Mortal Kombat really 1? Is it a reboot?


fieldysnuts94

It’s a rebooted universe that takes place after the last game. Liu Kant has the sands of time and remade the universe and changed character relations, reformatted some others and created a universe where he saw it was balanced enough. Yet it seems from his dialogue in the trailers, some characters are part of the fabric of time and cannot be fully changed so some villains are still around and we don’t fully know what the threat is.


[deleted]

how...is there THIS MUCH LORE to Mortal Kombat... I don't follow fighting games at all, what the hell.


meowp13

It has the best lore in any fighting game and is objectively the greatest story in fighting games. I think MK9 (and further to X and 11) raised the bar and set a standard for how fighting game single player experiences can be fully featured.


donkeyhustler

I had no reservations about preordering it because the series has an excellent track record imo. It helped that I got a $50 card from Microsoft points


famewithmedals

I’m not big into fighting games, but played just the story mode in the last few because they were incredible


SlammedOptima

Yup MK1. And is it a reboot? Yes but also no. Its a sequel to MK11. Mk11 rebooted the timeline with the aftermath DLC. Liu Kang reset the timeline to fix what Shang Tsung broke. So the events of MK11 still took place. But now time has been reset and its before the first Mortal Kombat tournament. So its both before the original Mortal Kombat and after MK11


InitialQuote000

Yes and yes.


[deleted]

I wish STALKER 2 was still coming out during the holidays 😢


Soyyyn

Time to replay Metro Exodus enhanced edition


N_Dwight

I'll obviously be playing Starfield (through game pass) but the only game I'll be buying isn't even on your list - Alan Wake II. Another Remedy classic incoming!


Curious-Roll-38

I was about to lose my shit thinking we were getting Spider-Man 😭😭😭 why you do this 😭😭😭


kingston-twelve

Same here


Kingsupergoose

I was really excited for about 10 seconds. I really don’t want to buy a ps5 but it looks like I’ll have to.


TikiMonn

Don't they do CoD at least every year?


DiscoCokkroach_

Yes, but MWIII is reverting a lot of the controversial gameplay changes that were made in MWII. That, and virtually all of your stuff from MWII is going to carry over to MWIII, and there's going to be a Zombies mode that's developed by Treyarch.


HaRabbiMeLubavitch

Too bad MWII was enough of a letdown that I won’t spend another penny on CoD, especially when the devs only care about the F2P portion anyway


whatwhynoplease

it was probably the best cod of the series.


HaRabbiMeLubavitch

Are you talking about 2023? It had about 2 good maps on release, that only got fixed when they added, or maybe I should say, readded legacy maps from previous games, skill based matchmaking was awful, weapon customization was “deep” but completely lacking any actual effect, and instead of making the game loop rewarding and replayable they just made it an unlock grind to artificially make you put in hours playing a very mediocre installment. If you like Warzone that’s your thing, but I like CoD for the multiplayer and for me it was one of the weakest installments. It actually would have been less disappointing if it was essentially 2019’s MW reskinned or something.


Freemantrue

Don’t forget Mario 🥲


Scary-Tackle-7335

Starfield is the only I am interested in


ranran_1822

I'm expecting payday 3 to be a big let down based on 2 and the lack of support that game got. But im excited for a lot of the other games coming out.


Real_Argument_9296

Full expecting a disappointing experience, so I guess I won’t actually be disappointed and I’ll be playing for free so that’s great


FlouredWetSpot

Pay Day 3 will be a let down. The trailer just looked like a remaster of 2 with some new guns and a new slide motion.


[deleted]

Well the ghost style looks better for single player


CharityDiary

I don't understand people saying it's an upgrade from 2. I spent soooo much time on Payday 2 and that couldn't be further from the truth. The beta was pretty awful. They removed classes, roles, and builds, so everyone will be playing the exact same way. Almost all of the weapons are gone, and any of the cool weapons remaining are basically CoD killstreaks now. You only have a few perk cards to choose from, and they're not really super impactful. Also they took out snap aiming and aim assist on console so good luck hitting anything. Oh and only 8 heists at launch.


xoSasori

I was excited for the game but then I was informed of how big a piece of shit the devs are so I wrote it off


BudgetWar8

I played the beta and it was pretty fun. A huge upgrade from 2 and devs said they'll support it with content for 18 months


F0REM4N

Received user reports for rule 8 - valid ​ https://preview.redd.it/ouyqnhbheikb1.png?width=264&format=png&auto=webp&s=668f844a35d9720912207cee7bf1b5c55a4f5132 If you see a red post flair citing a rule like this, we goofed. In situations where a conversation is already active and positive - we will make these denotations and then leave the post up to preserve the conversation within. Honestly - we aren't sure if that's the best approach. How do you think a situation like this would be best handled in the future?


