The biggest new games coming out in 2022 and beyond on PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC, and more.
The new games for 2022 and beyond cover a wide range of genres. There are a lot of games coming out this year on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Switch, so we’re pretty spoilt for choice. This list compiles our picks for the most interesting new games on the horizon that you should keep an eye on. If you’re searching for a thorough list of all the upcoming games, check out our handy video game release dates compilation, which is updated on a regular basis.
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So be set as we walk you through all of the new games to look forward to in 2022 and beyond – on every platform.
ST.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernoby
Platform(s): Xbox Series X, PC
Release date: December 8, 2022
In the widely anticipated sequel to the original title, you’ll be exploring the huge Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The Zone is far more difficult to survive than it was previously, especially following the second nuclear reactor catastrophe. There are vicious mutants, lethal oddities, and feuding groups to contend with, as well as an immense power at the Zone’s heart that could pose an even greater threat.
Sonic Frontiers
Platform(s): PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
Release date: Holiday 2022
The renowned blue hedgehog returns for a new adventure in which you will enjoy “open-zone independence.” You’ll be speeding through forested areas, desertland, and more as you battle fierce opponents on your way across the Starfall islands. The game’s first cinematic trailer, which debuted at the Game Awards 2021, showed off some of these vistas, complete with towering towers and massive waterfalls.
Hogwarts Legacy
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Release date: Holiday 2022
While Hogwarts Legacy is not a direct translation of the Harry Potter books, it does draw heavily from the lore. You’ll be a student at Hogwarts in the 1800s, hundreds of years before Harry and his friends were born, but you’ll no likely get up to plenty of magical mischief. Because it’s an open world RPG, there’ll be much to see and do.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
Release date: Late 2022
In 2022, there will be a new Pokemon game, and it will be a duet. Scarlet and Violet, which will be released at the end of the year, will be a true open-world adventure. This will be a world without bounds, allowing you to travel freely and collect Pokemon, similar to what we saw in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. It will also feature the Gen 9 Pokedex and will take place in Spanish and Mediterranean cities.
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed
Platform(s): PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, PC, Xbox One
Release date: TBC 2022
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed comes from the same team that brought you Friday the 13th: The Game. It’s another asymmetric multiplayer game in which four players team up as the titular Ghostbusters, while one other player takes on the role of a variety of ghosts. The Ghostbusters must hunt down and trap the ghosts in levels set in various locations such as libraries and hotels, while the ghost player must use all of their spirity powers to slow them down and ultimately escape – yes, that includes slime.
Nightingale
Platform(s): PC
Release date: TBC 2022
Aaryn Flynn, the former CEO of BioWare, is the creator of Nightingale. Nightingale is a “shared-world survival game” set in a Victorian fantasy setting that was first revealed at the Game Awards 2021. Doesn’t it sound intriguing? You can play the survival adventure alone or with friends and other gamers you meet online. According to the official website, testing will begin sometime next year, so a Beta should be available at some point.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns
Platform(s): PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch
Release date: TBC 2022
Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a supernatural strategy game featuring 12 legendary Marvel heroes by Firaxis, the creators of the XCOM series. These figures from the Midnight Suns are teaming up to take on Lillith, the Mother of Demons. But they’ll need The Hunter’s help, which means you, the first-ever customizable Marvel hero.
God of War: Ragnarok
Platform(s): PS5, PS4
Release date: TBC 2022
The latest trailer for God of War Ragnarok rocked the internet, showing Kratos and a much larger Atreus dealing with family conflict while fighting Freya, Thor, and the impending Ragnarok. Eric Willaims has taken up directing duties from Cory Barlog, and the plot will follow a father and son as they go to new worlds such as Vanaheim, Svartalfheim, and Asgard, where they will encounter new characters such as Angrboda and Odin. The Norse saga of God of War will come to a close with this installment.
Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals
Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC
Release date: TBC 2022
Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals is the follow-up to the breakout indie hit Oxenfree from 2016. As heroine Riley returns to her hometown of Camena, but learns a little more than she imagined, developer Night School Studio is bringing us another strange mystery to solve. Expect a new cast of characters in addition to Riley, as the developer claims it’s a new plot that also serves as an entry point into the series for those who haven’t played the first installment. However, you should definitely play it!
