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Best New Games Coming in June 2023
By Michael Vane - News Published: , Last Updated:
June is all about the numbers: Diablo 4; F1 23; Street Fighter 6; Final Fantasy XVI. Add them all up, and what do you get? 49. But also a ton of hotly anticipated video games. Okay, so not every game is a sequel or annual release. This month, you can also see Crash Bandicoot get competitive. Xenomorphs slaughtered. Theme parks defy gravity, and the entire cosmos is rolled into a ball. Too cryptic? Just scroll down. Cricket 24 is also slated for release. But I suspect this one will be delayed following Big Ant’s disastrous AFL 23 launch. Either way, you should charge the controllers in preparation for another big month of gaming. Hadouken!
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Diablo IV
Lilith returns to the world of Sanctuary, ushering in an age of darkness and misery. Five heroes are all that stand between her and overwhelming evil.
Players will find endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot as they explore the dark and twisted locales solo or with friends. Meet others in the shared world to trade items, team up to face epic boss battles and encounter others in PVP zones. Diablo IV is described as the ultimate action RPG experience. With Blizzard’s strong track record, they’re probably right.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox|
Release date: June 6
Final Fantasy XVI
The 16th standalone Final Fantasy game marks a dark turn for the series, as it spruiks a complex tale of revenge, power struggle and unavoidable tragedy.
Final Fantasy XIV is the first fully-fledged action RPG in the mainline series, putting aside turn-based combat for a more immersive experience. Play as Clive Rosfield, First Shield of Rosaria, who harnesses Eikonic powers and abundant sword techniques to cut down his enemies and change the fate of humankind.
Platform: PlayStation 5
Release date: June 22
F1 23
The definitive F1 experience returns with updated tracks, cars and a new chapter in the engaging Breaking Point story mode. Drive updated 2023 cars with the official F1 line-up of your favourite 20 drivers and 10 teams. Create your dream team and race to win in My Team Career Mode, compete in split-screen or in the expanded cross-platform multiplayer, and be more social with the new Racenet Leagues. F1 23 adds the new Las Vegas and Qatar circuits, red flags, more action and excitement.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Release date: June 16
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Street Fighter 6
The next evolution of Capcom’s acclaimed fighting series shakes things up by adding an immersive single-player story mode to the mix. Veterans and newcomers alike will also find that the classic Street Fighter experience has been rebuilt for the modern era with enhanced visuals and deep fighting mechanics.
Eighteen fighters are available at launch, including Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li, and new additions to use through Arcade mode and Online. There’s even real-time commentary available, incorporating the voices of commentators from the fighting game community.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Release date: June 2
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Aliens: Dark Descent
In Aliens: Dark Descent, players command a squad of hardened Colonial Marines on a mission to stop a terrifying Xenomorph outbreak. Lead a squad from a selection of different classes through real-time combat. Face off against Xenomorphs, Alien Queens, rogue Weyland-Yutani operatives and a host of brand-new creatures. Infiltrate large open spaces dispatching enemies and creating safe zones by carefully placing motion trackers. Change tactics from mission to mission and carefully manage resources, sanity and health to avoid the permadeath of your team. You are the commander. They are your weapon.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Release date: June 20
Park Beyond
In Park Beyond, players can create the theme parks of their dreams… without being held back by gravity! Thanks to accessible controls and a story-driven campaign, learning the ropes of construction and park management are a breeze! Build increasingly crazy rides and modular coasters. Supported by Phil, the enthusiastic park veteran and Izzy, the stern but friendly executive, you’ll be going above and beyond the realm of realism.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Release date: June 16
Crash Team Rumble
Crash Bandicoot stars in a competitive multiplayer experience where two teams of four players battle to collect and bank enough fruit to claim victory. Play as the heroes or villains across diverse and dangerous maps, harnessing each character’s unique abilities to stop opponents in their tracks, assist teammates, and defend fruit banks in the name of glory!
Platforms: PlayStation, Xbox
Release date: June 20
We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie
One of the PS2’s most bizarre yet beloved titles is remastered with enhanced graphics and a brand-new additional storyline. We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie puts you back in the prince’s shoes on his quest to roll the cities, suburbs, planets, stars and cosmos into a ball. It sounds weird because it is! Enjoy the quirky, infectious humour as you tackle wonderful missions. Play solo or with a friend in split screen, and explore the new Eternal Mode to run around the Katamari universe without time restraints.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch
Release date: June 2
June 2023 Video Game Release Dates
- Gunfire Reborn (PS5, PS4) – June 1
- Killer Frequency (PC, PS5, PS4, XBX/S, XB1, Switch) – June 1
- Street Fighter 6 (PC, PS5, XBX/S) – June 2
- We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie (PC, PS5, PS4, XBX/S, XB1, Switch) – June 2
- Amnesia: The Bunker (PC, PS5, PS4, XBX/S, XB1) – June 6
- Diablo 4 (PC, PS5, PS4, XBX/S, XB1) – June 6
- Loop8: Summer of Gods (PC, PS4, XB1, Switch) – June 6
- Harmony: The Fall of Reverie (PC, PS5, XBX/S, Switch) – June 8
- Pro Cycling Manager 2023 (PC) – June 8
- Speed Crew (Switch) – June 8
- Tour de France 2023 (PC, PS5, PS4, XBX/S, XB1) – June 8
- Greyhill Incident (PC, PS5, PS4) – June 9
- Fall of Porcupine (PC, PS5, PS4, XBX/S, XB1, Switch) – June 15
- Layers of Fear (PC, PS5, XBX/S) – June 15
- F1 23 (PC, PS5, PS4, XBX/S, XB1) – June 16
- Park Beyond (PC, PS5, XBX/S) – June 16
- Aliens: Dark Descent (PC, PS5, PS4, XBX/S, XB1) – June 20
- Crash Team Rumble (PS5, PS4, XBX/S, XB1) – June 20
- Final Fantasy XVI (PS5) – June 22
- Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed (PS4, XB1) – June 27
- Little Friends: Puppy Island (PC, Switch) – June 27
- Soulvars (PC, PS5, PS4, XBX/S, XB1, Switch) – June 27
- Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life (PC, PS5, XBX/S, Switch) – June 27
- Crime O’Clock (PC, Switch) – June 30
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General FAQ
During June, you can check out Diablo 4, Final Fantasy XVI, Street Fighter 6, F1 23, Aliens: Dark Descent and Park Beyond, to name a few heavy hitters.
Final Fantasy 16 does not include turn-based combat. Instead, the franchise moves away from this style in favour of real-time action in an attempt to appeal to a broader and younger audience. Producer Naoki Yoshida revealed as much in an interview with Famitsu. Advances in technology allow the series to keep the familiar depth while adding complex real-time combat.
Diablo 4 Director Joe Shely revealed that the campaign would conclude at around 35 hours. Of course, that's just the campaign. Diablo 3 took over 100 hours to complete everything, and Blizzard provided updates for many years. Fans are safe to expect something similar from the long-awaited sequel.
