2023 is almost over, and with it, the last wave of titles composing the December 2023 Game Releases. Which games will make up your GOTY list? We’ll find out soon enough, as The Game Awards 2023 is coming in hot!

Don’t write off 2023 just yet; we still have a couple of titles that may be up your alley, including Ubisoft’s Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Square Enix’s newest entry for the Dragon Quest Monsters series, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince.

All that is left to do once these games are out is get started on your already bloated backlog before 2024 comes in full swing with some highly anticipated titles to start off the new year. If you need help picking a backlog game, check out our list from last year and of course, this year!

December 2023 Game Releases

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Release Date: December 1, 2023
Platform: Switch

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, the latest entry in the Dragon Quest Monsters series, is launching on December 1, 2023, for Nintendo Switch.

Steamworld Build

Release Date: December 1, 2023
Platform: PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch

The newest entry into the celebrated Steamworld series is finally here with Steamworld Build! Dig your way to find the motherlode and improve your town as part of the December 2023 Game Releases!

Batman: Arkham Trilogy

Release Date: December 1, 2023
Platform: Switch

Celebrate the Batman Arkham saga for the Nintendo Switch as you take the justice with you on the go!

Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria

Release Date: December 5, 2023
Platform: PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Previously released last October for the PC, the PS5 release of Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria graces the December 2023 Game Releases!

The Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition

Release Date: December 7, 2023
Platform: Nintendo Switch

One of the best indie games is coming to the Nintendo Switch as part of the December 2023 Game Releases. Enjoy the full package on the console with the Archaeologist Edition as you uncover the secrets behind the time loop to prevent a cataclysm that has the solar system trapped in perpetuity.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Release Date: December 7, 2023
Platform: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Possibly the biggest launch this month, Ubisoft closes out 2023 strong with the open-world entry into the Avatar universe with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. 3D glasses not included!

Arizona Sunshine 2

Release Date: December 7, 2023
Platform: PSVR2, Steam VR, Oculus

With the sequel to VR zombie shooter Arizona Sunshine with Arizona Sunshine II Deluxe Edition, VR fans are in for a surprise! Rain hell on the undead with your VR headset of choice!

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Release Date: December 7, 2023
Platform: PS5, PC, Xbox Series

Lord of the Rings isn’t the only pedigree getting a late launch as part of the December 2023 New Game Releases. Warhammer 40K also joins the fun with their newest title, Rogue Trader!

Gnosia

Release Date: December 14, 2023
Platform: PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series

Closing out the year is the PS and Xbox release of the visual novel Gnosia, which launched on Nintendo Switch two years ago. Solve this mystery and intrigue as you explore the eerie spaceship floating aimlessly in the empty galaxy.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Release Date: December 14, 2023
Platform: PS4, PS5, PC

Granblue Fantasy fans are in for a treat as Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising finally makes its way to the PS4, PS5, and PC as part of the December 2023 Game Releases.

Baldur’s Gate 3

Release Date: TBD
Platform: Xbox Series X|S

Larian Studios promised its many Xbox fans that Baldur’s Gate 3 would launch this year. Keep your eyes peeled during The Game Awards!

And there we have it! Another year has passed by, and what a year that was! Enjoy your games and have happy holidays!

*December 2023 Game Releases are subject to change.