2022 remains a huge year for video games. Between franchises like God of War, Pokemon, and Harry Potter, the PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, PC, and Stadia have some massive titles to host. Here’s an overview of the biggest games and possible release dates.
The start of 2022 marked more than a year since the PS5, and Xbox Series X brought video games to the ninth generation of consoles. Developers have had plenty of time to chew the fat and harness the power of the consoles to create immense AAA experiences.
There’s plenty of miles left for the Nintendo Switch too, and of course PC, Stadia and Steam are always pushing the boundaries.
With Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Rainbow Six Extraction, and Gran Turismo 7 already set to ship in 2022, the rest of the year is also looking to bring the heat. Here’s a look at the top AAA video games coming in 2022.
PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC, Steam and Stadia video games in 2022
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Release Date: October 28
For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Call of Duty franchise will break its annual release schedule in 2023. This means players will be locked into CoD’s 2022 title, Modern Warfare 2, for two years.
The 2022 iteration of the iconic franchise will be a direct sequel to 2019’s Modern Warfare. The game will be built on a brand new engine and development of the game will be led by Infinity Ward. The Call of Duty team has announced that Modern Warfare 2 will be released on October 28, 2022.
Gotham Knights release date: October 25, 2022
A Gotham City without the caped crusader is a strange thought, but that’s the threat it faces when Bruce Wayne is dead. In Batman’s place, his former protégés must rise up and protect Gotham, fend off all the threats of crime from some of his most evil super villains.
The cooperative mode will allow players to take control of these brave heroes and hopefully make Batman proud when the game comes out on October 25, 2022.
Hogwarts Legacy Release Date: Holiday 2022
There have been many Harry Potter movie couples games, but so far there hasn’t been an authentic RPG experience that allows you to become your own wizard.
Hogwarts Legacy finally lets fans around the world fulfill their dream of going to Hogwarts, and the game allows players to select their home and the classes they do and customize their character, all while fighting monsters and quests. complete.
God of War: Ragnarok Release Date: 2022
Players got a juicy look at the next epic adventure in Santa Monica’s God of War franchise during the PlayStation Experience 2021. Kratos and Atreus take on Freya, possibly Thor, and their own demons.
God of War Ragnarok looks like it’s been expanded after the reboot with more NPCs, more spectacular gameplay, and a gripping story that puts the bond between father and son to the test.
Final Fantasy XVI Release Date: Late 2022
The hype surrounding Final Fantasy XVI is starting to build as we get deeper into 2022. It’s the collaboration between Square Enix and Devil May Cry 5’s combat designer Ryota Suzuki that has fans of the franchise excited.
The developers have confirmed that they will release additional information about the sixteenth game in the mainline Final Fantasy franchise around the summer of 2022. Hopefully this will include a release date that gives RPG fanatics something to look forward to.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet release date: November 18
2022 is a great year to be a Pokemon fan. Shortly after the release of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Nintendo wasted no time announcing their latest main titles. Pokemon Violet and Pokemon Scarlet introduce players to the ninth generation of Pokemon games.
Nintendo has already shared details about the game, including the implementation of open-world regions and the three starter Pokemon: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. A trailer was confirmed on June 1 Nov 18 as the official release date for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Release Date: Delayed to 2023
It wouldn’t be hard to say that Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 is easily one of the most anticipated games of all time.
Breath of the Wild took the world by storm in 2017 with its rich, expressive world that deviated from the conventions of traditional Zelda games. Many millions of copies were later sold, and fans everywhere are desperate for Link’s next chapter in this beautiful, sprawling version of Hyrule.
Unfortunately, on March 29, 2022, Nintendo announced that Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 would be pushed back to a 2023 release date.
That completes our guide to the biggest and most anticipated video games coming in 2022. For all the latest news and tutorials on these games and more, stay tuned to Charlie INTEL!
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