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Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Kojima Productions have announced OD, a game that “explores the concept of testing your fear threshold.” Platforms and a release date were not announced.

SEGA has announced an initiative to produce brand new titles from its treasure trove of intellectual property. New games are currently in development for five legacy franchises: Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage, all reimagined for modern audiences.

Bethesda Softworks, Arkane Studios Lyon, Marvel Games have announced Marvel’s Blade, a “mature, single-player, third-person game” with an original story based on the comic book hero Blade. Platforms and a release date were not announced. Development has only just begun.

A currently unnamed studio that consists of creator Michael Nowak and collaborator Trent Garlipp (A Walk With Yiayia) has announced Vivarium, a hand-drawn story-driven adventure game inspired by Love-de-Lic cult classics Chulip and moon, as well as slice-of-life adventure games like Boku No Natsuyasumi, with visuals and audio inspired by 1974 to early 1980s anime and manga. Platforms and a release date were not announced.

Happy Broccoli Games has announced Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, a 90 minutes-long mystery adventure game coming to PC via Steam in 2024.

SFB Games has announced adventure game The Mermaid’s Tongue for unspecified consoles and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2024. A limited-time demo is available now for PC.

Boyfriend Dungeon developer Kitfox Games has announced Loose Leaf, an occult sandbox game about brewing tea and reading tarot cards coming to PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.

Popcannibal has announced simulation game sequel Kind Words 2 (lofi city pop) for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2024.

Pronty developer 18Light Game has announced boss rush action game NanoApostle for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2024 with English, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese language support.

Starbreeze Entertainment has announced Project Baxter, a new game based on the Dungeons & Dragons intellectual property from Wizards of the Coast. It will launch in 2026 with cross-play for “all major platforms,” and is both published and developed by Starbreeze Entertainment.

Old Skull Games has announced Cryptical Path, a roguelite dungeon crawler in which players can carve out their own dungeon path through thousands of possibilities. It will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam in 2024.

Publisher Critical Reflex and developer Wondernaut Studio have announced deckbuilder strategy game IRONHIVE for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.

Publisher PQube and developer Crazy Goat Games have announced pirate-themed city builder and real-time strategy game Republic of Pirates for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). It will launch in 2024.

Publisher Critical Reflex and developer Monumental Collab have announced horror fishing adventure game Drowned Lake for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.

D3 Publisher has announced 5-fun Go ni Igai na Ketsumatsu: Monochrome no Toshokan, a “sound novel” game based on the five million-selling 5-fun Go ni Igai na Ketsumatsu book series. It will launch for Switch on February 22, 2024 in Japan for 5,555 yen at retail and 5,000 yen via download.

Developer FluidFury Interactive has announced Quantic River, a 2.5D action game set in a cyberpunk world. It will be available for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. A release date was not announced. A Kickstarter campaign is also planned.

Developer Armonica has announced Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved, a detective adventure game in the style of classic adventure games from Japan. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2024.

SEGA has announced Virtua Fighter 3tb Online for arcade. It will launch on November 28 in Japan.

Softstar Entertainment has announced Tales of Three Kingdoms: The Mortal World, a 2.5D turn-based RPG coming to PC via Steam in 2024.

MyDearest and IzanagiGames have announced TOKYO CHRONOS & ALTDEUS: Beyond Chronos – Twin Pack for Switch. It will launch in 2024 worldwide.

Key, known for hits such as Kanon, AIR, and CLANNAD, has announced anemoi, its next full price romance visual novel. Platforms and a release date were not announced, but a full announcement live stream is planned for November 17 from 19:00 to 20:00 JST, which you will be able to watch on YouTube.

Inevitable Studios, an independent developer founded by veteran game developer Cord Smith, has announced Always in Mind, a narrative-based action platformer coming to PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.

Voltage has announced Project Code Kaleido Tower, Project Code Neon Mafia, and Project Code Vampire Hunter, a trio of otome visual novels in development for Switch. Both Project Code Kaleido Tower and Project Code Neon Mafia are due out in 2024, while Project Code Vampire Hunter is planned for release in 2025.

Freebird Games has announced The Last Hour of an Epic TO THE MOON RPG, a turn-based RPG depiction of the To the Moon series. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2024.

OperaHouse has announced Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Outaishi ni Dekiai Sareru, an otome visual novel based on the light novel of the same name. It will launch as a digital-only title in spring 2024 in Japan.

NITRO PLUS and its CG production team NITRO ARTS have announced Dolls Nest, a new title currently in development for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.

