In the realm of video games, RPGs hold a special place in players’ hearts. These RPGs have the ability to transport players into magical worlds, allowing players to take control of heroes as they battle their way through compelling stories and stunning landscapes.
While an RPG in itself can be fun and immersive, those that are visually striking can make even more of an impact since realistic worlds really add to the immersion.
There are many different RPGs that fans of the genre can look forward to in 2023, and while there are sure to be many of them coming out this year, some are exceptionally breathtaking. Here’s a look at the five best visually stunning RPGs coming out in 2023.
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Top 5 Visually Impressive RPGs Coming Out in 2023
While RPGs today come in many different forms, including classic turn-based and first-person action-adventures, all of the entries on this list will include some form of RPG. In fact, gamers looking for something different may discover a whole new subgenre of RPGs they didn’t even know they wanted to play.
That said, it’s time to check out some of the exciting games that RPG fans can look forward to in 2023.
1) Atomic Heart
- Developer: Mouthfish
- Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One
- Release date: 21 February 2023
Fans of action-packed FPS games will love Atomic Heart, a fast-paced futuristic shooter set in a utopian world where humans and robots are embroiled in a conflict. Using immense firepower, strength and strategic thinking, players will be able to make their way through beautiful and strange worlds.
Combining the best of both RPG and shooter, Atomic Heart will allow players to bask in stunning views while trying to avoid murderous machines.
2) Hogwarts’ legacy
- Developer: Avalanche software
- Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Release date: 10 February 2023
The Harry Potter series is perhaps one of the most beloved and cherished franchises of all time. The newest addition to the Harry Potter universe, Hogwarts Legacy will allow players to explore the iconic school as well as the surrounding area in a way only a video game can.
With the ability to create and customize the player character, each wizard attending the school will have their own unique playthrough in this visually stunning world.
The game features changing seasons, dynamic lighting and all sorts of hidden Harry Potter Easter eggs. It is sure to please any fan of the series when it is released.
3) Starfield
- Developer: Bethesda
- Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One
- Release date: TBA 2023
This sci-fi RPG created by RPG veteran Bethesda, Starfield is set to be the latest open world RPG from the company that made Skyrim. With classic space exploration and a promised 1,000 worlds for players to explore, this visually stunning game is sure to appeal to fans of large scale RPG worlds.
In addition to the beautiful planets and universes at their disposal, players will also experience fluid combat against strange creatures as they explore all that Starfield has to offer.
4) The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Developer: Nintendo
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch
- Release date: 12 May 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been a huge success since its release on the Nintendo Switch. It combines a solid story with beautifully crafted landscapes and classic Zelda combat.
As the sequel to this amazing game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom promises to give players more of the same visually stunning landscapes and areas to explore as they hack and slash their way through puzzles and dungeons.
Any RPG fan would be doing themselves a disservice by not picking this game up when it launches later this year.
5) Final Fantasy XVI
- Developer: Square Enix
- Platforms: PS5
- Release date: 22 June 2023
Final Fantasy XVI is one of the most popular RPG series of all time. Final Fantasy XVI will debut on PlayStation 5 exclusively when it is released sometime in late 2023. Apart from other titles in the series, the sixteenth installment promises to have more fluid and beautifully animated battles – a stark difference from the standard turn-based style veterans are used to .
In addition to the new combat style, players will wander through the visually stunning world of Valisthea as they are able to take in the sights produced by the power of the latest generation of consoles.
Fans of the series will want to pick this up, and those new to the series will also want to try to experience the exciting action and beautiful scenery that make up the Final Fantasy universe.
