It's been a hell of a year when it comes to game releases. Next year's outings will certainly exceed 2021, by a mile!
With so many games to look forward to in 2022, we've put together a list of some of the best upcoming Xbox X Series games to watch out for in 2022.
Ancient ring
Screenshot via FromSoftware Inc.
From Dark Souls creator Hidetaka Miyazaka and Game of Thrones author George RR Martin, Elden Ring is set to hit the stands on February 25, 2022 and will be available on Game Pass. The action game was originally announced in 2018 by developers FromSoftware and is expected to be their biggest game yet. Players will explore an open world as Ternished and discover giants among other creatures in the fantasy world of Elden Ring.
GTA 5 / GTA Online
Screenshot via Rockstar Games
Slated for release in March 2022, GTA 5 and GTA Online will feature a variety of graphical and technical improvements to Rockstar Games' legendary GTA series adventure. Although not available on Game Pass, a version of GTA Online will be released for the next-gen console.
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Saints Street
Screenshot via Deep Silver Volition
Saints Row returns as a new reboot of the series, taking fans back to its origins as they explore the gang's original lineage. It's slated for release on August 23, 2022, but the game won't be available on Game Pass. Players will start the game with a team of four and travel through the city of Santo Ileso, building their criminal empire. With a more adult feel to the game, players can still leave their mark on the city with a fun and playful approach.
Sonic Frontiers
Screenshot via Sonic/SEGA Team
Team Sonic and SEGA bring fans the biggest Sonic adventure yet! Sonic Frontiers is slated for release during Holiday 2022, but it won't be available on Game Pass. The adventure game will consist of an open world, or should we call it an open area, to explore like the blue hedgehog zooming through the Starfall Islands. Fans are sure to have the best nostalgic entertainment experience in Sonic Frontiers.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
Screenshot via Daedalic Entertainment GmbH
If players aren't excited about this one, then it's safe to say they're dead inside! The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been announced with a rather vague release date yet to be determined in 2022. Play as Gollum, as the game begins in a fortress in Mordor called Barad-dûr, where the wild creature is held captive. Players can certainly expect to get lost in the action-adventure game, while traveling through the beautifully crafted world of Middle-earth as the corrupted invertebrate, Gollum.
Hogwarts Legacy
Screenshot via Avalanche software
We finally have the chance to become a student of the infamous Hogwarts Legacy School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! With a release date to be announced in 2022 and the game won't be available on Game Pass, Hogwarts Legacy is based on the lore of the Harry Potter series which will consist of an open-world RPG set in the 1800s. . With an affiliation to Ancient Magic, players will make friends and foes, fight dark magic, while fulfilling their Hogwarts legacy.
Happy Holidays from PGG! Be sure to check out the staff favorite picks in Pro Game Guides Staff Games of the Year 2021!