ACQUIRE has announced roguelike deckbuilder C.A.R.D.S. RPG: The Misty Battlefield for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.

Publisher DreadXP and developer Stroboskop have announced Sylvio: Black Waters, the third entry in the atmospheric first-person horror series. It will launch for unspecified consoles and PC in early 2024.

DreadXP has announced Creepshow, a video game based off the horror comedy anthology series that began in 1982. It will launch for “multiple platforms” in 2024.

Publisher Nordcurrent Labs and developer Misfit Village have announced SCOP-inspired first-person horror investigation game Go Home Annie. It will launch for unspecified consoles and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG in 2024.

Italian studio Stone Shelter has announced CTRL-U, a science-fiction first-person parkour action adventure game for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.

Mighty Boy Studio, a studio founded by veterans of Flying Wild Hog, Saber Interactive, Owlcat Games, MY.GAMES, and other studios based in Yerevan, Armenia, has announced Babylon X, a new fantasy action RPG coming to unspecified consoles and PC. A release date was not announced.

Gotcha Gotcha Games has announced RPG Maker WITH, a Switch version of its role-playing game creation tool RPG Maker. A release date was not announced.

crim has announced STARNAUT, a roguelike action game in which you play as an astronaut who fights against endless spawns of enemies. It will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam in February 2024.

Publisher GalaxyTrail and developer Friend & Fairy have announced arcade puzzle game sequel Petal Crash 2. Platforms and a release date were not announced. A crowdfunding campaign is planned to launch in early 2024.

London-based studio Phabula has announced Hexrite, a third-person action adventure game set in a stylized fantasy world where you play as a sorcerer who sets off on a quest to complete an ancient ritual. It will be available for PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.

Flashbulb Games has announced Rubber Royale, a battle royale entry in the Rubber franchise following the party game Rubber Bandits, which just surpassed one million units sold on PC. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2024. A demo is available now.

Publisher Retrovibe and developer Deathless Games have announced Undead West, a roguelite bullet hell action game coming to PC via Steam in 2024.

MAGES. has announced Memories Off Sousou: Not always true, a new Memories Off game to commemorate the romance visual novel series’ 25th anniversary in 2024. It will launch for unspecified platforms in 2024 in Japan.

Publisher Private Division and developer Weta Workshop have announced Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game for consoles and PC. It will launch in 2024. Specific consoles were not announced.

Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer C Prompt Games have announced Millennia, a turn-based strategy game in which you will lead a nation of your own design through thousands of years of history. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2024.

SUCCESS Corporation has announced IZUNA (title tentative), a revival of the DS title Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja for Switch and PC. A release date was not announced.

SUCCESS Corporation has announced Cotton Fantasy 2 (title tentative) for console, PC, and arcade. A release date was not announced.

Publisher Spiral Up Games and Hardcore Mecha developer RocketPunch Games have announced Anomaly Collapse, a turn-based roguelite strategy game coming to PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.

City Connection, in cooperation with Freemode, has announced Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers. A full reveal is set for the opening day of Tokyo Game Show 2023, which will run from September 21 to 24 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

PiXEL has announced Futago Usagi no Gokinjo Turismo, a driving action game for Switch based on “Project Rabbie“—character content to develop projects related to cars and music. It will launch in 2024 in Japan. It will also be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2023 from September 21 to 24 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

Digital Eclipse has announced Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, a full remake of the original Wizardry game that started the franchise. After two years in development behind the scenes, it is available now in Early Access for PC via Steam and GOG for $29.99.

Live Wire has announced 9th Sentinel Sisters, a roguelike action game with roguelike elements. It will launch first in Early Access for PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.

Jupiter Corporation has announced Picross S+ for Switch. It will launch via Nintendo eShop in 2024 for $4.99 / £3.99 / €4.99.

Spike Chunsoft has announced dungeon RPG Shiren the Wanderer 6: Toguro Island Expedition Record for Switch. It will launch on January 25, 2024 in Japan with Japanese and Traditional Chinese language support. A western release was not announced.

Nintendo has announced Another Code: Recollection for Switch. It includes remakes of point-and-click adventure games Another Code: Two Memories (known as Trace Memory in Europe) and Another Code: R – A Journey into Lost Memories. It will launch on January 19, 2024.

Onion Games has officially announced its new RPG as Stray Children for Switch. It will launch this winter in Japan. A worldwide release date has yet to be announced.

