If you’re looking to forget about the current The Game Awards controversy, here’s a look at every 2023 game reveal and what’s happening with them.
There’s a ton of controversy surrounding The Game Awards right now, as the house that Geoff Keighly built is getting a ton of flack for its nominees.
The fact of the matter, though, is that the “award show” portion of The Game Awards is almost always controversial in some regard, be it nominees that don’t make sense (“Elden Ring” DLC for game of the year?) or the event’s increased pivot from focusing on awards to filling the night with reveal trailers.
The Game Awards 2023 announced a ton of games, but as you’ve probably noticed, they’re not all in your hands right now. While we get ready for The Game Awards 2024, here’s a look at everything announced at the 2023 event and its current status.
The Games We Know Something About
Video games take longer than ever to develop as the scopes and budgets continue to expand. These games have received some form of update, be it from an official or leaked source, since their Game Awards 2023 reveal.
Sega Power Surge: Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, & Streets of Rage: Revolution
No release date has been announced for any of these games.
Sega called “Crazy Taxi” a “large-scale, open-world, online game” in a series of job advertisements. A release date has not been confirmed, though leaker Midori claimed in a deleted tweet that it was targeting a 2027 release date. Gameplay footage was leaked to the internet in September 2024.
Sega has announced a planned “Golden Axe” animated series. Leaker Midori indicated in a deleted tweet that the game had been delayed at some point.
Leaker Midori claimed in a deleted tweet that “Jet Set Radio” would be released in 2026 as a Games as a Service title.
Early “Shinobi” gameplay leaked to the Internet in September 2024. Sega has also announced a “Shinobi” film adaptation to be written by Ken Kobayashi and directed by Sam Hargrave.
Leaker Midori claims “Streets of Rage: Revolution” will be developed by Komi Games and hinted the game would be released later this year, though a release date has yet to be announced.
Exodus
No release date has been announced, but the devs are regularly posting making-of and behind-the-scenes videos on its official website. The site also offers a free “Founder” pack for those who sign up for a newsletter before December 8, 2024, that includes a custom space suit and patch, as well as a cloak for referring additional friends.
Kemuri
Kemuri has yet to be released and does not have a release date. It does, however, have an official merch store.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Will release on February 18, 2025. The game did recently lift its review embargo, and it appears to have been met with praise from critics.
Marvel’s Blade
No release date has been announced, though Marvel has launched an official hub about the game.
Mecha Break
Has not yet been released, but “Mecha Break” did reappear at Gamescom Opening Night Live. It also held public tests in August. Users who participated in the test praised the game’s action, mechanics, and character creator on the “Mecha Break” subreddit, though others weren’t fans of the game’s PVP mechanics.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Releases on February 28, 2025. An open beta was held recently, which allowed players to experience the opening of the game.
The First Berserker: Khazan
Mostly quiet, though the game did reveal gameplay at Gamescom Opening Night Live. Devs also confirmed an early 2025 launch date.
The Games That Came Out
Against all odds, some of these games actually saw release. Here’s what players are saying about The Game Awards 2023 game reveals that actually came out.
No Rest for the Wicked
Released April 18, 2024 in Early Access. The game has very positive reviews on Steam, with users praising the game’s art-style and combat.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Released on April 23, 2024. The game has received critical acclaim and was praised for its innovation with the Metroidvania elements, world-building, and voice acting.
The Casting of Frank Stone
Released on September 3, 2024. The game currently has mixed reviews on Steam. Fans of “Dead by Daylight” enjoyed the building out of the lore, but others felt it fell short as a narrative horror game.
The Rise of the Golden Idol
Released November 12, 2024. The game has received positive reviews and critical acclaim, with fans loving its throwback adventure game tone.
Visions of Mana
Released August 29, 2024. The game has mostly positive reviews on Steam, with fans of the Mana franchise coming out in droves to celebrate the title.
Windblown
Released October 24, 2024, in Early Access. The game currently has Very Positive reviews on Steam, with players praising the gameplay and design.
World of Goo 2
Released on August 2, 2024. The game has received overall positive reviews, particularly from fans of the original.
No News is Good News?
The Game Awards 2023 had a lot of games to reveal, but these games have yet to offer any further news or updates since last year’s show.
- Big Walk
- Den of Wolves
- Exoborne
- Harmonium: The Musical
- Jurassic Park: Survival
- Last Sentinel
- Light No Fire
- OD
- Pony Island 2: Panda Circus
- Thrasher
- Usual June
The Game Awards 2024 will stream live on Thursday, December 12 at The show begins at 4:30pm PT / 7:30p ET. I’ll be watching them too, so follow me on Twitch or join the official Homeworld Discord to know when the watch-along stream is live.
