The Annapurna Interactive Showcase has returned for 2023 and it was filled with a wide range of unique and wonderful-looking games. From the first Blade Runner game in 25 years that also happens to be the first in-house game for Annapurna Interactive to release dates for Thirsty Suitors and Cocoon to the news that Stray was headed to Xbox, the 30-minute show was not a disappointment.
However, it did go by pretty quickly and it can be hard to keep track of everything announced, so this article will gather all the biggest reveals and the trailers that went along with them so you don’t miss a thing!
Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth Is Annapurna Interactive’s First In-House Game
Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth is not only the first Blade Runner game in 25 years, but it will also be Annapurna Interactive’s first in-house game. We don’t know too much about the game quite yet, but it was confirmed that it will take place in 2033 in a dystopian Los Angeles after the Blackout and will fit in between the original Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049.
Its development is being led by Solar Ash and What Remains of Edith Finch’s Chelsea Hash, and we had the chance to speak to her about the project that will supposedly have a strong focus on narrative.
Cocoon Gets an August 2023 Release Date and a New Gameplay Trailer
Cocoon, the much-anticipated world jumping game from Geometric Interactive and the lead gameplay designer of Limbo and Inside, will officially be released on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S (On Game Pass!), Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on September 29, 2023. We were also treated to a new gameplay trailer alongside the release date announcement.
Stray Is Finally Coming to Xbox in August 2023
Cat lovers, rejoice! Stray is finally making its way to Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One on August 10, 2023. In our Stray review, we said, “The new ideas it introduces along the way help keep things as fresh as a new bag of litter, too, even if not all of those ideas work quite as well as others. But whether I was scratching at a carpet or curling up into a ball and taking a catnap, Stray does a great job of setting itself apart in a way that feels like more than just a novelty.”
Thirsty Suitors Gets a November 2023 Release Date
Thirsty Suitors is a very unique game that features turn-based combat, skateboarding, cooking, and so much more, and it will be released on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S (Game Pass!), Xbox One, PC, and Switch on November 2, 2023.
Thirsty Suitors stars Jala, who, throughout the game, will have to confront her exes, deal with her demanding parents, get ready for her sister’s wedding, and so much more in this game that is also a stylish celebration of South Asian culture.
Lorelai and the Laser Eyes Gets a New Trailer That Shows Off the ‘Journey into the Nightmare Surreality’
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is a striking game that promises to take players on a “journey into the nightmare surreality.” Annapurna Interactive’s showcase presented fans with a new trailer and it teases some of the mysteries and puzzles players will need to solve in this non-linear adventure game when it arrives later this year.
Lushfoil Photography Sim Encourages Players to Capture the Beauty of Our World on Film
Lushfoil Photography Sim has players exploring true-to-life recreations of real-world locations with a fully-featured camera and it looks to be a beautiful adventure across our planet. Gameplay takes place in first-person and there are secrets and hidden objectives waiting for players that understand what it takes to capture the perfect shot.
To a T Is a New Game From the Creator of Katamari Damacy and It Stars a Character Stuck in a T-Pose
To a T is a hilarious-looking game from the creator of Katamari Damacy that stars a character who is stuck in a t-pose position. To a T is billed as an “episodic 3D adventure” that has a “strong focus on character, interaction, story, and exploration,” and the main character is just trying to live a normal life while being stuck in a not-ideal position at all times. However, they soon learn they may just be perfect the way they are.
Flock Is a Co-Op Game That Has Your Flying Through the Skies with Your Friends With a Bunch of Flying Creatures
If you’ve ever dreamed of what it’s like to be part of flock of birds flying through the sky, the aptly named Flock may just be what you’ve been waiting for. The goal of the game is to fly through a fantastical world and recruit new and wonderful flying creatures to join your flock, and you can do everything with a friend by your side.
Ghost Bike Is a Thrilling and Speedy Biking Adventure Through the Afterlife
In 2024, players will be able to play Ghost Bike, a game that tells the story of the attempted revival of the “magical couriers who rode between the world of the living and the world of the dead.” This adventure will take players to the afterlife and will challenge them to defeat ghosts in an attempt to bring back “the true spirit of biking back to Wheel World.”
Mundaun Is a Haunting Hand-Penciled Horror Tale That Is Now Available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
Not only is Mundaun now available on PS5 and Xbox Series X, but this hand-penciled horror tale also has a new update that adds 4K/60fps support on current-gen platforms, bug fixes, new languages, and more. Set in a dark part of The Alps, Mundaun was first released in 2021 and is filled with deadly creatures, devious puzzles, terrifying moments, and more.
Bounty Star Is a Compelling Combination of Mech Combat, Base Building, and Farming
Bounty Star is a complelling combination of mech combat, base building, and farming and it stars a ex-soldier named Clementine McKinney. As you work to help Clem get over the guilt of her past, you will get to partake in thrilling 3D mech combat and so much more in a post-post-apocalyptic version of the American Southwest.
Storyteller Is Headed to Netflix With New Content
Storyteller, the puzzle game that plays across multiple panels like a comic book, will be available to all Netflix subscribers on September 26, 2023, with new content, scenarios, and more.
Annapurna Interactive Has Partnered with Marumittu Games and Glass Revolver
While these wren’t full game announcements/reveals, Annapurna Interactive has revealed it has new developer partnerships with Marumittu Games and Glass Revolver. Marumittu Games’s title takes place in a “future that could actually happen” and will include problems that are familiar. Glass Revolver’s game is called We Kill Monsters and it was revealed it was originally going to be in 2D before studio head Jacob Williams decided to delete the entire project and committ to 3D. Oh, and you can camp!
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