It’s a stellar year for sci-fi fans.
More than 10 years after the original, Kerbal Space Program 2 is nearing release, putting a new spin on a game that’s equal parts hardcore physics simulation and silly rocket crash generator.
Telltale Games
One of the first projects developed by Telltale Games since the studio shuttered then reopened, The Expanse is a prequel to the TV show of the same name starring its best character, Camina Drummer.
Along with Telltale’s signature gameplay style — making key decisions to define a branching narrative — The Expanse features third-person exploration in the zero-G environments that space-traveling scavengers like Drummer call home.
Dead Space’s spiritual successor didn’t go exactly as planned, so why not go back to the original? Unlike FF7 Rebirith, 2023’s Dead Space is a faithful recreation of the original on modern hardware.
EA
While Dead Space’s story and creepy space vibes remain intact, its combat and graphics are getting a major overhaul to make the game more gut-wrenching and scary than ever.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor picks up five years after Fallen Order, with revamped Dark Souls-inspired combat to reflect Cal Kestis’ growth into a capable Jedi Knight.
FromSoftware
Despite a recent leak and years-old confirmation from the studio, FromSoftware’s Armored Core 6 was still The Game Awards 2022’s biggest surprise.
FromSoftware says Armored Core 6 won’t be a Soulslike game, but a revival of the long-dormant series from one of the best developers working today is exciting no matter what shape it takes.
Bethesda
It’s hard to overstate the hype for Starfield. The biggest Bethesda-developed game since 2015’s Fallout 4 and the studio’s first new IP in decades is one of the most anticipated games in the works.
Starfield features the massive scope and player freedom that made Bethesda so beloved in the first place, this time wrapped in a planet-hopping sci-fi epic.