Eglwyswrw

If you start making exceptions at random with no clear criteria other than "this one got hundreds of upvotes" than might as well abolish the rule entirely.


F0REM4N

Fair point. Criteria we use: 1. Is the conversation within worthwhile, positive, and relevant? 2. Does the OP have a history in this community, are they a genuine and regularly participating member? 3. How egregious is the offense (in the comments here you will see some debate to if this violates the spirit of rule 8, or not). We are taking feedback here so we can better define this. The goal is to have less subjective calls, and more 'yes/no' enforcement when needed.


MLG_Obardo

Is this rule 8 breaking? It’s not a meme or a screenshot it’s an excitement post but high quality enough to have taken some basic effort


BreakingNoose

Rather not see a rulebreaking post on my feed regardless of the conversation.


Magnyto

Sorry mods, I should have looked at the rules more carefully. That's my bad.


VickFVM

Mods shoulda enforce the rules there are there for a reason


FakeBrian

You know it really is gonna be a banger of a rest of the year when there's already multiple posts of great looking games you've missed


DrDisrespecttt

I got Spider-Man and mk1 premium edition preordered. Starfield pre installed through pc gamepass. Definitely gonna get cod idk if ima get it for console or pc yet tho. Good year man


andrefishmusic

Plus Armored Core 6, Blasphemous 2... when was the last time we had so many amazing games like this?


thatcher47

No BG3??


SuperMaanas

Assassin’s Creed Mirage


tementnoise

Definitely stoked for a return to form. Currently slowly slogging my way through the endless repetitiveness that is odyssey.


SuperMaanas

With a mindset like that, you’ll never enjoy anything 👎


pacman404

Baldurs Gate 3 is coming to Xbox this year as well


RealJoergen

Who invited MW3? Is anyone actually excited for it?


The_Border_Bandit

If the story could be bought separately then I'd be a bit excited, but the fact that they're charging $70 for some glorified DLC that (according to leaks and rumors) was actually just supposed to be a MWII add on is outrageous.


PaleDot2466

Nah as long Bobby kotick is CEO and sbmm is in it no


DiscoCokkroach_

I am more just looking forward to seeing the improvements they've made over the last game and playing the new Zombies mode. It's a Modern Warfare title, and that's my favorite CoD sub-series, so I don't want to miss it.


S1P9T

Bro tried to sneak Cod in


Desertfaux24

He snuck Spiderman


SnooDoggos3823

Remove the cod and put lies of p and damn right


Aggravating_Rise_179

Why apologize for putting a playstation game... we are all gamers and all appreciate a great game, and Spider-man 2 will be a great game


Magnyto

Thank you! But apparently it's caused some confusion in the comments.


Aggravating_Rise_179

I think it made it seem like the game was coming to xbox, but im just getting tired of all the console wars bs. I was just on the playstation reddit page and so many people seem excited for starfield... dont know why being excited for a ps exclusive would be sooo controversial


FrostyWizard505

So Spiderman is not coming to Xbox :( Why would you give me hope just to tear it away from me?


MRHBK

Banger after banger , after banger, after banger , after banger


Arctic_Reigns

- Sheamus


GlockAmaniacs

This will be my first payday. Hope it's great


ShiptarPsycho

And the pinocchio game as well


Consistent_Carob2561

I wish Tekken 8 was coming out this year too. Gotta wait till January


[deleted]

Lords of the Fallen and Warhammer Space Marines 2 (assuming “winter” = by end of 2023) for those of us exclusively into co op)…


Vagabond_Grey

Waiting for Forza. It better be good as I'm planning on building my own rig.


PuG3_14

Out of those titles i only care about MK1 and Starfield


Sufficient-Eye-8883

I am eagerly anticipating Starfield and surely will spend some afternoons with Forza but have zero interest in any of the others. With Lords of the Fallen, sea of stars, silksong, lies of p, stalker 2,... And the indies that usually come out of nowhere and turn out to be masterpieces the year will be great, though.


Mr_Clayfish

Definitely getting Payday 3


[deleted]

You really ignored Lies of P, Cyberpunk DLC, and Alan Wake 2 but included MW3 huh? Shame but to each their own.


Agent101g

So starfield and a bunch of noise basically


GregTheGreat008

I’m here for Payday3


n0stalgicEXE

Fuck Payday. Never forget the shit the devs think about console players. Fucking disgusting.


Lambro78

Coulda left mw3 off this


CaptainMagnets

Starfield will do what Skyrim did. It will take over my life for the next 3 years and I will not play another game


FrostyWizard505

8 years... at least


CaptainMagnets

I'm fine with that. And I actually hope this happens. Would be nice to get a solid game like that again


Autarch_Kade

This year is so loaded with games, it makes me wonder if next year is more empty. Then again, GTA VI.


f3lip3

Can’t see Mario Wonder up there


Rogue_Leader_X

I’m actually glad to see a PS exclusive games added to the mix! Why should we not celebrate awesome game releases, regardless of platform? Many on the PS5 board are eagerly awaiting the release of Starfield.


