2022 has already been an impactful year for video games with titles such as Elden Ring and God Of War: Ragnorok. However, the year has not finished yet, so here it is, the 10 most anticipated games set to release in 2022.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
An Avatar game? We were just as shocked. Set to release sometime in 2022 (being optimistic), from what we’ve seen so far, Ubisoft has put its all into the art and animation. This game is no small deal as even Disney has a part in its creation. We just hope it doesn’t get postponed 10 times like Avatar 2.
The Callisto Protocol
Being one of the few promising horror games, The Callisto Protocol is a survival game with gruesomely realistic graphics. Due to one of the creators being Glen Schofield, fans of his previous work, Dead Space, are very excited as the studios promised “the scariest”. The Callisto Protocol will be a third-person game with a strong storyline. It will be available to play on Xbox, Playstation, and PC. We know so far that the game will take place 300 hundred years in the future on one of Jupiter’s moons. The game’s main objective will likely be to survive against the terrifying alien race. Not much else has been announced as “mystery is part of the importance”.
Dune: Spice Wars
Hoping on capitalizing on the popular movie, Dune, Shiro Games has made a strategic game out of Frank Herbert’s novel. Set to release in April, players will be able to play as one of the 4 factions. Players can achieve Victory through wars, deceit, and politics. This game will explore many untapped aspects of strategy games.
Ghostwire: Tokyo
Ghostwire: Tokyo is a mysterious action game. It may seem like a horror game, but don’t let it fool you. The tension is there to increase the dramatic effect of the ghost city. The game perfectly captures the beauty of the Japanese capital city and adds a very futuristic met traditional style. This title is easily one of the most unique to be released this year. Most of the population in Tokyo has disappeared and you have to fight the ghosts that remain to uncover the truth. Ghostwire: Tokyo is available to play on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Gotham Knights
Gotham Knights is set in the DC universe after the passing of Batman (Bruce Wayne). Players will be able to play as one of the 4 sidekicks: Batgirl, Robin, Nightwing, and Red Hood in order to protect Gotham city. The best part is that Gotham Knights allows co-op, meaning that you form a hero group and fight the criminals together. Set to release on October 25th, Gotham Knights will be available on PC, Playstation 4 and 5, Xbox series X, S, and One.
Hogwarts Legacy
Finally! A serious Harry Potter game. Seeing as we waited 2 decades for this, it should mean that Warner Bros. perfected this game. Harry Potter fans will be able to live the magical lives they’ve been dreaming of ever since the release of the books and movies. Whilst you can go to Hogwarts and be a good magic student, you will also have the option to team up with the death eaters and use dark magic. The possibilities with Hogwarts Legacy are endless, we just hope it doesn’t end up being like the other Harry Potter “games”.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
After a 2 year break, another installment to the 20+ year game franchise is here. It seems like classics never die out as just after a week after the release- the game tops many lists. Even with all the new graphics and 3rd designs, Kirby somehow manages to retain its classic look, but makes it even better. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is available on the Nintendo Switch.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2
Another classic game with a new installment, Zelda is one of the most popular franchises among the Nintendo fans. Being the sequel to the first Breath of the Wild game (considered to be one of Nintendo’s greatest works), Breath of Wild 2 has a lot to live up to. The teasers and snapshots show vibrant and realistic lighting while maintaining that classic Nintendo cartoon look. Fans are very eager to hear more about Breath of the Wild 2, but Nintendo has been secretive about it. We can expect more information about the release date in the summer.
Splatoon 3
Nintendo is releasing many sequels to their most popular games this year. Splatoon is a game most of us forgot about until the announcement of the 3rd installment. This family-friendly series was one of the most played games in 2017 and 2018. The simplicity and vibrant nature of the games make it very easy to lose track of time. Just as before, there will be competitive multiplayer available. There will also be single-player story-mode gameplay. Set to release sometime in late 2022, Splatoon 3 will be available on the Nintendo Switch.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
The Suicide Squad, consisting of Harley Quinn, King Shark, Deadshot, And Captain Boomerang, has a new mission: to kill the Justice League. In this battle-adventure game, you get to play as one of the members and fight a brainwashed Justice League. Just like Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is playable in either single-player or 4 person co-op. Set to release sometime in late 2022, it will be available on Xbox, Playstation, and PC.
