All the LGBTQ+ inclusive 2023 Valentine’s Day gaming events/releases
It’s Valentine’s Day, which means there are plenty of special events happening both IRL and in the virtual space of video games to celebrate the day of love. To help you celebrate, we’ve tracked down all of these events that are LGBTQ+ inclusive, so you can enjoy the holiday in as gay a way as you want to. If we’ve missed any releases or events, please let us know via hello@gaymingmag.com.
All the LGBTQ+ inclusive 2023 Valentine’s Day gaming events/releases
Apex Legends: Revelry
The latest season of Apex Legends kicks off on Valentine’s Day, and is bringing a ton of changes to the game. These include a new class system for the game’s playable Legends, a new Team Deathmatch mode, a new limited-time game mode playlist, and more. Apex Legends is also celebrating its fourth anniversary during this event and will feature a community-created rewards tracker for players to progress through.
The battle royale features several LGBTQ+ characters, including Loba, Bangalore, Bloodhound, Seer, and Catalyst.
Ten Dates
Ten Dates is an FMV game from Wales Interactive that follows best friends Ryan and Misha as they attend a speed dating event in London. The game released on Valentine’s Day 2023, and includes characters that are diverse not just in including LBGTQ+ identities, but also disabled folks and people of color.
Loverwatch/ Overwatch 2 Valentine’s event
FINALLY, Activision Blizzard has put out a dating sim featuring characters from its hit hero shooter Overwatch. The game is cheekily called Loverwatch, and allows players to try to date either robotic ninja man Genji, or leading Overwatch doctor and queen healer Mercy. Hanzo follows you around as a Cupid stand-in, which is significantly more awkward if you’re trying to woo his brother Genji. Loverwatch is available from February 13-28, which is the length of the Overwatch 2 Valentine’s Day event.
If you get the secret ending in Loverwatch, you can get a special highlight reel for Hanzo in Overwatch 2. Additionally, the in-game event will feature a limited-time game mode called “Love of Geometry” which is a player-versus-player mode of all Hanzos. His kit has been altered for this mode, with Scatter Arrow replacing his usual Storm Arrow ability and his Dragonstrike ultimate ability featuring a holiday-themed surprise.
Boyfriend Dungeon PS5 release
Kitfox Games’ dating sim/dungeon crawler hybrid has slashed its way onto PlayStation 5, complete with its Secret Weapons DLC content, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Now next gen Sony players can hit the dungeon with the weapon cutie of their choice and experience this unique dating game.
Fortnite Valentine’s Day
The world’s most iconic battle royale title is throwing its own festivities to celebrate the day of love. Players can check out the heart/love-themed Folly outfit, which includes Folly’s Heartcase Back Bling, the Heartache Pickaxe, and the Jester’s Privilege Wrap. Players can also invite a loved one to check out the Feel the Love Discover row, which will show off different islands you can play on from February 14-20.
First Bite: Bad Blood release
First Bite games has released the first DLC for its debut game, raunchy vampire visual novel First Bite on Valentine’s Day 2023. The update is called First Bite: Bad Blood, and centers around the red tape surrounding the player character Noe’s right to exist as a vampire in the first place. It also features a very scary seeming, MILF vampire.
“Love is in the Air” Humble Bundle
Humble is no stranger to themed bundles, and this year’s Valentine’s Day is no different. Its “Love is in the Air” bundle includes eight games that approach romance and dating from a broad range of perspectives, including the likes of ValiDate: Struggling Singles in Your Area, Kaichu: A Kaiju Dating Sim, Later Daters, and more.
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