As every passing day brings us closer to 2022, we can see there are many reasons to be excited about the coming year. There are some exciting things happening in the video game industry.

With so many delayed releases set to arrive in 2022, the year is setting up to be one of the best years for gamers yet. Let’s take a look at some of the most anticipated video game releases of 2022.

1. Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Release Date: January 28, 2022

Platform: Nintendo Switch

Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the first open-world Pokémon game, has surely made quite a buzz among the fans. Going back to the beginning of Pokémon history, Arceus will take us to Sinnoh, where we will explore enormous landscapes and make the region’s first Pokedex. 

The new adventure game has all the features from previous pokemon games, including catching and training all of your favorite Pokémon.

2. Horizon Forbidden West

Release Date: February 18, 2022

Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5

Horizon Forbidden West, the successor to 2017’s highly successful Horizon Zero Dawn, will continue the narrative of lead character Aloy. This time, she’s in the western United States, on a quest to stop a strange menace known only as the Red Blight. 

Carrying on from Zero Dawn, the game will offer a big open environment for players to explore, complete with machines, gadgets, and weapons to uncover.

3. Gran Turismo 7

Release Date: March 4, 2022

Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5

Following the Gran Turismo Sport and a 5-year break, a new Gran Turismo installation is about to hit the market, which promises a more intense and dramatic new version of the iconic racing simulation game franchise.

The 2022 version is expected to offer enhanced visuals, dynamics, and track details and a diverse collection of 400+ of the most popular vehicles from all across automotive history.