The Game Awards 2023: What to Expect from the Biggest Rumors and Leaks

The Game Awards 2023 is just around the corner, and gamers are eagerly anticipating the show that promises to celebrate the best of the industry and reveal some exciting new projects. The event, hosted by Geoff Keighley, will take place on Thursday, December 7, at 7:30 pm Eastern Time, and will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube. Here are some of the biggest rumors and leaks that have been circulating online about what to expect from the show.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Gameplay and Release Date

One of the confirmed reveals for the show is the first gameplay footage of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the upcoming action-adventure game from Quantic Dream. The game is set after the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, and follows a young Jedi who survived Order 66 and is now on the run from the Empire. The game will feature multiple planets to explore, lightsaber combat, Force powers, and moral choices that will affect the story.

According to a leak from the game’s Steam page, the release date for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will also be announced at the show, and it is reportedly March 16, 2023. The game will be available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Diablo IV Pre-Orders and New Trailer

Another game that is rumored to make an appearance at the show is Diablo IV, the long-awaited sequel to the popular action RPG series from Blizzard Entertainment. The game was first announced at BlizzCon 2019, and has since been in development with occasional updates from the developers. The game will feature five classes: Barbarian, Druid, Rogue, Sorceress, and Paladin, and will return to the darker and grittier tone of the earlier games.

According to a report from Insider Gaming, Diablo IV will be at The Game Awards, and pre-orders for the game will go live during the show. The report also claims that a new trailer for the game will be shown, featuring more gameplay and story details. The game is expected to launch in late 2023 or early 2024 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Final Fantasy XVI Presentation and Release Date

Another game that has been generating a lot of buzz is Final Fantasy XVI, the next installment in the iconic JRPG series from Square Enix. The game was first revealed at the PlayStation 5 Showcase in September 2020, and has since been in development under the direction of Naoki Yoshida, the producer of Final Fantasy XIV. The game will feature a medieval fantasy setting, a real-time combat system, and a story that revolves around the crystals and the Eikons, powerful beings that can be summoned by certain individuals.

The producer of Final Fantasy XVI, Naoki Yoshida, is confirmed to be at The Game Awards, and will give a “very special live presentation” about the game. This could mean that a new trailer, gameplay footage, or even a release date for the game will be revealed at the show. According to a recent leak, the release date for Final Fantasy XVI is October 19, 2023, and the game will be a timed exclusive for PlayStation 5 for one year.

Crash Team Rumble Announcement and Trailer

One of the games that has been long-rumored and recently leaked is Crash Team Rumble, a competitive online multiplayer game that features the characters from the Crash Bandicoot series. The game is developed by Toys for Bob, the studio behind Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, and will feature 4v4 combat in various arenas. The game will have different modes, such as Capture the Flag, King of the Hill, and Team Deathmatch, and will allow players to customize their characters and weapons.

The game was leaked by a rating board in Taiwan, and was later confirmed by Activision. The game will be officially revealed at The Game Awards, with a gameplay trailer and a release window. The game will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in 2023.

Other Possible Reveals and Surprises

The Game Awards 2023 will also feature some other possible reveals and surprises, based on the hints and teases from the host and the guests. Some of the games and announcements that could be expected are:

• A new trailer for Destiny 2: Lightfall, the expansion coming in February 2023
• A new trailer for Baldur’s Gate 3, the highly anticipated RPG from Larian Studios
• A new trailer for Tekken 8, the next entry in the fighting game series from Bandai Namco
• A new announcement from 505 Games, featuring actor Michael Madsen
• A new announcement from Epic Games, possibly related to Fortnite or Unreal Engine
• A new announcement from Among Us, the popular social deduction game
• A new announcement from Hideo Kojima, possibly related to Death Stranding 2 or a new project
• A new announcement from BioWare, possibly related to Dragon Age: Dreadwolf or Mass Effect 4
• A new announcement from Horizon Forbidden West, possibly related to the Burning Shores DLC
• A new announcement from Rian Johnson, Daniel Craig, and Jessica Henwick, possibly related to a new game based on the Knives Out movie franchise
• A new announcement from Josef Fares and Hazelight, the game director and studio behind It Takes Two

The Game Awards 2023 will also feature musical performances, celebrity appearances, and the awards for the best games of the year. The show will be a celebration of the gaming industry and culture, and will showcase some of the most anticipated games and projects for the future.