The December 2023 video games lineup includes us turning into blue aliens and harnessing the powers of a flour golem. We’ll even be serving to our favourite Disney characters with farming and different duties.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – PS5, Xbox Collection X, Xbox Collection S, PC, Amazon Luna

Writer: Ubisoft
Developer: Large Leisure
Worth: $69.99
Launch Date: December 7
Trailer

The Division developer Large Leisure is behind the open world of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. You’ll be exploring the attractive Western Frontier, a brand new space impressed by James Cameron’s field workplace breaking film sequence. Obtainable on December 7, this FPS has us taking part in as a Na’vi raised to be a warrior for the RDA however freed after 15 years. We’ll be combating again as we “reconnect with [our] misplaced heritage,” in response to the sport’s official web site.

“It’s clear that is an open-world Ubisoft sport, however there’s sufficient totally different there to make it really feel like a contemporary expertise as nicely,” writes our personal Steven Mills in a preview of the brand new Ubisoft title.

This sport appears much like the Far Cry sequence as you craft your individual gear, achieve entry to a wide range of weapons like shotguns and assault rifles, and take over outposts. Hopefully the sport shall be extra fascinating than the primary film’s Unobtanium storyline.

Born of Bread – PS5, Xbox Collection X, Xbox Collection S, Swap, PC

Writer: Pricey Villagers
Developer: WildArts Studio Inc.
Worth: $24.99
Launch Date: December 5
Trailer

Getting anxious for the Paper Mario: The Thousand Door remake? You’ll wish to try Born of Bread when you wait. It has a vibrant artwork type, an analogous turn-based fight system, and a narrative that appears simply as foolish. “Born of Bread places a twist on turn-based fight tropes with a enjoyable interplay system that can take a look at your reflexes,” says the sport’s Steam web page. “This interactive system additionally encompasses a weaknesss and resistance system that makes battles extra strategic.”

The RPG appears memorable, as evidenced by our preview from PAX East earlier this yr.

The fight system reacts to the timing of your button presses just like the Paper Mario video games that many take pleasure in. You’ll even be fixing puzzles with every character’s skills as you discover this world. It releases on December 5.

Disney Dreamlight Valley (1.0 launch) – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X, Xbox Collection S, Swap, PC

Writer: Gameloft
Developer: Gameloft
Worth: $39.99 and better
Launch Date: December 5
Trailer

The 1.0 launch of Disney Dreamlight Valley and the enlargement A Rift In Time is lastly arriving on December 5. This sport is much like Animal Crossing, during which you’re befriending Disney characters, harvesting crops, and ending facet quests alongside the best way like making dishes for Ratatouille‘s Remy. You’re additionally upgrading retailers and different assets out there to you. One way or the other, there’s an intriguing storyline that meshes all of those Disney icons collectively and have it make sense.

It’s a calming journey, particularly for many who love nearly each Disney film like me. You might wish to get the Gold Version, which comes with the DLC A Rift In Time and 5,000 Moonstones, one of many sport’s currencies. And sure, it gained’t be free-to-play, sadly. I assume it’s one thing else Eeyore can complain about.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Darkish Prince – Swap

Writer: Sq. Enix
Developer: Sq. Enix
Worth: $59.99
Launch Date: December 1
Trailer

Heading to the Swap completely is Dragon Quest Monsters: The Darkish Prince, the subsequent entry within the long-running JRPG sequence. Much like the Pokemon sequence, you’ll be gathering monsters and coaching them. Because the story proceeds, the sport’s environments will change from Spring to Summer time and so forth.

Synthesizing two monsters to make extra highly effective allies returns, too. “Gamers can experiment and ultimately unlock over 500 monsters, together with franchise favourites, darkish lords, and utterly new creatures,” says Sq. Enix in a press launch. The sport’s additionally on-line, so you’ll be able to compete towards your pals and foes all through the world. I’m excited, however man, I’ll skip over the Overture theme if it performs after it taking part in in so many trailers. However Dragon Quest Monsters: The Darkish Prince releases on December 1.

Sonic Dream Workforce – iOS, Mac, Apple Arcade

Writer: Sega
Developer: Sega Hardlight
Worth: Free with Apple Arcade subscription
Launch Date: December 5
Trailer

Final up is the Blue Blur himself, Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Dream Workforce. This time, you’ll be able to play as six totally different characters, together with Sonic, Amy, Tails, Cheese, Knuckles, and Rouge. On this 3D platformer, you’re attempting to leap and spindash your manner by Eggman’s nightmare dreamscapes.

From the trailers and screenshots, it seems like a strong 3D entry, regardless of being unique to Apple Arcade. It’s much more fascinating than Sonic Superstars, that’s for certain. Will probably be out there on the subscription service on December 5. Hopefully this sport heads to consoles quickly after.

Honorable mentions

This month isn’t just a few RPG goodness and the lightning fast velocity of Sonic and his mates. There’s way over that. Who is aware of? There is likely to be some shadowdrop surprises at The Recreation Awards. The honorable mentions embrace:

• Batman: Arkham Trilogy (Swap) – December 1
• SteamWorld Construct (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X, Xbox Collection S, PC, Swap)- December 1
• A Highland Tune (Swap, PC) – December 5
• Enclave HD (PS5) – December 5
• Arizona Sunshine II (PC, PSVR2) – December 7
• Home Flipper 2 (PC) – December 13
• Bulletstorm VR (PC, PSVR2) – December 14
• Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (PS4, PS5, PC) – December 14
• Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Space Zero (Swap) – December 14
• Raccoo Enterprise (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X, Xbox Collection S, Swap, PC) – December 14
• Paranoid (PC) – December 14
• Trinity Fusion (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X, Xbox Collection S, PC) – December 15
• Resident Evil 4 (iOS) – December 20