If you’ve been craving some new games to keep your Xbox Series X busy, then 2022 is a good year to be a gamer. Here’s the best upcoming Xbox Series X games due out over the next 12 months, for fans of all ages and genres.
Elden Ring
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What do you get when you combine the minds of the person who created everyone’s favorite fantasy-novels-turned-TV-show Game of Thrones and the one who brought you the expansive world of Dark Souls? You get Elden Ring, a fantasy action-RPG and one of the most anticipated games of 2022. With two creative minds like Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin combining forces, expect an open-world full of riveting stories and action.
Why we recommend:
- Open world action
- Powerhouse team of creators
- High fantasy adventure
Saints Row
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Ah, Saints Row. You never cease to bring us something we aren’t expecting but are nevertheless excited to get. The Saints Row reboot takes players to Santo Illeso, a nine-district, western-themed world where you are surrounded by the beauty of a desert landscape and fast-paced action.
Fans of the Saints Row franchise know that the games always bring something new and zany to the table. You can expect to cruise around in a variety of land-based and air vehicles. Did we mention you’ll even be able to don a wingsuit?
Why we recommend:
- Large world to explore
- Many modes of transportation
- Zany fun story
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
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Another big Xbox Series X hit for 2022 is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a satisfying blend of horror survival and life simulation, promising that player’s choices will affect the in-game world. This game is surely setting the standards for next-gen graphics with its beautiful photogrammetry and post-apocalyptic environments.
If you’re a fan of gritty survival-shooters dripping in environmental story-telling, exploration and a cast of battle-weary characters, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a must-have for the Xbox Series X.
Why we recommend:
- Cutting-edge graphics
- Immersive decision-based gameplay
- Creepy and ethereal atmosphere
GRID Legends
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If you’re after something like Gran Turismo on the Xbox Series X, GRID Legends will fill the void. It’s an immersive motorsport racer that places players in the front seat of muscle cars, touring cars, drift cars as you race through various real-life locations. You’ll be able to design your own events in GRID Legends, and there’s also a full story campaign complete with real actors.
Why we recommend:
- Multiplayer mayhem
- Tons of vehicles across multiple classes
- A full single-player narrative, complete with real-life cut-scenes and actors
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin
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Chocobo fans unite: a new Final Fantasy adventure becomes playable on March 15th, 2022! Strangers of Paradise brings players back to the incredible world of Final Fantasy, but with Koei Tecmo involved, you can expect some heavy action being added to the formula. You’ll notice some familiarities from past Final Fantasy games, including classes like Paladin, Black Mage, and White Mage. Another bonus is online play, with support for up to three players.
Why we recommend:
- Familiar Final Fantasy setting
- Real-time combat
- Chaos
Which of these best upcoming Xbox Series X games are you most excited to get your hands on?
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