With the first month of the year done, we are getting into a very busy two month period featuring notable exclusives, highly anticipated games, new ports, and more. If you missed our Game of the Year coverage, it is all now live including platform-specific lists. This month sees games like Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, Labyrinth of Galleria, Like a Dragon: Ishin, Octopath Traveler II, and more release. Here’s what you need to know about the Japanese games releasing in February 2023 on all platforms. As usual, I’ll update this when dates change or new ones get announced.
Japanese video games releasing in February 2023
February 2
Drainus
Playism
Nintendo Switch
Puzzle Bobble 2X / BUST-A-MOVE 2 Arcade Edition & Puzzle Bobble 3 / BUST-A-MOVE 3 S-Tribute
City Connection
PS5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Metal Black S-Tribute
City Connection
Xbox One, PC
February 3
Raiden IV x Mikado Remix (EU)
NIS America
PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
February 14
Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society
NIS America
PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC
Toaplan Arcade Shoot ‘Em Up Collection Volume 1: Zero Wing, Out Zone, Twin Cobra, and Truxton
Bitwave Games
PC
Wanted: Dead
110 Industries
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, PC
February 16
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
Square Enix
PS4, Nintendo Switch
February 17
Wild Hearts
EA
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Tales of Symphonia Remastered
Bandai Namco Entertainment
PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
February 21
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Sega
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, PC
February 22
Digimon World: Next Order
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Nintendo Switch, PC
Redemption Reapers
Binary Haze Interactive
PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC
February 23
Grim Guardians: Demon Purge
Inti Creates
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
February 24
Octopath Traveler II
Square Enix
PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
February 28
Void Terrarium 2
NIS America
PS4, Nintendo Switch
I’ll update this feature if any dates change or when new games are announced for the month as usual.
