RPGs are games that will have you immersed in the lore, background, character progression and very beautiful wide-open worlds. As we leave 2022 with one of the best RPG titles in history, we should strive and be ready for the new upcoming RPG games that should leave a mark on the gaming world.
That is why in this article we shall be discussing the Best 5 RPGs that are set to release in January of 2023. Let’s get started.
January 2023 – Best 5 RPGs
One Piece Odyssey – Release Date: 12 January 2023
Fans have expressed a strong desire for a role-playing game (RPG) based on the ONE PIECE franchise, and ONE PIECE ODYSSEY is that project. It will have all of the distinctive aspects of One Piece’s adventures. This endeavor was in the making for a considerable amount of time in order to provide fans with a genuine opportunity to experience the universe of OnePiece.
From what we have seen so far it is a turn–based RPG and the visuals for it are just fantastic. The One Piece element is very strong and is very traditional looking and takes the formula of a JRPG which splits up the battles so that each person in your party can be fighting at the same time
It looks like a very cool game and if you are a fan of the One Piece lore you should definitely check it out.
Forspoken – Release Date: 24 January 2023
In Forspoken, you will follow Frey, a young woman from New York who finds herself transported to Athia, a realm that is both beautiful and horrible. Frey has to utilize her newly discovered magical talents to navigate vast landscapes and do battle with horrific animals so that she may find a route back home.
From what we’ve seen so far Forspoken will have a lot of action but a lot of RPG elements to it. You will be able to progress your character in a world filled with variety. You can trade, get pets, and explore many big areas and a stunning world. The visuals look very promising and the system world environment mechanics will surely make Forspoken a very good RPG to try out.
Gate Walkers – Release Date: 12 January 2023
Players in Gatewalkers collaborate in order to rescue their own planet while also traversing a variety of other worlds in this action role-playing game with survival features. You will discover procedurally created planets, contend with populations who are hostile to you, and need to overcome difficult obstacles.
This Co–Op RPG will be an excellent choice to begin the next year with your best friend. There are so many features that you can use to progress your character with heavy RPG elements like talking, looting, crafting, and so on while exploring many mysteries and secret elements that this game has.
SpaceBourne 2 – Release Date: 13 January 2023
SpaceBourne 2 is a role-playing game that is a single-player space shooter set in an open world, and it also includes a third-person shooting perspective. It has hundreds of features, including mining, trade, piracy, crafting, and extensive exploration of the cosmos.
This RPG is the continuation of the first title of the same name. A lot of Star Wars elements to it like space exploration, massive robot battles, and highly customizable elements to it that will have you upgrade both your ship and character is a must-try for every sci-fi fan out there.
Fire Emblem Engage – Release Date: 20 January 2023
Another entry in the popular series of strategic Japanese role-playing video games is the upcoming Fire Emblem Engage. The objective of the player in Fire Emblem: Engage is to save the country of Elyos, and in order to do so, he must recruit the assistance of known heroes from earlier games in the series in order to vanquish the darkness that surrounds Elyos.
The biggest feature of this game will be the use of Emblem Rings and the whole premise which is 1000 years before what we know so far in the lore. Immersing yourself in a world filled with background and story, traveling all around, improving and upgrading characters and fun turn-based battles will make this RPG both a nostalgic and brand–new feel.
Honorable Mention – Seasons: A Letter To The Future – 31 January 2023
If you are a fan of RPGs and love that sense of progress with your character, well Seasons: A Letter To The Future should be worth checking out.
SEASON: A letter to the future will you take on the role of a young lady from a remote community who is venturing out into the world for the very first time by means of a bicycle. Your goal is to amass as many memories as possible before a catastrophic event wipes out everything. A journey through Season is an exploration of a new world, one that is foreign but familiar.
The game is sticking to a very interesting type of art style which is fairly unique. The sceneries are beautiful and the whole vibe it sends out is sort of relaxing and Firewatch-styled. You’ll be moving through a lot of natural sceneries while discovering brand-new secrets along the way and taking heed of the world that is coming to an end.
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