Resident Evil Requiem

The big one, the main event, the raison d’être for many survival horror fans. With the long-awaited return to Raccoon City, a fusion of first and third-person perspectives, and Leon S. Kennedy looking more fly than ever, Resident Evil Requiem is simply the game to watch out for in February. It’s been a long time coming – can you believe Resident Evil Village was almost five years ago? – but based on everything we’ve seen thus far, it will be worth the wait and then some. Look for its launch on February 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

Nioh 3

“Let’s have a dream of everlasting peace,” said Tokugawa Ieyasu, probably, to which his younger grandson probably said, “No.” With a Kyoto beset by Yokai and no other options, it’s on Tokugawa Takechiyo, the rightful heir to the title of Shogun, to travel back in time and fix things. But even as it incorporates new open-field elements for non-linear exploration, seamless switching between Samurai and Ninja styles, and all kinds of nasty new enemies, Nioh 3 retains that addictive hack-and-slash gameplay and masocore difficulty that we know and love. It’s available on February 6th for PS5 and PC, with a free demo available for both now.

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined

The art style, the music, the visual overhaul – everything about this screams old-school adventure. Granted, this isn’t the first “different” edition of Dragon Quest 7, but the developer isn’t just aiming for fancier graphics – it’s also streamlining the original story, adding new content and bringing quality-of-life features (like instantly defeating lower-level enemies in the field). Couple this with new activities and the new Moonlighting system for combining Vocations, and Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined could be the best possible version yet when it launches on February 5th.

Romeo is a Dead Man

Say what you will about Suda51 games, but one thing is for sure: You never know what to expect. So the concept of Romeo is a Dead Man, where one Romeo Stargazer dies, revives, and hunts criminals across space and time with the special Dead Gear? Not exactly on everyone’s bingo card. Nevertheless, the surreal presentation, bloody hack and slash combat – with a delightful assortment of weapons to wreak havoc – and over-the-top bosses will more than suffice when it launches on February 11th for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X

If you enjoyed Dead Cells, then BlazBlue Entropy Effect offers one of the more low-key enjoyable – and addictive – rogue-lite side-scrolling experiences out there. For its console release, however, 91Act is going bigger, adding a new story centered around the Sea of Possibility, with Ace seeking the Shards of Possibility to save the world. If none of that matters to you, don’t worry – Entropy X adds Naoto Kurogane as a new playable character alongside new bosses, enemies, stages, and more.

Mario Tennis Fever

I’ve got a fever, and the solution? More Mario Tennis from Camelot. I don’t think any campaign can ever match up to Mario Tennis: Power Tour, but Fever’s set-up of having Baby Mario and friends re-learn their tennis skills is at least somewhat enticing. Beyond that, the real hook is the new Fever Rackets, each with unique abilities called Fever Shots that can turn the tide of a match. Couple that with “Mix It Up” Mode’s unique twists and a whopping 38 playable characters, and Mario Tennis Fever could maybe, probably, be a sleeper hit when it launches on February 12th for the Switch 2.

Ride 6

Arriving about two and a half years after Ride 5, Ride 6 makes the jump to Unreal Engine 5 while packing over 250 bikes. The usual stars appear, but this time, players can also take Baggers and Enduro Bikes onto the track. And if you prefer something a little more free-form, off-road tracks finally properly debut in all their dirty glory. Couple all this with a new Career Mode, RIDE Fest, which sees you going up against Legendary bikers in their category of choice, and Ride 6 is looking packed ahead of its release on February 12th.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties

A visually improved version of Yakuza 3 probably would have been enough, but RGG Studio went the extra mile by revamping the combat mechanics, adding new activities (including managing a gang of bikers), progression systems, and even a whole new side story focused on Yoshitaka Mine. All this for just $69.99. Are we a little worried after the demo was rated “Mostly Negative” on Steam? Well, sure, but maybe there will be some improvements, at least visually, before its launch on February 12th for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Reanimal

How do you create something that’s somehow even more disturbing than Little Nightmares? Tarsier Studios apparently has the answer with Reanimal – a story about two siblings seeking to find their friends after an unknown event has brought overwhelming horrors into their lives. The mood, the aesthetic, the isolationism – it’s all here but darker and more expansive. Launching on February 13th for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, Reanimal invites you to pick up the pieces of a fractured home, or die trying.

