The Last of Us: Part I (PS5) – September 2

Kicking off this month’s Games To Look For is the return of one of the greatest games of all time. Naughty Dog’s critically acclaimed action-adventure title is back in an updated and shiny way, in the remake known simply as The Last of Us: Part I. With improved graphics that really take advantage of the strengths and capabilities of modern console hardware, this title will be the best way for fans to experience the beginning of Joel and Ellie’s journey for the first time or from the beginning.

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Splatoon 3 (Switch) – September 9

Nintendo will launch the first of its big fall titles in September when Splatoon 3 debuts on the Switch. This game will see a return of the series’ iconic, colorful shooter gameplay and expand it with a range of new weapons, maps, game modes and customization options to create a truly luxurious Splatoon experience.

NBA 2K23 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch) – September 9.

Visual Concepts and 2K have been striving to improve the NBA 2K experience for years, and we’ve seen that in action year after year as each of the latest editions make their debut. For this year, that comes in the form of NBA 2K23, a game that features even more realistic graphics, new one-to-one mechanics, better squad building options, an updated MyCareer mode, and even deeper support for the WNBA.

Metal: Hellsinger (PC, PS5, Xbox Series) – September 15

Doom-like games and rhythm games have become very popular in recent years, and this year we’ll get a brand new title to fit that bill. Metal: Hellsinger from developer The Outsiders is a game in which players travel through the eight hells, gunning down all kinds of demons and devils along the way. To make the game feel a bit more hardcore, the gameplay is combined with a rich soundtrack of metal music cooked up and performed by a number of names from the metal scene, including that of System of a Down’s Serj Tankian, Trivium’s Matt Heafy and more.

Soulstice (PC, PS5, Xbox Series) – September 20

If you’re a fan of dark fantasy or hack and slash games, then you’ve undoubtedly had your eye on Soulstice for some time. This title, from developer Reply Game Studios, sees players controlling a Chimera, a powerful warrior formed by the union of two souls, and being asked to defend the sacred kingdom of Keidas from the vile supernatural Wraiths that have started to invade the land.

The DioField Chronicle (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch) – September 22.

While Square Enix’s offerings for the rest of 2022 are a bit sparse, with its big AAA game Forspoken abandoning its original 2022 release window, the publisher will be offering a strategy JRPG game called The DioField Chronicle this September. This title is set in a magical world and features a brand new real-time tactical combat system that aims to promote deeper RTS gameplay in its realistic diorama battle scenes.

Slime Rancher 2 (PC, Xbox series) – 22 September

Monomi Park will take us back to its wonderful and colorful world of slimes later this month when its sequel Slime Rancher 2 debuts on PC and Xbox series consoles as an Early Access title. Taking players to the new Rainbow Island, we can look forward to new slime variants and more tasks to master in this delightful open-world adventure game.

FIFA 23 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch) – September 30.

The end of an era. Even though EA’s soccer offering isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, this year will be the last time we add an EA-developed FIFA game to a GTLF, as FIFA 23 will be the last time the Football Association and the game publisher collaborate on a named and licensed title. And since that’s the case, it seems like EA is going out with a bang, as this edition will include a variety of gameplay updates, including HyperMotion 2, as well as improvements to the career mode, graphics, cross-play features, and even in the hugely popular Ultimate Team mode. Needless to say, FIFA fans will have a lot to look forward to.