20 Most Anticipated Video Games Of 2023
17. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Platforms: PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, PC
From Software's Soulsborne series may be the undisputed kings of the genre they created, but Team Ninja's Nioh games are worthy rivals to the throne. Having spent years developing the Ninja Gaiden trilogy and its numerous remasters, Team Ninja applied their action-game experience to the Soulslike formula with impressive results.
Having made it two-for-two with the Japan-based Nioh duology, Team Ninja now turn to Ancient China with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. And frankly, we wouldn't bet against them making it three-for-three.
Wo Long looks to iterate further on the systems that made Nioh such a success. Spirit - the game's stamina equivalent - fills up as you attack, forcing you to be more aggressive. Wo Long will also boast a Morale system, wherein your actions in one level will affect the Morale of your army, making subsequent levels easier or harder.
Team Ninja will likely never topple From Software from their throne, but with Wo Long we fully expect them to earn a seat at the round table.