The brand new 12 months is lastly upon us, so it’s time to complete up these 2021 gaming backlogs in anticipation of the video games popping out in 2022. Right here at Workforce Xbox, we’re at all times wanting ahead to what’s simply over the horizon, so we’ve been giving some thought to our most anticipated titles releasing in 2022. What that in thoughts, we’ve determined to ballot numerous members of the staff. There’s one thing for everybody this 12 months, from big-budget blockbusters like Starfield (spoiler: it truly made the record twice) and Elden Ring to indie darlings like Tunic and Atomic Coronary heart.
So, with out additional ado, let’s check out the video games that we are able to’t wait to play on Xbox Collection X|S and Home windows PC within the coming 12 months, together with lots which can be coming day one to Xbox Sport Go.
Somerville (Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, Home windows PC, Day One to Sport Go)
It’s simply gorgeous – with artwork and audio that’s lovely and visceral, wrapped across the story of a household navigating the perils of post-apocalyptic earth. The second the Jumpship staff shared their imaginative and prescient with me years in the past, I used to be hooked. As a result of at its core, this sport is about doing all you’ll be able to to guard these you like. What in life is extra necessary? – Sarah Bond, CVP, Sport Creator Expertise and Ecosystem.
Coming day one to Sport Go on PC, console, and cloud.
Starfield (Xbox Collection X|S, Home windows PC, Day One to Sport Go)
There are such a lot of nice video games popping out this 12 months, but when I needed to choose the sport that I’m most enthusiastic about, it must be Starfield. I really like the worlds and experiences that Todd Howard and the staff at Bethesda Sport Studios have created over the a long time, as The Elder Scrolls and Fallout are two of my all-time favourite franchises. I actually like how Todd talks about it isn’t only a sport they’re creating in Starfield, but in addition a universe. I can’t wait to flee into this new science fiction universe and discover every part they may convey to life with Starfield. – Bonnie Ross, Head of 343 Industries
Coming day one to Sport Go on PC, console, and cloud.
Redfall (Xbox Collection X|S, Home windows PC, Day One to Sport Go)
Typically you see a sport’s trailer and also you simply understand it’s going to be particular. Squadding up in an open world filled with vampires is unquestionably going to scratch a really particular, however long-standing, itch and I’m all for it. Then once more… there’s one thing about venturing into the darkness alone that’s calling my identify. Both means, Redfall has me counting down the times till it releases later this 12 months. Oh, and who may neglect that sick reload animation from Layla? – Malik Prince, Communications Supervisor, Content material Creator Relations
Coming day one to Sport Go on PC, console, and cloud.
Slime Rancher 2 (Xbox Collection X|S, Home windows PC, Day One to Sport Go)
On this observe as much as the squishy smash hit Slime Rancher, you’ll be capable to proceed your journey as Beatrix LeBeau on her trek to Rainbow Island in Slime Rancher 2. Accumulate slime, construct a conservatory, and uncover extra of what made 10-million gamers proud of slime. As a bonus, it’s approaching day one to Xbox Sport Go! – Larry Hryb, Xbox’s Main Nelson
Coming day one to Sport Go on PC, console, and cloud.
Tunic (Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, Home windows PC)
I can’t wait to play Tunic. I really like action-adventure video games and that tiny fox in an enormous world stole my coronary heart at E3 2018. I’m wanting ahead to the exploration, fight and discovering the secrets and techniques of this world. – Mary McGuane, Studio Head, Xbox Sport Studios
Marvel’s Midnight Suns (Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, Home windows PC)
Along with seeing how Sea of Thieves evolves in 2022, I’m wanting ahead to Marvel’s Midnight Suns. I really like the daring alternative in character roster in addition to the artwork fashion and I’m an enormous fan of the Firaxis staff and Marvel comic-related storylines. This sport feels made for me. – Craig Duncan, Uncommon Studio Head
Atomic Coronary heart (Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, Home windows PC, Day One to Sport Go)
I’m a sucker for first-person, story-driven video games, having had the chance to see the insane visuals for Atomic Coronary heart and the loopy, sensible world that Mundfish has created, I can’t wait to play and expertise it firsthand. I’m wanting ahead to seeing what the hundreds of thousands of Sport Go gamers assume too! – Matt Percy, Basic Supervisor of Xbox Enterprise Planning
Coming day one to Sport Go on PC, console, and cloud.
