PS5 exclusives release schedule (2023): Final Fantasy XVI, Spider-Man 2 & more

Image showing Spider-Man, Aloy and KratosSony/Marvel

A lot of fantastic PlayStation exclusives have already been released for the PS5 in 2023 and there’s a great lineup for the rest of the year and beyond. Here are all the upcoming exclusives coming to the console in the future.

Sony’s fifth-generation console, the PS5 has an exciting ever-expanding library of exclusives titles that take full advantage of its lightning-fast SSD and the DualSense controller features. 

We’ve got a full list of every confirmed PS5 exclusive game that’s coming to the console in 2023 and beyond below. 

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An image of the PlayStation 5 on a black background with a reflectionSony
PS5 has picked up where its predecessor left off in terms of exclusive games.

 

Upcoming PS5 exclusives

2023 is shaping up to be a huge year for Sony, with the announcement of titles like Final Fantasy XVI,  Spider-Man 2, and more coming to the PS5. Below is a list of all the current and upcoming PS5 exclusives, along with any confirmed release dates we have so far.

Upcoming PlayStation exclusives coming in 2023 and beyond

Final Fantasy 16 Square Enix
The 16th installment is shaping up to be equally as brilliant as the other Final Fantasy games.

Final Fantasy XVI

  • June 22, 2023

Despite this installment being the 16th Final Fantasy game, this franchise never seems to dwindle or falter in its successes. Final Fantasy constantly impresses and from the looks of it, Final Fantasy 16 will be no different.

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Featuring classic characters, the style many know and love, and equally fantastic weapons, this will be a game everyone should try out, even if it is only a timed exclusive.

An image of Spider-Man and Miles Morales from Spider-Man 2 - one of the upcoming PS5 exclusives.Sony
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is set to be a fantastic crossover.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

  • Fall 2023

While Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018) and its Miles Morales-based follow-up set a new Spiderverse in motion, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will see it expand in multiple ways. For one, it appears both Peter Parker and Miles will be playable, while Kraven and Venom will be the villains this time around.

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We’re excited to revisit Manhattan again in 2023 – especially with how beautiful it looked in Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

PS5 Exclusives with an unannounced release date

  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
  • Stellar Blade
  • Tchia
  • Bramble: The Mountain King
  • Schim
  • Pacific Drive
  • Silent Hill 2 Remake
  • Death Stranding 2
  • Goodbye Volcano High
  • Last of Us Multiplayer
  • Marvel’s Wolverine
  • Knights of the Old Republic Remake
  • Eternights

Current PS5 exclusive

Horizon Forbidden West Burning ShoresGuerrilla Games
Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores is the newest DLC for the successful title.

Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores

  • April 19, 2023

Burning Shores is the DLC expansion to Horizon Forbidden West that sees Aloy travel to Los Angeles where she’ll meet new allies, battle more dangerous machines, and experience a gripping adventure. For fans of the previous Horizon installments, Burning Shores is a must-play.

Kratos fighting Thor in God of War Ragnarok, one of the most popular PS5 exclusives.Sony Santa Monica
God of War Ragnarok is one of the best PS5 exclusives yet.

God of War: Ragnarok (Also available on PS4)

Kratos’ 2018 adventure remains one of PlayStation 4’s best, and his 2022 return has provided more of the same – with gorgeous visuals, a story steeped in Norse mythology, and Atreus looking much more grown-up.

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This time around, our duo of deities is looking for Tyr, and their search will see them clash with foes new and old.

Not convinced? Check out our 10/10 review.

Here is a full list of all the current playable PS5 exclusives:

That’s quite a list of titles that Sony has already released for the console, and this is only the beginning of the PS5’s library, as many more are releasing within the next year or so.

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So, there you have it – that’s everything to know about all of the current and upcoming PS5 exclusives. With so many games to look forward to, be sure to check out our hubs below:

The Elder Scrolls 6  | GTA 6 | Assassin’s Creed Infinity | Wolverine | Wonder Woman | Avatar Frontiers of Pandora | Dragon Age 4 | Street Fighter 6 | Tekken 8Starfield | Crash Team Rumble | Diablo 4 | Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 4 | Counter-Strike 2