The Best NEW Sci-fi Games Of 2023 & Beyond!

get ready to explore new worlds, outsmart an  AI, and battle against alien threats in the most epic Sci-Fi games of 2023 from Star Wars to  Starfield. I'm your host Kenetor and I invite you to join me for a journey through the galaxy  with the hottest Sci-Fi games of 2023 that you won't want to miss! Diving straight in with  Scars Above from developer Mad Head Games and releasing February 28th, this third person  adventure will have you assume the role of astronaut and scientist Kate Ward, as pa

rt of the  team sent to investigate the alien mega structure dubbed the metahedron that has appeared in  orbit of Earth. But things don't quite go to plan and you awake alone on a strange and  hostile new planet and survival becomes your number one priority using a more scientific  approach you will scan artifacts, materials and creatures to learn how best to use them to  defeat or solve puzzles. All while searching for clues and answers on why you are here, where did  your teammates go and is t

here away back home. System Shock, remember that classic game from 1994  and its sequel five years later. Its influence on games cannot be understated. Well it's finally back  and this time in full graphical glory rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine and developed  by Nightdive Studio. You play as a hacker who has made a deal to receive a neural implant for  releasing the ethical constraints on the Citadel Space Station's AI named Shodan, however after  waking up from the operation all is

not well on the station. You find your quick operation turned  into a six-month coma and not only has the AI taken over everything but it is also appointed  itself as God and started experimenting on as well as killing the station inhabitants. You will have  to shoot and hack your way through the station to deal with the Shodan AI as it tries to stop you  with its newly made experimental cyborgs, mutants, and robots. Not just to save your own life but to  prevent the AI from doing the same to E

arth. You can return to System Shock when it releases in  March this year. Titus is back! Having dealt with the Ork horde in the original game, this time in  Space Marine 2 the Emperor has tasked him with slaughtering a Tyranid horde instead. You are one  of the Emperor's finest warriors and shall know no fear. Which is good because the monsters you'll  be facing are nothing short of horrifying, highly evolved, hive-mind controlled, biological  killing machines that want nothing more than to con

sume every trace of organic matter on the  planet. You can expect to use a complete arsenal ranged and melee weapons along with various  equipment upgrades in your defense of the planet. And while mowing aliens down with ranged weapons  can be fun the real core of the game will be it's absolutely gory hand-to-hand combat. Warhammer 40K  has such a rich lore and style that will very much stand out in the environments of this game, which  more recent Tech developments and Hardware mean games like

this can really do it justice, and it  shows in the trailer. And while we don't have an exact launch date for this one yet it is coming  this year. Up next we have The Invincible from developers Starward Industries. The game is based  on the book of the same name by science fiction writer Stanisław Lem who is also known for  writing Solaris, which Spielberg adapted into a movie. But back to the game, The Invincible is  a narrative driven single player adventure set in the future with a retro fut

uristic style to it.  The planet is Regis 3 and you play astrobiologist yasna. Your memory is gone, your crew is gone,  and you will have to unravel what has happened on this planet and find your crew, but you are  not alone and you will have the assistance of astrogator Novik over the radio. If you're a fan  of philosophical stories, hard sci-fi or mysteries, then this one should be top of your wish lists  and is due for a release at some point this year. The Dune Universe has seen a massive re

surgence  with the 2021 movie, as well as an RTS, Dune: Spice Wars in 2022. While 2023 might bring us another  new game but this time an open world MMO called Dune: Awakening. Details so far are pretty  light but we do have a CGI teaser and a trailer showing some pre-alpha gameplay but  the chance to get to play in the massive Dune world should excite most people with its various  factions, technology and deep lore Dune: Awakening could be a very big game if done right. But I  think it's safe to

say we can expect to delve into the mysteries of Arrakis and its history  teaming up with not only other players but the main houses vying for control over Dune  too. Player structures as well as land and air vehicles have been confirmed, and I can't wait  to take flight in an ornithopter. The steam page and main website for the game show a beta will  be coming soon, which given how much marketing has come out out for the game recently might  indicate that this may well be soon. Despite the hug

ely successful Ark survival  evolved not being that old of a game, Studio Wildcard are keen to move the game and the  experience forward with Ark 2. While I won't claim to know much about the original game as  it's not quite my cup of tea, I do know it has a huge community around it. The devs are  bringing out the big guns for the sequel with Vin Diesel as the central character of its  epic news story. The game will be running on the latest and greatest Unreal Engine 5 and most  importantly for

a lot of players making it not only easy to mod but mod across all platforms.  We will also see improved character movement, improve creature Ai and pathfinding, dynamic world  events, improvements to building with templates, and a massive new environment to name but a few.  Ark 2 should be entering Early Access during the first half of this year after being delayed  from 2022 but my bet for this one is this summer. Bethesda's first new IP in 25 years, Starfield is  a brand new universe set for

