Well people, the ultimate 31 days of 2023 are upon us. While I anticipate you’ll seemingly have picked out your private recreation of the 12 months already, there’s nonetheless time for some extra video games to hit bodily and digital cabinets, and perhaps one in all them will probably be a pleasant send-off to a wild 12 months of killer video games.
If you’ve missed out on any releases this 12 months, would possibly we propose taking a look at our earlier month-to-month guides? August, September, and October had been significantly epic months.
December’s a bit extra toned down than earlier months, however don’t get it unsuitable: Whether you’re revisiting the streets of Arkham City, wrangling slimes and different implausible creatures in Dragon Quest Monsters, or trekking to a surprising alien world by means of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, there’s a pleasant quantity of selection this month. Let’s get into it.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince – December 1
Play it on: Switch
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince sends gamers on a monster-wrangling journey within the realm of Nadira. You’ll mix powers from totally different monsters to come back out on high with every monster battle.
SteamWorld Build – December 1
Play it on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, Windows
A constructing sim, SteamWorld Build duties gamers with the standard trials of managing a settlement, however with the sequence’ signature steampunk vibe lending some further attraction. There’s additionally misplaced know-how buried underground, simply ready so that you can excavate and make use of it.
Batman: Arkham Trilogy – December 1
Play it on: Switch
Easily a number of the greatest Batman video games of all time, the Arkham Trilogy launches on Switch this month, together with Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, and Arkham Knight. This assortment doesn’t embody the Arkham Origins prequel.
Make Way – December 4
Play it on: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, Windows
A fun-looking racing recreation prime for four-player co-op shenanigans, Make Way asks gamers to cooperatively construct their very own race tracks utilizing random components to create some zany areas for going manner too quick.
Sonic Dream Team – December 5
Play it on: Apple Arcade
That rattling Eggman is at it once more. In this Apple Arcade-exclusive Sonic recreation, you possibly can play as Sonic, Miles, Knuckles, Amy Rose, Cream the Rabbit, and Rouge the Bat throughout 3D platforming environments—simply be sure you seize each ring.
Arms Race 2 – December 5
Play it on: Windows
This Cold War-era sequel options geopolitical technique with the choice to play because the USA or the Soviet Union. There’s at the moment a demo on Steam should you’d like to offer it a strive forward of its launch.
Kingpin Reloaded – December 5
Play it on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Windows
Using the Quake II engine, however not shy about flexing 4k and ultrawide help, Kingpin Reloaded is a remaster of the 1999 first-person shooter that includes, you guessed it, a soundtrack by none apart from Cypress Hill.
Arizona Sunshine 2 – December 7
Play it on: (VR ONLY) PSVR 2, Steam VR, Quest
If you’re within the temper for some zombie-shooting VR shenanigans, Arizona Sunshine 2 doesn’t simply allow you to shoot the undead—you possibly can watch with pleasure as your German shepherd mauls them (again) to loss of life too! I’m unsure should you can pet the canine, however actually, what else is funnier than a canine simply wrecking stuff?
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – December 7
Play it on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows (Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect)
What if Far Cry meets the world of Avatar? Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora brings James Cameron’s vivid science-fiction fantasy world to the world of video video games on December 7.
Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition – December 7
Play it on: Switch
Arriving on Nintendo Switch on December 7, Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition comprises the celebrated 2019 recreation in addition to its Echoes of the Eye enlargement.
The Day Before – December 7
Play it on: Windows
Oh, hiya there. The Day Before was initially on our November video games listing, however as you would possibly anticipate for a recreation that has been greater than just a little elusive, it slipped that focus on. Now, nevertheless, the open-world, post-apocalyptic survival MMO is outwardly actually, actually going to come back out on December 7.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader – December 7
Play it on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows
Featuring “fully fledged isometric turn-based tactical combat,” Rogue Trader sees you exploring and battling among the many stars within the basic Warhammer 40k universe.
Pioneers of Pagonia – December 13
Play it on: Windows
This island-based metropolis builder goals to supply wealthy development and exploration experiences and launches through Early Access on Steam on December 13.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero – The Indigo Disc (DLC) – December 14
Play it on: Switch
Part two of Scarlet and Violet’s Area Zero DLC, The Indigo Disc launches on December 14, permitting gamers to journey to Blueberry Academy to get in on some Pokemon motion whereas additionally exploring an undersea terrarium.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising – December 14
Play it on: PS5, PS4, Windows
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising options stylish-looking preventing recreation motion with some fairly trying artwork. It additionally incorporates a neat-looking downtime mode with a foyer filled with arcade machines.
House Flipper 2 – December 14
Play it on: Windows
In House Flipper 2, you received’t simply be flipping homes, however through its new sandbox mode, you’ll get the possibility to construct your personal, full with landscaping instruments and assets for inside ornament.
One-Armed Robber – December 15
Play it on: Windows
A primary-person financial institution robbing sim, One-Armed Robber comprises a novel twist: You can solely use one arm. The recreation guarantees to supply gun customization in addition to a freedom of method, with choices for full frontal assaults or stealthy shenanigans.
Railbreak – December 22
Play it on: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows
Promising zombie-killing motion a la ‘90s rail-shooter arcade games like The House of the Dead, Railbreak is a shooter for up to two players (co-op). It features a main story mode set across six different scenarios, but you may also take on the “Score Attack” and “Onslaught Mode” for more arcadey fun.
And that wraps our list of games for December 2023, and indeed for what has been an absolute nonstop year of barn-burner releases. 2024’s acquired its work reduce out for it.
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