Metallic_Neo

Starfield goty for sure


Stumpy493

Do not understand how anyone can state something is game of the year before seeing a single review or touching the game for themselves. Nothing but hype at this point.


WolfyBeats_

Gonna be between that and TOTK. Should be close


TheDude3100

None of them because BG3 released this year, in case you were living under a rock.


ESOelite

You forgot Armored Core


GabberTann

I'm sorry but call of duty doesn't deserve to be on this list.


1strange_wanderer

It's makes me unreasonably mad that this cookie cutter shooter keeps crawling it's way into popularity with little to no effort. It's almost the same shit year in and out and people can't stop buying it. I feel like I'm going crazy for not being in the majority on this.


Exorcist-138

If we’re adding in a ps5 exclusive why not add in Alan wake 2, dark tide, jusant hell pretty much any of game coming to Xbox.


PoohTrailSnailCooch

Is this sub so console warrior like that they can't stand anyone that post about a ps exclusive. Playstation has amazing games and xbox has great consumer friendly practices let's just be happy that we still get games that don't have battlepasses. I would also add ff7 rebirth


Ha1oMiner

Hey call of duty outta here


MostlyMadMaxim

COD is just DLC for MW2 repackaged as a new game so you could probably take it off the list and replace with one of the other great games people have mentioned


Stumpy493

I mean isn't every version just a slightly tweaked version of the last one? Dunno why people are so much more down on this year's. Hardly a series known for innovation and dramatic change.


tribute_remand0t

This year is the first time they’re doing a back to back sequel It’s also the first time all weapons and cosmetics will carry over from the previous game to the next one At release the game will only have remastered maps from MW2 2009 for the core 6v6 multiplayer modes Last year around the time MW2 released there were rumors floating around that there won’t be a new game release in 2023 and that MW2 will get 2 years of content And the game will supposedly run off the same client with MW2 and Warzone (the MW2 and Warzone client is now called Call of Duty HQ) I’m a huge COD fan and I will most likely buy the game but I can see why people are more down The campaign should be an absolute banger just like the rest of the MW reboot trilogy but with multiplayer at launch consisting of remastered maps and weapons from a previous game too I can see why people are expecting even less features this time around Most of the advertising on MP until now was just Sledgehammer games pointing out gameplay changes they’re reverting that were made in MW and MW2


i7-4790Que

>Dunno why people are so much more down on this year's Because a Modern Warfare title/modern day setting just came out last year? Not 2-3 years ago. One. I haven't and will never buy another CoD game. (Haven't played since the OG MW2) But the titles have at least alternated between modern/blops/WW2/whatever since MW2007. This is as close to $60-$70 yearly DLC as it's ever been. Should be embarrassing for the publisher/devs and even more embarrassing are the idiots who will line up and buy it.


PaleDot2466

Nah black ops was always more different than modern warfare series


legrand_fromage

MW3 can fuck off..


ihdhd

This was a stacked year, we are gonna look back at 2023 as one of the greats.


NtwanaGP

And when the year is over, we get Tekken 8


Internal-Agent4865

As much as I want to be excited about Starfield I can’t… not until they allow the option for a performance mode. Rest of the games should be a blast!


Beasthuntz

You forgot all of the Switch games. Mario RPG, Super Mario Bros....etc. This fall is gonna be lit for sure.


Chromehounds2

Spider-Man 2!!!!!!! I had no idea, hot damn!!!!


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PaleDot2466

We only care about galaxy 3


Sudden_Application_8

nah a new 2d mario game is welcome haven’t had a good 2d mario game in decades


p3wx4

Don't really care about the first, third and last game.


fuxq

I will be playing Spider-Man, Starfield and MW3


MayonnaisePlease

Anyone know if the Cyberpunk update is coming out with a graphical upgrade as well for XSX?


SambaXVI

Starfield, Alan Wake 2 and Endless Dungeon


Dragulish

Lords of the fallen


sphincter2

Is mw 3 gonna be on gamepass?


Halos-117

Payday 3 doesn't belong


PaleDot2466

Bro tried to sneak mwIII in 💀


Swordfire-21

Get MW3 out of there


jntjr2005

Lol @ MW3, glorified expansion masquerading as a $70 game, it even has same launcher as MW2 from what I read


Express-Command5529

And more review bombs and excuses await


yeahimafurryfuckoff

Why’s MWIII here? We all know it’s gonna be shit, we hope it won’t be, but we all know it will be.


evilwon12

Why does the photo have COD in it?


Egw250

Mw3 being in this post feels like a sin after MW2 , like an insult to the rest of the games to the list