Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

With a brilliant combat system that elevates turn-based battles by adding the sort of active dodge and parry mechanics you might find in a hardcore action RPG, Sandfall Interactive's Gallic-tinged adventure is proof positive that indie studios can compete directly against genre titans when vision and execution align perfectly.

- 

from £29 / PC, PS5, XSX

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

from £37 / PC, PS5, PS4, XSX, XB1

It might be a gigantically generous expansion that almost makes you feel you're playing Elden Ring for the first time again, but this isn't DLC you can dip straight into: it's aimed at seasoned players who are ready for some truly punishing challenges.

The Land of Shadow offers an entirely new location to explore, an engaging plot... and plenty of fresh horrors to fight.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
£45 / NS2, NS