release this year. It looks like Starfield is set to have it all  except for multiplayer. A huge RPG experience, crafting, base building, spaceship design and  combat, and over a thousand planets to explore. But how much is there to find or do on these  planets is still hotly debated. While many enjoy the game's Bethesda have made and many also  see problems in them. And the history of buggy games is not going anywhere, which might lead  many to skip this one until it's at least seen a few post-

release patches. But with its recent  acquisition by Microsoft we could see a higher than normal quality release from Bethesda. I  for one am willing to give it a day one shot, I love sci-fi RPGs and spaceship building so  I'm already sold but you can let me know your opinion for this one in the comments. But if  you're still unsure Bethesda has announced a Starfield presentation for March which will  deliver yet more info on the game Armored Core VI developed by From Software brings  a return t

o the series after 10 years of nothing! Much to the delight of many a mecha fan. Armored  Core 1, 2 and 3 were certainly games I enjoyed back in the day but while I fell out of contact  with the game I always adored the mecha designs that came from the series. So whether you're an  old fan or brand new to the series Armored Core VI will be enjoyable for anyone who loves a big  honking robots with even bigger guns. For those new to Armored Core expect fast-paced third-person  mecha combat fightin

g in a war-torn landscape doing missions to earn money and parts to upgrade  your mech through the course of a single player story campaign. Customization is a huge part of  the series and you can build your mech to play to your strengths and weaknesses. And you can  expect to see much more on this one during a one hour special presentation at the Taipei Game  Show in just over a week. The next game is for the free to play crowd The First Descendant from  Nexon games is a gorgeous looking third

person looter shooter that allows for Co-Op play  with up to four players and is focused on PVE gameplay. Being a Korean game you can expect  this to be grindy, very grindy. Responses from its recent beta seem to be mixed but I see this  is a good thing there was enough to keep people around and generated lots of valuable feedback  for the devs on what the players really cared about. In your loot you'll be getting hundreds of  guns which can break down to upgrade your best ones and you'll also b

e getting runes to further  enhance your character. Character progression will be based off a prestige mechanic which allows you  to reset to level 1 for that character in return for crystals used to socket said runes. As for  the characters themselves, there will be quite a number to unlock as well and all with different  abilities. One of the highlights of the game are void intercept battles in which players and their  team face off against massive boss enemies with weak points and raid style

abilities to be aware  of and avoid. And this one one is slated to release this year but I would keep it on the Discord  for possible further beta test before release. Fans of horror and sci-fi will want to keep  an eye out for Fort Solis from Fallen Leaf Studio. Set on Mars players take the role of Jack  Leary, an engineer who responds to an alarm callout from the Fort Solis outpost only to find  it empty and abandoned. As the dust storm rolls in Jack must explore the outpost and uncover the  m

ystery of what happened to the crew. With stunning graphics and veteran voice actors bringing the  story to life Fort Solis promises to be an immersive and thrilling experience. The game will  feature key story choices that can drastically change the outcome of the story giving players  the opportunity to explore multiple endings and adding replay value. Fort Solis is  planned to be released in Q2 of this year. KeokeN Interactive is back with a direct sequel  to Deliver Us The Moon, Deliver Us M

ars is set 10 years after the events of the first game, which for  story reasons I highly recommend playing first. If you haven't yet I'll give you a sec just to skip  this section, okay we good? at least one of the arks launched at the end of the first game made it to Mars, and the technology and possibly the people on these ships must be recovered, similar to the original game things don't quite go to plan and our protagonist Kathy Johnson, a young  astronaut, crashlands on the Martian surface

via an escape pod. Kathy however is determined to  find the ark and not just because humanity wants them but because her father Isaac departed on  one and will stop at nothing for the chance to find him alive. The game is a highly narrative  driven experience with intense gameplay and story moments, puzzle solving and exploration of  a much larger game world than the original. With the release date of February 2nd just days away  players won't have to wait long to experience the thrilling conti

nuing edition of the story. And  what sci-fi lists would be complete without a bit of Star Wars eh? Another sequel here Star Wars:  Jedi Survivor developed by Respawn Entertainment continues Cal's journey. Set five years after  the events of the first game, Cal is no longer the apprentice he once was and is one of the few  remaining Jedi after Order 66. He must do what he must to stay alive. Players must master a variety  of different combat stances which pair with their own different lightsaber

, including notably, heavier  Kylo Ren style crossguard lightsaber which will require a bit of skill to use effectively, due  to its slower attack timings and it'll be up to you as the player to use which one is best  for the situation or type of enemy. Expect to see the usual fan pleasing elements such as  deflecting blaster shots, utilizing a variety of Force powers, encountering droids and strange  creatures, and of course some ever unique Star Wars spaceships thrown in for good measure. As 

well as a much wanted continuing for the story for fans of the previous game. Now tell me in the  comments which one of these are you most looking forward to. But if you wanted more space focused  games for 2023 then make sure you subscribe for that upcoming video or it will be on the end  screen if it's out already. Don't forget to tap the like button if you enjoyed this one  and I'll see you in the next one, Kenetor Out.