The first-person shooter (FPS) genre continues to gain traction thanks to the immersive perspective and often-action-packed gameplay it brings. The forthcoming year is filled with some highly-anticipated releases under the genre from various developers. From new entries in celebrated franchises to brand-new titles that broaden the field of creativity, there is a lot to look forward to.
The first major S.T.A.L.K.E.R. entry in over a decade, Heart of Chornobyl by Ukrainian developer GSC Game World, has high ambitions. Players will once again explore the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone's post-apocalyptic environment in a bid to survive.
Curious mutations and anomalies call this harsh open-world home, so players will need to engage in FPS combat to fend them off. Scour for resources, manage weapons and inventory, and face terrifying odds alongside other survivors in your search for powerful artifacts.
After a series of delays (largely due to the Russia-Ukraine war), it is finally set to be released sometime in 2023 for PC and Xbox Series X/S
Atomic Heart is another post-apocalyptic FPS as part of a debut project by Russian developer Mundfish. The game takes place in the alternate-history Soviet Union in 1955 where robots and other automatons have become a fundamental part of human society. Things go awry as these contraptions go rogue, forcing players to put an end to the chaos.
Armed with an arsenal of weapons, a wide-open world awaits exploration. Armed with a unique power glove, players will be able to use powers like telekinesis or freezing enemies in their tracks - unlike any other Bioshock game.
With visceral combat and bombastic boss fights being a highlight, Atomic Heart will arrive on February 21, 2023, for PlayStation 4,
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