Discussion Your most anticipated games of 2022?

[Cacher]

Have you look up the upcoming release schedule of 2022? Well, you should. next year is packed. We are very likely facing the best first-world problem to humanity: too many videogames, yet too little time. So tell me, what’s your most anticipated game of 2022? What games will you dedicate your precious time into during next year?

Hands down, AI the Somnium Files is my favorite among the games I played in 2021. A witty, hilarious, and emotional detective adventure, so engrossing that I haven’t laughed and cried and reflected so hard due to a videogame for a long time. A well-deserved sequel is coming next year, and after the teaser and cover art reveal, I already have tons of questions waiting to be answered. I can’t wait to jump back into AI’s modern Japan again, travelling around with my trusted partner / eyeball to find out the truth.

I am never into Marvel. Hell, I haven’t even watched Infinity War and Endgame yet. But this game ticks so many right boxes. Card battle. Positioning and environmental damage. Bonding mechanics. I never knew that I wanted a triple A take of Slay the Spire so bad, and this game just looks downright amazing in every single way.

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Kirby. In 3D. No need for further explanation, right?

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[Mor]

OOOOOH love the idea of this thread, sweet!!!!

Well, I don't really know what to say, I'm very excited about a lot of things, mostly Japanese and Indie oriented and of course a lot of AAA content too, not being a game but Deck is also top priority for me but when it comes to games things like...

Elden Ring, Dying Light 2, the potential Chrono Cross remaster, MAYBE a few of the Square exclusives coming to Steam, more Sony PC ports, more Xbox games...

IDK, I'm quite excited and 2022 looks like a great year for gaming, hopefully it is.

 

[Panda Pedinte]

I just went looking for what may release in 2022 and that was my reaction:

Let's start with some DLC

That DLC seems quite interesting, you will be able to see your court room now and there are some new culture options!

I'm down for more RoR2, I'm mainly curious about the new survivors and bosses.

Moving onto games that may release in 2022

The first game was a cool surprise, this one seems to be more focused on the exploration and puzzles with less combat.

I'm craving for a new souls like. From what I've seen the game iterate over all the previous games they created and i'm hoping for a nice experience there.

The animations are beautiful and it's a 2D pixel art game, the perfect combination!

From In Other Waters creators a game that I enjoyed a lot so I'm waiting for another good game.

Jet Set Radio. No need to say more lol.

May not even release in 2022 but I gotta to believe.

 

[Parsnip]

I rarely have anticipated games, Elden Ring is the one exception.

 

[Le Pertti]

I think for me it's STALKER 2!

And if Baldurs Gate 3 gets finished then that too.

 

[Ascheroth]

If it releases in 2022, lol.

 

[tetel]

More exciting things than this year had for me, all these are probably day 1 for me: new AI, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Neon White, EDEN.Schemata, Shadow Warrior 3, Season, Yurukill, maybe N1RV Ann-A?

PC Ports: Gnosia, moon (?), Kuro no Kiseki if it comes out next year.

 

[thekeats1999]

Really not too sure one what is coming out in the next year. But the ones I do remember are:-



Everything else I am intending to play next year is already out, like Guild Wars 2.

 

[Rogue Agent]

Elden Ring - I played and liked Dark Souls and Sekiro, so I'm excited for Elden Ring. Everything I've seen so far feels like the exploration will be fun.

Breath of the Wild 2 - I liked the first game despite some things that annoyed, but the overall experience was so great that those annoyances disappeared for a long time. So naturally, I'm excited to play the sequel and explore new places once again - this time hopefully with some improvements!

 

[Stevey]

Elden Ring by a mile

 

[Durante]

Elden Ring, and Silksong if it releases in 22. Also looking forward to the new AI.

I don't think Baldur's Gate III will make it.

 

[kio]

Elden Ring is the only one I'm sure will hit next year.
Other than that it's the usual trio: Silksong, BG3 and VtM:B2.

 

[Fluffpuff]

Could 2022 be the year for UFO 50? Hope so!

 

[Valdien]

Everything.

Joke aside, I'm looking forward to Raphael's Weird West which is releasing in January, provided it doesn't get delayed by then.

Bayonetta 3, because why not.

Shadow Warrior 3 - looking forward to the gameplay and visuals.

Project GG if it releases in 2022. I'm even more curious about the game than before, because the announcement trailer gave me the impression that it's potentially going to be Kaiju fighting game, but after the recent Bayo gameplay trailer, I'm not sure anymore since it also features Kaiju moments. I doubt Kamiya would want to do the exact same thing too, but who knows.

Other than that, can't recall anything else I'm excited about. More PC ports of old games are always cool, of course.

