

Release Date: February 8 | Platform: PS5, PS4, PC | Developer: Sloclap CrossfireX However, if you grow too old (i.e., die too much), death will eventually result in a “definitive game over.” In addition to smooth martial-arts gameplay, Sifu features a unique mechanic around death: Upon dying, the playable character will come back as an older version of themself - a metaphor for the wisdom that comes with age and experience. Sifu is a new kung-fu game from Sloclap, the studio behind 2017’s combat-focused RPG Absolver.
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Release Date: February 4 | Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, PC | Developer: Techland Sifu

Oh, and Rosario Dawson (The Mandalorian) will play a major role in the game’s story. This time around, the parkour playground is four times bigger and developer Techland has worked to create more fluidity between traversal and combat. Release Date: January 28 | Platform: Switch | Developer: Game Freak Dying Light 2: Stay HumanĬoming seven years after the release of the original, Dying Light 2: Stay Human brings players to a new region of Techland’s zombie-filled open world. Arceus, the series’ first core game set in a ( semi) open world, shakes up the traditional methods of encountering and battling Pokemon. The first big Switch exclusive of the year, Pokemon Legends: Arceus takes Nintendo’s beloved monster-collecting franchise in a bold new direction. Release Date: January 20 | Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC | Developer: Ubisoft Pokemon Legends: Arceus The shooter saw multiple delays (and a name change) since it was revealed at E3 2019. Built on the foundation of Siege, Extraction pits teams of three against a parasitic alien threat. Ubisoft kicks off 2022 with Rainbow Six Extraction, a PvE spinoff of its ultra-popular shooter Rainbow Six Siege.

Seasonal (e.g., Spring, Fall) release windows are based on the Northern Hemisphere. Only games with officially announced 2022 release dates/windows were considered for this list. These are the 48 biggest games coming in 2022, listed chronologically by release date. There’s a lot to look forward to in the year ahead, so let’s dive in.
