July 2023 is shaping up to be a relatively quieter month for new video game releases compared to the massive June lineup. While there may be fewer blockbuster titles, there are still plenty of potential gems and long-awaited releases to look forward to. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore smaller-scale games or catch up on your gaming library. Here are the major PC and console game releases scheduled for July 2023.
Synapse
Release Date: July 4, 2023 Platforms: PlayStation VR2 Synapse is a first-person adventure game for PlayStation VR2 that combines snappy gunplay with telekinetic abilities. Traverse a black-and-white world, exploit enemy weaknesses, and fight for freedom using your inner anti-hero.
Gylt
Release Date: July 6, 2023 Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC Gylt, formerly a Google Stadia exclusive, makes its way to PC and consoles. Join young protagonist Sally in a spooky world filled with nightmares, armed with a flashlight to fend off encroaching darkness.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie
Release Date: July 7, 2023 Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Nintendo Switch The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie, part of the long-running Trails franchise, finally gets a worldwide English release. Embark on fantasy quests with three heroes as you uncover dangerous secrets and fight a new threat.
Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals
Release Date: July 12, 2023 Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS via Netflix The long-awaited sequel to indie hit Oxenfree takes place five years after the original game. Investigate strange disturbances in your hometown and make choices that lead you down dark and mysterious paths.
Exoprimal
Release Date: July 14, 2023 Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC Exoprimal is Capcom’s multiplayer dinosaur extermination game. Join forces with other players to defeat dinosaurs pouring through space-time rifts and uncover the mystery of their appearance in the modern world.
Jagged Alliance 3
Release Date: July 14, 2023 Platform: Windows PC Jagged Alliance 3 is a turn-based strategy game where you recruit mercenaries to restore order in Grand Chien. As the leader of a mercenary crew, make tactical decisions and battle The Legion to bring peace back to the country.
Viewfinder
Release Date: July 18, 2023 Platforms: PlayStation 5, Windows PC Viewfinder is a unique game where you traverse a world through photographs. Change and shift reality by selecting different photographs, creating a nifty and mind-blowing experience.
Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island
Release Date: July 20, 2023 Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC Sea of Thieves merges with the Monkey Island franchise in a major story expansion. Join Guybrush Threepwood and embark on a high seas adventure filled with nostalgia, puns, and lighthearted jabs.
Homeseek
Release Date: July 20, 2023 Platform: Windows PC Homeseek is a post-apocalyptic survival game where you manage a colony in a world with scarce water resources. Make strategic decisions to protect your flock and navigate a harsh and hostile environment.
Pikmin 4
Release Date: July 21, 2023 Platform: Nintendo Switch Pikmin 4 finally arrives on the Nintendo Switch, introducing new twists to the beloved franchise. Explore a vast world with a team of Pikmin and a lovable dog creature named Oatchi, encountering new challenges and scares.
Remnant 2
Release Date: July 25, 2023 Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC Remnant 2, the sequel to Remnant: From the Ashes, immerses players in a dark world filled with demons and deadly encounters. Survive solo or with friends in co-op mode, wielding powerful magical weapons.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
Release Date: July 27, 2023 Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC, Nintendo Switch Double Dragon returns with Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, a reimagining of the classic franchise. Clean the streets by fighting hordes of gangs, and enjoy local co-op with a friend.
The Expanse: A Telltale Series
Release Date: July 27, 2023 Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC The Expanse: A Telltale Series launches with the first episode in July 2023. Join the crew of The Artemis as they explore the dangerous edges of The Belt, encountering space shipwrecks and interstellar pirates.
Disney Illusion Island
Release Date: July 28, 2023 Platform: Nintendo Switch Disney Illusion Island is a side-scrolling platformer featuring beloved Disney characters. Embark on a quest through a mysterious island with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy in this visually stunning adventure.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Release Date: July 28, 2023 Platform: iOS via Apple Arcade Hello Kitty Island Adventure is an Apple Arcade exclusive game that offers a cute and wholesome experience similar to Animal Crossing. Restore an abandoned island by crafting, fishing, creating food, and making friends
July 2023 brings a diverse range of games across various platforms, offering something for every type of gamer. From immersive adventures to nostalgic reboots, there’s plenty to look forward to in the world of video games.
