While the video game world experienced several highlights in 2021, with titles like Psychonauts 2, Forbidden City and Deathloop , som...
While the video game world experienced several highlights in 2021, with titles like Psychonauts 2, Forbidden City and Deathloop , some games in development at the time of the pandemic experienced delays. Certainly unfortunate setbacks, but which should make 2022 a great vintage . It starts as early as January with the release of Pokemon Legends: Arceus , followed by a steady stream of highly anticipated titles.
PS: the list we offer is not exhaustive and does not take into account the many independent games that will mark this year.
Pokémon Legends : Arceus
Release date: January 28 on Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a new Pokémon game developed from the ground up for the Nintendo Switch . It is also a prequel to Pokémon Sparkling Diamond and Sparkling Pearl released in November. And, perhaps most importantly, it's being developed by Game Freak, the studio that's made every Pokémon game since Red and Blue.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is set in the Sinnoh region, like Diamond and Pearl, but in the distant past, before humans and Pokémon mixed. Clips from the trailers show playable characters trying to catch Pokémon in real time, as well as the turn-based battles that made the series such a hit.
Rainbow Six Extraction
Release date: January 20 on Xbox One,
Ubisoft
Released in 2015, Rainbow Six Siege is one of the most played and streamed games in the world. Ubisoft is preparing to give it a sequel with a spin-off, Rainbow Six Extraction . We remain on the principle of cooperation, from one to three players, in survival mode with the possibility of joining forces with aliens known as Archaeans.
Sifu
Release date: February 8 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC
Sifu
Horizon Forbidden West
Release date: February 18 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
PlayStation
Horizon Forbidden West is the first AAA blockbuster of 2022. Sequel to the excellent Horizon Zero Dawn , Forbidden West is very topical: Aloy must investigate a mysterious plague that infects and kills almost everything it comes across. The adventure will take her to the post-apocalyptic west of America, through California, Utah and Nevada. If you've played its predecessor, you know how impatient it is.
Elden Ring
Release date: February 25 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
FromSoftware
For many, Elden Ring is the most anticipated game of the year. First of all, it is a new production from FromSoftware, the developers of Dark Souls . Then, it is the first game from the publisher to integrate an open environment. Finally, its world and story were created with the help of George RR Martin, the father of Games of Thrones.
Grand Touring 7
Release date: March 4 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Sony
Like many titles on this list, Gran Turismo 7 was originally slated for a 2021 launch. PlayStation 4 owners and 5 fans of graphically stunning driving simulation games will be rewarded for their patience next March.
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
Date de sortie : 25 mars sur PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is a spinoff of Gearbox 's popular Borderlands series, and a sequel of sorts to Borderlands 2 's DLC , Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep . Tiny Tina takes the franchise in a more whimsical and RPG direction.
Forspoken
Release date: May 24 on PlayStation 5, Windows
In this action-RPG game, you play as Frey, a woman living in New York who one day finds herself transported to a distant and unknown magical land ruled by a group called the Tantas. You will have to use your new powers to save the country and return home. Forspoken , was developed to showcase the power of the PlayStation 5 and should therefore put on a great show.
Saints Row
Release date: August 22 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
The fifth installment picks up the open world set in a region near the southwestern United States that the series is famous for, but it will adopt a more serious tone than that of Saints Row IV .
Starfield
Release date: November 11 on Xbox Series X|S, Windows
Bethesda
The new creation from studio Bethesda ( Fallout, The Elder Scrolls ) and has been described as a “ Skyrim in space ”. The action takes place in about 300 years, after a bloody war between two factions where you play as a space explorer. Starfield will be available only on Xbox Series X|S and PC, and will launch on Game Pass .
God of War : Ragnarok
Release date: sometime in 2022 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
PlayStation / Sony Santa Monica Studios
Ragnarok is the sequel to God of War , one of the best games on PlayStation 4. There's a lot going on in this new installment: the end of the world is imminent, Kratos is looking for the Norse God of War and he's is chased by a very angry Thor. It's the second and final God of War , set in Norse mythology, and was originally slated for the PS4 and PS5 in 2021. Its release date isn't known yet, but it will definitely be the first. one of the highlights of the year if it regains the greatness of its predecessor.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Release date: Spring on Nintendo Switch
Kirby and the Forgotten Land almost feels like a crossover between Kirby and The Last of Us. The trailer released last September showed Kirby exploring an abandoned city similar to those in The Last of Us Part 2 . Presumably there will be less zombies and more colorful platforms.
Redfall
Release Date: Summer on Xbox Series X|S, Windows
Redfall is a co-op shooter from the publisher of Dishonored and Deathloop . It centers on a zombie invasion in the town of Redfall, Massachusetts, and will be played in first-person, open world, and teammates.
Sonic Frontiers
Release date: end of the year on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows
Not much is known about Sonic Frontiers , which was announced via a surprise trailer during the 2021 Game Awards. It's described as an ' open area ' game rather than an ' open world ' and it will offer more freedom in traditional Sonic speed racing. Its release is scheduled for the end of year celebrations 2022.
Ghostwire : Tokyo
Release date: current 2022 on PlayStation 5 (excluded for one year) and Windows
Bethesda
Strange things are happening in Tokyo. First, everyone disappeared. What is happening ? It's up to you, Akito, to find out. You have new powers to face mysterious paranormal beings. Ghostwire: Tokyo is a PlayStation 5 exclusive for one year, but it's coming to Xbox.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
Release date: sometime in 2022 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC
2022 is a big year for Lord of the Rings fans. The Amazon Studios series arrives and Gollum is entitled to his video game in which he will use stealth and sometimes the Smeagol that lies dormant in him to play with the orcs and recover his "Precious". One of the 2022 titles that we can't wait to discover.