 

[rickyson33]

just looking at my steam wishlist some stuff that sticks out that seems like it could realistically release/leave early access (not sure if they all end up being 2022 though)


bunch of other interesting looking stuff too from new devs or whatever that I didn't post, Nirvana Initiative would likely be on my list too but I never did get around to the first one still

I wish I could be hyped for Midnight Suns but so much of the Marvel stuff and design decisions that stem from that turns me off

seems like it will be a strong year for Nintendo stuff too as someone that has a Switch that I haven't used in years, i'm interested in Bayonetta 3, Mario+ Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Rune Factory 5, and possibly the new Kirby game depending on how it turns out, Xenoblade and Fire Emblem are also pretty due for releases at this point even though those aren't actually announced yet

 

[curi0usBystander]

I'm gonna play it safe:

Elden Ring and Silksong (assuming it comes, next year).

 

[Phoenix RISING]

I'm gonna play it safe:

Elden Ring and Silksong (assuming it comes, next year).

Silksong is about as safe as that Cuphead DLC we've been waiting three years for.

Mine:|

Horizon: Forbidden West

As Dusk Falls

Unknown 9: Awakening

Games with Steam pages:

 

[Cacher]

The variety of these posts is amazing. There are some games that I have never heard of before. Good God.

 

[「Echo」]

(Will have to wait for 2023 Steam Version though.... )

(Possibly?)

And you know what?

FGO Lostbelt 5. Let's gooooooo!!!

 

[Kvik]

No surprises here.

 

[Phoenix RISING]

The variety of these posts is amazing. There are some games that I have never heard of before. Good God.

Adding

 

[Cacher]

Revisiting this thread. With the release of Total War Warhammer 3, Elden Ring and Horizon, I guess some of you are going to be very happy.

I also have a few new additions to the list:

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Easily my most anticipated game this year. Jesus I totally did not expect it coming so soon. So much potential and it looks fantastic. I will definitely be there on day 1.

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SQEX picked up two great games to remake. Please release them on PC soon. Please!

I haven't mention Botw 2 yet because of delay uncertainty. Maybe it will launch this year? Oh, and I also look forward to Kingdom Hearts series coming to steam next month (hopefully). Not buying them on day 1 but they should be on my purchase list soon.

 

[Panda Pedinte]

Revisiting this thread is a good idea!

From my list the CK3 DLC already released as well Supraland Six Inches Under and it was a pretty good game.

Other games that I'm waiting in 2022 are:

I'm currently playing through Anodyne 2 after finishing the first game and it is a special game so anything they do may be a sure purchase from me.

I'm curious about the new stories that will be added to the game.

The Frog Detective is a fun light-hearted series with good puzzles to solve.

 

[Cacher]

Another one to the list.

 

[Dandy]

Looking at my Steam wishlist, most of the unreleased games on it don't have release dates or even years.

 

[C-Dub]

Another one to the list.

This won’t even have a chance to be at the top of my Steam wish list, since it’ll be bought the second a store page goes up.

 

[dfghstrbght]

I now have one game I'm looking forward to this year and it's Soul Hackers 2

 

[Kvik]

Title	When	Hype factor
Disgaea 6 Complete	28 June
Soul Hackers 2	26 August
Digimon Survive	29 July
Xenoblade Chronicles 3	29 July
Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten	8 September
Trails from Zero	27 September

 

[Cacher]

Great idea Kvik! Xenoblade 3 has 10 Flares on my list!

And I start to feel that Bethesda ain't delaying Starfield, so that one goes to my list, too. Someone made a short PR video yesterday and it was hype.

 

[Durante]

Title	When	Hype factor
Disgaea 6 Complete	28 June
Soul Hackers 2	26 August
Digimon Survive	29 July
Xenoblade Chronicles 3	29 July
Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten	8 September
Trails from Zero	27 September

... I feel like this is the very first time I've ever seen a table here.
We'll try to make Zero (well, the part of it which we have control over, which is the port) match your expectations!

Also, now that Elden Ring is done (and fully realized the hype which is pretty insane) there's very little I'm highly anticipating this year other than Silksong (and that might not even make it).

 

[LEANIJA]

for me, its those:


+ the Steam release of Kena (currently egsclusive, probably gonna be on Steam in September)

and these are already out. I anticipated them (and bought them) but then Elden Ring happened

 

[Paul]

Starfield and STALKER 2, neither of which I actually expect to come out this year.

Other than that, not much.

But right now I have installed and ready to be played:

Wasteland 3
Gothic Archolos
Enderal
Horizon Frozen Wilds
Hitman Trilogy
Mass Effect LE Trilogy

So I am covered for quite a while.

 

[Dandy]

Here are some of mine. There's a lot more on my wishlist, but these are the ones I am probably most excited for at this point.

Return to Monkey Island - there is no store page, which worries me.


Saint's Row
Star Trek: Resurgence

 

[LEANIJA]

Oh yeah of course, Return to Monkey Island...top of my list as well.... Im not too worried about there not being a store page yet.