Looking for the best new games to buy this fourth quarter of 2022? Check out ClutchPoints Gaming’s Top 10 New Games from Q4 2022 here.
Top 10 new games of Q4 2022
10. A Plague Tale Requiem
Release date: October 18, 2022
Developed by: Asobo Studio
Published by: Focus Entertainment
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
A Plague Tale Requiem continues the story of siblings Hugo and Amicia as they discover that the refuge they thought would protect them from danger turns out to be yet another group of people they must flee from. They escape to an island, but wherever Hugo goes, danger and the plague follow. Again pushing the boundaries of what video games can do in storytelling, in rendering realistic graphics with realistic lighting, and in what video games can do to control a swarm of rats in the most realistic yet disgusting way possible and programming, A Plague Tale Requiem is one of the best new games to come out this fourth quarter of 2022.
9. High in life
Release date: December 13, 2022
Developed by: Squanch Games
Published by: Squanch Games
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Rick & Morty showrunner Justin Roiland has been getting his finger on the pulse of the gaming industry lately, with his most popular work making its way to the popular multiplayer platform fighting game MultiVersus. However, apart from that, there is an even bigger project heading into the gaming industry with the hand of Roiland. High on Life is a sci-fi comedy shooter that looks awesomely funny, with Roiland even lending his famous “Morty voice” as the voice for the talking weapons in the game. This game could well be a flop, but in terms of spectacle, this game is high on the list.
8. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Release date: October 20, 2022
Developed by: Ubisoft
Published by: Ubisoft
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
One of the games that everyone thought was just a quick cash grab from Ubisoft and Nintendo was the original Mario + Rabbids game. Now we are all wiser and know not to sleep over the sequel. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a turn-based tactics game similar to XCOM, but has a lot of new mechanics that work quite well within the context of its own IPs and universe, while also adding more depth and challenge. The unholy marriage between Mario and the Rabbids shouldn’t have worked the first time around, but since then we can safely assume that the sequel would be fine too.
7. Bayonetta 3
Release date: October 28, 2022
Developed by: PlatinumGames
Published by: Nintendo
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
A game that’s been in the oven for a long time, so long that fans thought the game will never see the light of day – Bayonetta 3 sees the return of the sexy witch Bayonetta in another action-packed adventure with her made-up weapons and fashion. Players can once again make awesome combos and beat up new series opponents called Hommonculi. With the help of both new and old allies, Bayonetta will once again dish out punishments to save the world. Meanwhile, new to the series in this game is the “Naive Angel Mode”, which makes the game more PG-13.
6. Sonic Limits
Release date: November 8, 2022
Developed by: Sonic Team
Published by: Sega
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One. Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch
While many of us remain skeptical about the success of the upcoming open-world Sonic game, we still see it at the top of many people’s lists. Sonic has a very bad history with 3D games, so it’s understandable that a lot of people, including us, aren’t as excited as other fans would be about Sonic Frontiers. But, just like its name, this new game pushes the boundaries of what a Sonic game could be. The move to open world 3D may be a necessary step for Sonic Team to reinvent Sonic and keep up with the times. Still, we’re including Sonic Frontiers in our list of the best new games coming out this quarter because everyone is sure to be watching it, for better or for worse.
5. Gotham Knights
Release date: October 21, 2022
Developed by: WB Games Montreal
Published by: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
The spiritual successor to the critically acclaimed Arkham series will finally arrive in October, with the Bat family trying to fit into the shoes of the Bat patriarch in his absence. Play as Nightwing, Red Hood, Robin or Batgirl in an open-world version of Gotham City and seamlessly play between single-player and multiplayer game modes in this expansive fighting game. Can you keep Gotham safe as one of The Batman’s sequels?
4. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion
Release date: December 13, 2022
Developed by: SQUARE ENIX
Published by: SQUARE ENIX
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Final Fantasy 7 continues to be a worldwide phenomenon, and with the success of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake game, a slew of remakes are coming around the Final Fantasy 7 subseries. The latest release of SQUARE ENIX is Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, a remake or reinvention of the exclusive PSP game Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7, featuring one of the key supporting characters from FF7: Zack Fair. Of all the Final Fantasy 7 games, Crisis Core is the most modern and the gameplay was reminiscent of what Final Fantasy 7 Remake was like, so gameplay-wise we would be in familiar territory. However, many fans are still on the edge of their seats with this one, as they brace themselves for a spine similar to SQUARE ENIX’s in reimagining the events of the story with Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
3. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Release date: November 18, 2022
Developed by: Game Freak
Published by: Nintendo, The Pokemon Company
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
The ninth generation of Pokemon games will arrive this quarter. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be the first true open-world mainline Pokemon game, a move inspired by the success of the spin-off title Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet take players to the Spanish-inspired Paldea region, meet new Pokemon and embark on a new journey to become the very best in the Pokemon world.
2. Call of Duty Modern Warfare II
Release date: October 28, 2022
Developed by: Infinity Ward
Published by: Activision
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
This game needs no introduction – things are already looking good for Call of Duty Modern Warfare II after the public beta testing phase in September. The game comes out in full in October and we’re sure it’ll be another home run for Activision. Call of Duty Modern Warfare II is a remake of the original 2009 Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 game. Modern Warfare II will take over the mainstream gaming discussion for the next few months, and we’re all set.
1. God of War Ragnarok
Release date: November 9, 2022
Developed by: Santa Monica Studio
Published by: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platforms: PS4, PS5
And finally, we have what may be the only contender for Elden Ring’s game of the year claims. God of War Ragnarok comes out in November, a sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War, arguably one of the best games ever. God of War Ragnarok continues the story three years after the first. Katros and Atreus must come to terms with the fact that Ragnarok is coming, and they embark on a journey across the nine realms in search of a way to stop it.
And those are the best and best new games coming out in the last quarter of 2022. Which games are you most looking forward to? Which games did we miss? Let us know in the comments!
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