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope
Release date: sometime in 2022 on Nintendo Switch
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was a surprisingly successful game, merging the two franchises while delivering deep strategy gameplay. Sparks of Hope takes characters out of the Mushroom Kingdom into space. The game will add a greater dose of combat in its gameplay. We hope it retains the charm that made the first game so endearing.
Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy
Date de sortie : courant 2022 sur PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Warner Bros.
Hogwarts Legacy is an ambitious game. It is an open world set in Hogwarts in the 19th century, many years before the appearance of He Who Must Not Be Named and The Boy Who Lived. Harry Potter fans can look forward to exploring Hogwarts, learning spells and taming fantastic beasts.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Release date: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Windows
Alongside villains from the latest movies, including Harley Quinn, King Shark and Deadshot, you'll work as a team to bring down the Justice League. The dynamic fights look very successful.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2
Release date: sometime in 2022 on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo
The highly anticipated sequel to one of the greatest games of all time. Nintendo said it would be released in 2022. Fingers crossed that it happens that way.
CNET.com article adapted by CNETFrance
Image : Bethesda
For posterity, we kept the list of games released last year.
Video games released in 2021
Deathloop
- Released: September 14 on PlayStation 5 and PC
Here's the scenario: you're an assassin trapped in a time loop that resets after each day. To get out of it, you must kill eight "visionaries" who are scattered on an island. The problem is that you have to do it within the time limit of a time loop while escaping a killer tasked with taking you out. Expected for May 21 on PlayStation 5 and PC, the release of Deathloop has been postponed to September 14. It's likely that an Xbox version will be released next year.
Kena : Bridge Of Spirits
- Released: September 21 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC
If Ratchet and Clank makes us think of a Pixar video game version, Kena: Bridge of Spirits makes us think of DreamWorks. In this game, you will play Kena, a spirit guide who helps the dead to pass from the physical world to the afterlife. We hope it is as charming as it looks.
Diablo II Resurrected
- Released: September 23 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC
Diablo II is one of the most famous and highly touted games in the history of… video gaming. 21 years later, its gameplay still holds up, but its presentation has definitely aged. Activision Blizzard has therefore decided to make a remastered of it: Diablo II: Resurrected. The latter retains the gameplay of yesteryear, but taking advantage of the latest technological advances: Dolby 7.1 sound, 3D graphics, 4K resolution, etc.
Far Cry 6
Release: October 7 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Series X|S, PC, Google Stadia, but also on Amazon's Luna platform.
Originally announced for February, Far Cry 6 has been delayed to an unknown date sometime in 2021. It will be the most ambitious and comprehensive release in the series. The action will take place in a tropical region of Yara inspired by Cuba.
Metroid Dread
- Released: October 8 on Nintendo Switch
Metroid Prime 4 was announced four years ago and we had hardly heard from it since. Fans were hoping for a sneak peek at E3, but instead we were treated to a totally different Metroid: Metroid Dread that takes the series back to its 2D roots.
Battlefield 2042
- Released October 22 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Series X|S and PC
Battlefield 2042 is the first new Battlefield since 2018's Battlefield V, and it's fully multiplayer. There is no single player campaign. The action will take place in a world destabilized by climate change.
Guardians of the Galaxy
- Released October 26 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC
Guardians of the Galaxy is an adventure that allows you to embody Star-Lord. There is surprisingly no multiplayer mode. But according to the developers, this will allow for a more focused and cohesive narrative experience.
Age of Empires IV
Released: October 28 on PC
We don't know much about Age of Empires IV at the moment other than that it was announced in 2017, and we saw a gameplay preview in 2019 and got a new trailer in March 2021. The graphics are improved and we could see four of the known civilizations in the game: the English, the Mongols, the Chinese and the Sultanate of Delhi.
Call of Duty : Vanguard
Released: November 5 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC
Call of Duty: Vanguard will immerse you in the heart of the Second World War, in Stalingrad. Yes, Sledgehammer Games is taking Call of Duty back to WWII, but this time around you'll be playing in all the major war zones: Europe, the Eastern Front, and the Pacific.
Forza Horizon 5
- Released November 9 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC
Forza Horizon 5 was unveiled at E3, with a trailer revealing that the action will be set in Mexico.
Grand Theft Auto V
- Released: November 11 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Grand Theft Auto V continues to be a bestseller on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. A new PS5 and Xbox Series X/S version is expected on November 11. In the meantime, Xbox players can still play the game on their new console thanks to Game Pass in particular.
Pokémon Sparkling Diamond and Pokémon Sparkling Pearl
Release: November 19 on Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Red and Blue were revamped on Game Boy Advance (and even later on Nintendo Switch with Pokémon Let's Go!), Silver and Gold on DS, Ruby and Sapphire on 3DS, and Pearl and Diamond, originally released on DS in 2007, are the last to benefit from a facelift . Both versions, Sparkling Diamond and Sparkling Pearl will arrive at the end of 2021 if all goes well.
Halo Infinite
Released: December 8 on Xbox Series X|S
Halo Infinite was meant to accompany the Xbox Series X|S release, but after poor fan feedback last year, the game ended up being pushed back to Fall 2021. After Gamescom, we learned the game will launch December 8.
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