Tatsujin has announced shoot ’em up Truxton Extreme for PlayStation 5. It will launch in 2024 worldwide. It will also be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2023, which will run from September 21 to 24 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

Tatsujin has announced Amusement Arcade Toaplan, an iOS and Android application that will allow users to purchase all 25 former Toaplan games and create a Toaplan arcade on their smartphone. A release date was not announced. It will be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2023, which will run from September 21 to 24 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

Publisher Flyhigh Works and Shinobo non Grata developer Studio PICO have announced The Scramble Vice, a new side-scrolling 2D robot action game coming to PC via Steam in 2024.

Publisher Aniplex has announced Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Mezase! Saikyou Taishi!, a board game-style video game set in the world of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba for up to four players (with online support). It will launch for Switch in 2024 in Japan.

Idea Factory‘s Otomate brand announced six new titles, updates on existing titles, and one new port during its Otomate Party 2023 event today.

Warsaw-based studio False Prophet has announced BEAST, a tactical RPG set in a grimdark medieval world. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2024.

Feral Interactive has announced real-time strategy game Company of Heroes Collection for Switch. It will launch this fall.

IzanagiGames has announced Dark Auction: Hitler’s Estate, a new “authentic mystery adventure” game featuring a story written by Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and Trace Memories writer Rika Suzuki, and character design by GANGSTA. author Kohske. It will launch for Switch and PC via Steam in 2024 with English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language support.

Spark the Electric Jester series developer Feperd Games has announced hoverjet racing game XF Extreme Formula for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced. A demo is available now.

Imagineer has announced Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku: Isshoni Exercise for Switch. It will launch in spring 2024 in Japan.

Developer Zenmai has announced Helltrench, a roguelike action game featuring detailed pixel graphics coming to PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.

IL-2 developer 1C Game Studios has announced action adventure game The War of the Worlds: Siberia. Platforms and a release date were not announced.

Nippon Columbia has announced Eiga Sumikko Gurashi Tsugihagi Koujou no Fushigi-na Ko Game de Asobou! Eiga no Sekai for Switch. It will launch on November 16 in Japan for 5,280 yen.

TAITO has announced TAITO Milestones 3. It will launch in 2024 in Japan.

SUCCESS Corporation has announced HEAVEN SEEKER, a single-player twin-stick roguelike shooter currently in development for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced. It will support English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language options.

Publisher Panic and developers Max Cahill, Franek, Bibiki, and Antonio Uribe have announced turn-based RPG game Arco for consoles and PC (Steam). Specific consoles were not announced. It will launch in 2024.

Picross series developer Jupiter Corporation has announced Logiart Grimoire, a new puzzle game launching first in Early Access for PC via Steam on September 12 worldwide, followed by a full release for Switch and PC at a later date.

D3 Publisher has opened a teaser Twitter account for Project CMW, a new game for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam) to be officially announced on August 29.

Edia has launched a Makuake crowdfunding campaign seeking 3 million yen (approx. $20,700) to fund the release of Cosmic Fantasy Collection 2 for Switch. It is planned for release sometime after December 2023 in Japan.

Publisher Hooded Horse and developer Ulisses Spiele have announced tactical RPG Hexxen: Hunters for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). It will launch in 2024.

Clover Bite has announced Metroidvania sequel GRIME II for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced.

D3 Publisher has announced Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendou: Fushigi Dagashi Banashi 50-Sen for Switch, the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals. It is an omnibus-style visual novel based on Fushigi Dagashiya Zenitendou, a Japanese children’s book series about candies that contain mysterious powers. It will launch on November 9 in Japan.

Publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Gentlymad Studios have announced survival simulation game sequel Endzone 2 as part of Gamescom 2023: Opening Night Live. It will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam in Q1 2024.

Publisher PLAYISM and developer MercuryStudio have announced battle racing and robot customization sequel BREAK ARTS III for PC (Steam). A release date was not announced. It will feature English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options.

Publisher PLAYISM and developer Calappa Games have announced crustacean combat action game sequel Fight Crab 2 for PC. It will launch in Eaerly Access via Steam this winter with English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language support.

Publisher dramatic create and developer HaccaWorks* have announced otome visual novel Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi Tsuzuri for Switch and PC (Steam). It will launch in 2024 worldwide with English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese language options.

Publisher DON’T NOD and developer Studio Tolima have announced musical adventure game Koira for PC (Steam). It will launch in 2025.

Montreal-based developer Goose Byte has announced The Signal, an Unreal Engine 5-based open-world third-person survival crafting game in development for console and PC. An Early Access launch is planned for PC via Steam in Q1 2025, followed by a full release across console and PC in Q2 2026. It is targeting a $29.99 price point.