The year 2022 is projected to be the biggest year of the gaming industry. It is jam-packed with a long list of most anticipated games, finally all set to be released this year.
Here, we have come up with a list of some of the most anticipated upcoming games of 2022, and beyond.
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
Initial Release Date: March 18, 2022
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows
Genre: Action, Role playing
Based on the first-ever Final Fantasy game, Stranger of Paradise will see the gamers take on the role of Jack, Jed, and Ash in their quest to kill Chaos. Unlike previous Final Fantasy editions, Stranger of Paradise will be featuring a comprehensive in-game job system, where players could be a Thief, Knight, Mage, or a Monk, amongst many others.
Though the gameplay will be different, developers have assured hardcore Final Fantasy lovers that the storyline would follow a similar trajectory like the previous editions.
Gran Turismo 7
Initial Release Date: March 4, 2022
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Genre: Racing
Overshadowed by Forza Horizon and Need for Speed, Grand Turismo is one of the most underrated racing game franchises out there. The storied racing game is about to launch yet another entry by March with stunning graphics convincing enough to lure racing game enthusiasts into giving it a test drive.
The real deal of Grand Turismo 7 is its “real driving simulator” supported by haptic feedback and adaptive trigger made possible through PlayStation 5’s DualSense Controllers.
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
Initial Release Date: March 18, 2022
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows
Genre: Open world, First-person shooter, Action- adventure
This March 2022, the makers of probably one of the most underrated & most visually appealing Open world, first-person shooter adventures ever made in gaming history – The Borderlands, is coming back with a bang with a brand-new adaptation inspired by Borderlands 2.
Within Borderlands 2, Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep was hailed as one of the best DLC packs ever made in the Open world, Action-adventure space. This year, the same trippy visuals and engaging storyline will be back with Tiny Tina’s Wonderland.
Saints Row
Initial Release Date: August, 2022
Platforms: Xbox Series X & Series S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5
Genre: Open world, First-Person, Shooter Action- adventure
Saints Row is ready to make a stunning comeback this August. There are rumors of a reboot, which would take the franchise back to its tried and tested success mantra. For those who don’t know, Saints Row is about controlling a criminal boss, assembling gangs, and taking over the game’s open world.
The latest edition of Saints Row features the city of Santo Ileso, having nine districts. In the game, the players can do everything from taking over the city to launching new businesses. Co-op mode is back, and players will get to design their own bosses this time around.
The Legend of Zelda: Breadth of the Wild 2
Initial Release Date: November, 2022
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Genre: Open world Action-adventure
The Legend of Zelda’s: Breadth of the Wild first edition, released in 2016, has become a huge hit. It set the Nintendo gaming community ablaze by cementing its place as an iconic game in gaming history.
Naturally, when its sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Breadth of the Wild 2, was announced in late 2019, it filled the gaming community with a lot of hype and speculation. Now, Nintendo’s very own open-world, Action-adventure sequel will be back soon by the end of November 2022.
Sonic Frontiers
Initial Release Date: November, 2022
Platforms: Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
Genre: Open world Action-adventure
Produced by the legendary SEGA franchise, the Sonic Adventure games are an all-time favorite 30-year-old Action-adventure series. The game is adored by people from all across the globe.
Developed by SEGA’S Sonic Team Japan, in collaboration with producer Sachiko Kawamura and director Morio Kishimoto, Sonic Frontiers is the next mainline Sonic adventure game coming up by November 2022. After almost a decade long wait, Sonic Frontiers is ready to take a huge leap forward compared to previous editions. In terms of the gameplay experience, and a highly immersive open-world inspired theme.
God of War Ragnarok
Initial Release Date: November, 2022
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Genre: Action-adventure
Developed by Santa Monica Studio, God of War was one of the most ambitious Action-adventure games ever launched. Following up on the overwhelming success of its previous release in 2018, its sequel, God War Ragnarok, has huge shoes to fill.
God of War Ragnarok will be following the characters of Norse Mythology, such as Thor and Odin, in a storyline heading towards an apocalyptic event popularly known as ‘Ragnarok’ in Norse cultures.
Hogwarts Legacy
Initial Release Date: End of 2022
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
Genre: Role playing, Action-adventure
Let’s face it. Harry Potter fans had been desiring an RPG-styled game where the players can be a student at Hogwarts for quite a long time now. The prayers had been answered when game developer Avalanche Software collaborated with Warner Bros and Interactive Entertainment to go ahead with the development of Hogwarts Legacy.
After an initial hiccup, the game is finally set to be released by the end of 2022. For fans who had been waiting for this game for so long, the wait will probably be worthwhile.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
Initial Release Date: End of 2022
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
Genre: Action-adventure
While the world is bracing itself for a brand-new Lord of the Rings TV series, set to debut on Amazon Prime, the gaming community, on the other hand, is eagerly waiting for the launch of yet another Lord of the Rings video game. Unlike the previous Lord of the Rings game, Shadow of Mordor, Lord of the Rings: Gollum will follow ring-obsessed Gollum’s perspective. Gollum is more of a sneaky character, so the game focuses more on stealth missions than fighting.
Callbreak Empire
Initial Release Date: End of March, 2022
Platforms: Android, iOS
Genre: Real-time Strategy
We all enjoy a game or two of Callbreak when hanging around with our friends. After all, the Callbreak game is the favorite and most played card game in India. Fabzen Technologies which created Ludo Empire Game also developed Callbreak Empire, a brand-new Callbreak multiplayer game, where live players compete against each other to earn real money online.
Apart from a seamless & captivating gaming experience, Callbreak Empire brings a few additional game modes to the table, making it one of the best Callbreak games online. At Callbreak Empire, gamers can play in the free-to-play, single-round mode, where the live players can get the hang of the game without any money involved. At the same time, there is always the ‘User Mode’ available for Callbreak players wishing to earn a handsome sum of money online.