2022 is going to be a great game for gamers. There are plenty of new game releases coming out on a variety of platforms. Sony has come out with a new console the previous year and game developers are working on a way of implementing the abilities of this console to their new games.

There are also games to be released on other platforms and they have been generating hype among gamers and the general public. Here we offer a list of games that you should be on the lookout for regardless of what kind of games you prefer.

Elder Ring

This game comes as a collaboration between From Software and George R. R. Martin of Game of Thrones fame. From Software is also a game developer that’s responsible for Elder Scrolls — a hit game with a cult following. This take on LOTR has a distinct look and feel of Elder Scrolls and the aesthetic that we come to experience from Martin.

The game comes out in February and it will be available on all major platforms, including the PS5. The story is somewhat darker than we’ve used to and it’s probably where Martin’s approach to fantasy shows the most.

Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Zero Dawn came out in 2016 and when it did, it gained a cult following and inspired a similar aesthetic from numerous similar games. The sequel to the game is to be released in February 2022 and it’s one of the most anticipated games out there.

The game is to be released for PS4 and PS5. Some reviewers have had a chance to play the game and the reviews are mostly positive. It’s important however to note that Zero Down also had quite a few lukewarm reviews before it got its status.

The Legend of Zelda 2

Legend of Zelda 2 has been announced for 2022, but other dates were mentioned before that didn’t come to fruition. The exact date when the game is supposed to come out is still unknown. Legend of Zelda was one of the most popular games for the Switch platform if not the most popular one.

The original game had a great balance between action and exploring beautiful and engaging landscapes. We don’t yet know what the sequel will look like but many believe that it can be just as good if not better.

Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals

Oxenfree was released a few years ago. It was inspired by Lost which was a popular TV show at the time, and YA literature that has also found its place in the market. The sequel is going to further explore the story we’ve come to love in the original.

Some reviews have already had the chance to try the game out and they say that it’s a worthy sequel to the original and that it carries on with the same aesthetic. The game is to be released on Switch PS4, PS5, and PC.

A Plague Tale: Requiem

When Plague Tale came out in 2019 it was immensely popular and the game took on a life of its own, especially during the pandemic since it became resonant even more than before. A sequel that is supposed to come out this year is said to be thrilling but not as innovative as the original.

The game is to be released for Sony PlayStation 4 and 5 and the exact date is not yet known. It’s probably going to be one of the most sought-after games to come out this year.

Stray

Stray is the only game on our list that will be released for PS5 only. There’s a version released for PC, but there won’t be a version for the older version of the console. The game is set in the post-apocalyptic world run by robots in which living things are rare.

The game is played from the perspective of a cat trying to find its way through the city. In this regard, the game is somewhat similar to Breath of the Wild in which the player takes the role of a wolf. The date of release is still to be announced.

Tunic

Tunic is an adventure game that’s mostly similar to Zelda. It’s adorable and oriented towards younger players, even though it will find an audience with players of all ages. The game has been in production since 2015 and there’s a reason why it took time for it to be completed.

Tunic isn’t just about being nostalgic for Zelda, it’s actually a fun game on its own and it will find its own audience as soon as it’s released. The game is to be released in March and it’s available for XBOX and PC. There are no PS versions and there’s no plan to make any at this point.

Star Field

Starfield is described as Skyrim but set in space and that’s enough to get the fans excited. The game is based on an IP that’s a few decades old but it plans to give it a new spin and make it appropriate for the cultural moment. Little is known about the gameplay itself, but the game was announced as “dealing with life’s greatest mysteries”.

The game is set to release in 2022 and it will have versions for the PC and Xbox without any plans to make it available for other consoles as of yet.  Chances are that Star Field will come out at the end of the year and it will be the first major game for the new generation of Xbox consoles. It will therefore try to make the most of its new features.