We are coming to the end of a very beautiful year for the video game industry in general, exciting for some players and, unfortunately, less than expected for others. But the upcoming year of 2023 will be full of powerful and exclusive titles for all devices, and exciting announcements are also expected for future titles or devices.

Big companies like Sony, Microsoft, and others, as always, hint at certain titles from time to time without announcing them directly. For example, we know that GTA 6 is in development, but it has not been officially announced yet. Therefore, in this article, we will discuss the titles or devices that are expected to be announced in the near future.

Announcing the Keystone Device

It's already been acknowledged that a Keystone device project is in the works at Microsoft. In fact, it was announced in part by Xbox CEO Phil Spencer during a podcast for The Verge.

Where Phil Spencer said at the time that the said device “is more expensive than Microsoft wanted.” After that, Keystone was shelved for now. Understandably, the hardware wasn’t completely abandoned, as the company shifted its focus to integrating Xbox Cloud Gaming into Samsung TVs and other devices.

An announcement in late 2023 is expected to be possible, as the device is tuned and produced according to Microsoft's wishes for a launch in the 2024 holiday season, perhaps. The company must now study its plan well with the device and how to benefit from it, especially with the exit of the Google Stadia platform from the market.

The gaming industry really needs this device, and Microsoft owns and has the ingredients and thousands of games, so you do it and seize the opportunity?

Announcing the PS5 Slim or Pro

Well, some gamers might suspect that this announcement will happen next year, but Sony itself has hinted that 2023 will be very exciting for the PlayStation brand in particular. This statement could lead us to a lot, including the announcement of a new version of the PlayStation 5 device and the saturation of the market with it.

There are some real signs that could indicate that the company could announce a new device next year. Take, for example, what the company did last generation. It gave us three copies of the PlayStation 4, not just one.

The PlayStation 4 was released in 2013, and in 2016, the thinner Slim version was released. In the same year, the Pro version was also released. In the current generation, next year will coincide with the year of the third PlayStation 5, and the company may do exactly what it did with the previous generation, which is to release a new version that may be lighter in weight, power consumption, and more.

Of course, there are other clues, including hints, leaks, close sources, and more, but what are your expectations?

Announcing Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision, or Maybe Not

Next year, 2023, we will undoubtedly see the final outcome of the long fight over the fate of the largest acquisition ever in the history of the video game industry. Microsoft's merger request with Activision is almost 6 months old. Where the case has reached the final stages of investigation, scrutiny and presentation of evidence, there are bodies that have approved and others that have rejected, and next year we will know whether the process will be completed or rejected.

Announcing GTA 6

This year, Rockstar received the biggest painful blow in its history, and that was when early content and images from its unannounced game development process were leaked after GTA 6. An unfortunate hack occurred for the company out of revenge and as a grand response to its delay in announcing the game in particular and its projects in general.

Sure, we saw what we saw, and we saw plenty of details that leaked and turned out to be true after they were rumored. The content was teasing another big part, but next year could be a great time for the company to reconcile with its audience, especially after the debacle of stopping support for Red Dead Redemption 2, which was a disastrous decision.

Next year should be the year of course correction for the well-known company Rockstar. Will the game be officially presented to us after a long wait, or will its long silence have another chapter that could extend into a new year?

Announcing the Nintendo Switch 2

Almost 6 full years have passed since the launch of the current Nintendo Switch, and it will turn seventh in March 2023. It is the only device currently competing for two different generations, and it is time for Nintendo to announce its big brother. to complete the journey started by the current device.

There is ample evidence that the company is working on a new device that is a different generation and the beginning of a new era. We believe that the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 is only a matter of time. We could get an announcement for the next device and we could see its release date almost for sure, so let's wait and see.

Announcing Naughty Dog's New Studio Project

Naughty Dog Studio is currently working on several projects, as previously announced. Additionally, the studio’s vice president Neil Druckmann announced a few days ago about the nature of their next project. But since the studio’s last projects were released in 2020, it’s time for next year to either announce the new project or to release the one they’re working on now.

Looking at the studio’s game release policy, we see that it releases a new game every 3 to 4 years. The upcoming year of 2023 will mark the third year of the studio without any new release. The latest sources mentioned that the studio is working on a popular title with the help of Visual Arts Studio. But will it be announced next year?

These are all our predictions for the big announcements, whether they be titles or devices that we might see announced or seen in 2023. What are your expectations?

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