ASTROBOTANICA

Even after years of the same crafting, harvesting, farming, and building in this genre, ASTROBOTANICA’s premise has me intrigued. It’s set during prehistoric times, but this isn’t a Far Cry Primal situation. Instead, you’re an alien named Xel, who must study and collect plants to tolerate the atmosphere. From there, hijinks with neanderthals, mysterious sights, six skill paths, and more await. Of course, it won’t all be accessible – ASTROBOTANICA launches into early access on February 16th for PC – but it still promises dozens of hours of exploration.

Styx: Blades of Greed

Why send in an orc to tear down the front door when you could send, well, an orc to rob everyone blind? Styx returns in his third adventure, this time with a crew and a hankering for Quartz. Three massive sandboxes await, and based on the multi-level Wall, where you can jump down chimneys to infiltrate kitchens and poison meals, or mind control guards to do a flip, there are a lot of options for stealth sandbox fun. It’s launching on February 19th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.

Ys X: Proud Nordics

The original landed somewhat less ideally than I would have liked, especially compared to Ys VIII and Ys IX. Proud Nordics doesn’t look to severely overhaul its combat systems, so much as add new content in the form of the Aland Island and a story revolving around a mysterious Mana user. Regardless, if you’re hungry for more, from arena battles and new bosses to fresh Mana Actions, Ys X: Proud Nordics is worth watching out for when it launches on February 20th for PS5, Switch 2 and PC.

Aces of Thunder

Replaying Ace Combat 7 or diving into Project Wingman to prepare for Ace Combat 8 is nice and all, but what about flight combat in VR? That’s what Aces of Thunder promises when it launches on February 3rd for PC, PS5 and PlayStation VR2. Between an extensive range of WW1 and WW2 aircraft, full HOTAS support, and 15 maps – with War Thunder developer Gaijin Entertainment at the helm – it looks like it could be the most immersive dogfighting sim yet. And while VR is ideal, an optional non-VR mode is also available.

Tales of Berseria Remastered

Why a remaster of Berseria, especially when Xillia 2 is right there? A question for another day, perhaps, but at least it’s one of the more well-received entries in the series. Launching on February 27th for Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, and PS5, Tales of Berseria Remastered adds the usual quality of life options, from turning off enemy encounters to accessing the Grade Shop from the start. You even get a healthy chunk of DLC from the original.

ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard

We won’t be getting Portal 3 anytime soon, but there are plenty of other first-person puzzles worth diving into, such as ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard. Aside from the obvious riff on certain plot elements, the concept of walls attracting objects (sentient or otherwise) of the same color is intriguing. Paint the world red, or blue, or orange, to progress, and hopefully not suffer agonizing death at the hands of many killer robots.

Aces of Thunder

Gaijin Entertainment’s upcoming Aces of Thunder lets you live out your fantasy of being in the driver’s seat of a military airplane, and it makes great use of the VR platform’s capabilities to really immerse you into the experience. The game features plenty of different vehicles to choose from, and each of these models will have different handling and stats thanks to the simulation nature of gameplay. It comes out for PSVR2 sometime this year.

Bulletstorm VR

Bulletstorm is known for its fast and frenetic gameplay loop and hilarious writing, and developer People Can Fly’s 2011 hit continues to hold up surprisingly well to this date. Bulletstorm VR is an effort to translate that adrenaline-pumping experience to a new dimension, and while there are definitely a few quirks and rough edges – it still manages to be an immensely fun time for both returning fans and newcomers alike. It’s available now on PSVR2.

Arken Age

Set against the backdrop of a futuristic world that’s a weird but beautiful mix of nature and technology, developer VitriviusVR’s Arken Age revolves around the protagonist embarking on a grand adventure to save the world from peril. The gameplay lets you take part in thrilling first-person encounters, but what separates Arken Age from its contemporaries is its physics-based combat mechanics and the ability to craft custom weaponry. It’s set to come out sometime in Q1 2024, and we will definitely be checking it out when it releases.

Heroes of Forever

Currently in development at Lucky Mountain Games, Heroes of Forever is a first-person shooter that sees you and your friends hopping across different dimensions and time periods all in an effort to cleanse the world of some creeping corruption. It seems like a simple story at first glance, but Heroes of Forever has made great use of the multiverse concept to explore plenty of distinct locales that are rendered with some amazing art direction. It will come out sometime in 2024.

Madison VR

BLOODIOUS Games delivered a great first-person horror game with Madison, and a lot of that praise could be attributed to the thick atmosphere and a storyline that continues to remain engaging right through to the end. Fans will be able to enjoy the game with even more immersion through its upcoming VR mode, and it looks like it just might be the best way to experience what Madison has to offer. We don’t have a release date at the moment, but we will hopefully get to hear more news on the matter in the coming weeks and months.

Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate

Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate is a remake of the original Wanderer, and it offers the same brain-tickling puzzle experience and a story that remains a captivating affair through and through while also giving the visuals a fresh coat of paint. In addition to this, the PSVR2 remake also adds three new levels and mechanical improvements which give enough reasons to replay this amazing adventure all over again. It comes out for PSVR2 sometime this year.

Phasmophobia

Kinetic Games enjoyed a ton of critical and commercial success with Phasmophobia, a game that manages to stitch together psychological horror with co-op gameplay in a way that’s pretty fresh and unique. Phasmophobia will also be making a transition to the VR platform in a while, and the prospect of getting to experience the bone-chilling horror that comes from slowly making your way through deserted corridors and crumbled mansions is something that’s too hard to pass on. It doesn’t have a release date at the moment, but more news will be dropping shortly.

Vertigo 2

Set against the backdrop of an alien planet, Vertigo 2 is all about you trying to overcome all sorts of hostile forces in an effort to reach back home. The sequel expands upon the original in new and interesting ways with better encounter designs and a slew of increasingly tough bosses. Vertigo 2 is available on PSVR2 right now.

X8

Developed by Thirdverse Co, X8 is an online multiplayer VR shooter where you get to choose from a variety of heroes and battle it out in chaotic 5v5 battles. Each character comes with its own unique set of abilities that makes the combat more interesting by adding an element of strategy to the whole affair. X8 has been received pretty well by fans on Meta Quest and PC and is confirmed to launch on PSVR2 soon.

Behemoth

Skydance Interactive is hard at work on Behemoth, a first-person adventure where you play as a vagabond lost in a mysterious land. The cinematic trailer showcases the protagonist exploring the Strange lands and fighting massive giants called Behemoth – which sounds pretty compelling to say the least. More news will be dropping soon, and we will hopefully get to know more as Behemoth reaches its imminent release of late 2024.

Low Fi

Low fi is an upcoming futuristic cyberpunk VR simulation game where you take the mantle of a police officer patrolling the crime-riddled streets of city block 303. Much isn’t revealed about the gameplay yet, but Low Fi is stated to be an open-world game which means you will get the freedom to explore the world and pave your own path through the adventure. Low-fi is still deep in development and is speculated to be released in 2024 on PSVR2.

Akka Arrh

Akka Arrh feels like the perfect VR translation of retro shooter games back from the 80s. Developed by Llamasoft, Akka Arrh is best described as a mixture of deliriant visuals, neon bright colors, and an energetic soundtrack while the gameplay revolves around shooting enemies and dodging bullets in moments unnoticed. Akka Arrh is available on PC right now and is scheduled to release on PSVR2 in March 2024.

BIG SHOTS

Big Shots is developer Alter Eyes’ first game, which seats you in the cockpit of a mech robot and lets you wreak havoc upon hordes of aliens in an effort to regain control over Earth. Between a compelling cartoon-like art style along and a wide selection of weapons to exterminate waves of aliens, Big Shots is a great option to live out your dream of piloting a mech robot. Big Shots is planned to release in the first quarter of 2024 on PC, MetaQuest, and PSVR2.

Firmament

After a successful Kickstarter campaign and a couple of delays – Firmament is finally en route to release for PSVR2 sometime in early 2024. Firmament will thrust players into a steampunk world that comprises many elaborate puzzle rooms that players will have to solve in order to make sense of this world and decipher the central mystery of it all. Reception has generally been positive across PC, and it could definitely be an amazing time on VR as well.

Genotype

Genotype is a single-player first-person shooter where you get to explore a scientific facility overrun by all manner of weird worms, but the catch is that you can use these creatures as weapons by printing them and fighting off the incoming forces. Not only that, you can also transform into these tiny creatures to explore inaccessible areas like secret vents and narrow passageways. Genotype’s suite of ideas makes it sound pretty cool, and we will be checking it out when it releases in the near future.

Metro Awakening

While a new mainline entry in the long running Metro series is under development, PSVR 2 owners are set to experience a new VR experience set in the Metro universe. Titled Awakening, the game will release on PSVR 2 sometime in 2024. The game is set in 2028 and you will take on the role of Serdar, who is searching for his wife in this demanding and challenging world. The gameplay looks spectacular but we will see how the whole thing pans out this year.