Gotham Knights (Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, Home windows PC)
Gotham Knights is certainly one of my most anticipated video games in 2022. Rocksteady redefined DC’s Batman universe and created certainly one of my private favourite franchises with the Arkham collection of video games. I can’t wait to see how WB Montreal expands it even additional with 4 new characters and co-op motion gameplay. – Jason Ronald, Head of Xbox Platform
Rainbow Six Extraction (Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, Home windows PC, Day One to Sport Go)
After spending the vacations taking part in The Division 2 with my husband and my son, I’m tremendous excited for Rainbow Six Extraction popping out on January 20 (particularly now that it’s hitting Sport Go on day one). Co-op PVE shooters FTW within the McKissick family! – Ashley McKissick, CVP of Gaming Experiences Engineering
Coming day one to Sport Go on PC, console, and cloud.
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen (Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, Home windows PC)
The setup for Savathûn in 2021 has been quite a lot of enjoyable for The Witch Queen. From the crafting updates which were mentioned to the flexibility to wield my very own Glaive in battle, this Guardian is able to squad up and see what sort of journey Bungie is about to take us on. See y’all starside! – Josh Stein, Xbox Social Media Supervisor
A Plague Tale: Requiem (Xbox Collection X|S, Home windows PC, Day One to Sport Go)
So. Many. Rats. Severely, the entire rats. Simply all of them. A Plague Story: Innocence left me with a “what’s up with this boy and why are there SO MANY RATS AND WHAT IS GOING ON” feeling, so I’m excited to resolve that in Requiem, and perhaps simply to see what number of rats they actually can animate on display on the similar time. I count on it’s so much… (additionally ought to go with out saying, however excited for day one with PC Sport Go and Xbox Sport Go!) – Megan Spurr, Group Lead for Xbox Sport Go
Coming day one to Sport Go on PC, console, and cloud.
Dying Light 2 (Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, Home windows PC)
Not gonna lie: I’m not often an enormous expansive open-world motion zombie survival man. However 500 hours sounds nice, so for 2022 I’m wanting ahead to Techland’s expansive open-world motion zombie survival sport. – Seth Schiesel, Director of Govt Communications for Xbox
Starfield (Xbox Collection X|S, Home windows PC, Day One to Sport Go)
My most anticipated sport of 2022 is the primary new universe in 25 years from the extremely gifted minds at Bethesda Sport Studios. It jogs my memory of the magic of early house exploration and I count on that it is going to be a sport that defines the following technology. – Aaron Greenberg, Basic Supervisor of Video games Advertising and marketing
Coming day one to Sport Go on PC, console, and cloud.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, Home windows PC)
Like lots of people my age, Star Wars has been an enormous a part of my life for, properly, my entire life. I really like the LEGO Star Wars video games as a result of they’re the proper solution to cross my Star Wars love on to the little padawans in my life and this assortment will permit us to play by means of LEGO-fied variations of all 9 films. I simply hope fellow my fellow Kiwi Temuera Morrison voices Jango and Boba Fett like he has in different Star Wars video games. – Tom Mahoney, Director of Third-Get together Video games Advertising and marketing
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl (Xbox Collection X|S, Home windows PC, Day One to Sport Go)
I at all times have a delicate spot for a post-apocalyptic journey and S.T.A.L.Okay.E.R. 2 is correct on level for what I get pleasure from. It’s bought every part: Moody visuals, a foreboding world, and characters with character. – Brian Fargo, Studio Head, inXile leisure
Coming day one to Sport Go on PC, console, and cloud.
Saints Row (Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, Home windows PC)
The Saints Row collection has offered me with vivid gaming recollections: scorching dropping onto a rooftop to Kanye in Saints Row 3, turning into a superhero in Saints Row 4, laughing til I cried taking part in minigames within the authentic. I used to be at all times down for regardless of the subsequent Saints Row could be, however wanting like that shock announce trailer? Give it to me now. – Jeff Rubenstein, Director of New Platforms
Elden Ring (Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, Home windows PC)
Ohhhhhhhhhh, Elden Ring. From the unique Darkish Souls to Sekiro, I’ve crushed all of From Software program’s action-RPGs a number of occasions, relishing in that extremely satisfying feeling of besting each problem that’s been thrown at me. I’m additionally a sucker for open-world video games, having sunk tons of of hours into video games like Murderer’s Creed Valhalla and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. There’s just about nothing that appeals to me greater than an open-world From Software program title, and that’s precisely what I’ll be getting when Elden Ring drops in February. I completely can’t wait to battle large bosses with nothing however a sword and my reflexes. Carry it on! – Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief
