The 12 Biggest Games Coming Out in 2022

Over 100 games are set for 2022, and we are highlighting the most promising projects on the horizon. The jam-packed calendar is filled with blockbuster and triple-A games releases. The list includes long-awaited titles such as Bayonetta 3, God of War Ragnarok, Elden Ring, and Starfield.

Here are the 12 biggest games coming out in 2022 as a prelude to 365 days of gaming experience:

The Anacrusis

In a year already filled with Left 4 Dead-like, how does The Anacrusis stand out? Well, it’s ready on a funky retro-futuristic space cruiser featuring fantastical sci-fi weapons. Developed by Stray Bombay, The Anacrusis had an early access release on January 13, 2022 on Steam and Xbox Series X. It will have a full release later this year.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a first-person, action-adventure game in a never-before-seen part of Pandora. The Frontiers of Pandora attacks the Navi against humans. Available in PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox One and will be playable on Amazon Luna and Google Stadia streaming platforms.

Bayonetta 3

Bayonetta, the gun-wielding witch whose third appearance was announced more than four years ago, will return with 2022 Switch-exclusive Bayonetta 3. This time, she’ll fight mysterious new enemies using new abilities like Demon Masquerade.

Elden Ring

The much-await Elden Ring will finally arrive on February 25, 2022. After a brief preview of the game in beta form last November 2021, players will experience it soon. Elden Ring will be available in PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

Forspoken

Forspoken features a young woman from New York City. She has been brought to a ravaged fantasy world. Magical spells and a sentient bracelet help her fight an evil force named Break. Forspoken will be available on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC in May 2022.

Ghostwire: Tokyo

GhostWire: Tokyo takes place in a version of Tokyo where nearly every living person has disappeared. Players have to use a combination of magic and martial arts to combat the ghosts that now occupy the city. The new game from the developers behind the Evil Within series looks weird and intriguing. GhostWire: Tokyo, one of the best games coming out in 2022, will be available on PlayStation 5 and PC.

God of War Ragnarok

Sony’s most prominent first-party feature for 2022 is undeniably God of War: Ragnarok. Ragnarok continues the father-son adventures of Kratos and Atreus. However, new characters from Norse mythology would take part in the game, such as Thor and Odin.

Gotham Knights

In the Gotham Knights games, Batman is dead, and it’s up to the rest of the Bat family — Batgirl, Robin, Red Hood, and Nightwing – to guard the streets of Gotham. The action-adventure game will be available for PlayStation 4 and 5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. It is a single-player game, with the option for a two-player co-op.

Gran Turismo 7

Polyphony Digital’s racing sim is back with a numbered sequel in 2022. Gran Turismo 7 swears to be the best-looking Gran Turismo yet. The game’s compatible with 4K, HDR, 60 fps frame rates and will be a showcase for PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller.

Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals

Night School Studio’s (now owned by Netflix) supernatural walk-and-talk adventure’s next installment is coming. Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals happens in the same universe as the original version, but it features a new cast of characters, led by environmental researcher Riley.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

The first Switch exclusive of the year, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, takes Nintendo’s beloved monster-collecting franchise in a bold new direction. Arceus shakes up the traditional methods of encountering and attacking Pokémon.

Starfield

Starfield is the next epic single-player RPG title from Todd Howard and Bethesda Game Studios. Howard describes Starfield as “Skyrim in space,” though he also noted it’s “a bit more hardcore of a role-playing game than we’ve done in the past.” The RPG will be Bethesda’s first game developed using its Creation Engine 2. On November 11, 2022, Starfield will be available for Windows PC and Xbox Series X.