Here are the most anticipated games coming out in 2022. Featuring new titles and long-awaited sequels for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and other platforms, upcoming 2022 video games such as Elden Ring, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and Horizon Forbidden West have gamers excited for its creative setting and exciting gameplay. Meanwhile games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2, and Nightingale have no official release dates yet, but we are just as excited for them and hope more updates will come soon.
Vote up the games you are looking forward to the most in 2022.
A collaboration between Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin, the game features a vast open-world with gameplay focusing on combat and exploration. With character customization, horseback riding, a revamped combat system, and difficult bosses, players can't wait to explore the vast cryptic world that Elden Ring has to offer.
Released: February 25, 2022
Developer: FromSoftware
Genres (Video game): Action, Role-playing game, Fantasy
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Not much is known about Breath of the Wild 2 other than a 2022 release, but the teaser from Nintendo still have players excited about the game as it showcases a large open world, new unique abilities, and a story that is sure to immerse players in the overall experience.
The ninth installment of the God of War series, the game is a sequel to God of War (2018) and serves as the finale to the Norse era arc of the series. Featuring dynamic gameplay and well detailed action scenes, the game follows Kratos and his teenage son Atreus as they uncover a mystery among the Norse gods.
Released: 2022
Developer: Santa Monica Studio
Genres (Video game): Action, Adventure, Hack and slash
The first new franchise developed by Bethesda in over twenty-five years, Starfield is an open world action rpg that have been described as "Skyrim in space". Featuring character customization, switching between first and third person perspectives, and narrative impacts to gameplay, Starfield has gamers excited to explore space and everything beyond.
Released: November 11, 2022
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Genres (Video game): Sci-fi, Action role-playing game
The latest entry in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, the game follows Sonic as he sets out to rescue his friends after Doctor Eggman's attempts to control an ancient technology go wrong. In addition to upgraded graphics and gameplay, Frontiers is the first open world game in the series and features a variety of different landscapes including flowery fields, forests, ancient ruins, and deserts.
Released: Late 2022
Developer: Sonic Team
Genres (Video game): Adventure, Open world, Platform
Publisher: Sega
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
A spin-off game in the Borderlands series and a successor to Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands features new gameplay in the looter shooter series such as melee weapons, and a spell cast system. In addition, the game retains its wacky and zany storytelling, making players excited to shoot at dragons while trying to blow up the ocean.
Released: March 25, 2022
Developer: Gearbox Software
Genres (Video game): Action, Role-playing game, First-person shooter, Fantasy
Publisher: 2K Games
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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