Arguably, 2021 has been a bit of a quiet year in terms of major new game releases. If anything, it's been a time for indies to shine and for the next-gen systems to push out some new, nifty features. Unfortunately, the games to really utilise those options are far and few between - until next year.
2022 is looking to be a jam-packed year with a gargantuan amount of releases - both first and third party. With so many titles that were originally intended to launch this year being pushed back to 2022, an onslaught of new titles is just around the corner.
So, what's on the slate? Well, starting off with Xbox's upcoming Game Pass line-up, we have quite a few. Halo Infinite is still to come in December, of course. Then you've got Starfield, Bethesda's latest stab at the open-world RPG genre. But outside of that, there's still tons to get excited for. STALKER 2, Redfall, A Plague Tale: Requiem - there's so much coming to the service on day one, it's insane.
We haven't even mentioned the wave of third-party titles arriving on Xbox, many of which will be within the first few months. We've got Dying Light 2, Saints Row, Elden Ring and so much more. Later in the year, we're also expecting others such as Hogwarts Legacy and Gotham Knights.
It's not all about Xbox though. Even other consoles are expecting a silly amount of titles. Nintendo, for example, is planning to release The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, whilst PlayStation has Horizon Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok in its back pocket. No matter what your preference is, there's so, so much to look forward to.
Next year it sounds as though we'll really get a chance to see the next-gen titles shine, both on Xbox and PlayStation. We also expect Nintendo to have another successful year with plenty of surprises up their sleeve. This year may have been a quiet one, but if anything, it feels like the calm before the storm.
What's your most anticipated gaming release of 2022? Let us know in the comments below.
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Tiny Tina for me currently. Closely followed by Elden Ring and Suicide Squad.
Top 5 for me
1. Hogwarts Legacy
2. Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League
3. Starfield
4. Trek To Yomi
5. Gotham Knights
Without doubt Starfield. 10/10 on the excitement meter
Also plague tale. 8/10
And Saints row. 6/10
Redfall has me very excited. 9/10
Hogwarts legacy 1000000/1000000 😍😍😍😍😍
Gotham Knights 8/10
I wanna say Avaowed but that probably isn't a 2022 game.
Speculation wise, the next wolfienstien.
Can I ask why there are PlayStation exclusives on this list? Seemed a bit odd. Not fanboying here, just, wondering 🤔 weird. Same for Nintendo games.
Maybe it's just my autism haha, ignore me 😂
There are a lot of great games slated for next year, but Starfield is an easy choice for most anticipated. Also, you have to anticipate at least 25% of these being delayed to 2023. Every year we have release dates pushed to the following year for extra polish or maybe they don’t want to release against this blockbuster or that.
God of war if it does release in 2022 but it still doesn't have a release date, horizon forbidden West a close second
@FriendlyOctopus PS and Nintendo exclusives were mentioned in the article. They are throwing all the exciting upcoming games from all platforms on this poll.
@Luigi_Skywalker Ahhh, that make sense. I read the article wrong, thought it was Xbox games 😂😂😂 if I get hold of a PlayStation it's easily God of war. Loved the first one on ps4
I’d argue with Psychonauts 2, Forza Horizon 5, Flight Simulator and Halo Infinite, it really hasn’t been a “quiet one” this year, especially on the Xbox side.
The again on this site, FH5 was just an 8 so…
Starfield! Unless Forza Motorsport 8 and Hellblade 2 launch next year, then these two. Stalker a distant 4th place. I wasn't a fan of the original games on the PC back in the day.
Horizon Forbidden West for me. It was mine for this year before the delay. Starfield would likely be second, although I have my doubts it will actually meet it's release date, at least in playable form. I'll be pleasantly surprised if it comes out and in good shape.
So many great games coming next year, wow. It's going to be a big one.
Forza 8 is deffo gonna drop 2022. I'm guessing it's mostly ready, but MS are giving FH5 a clear 12 month run.
Surprised MS didn't acquire Codemasters, as they could have had FH, FM, Grid and Dirt as racing games releasing one a year on a 4 year cycle.
Went Elden Ring, one reason probably one of the few games on the list is definitely going to release next year, I try to be more calm now a days after 2021 and lots of delays etc. excitement management 😂
when I get an almost definitive release date and it’s a few months away I then get hyped.
For xbox it has to be Starfield (but I guarantee a delay)
For playstation it's Horizon Forbidden West
And for Nintendo it has to Breath of the Wild 2
In order for me :
Starfield
Redfall
Elden ring
Plague tale
My top 5 most wanted
1. Horizon Forbidden West,
2 Elden Ring
3. Gran Turismo 7
4. Pokemon Legends Arceus
5. God of War Ragnarok
5b. Bayonetta 3
Easily Breath of the Wild from that list. I'll probably play some of the others either on game pass or at a steep discount
If only half of it hits what a year it will be!
Zelda BOTW sequel, God of War: Ragnarok, Starfield, Horizon: FW, Elden Ring, Redfall, Plague Tale, Suicide Squad, Gotham Knights, Forspoken and many many more.
And Deathloop Director’s cut on Game Pass
I went with starfield. My expectations might come to reality when they start showing gameplay but I love sci fi. I hope there is some tongue to cheek and some quests range from the absurd to space opera.
Really good year this year and beyond.
1. Breath of the wild 2 (switch)
2. The The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero (PlayStation)
3. Starfield (Xbox)
Will any of them actually released next year time will tell.
For Xbox, Starfield and Elden Ring. I'm sure there are a ton more, but I probably won't get around to buying any of them.
I know it's not confirmed, but the new Forza Motorsport is highly likely to come out next year too. It's been what feels like an age since the last proper Forza game so thats my most anticipated (I absolutely Iove Horizon, but Motorsport scratches an itch that the almighty Gran Turismo doesn't even manage anymore)
I really would've liked it if this question was multiple choice. Too many great and varied games coming out it feels weird to only pick one.
Personally Im looking forward to BoTW2, Starfield, Stalker 2, Redfall, Kirby: Automata, HFW, Hogwards Legacy, GoW Ragnarok, Forspoken, Elden Ring and Bayonetta 3.
I also cant wait for Perfect Dark, Project Eve, FF16, Pragmata and Unknown 9 Awakening though these games probably wont make it next year.
TBH, If 4 of these games drop next year Ill have more than enough to play on top of the games released or coming this year.
StarOcean isn’t on the list but Pokémon is so
Pokemon Legends Arceus for me..
Elden Ring, Splatoon 3 and Legends Acreus are the big ones for me.
Ragnorok, Nobody saves the world, Silksong, Suicide Squad, Starfield, BOTW 2, Outer Worlds 2/Avowed (if they’re 2022), Sifu…. I’m going to be broke….
Lol, why isn't Forza Motorsport 8, The Invincible, Shadow Warrior 3 and Test Drive Solar Crown (to name a few)not in the list?
As well as no Company of Heroes 3 nor TW:Warhammer III. Guess those are RTS and this is a console specific site.
Fable, Avowed, Perfect Dark, Starfield... But who knows when they are out! Nothing else in the list is really exciting me. The Legend of Zelda is one of my favourite franchises but Breath of the Wild let me down. I'm curious about Ghostwire and Gollum.
On the Xbox: Starfield
On the Switch: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2
But I'm hoping for some unanounced or indie titles that take me by surprise as well.
Less hype than I expected for STALKER 2. I think you're all in for a pleasant surprise this coming April...
Also, how come King of Fighters XV isn't here? That's my most anticipated game.
Anyone else for the new TMNT game, Shredders Revenge? Turtles in Time is still in my top 3 games ever.
My most anticipated game of 2022 is horzion forbidden west I love love love horzion zero dawn and I'm so excited for the sequel
Elden ring
Sifu
Midnight fight Express
@SplooshDmg it would be nice if they released a console port of the first, prior to stalker 2
Are we really expecting Starfield to be 2022? It's one of the reasons I bought a Series console. Or is 2023-2024 more rational?
@John117 that’s fair. After all, your name indicates you are, in fact, the Master Chief. You have a lot of work to do on that ring!
Starfield is my most anticipated game for next year, followed by Elden Ring.
Deathloop is up there for me too for Xbox release
Honestly, I’m going to be “doing it wrong”* and playing Halo Infinite most of the time. Nothing else on the list really has my attention. I’m happy to be surprised by indie games and game pass releases though. Let’s see what the year takes us!
@FriendlyOctopus because people are gamers not fanboys and I for one appreciate the admins of purexbox accepting that. I myself am a ps5 and Xbox One gamer.
Any option besides elden ring or Zelda is wrong
Nothing in this list really. My most anticipated game of 2022 is Slime Rancher 2. Glad that's coming very soon and it's coming to Game Pass as well.
@SplooshDmg Ahhh! Didn't remember, I'm new again back in the Xbox ecosystem, so I didn't recall that news. That's great, although I would expect a delay.
My top 3:
The Legend of Zelda
Starfield
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
The wonderful thing about this list is there is something for everyone - what a great time to be a gamer.
My personal top three: Starfield, Hogwarts and Horizon.
My top 3 are Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp, Triangle Strategy and Splatoon 3. 2021 is a very strong year for Switch and 2022 is already looking rather strong for Switch.
If I could only choose one Zelda is the top of my list but starfield is a close second
@MyThoughts31 Calm down
A lot people seem to think Starfield is going to get delayed whereas I believe it'll be brought forward. That release date seems like a safety net, not an expectation
In no particular order Ragnorok, Gran Turismo 7, Lego Star Wars: Skywalker Saga, Gotham Knight, Hogwarts an Horizon.
My top three games I'm anticipating for 2022.
1: Starfield
2: Hogwarts Legacy
3: Stalker 2
I'm excited about all the usual suspects of course but I'd like to give a shout out to 'Shredders'.
A good snowboarding game is LONG overdue and this one looks superb 😁
Top 5 for me:
1) Zelda 2
2) Ragnarok
3) Forbidden West
4) Elden Ring
5) Starfield
Now that looks like a year to get excited for! Good shout for Deathloop on GP next year. Not to be sniffed at either!
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