20 open world games to keep an eye on in 2022!

Looking for new roads to explore, different people to exchange ideas with and, who knows, kill monsters or zombies in between? Then you need to check our list with the 20 open world games that promise to deliver everything we love: interesting narratives and an absurd amount of elements in the environment to interact with.

open world games 2022

Due to the pandemic, many titles were postponed in 2020 and 2021. Therefore, this year seems to resume and compensate with many options for players on different platforms and genres. And since these works demand days of your time, it's good to select your favorites and create a kind of priority. So, we help you in this mission with the most awaited open world games 2022!

State of Decay 3

We start our list of most anticipated games with State of Decay 3, part of the third-person survival horror video game series that had its first title in 2013. With a trailer released in July 2020, anticipation for the game is high. The identity must follow its predecessors, as an open world where the player must fight for survival in the midst of a zombie apocalypse.

Thus, exploration is extremely necessary for gathering items and building strongholds. Apparently, the sequel will unfold in an environment full of snow and mutated animals. Developed by Undead Labs, there is still no official release date, but everything indicates that it should arrive later this year and will be available for PC, Xbox Series X e S series.

Ark 2

Another continuation among the releases for 2022, ark II should follow the line of the first edition in which the player faces an open and hostile world with nothing in hand at first, in search of resources and items that can create better equipment. The adventure multiplayer still has Vin Diesel as one of the central characters, Santiago da Costa, surviving a primitive environment surrounded by threats such as intelligent dinosaurs and aggressive alien fauna. The official date has not been confirmed yet and the game will be made available for PC, Xbox Series X and Series S.

Saints Row

And how about an open world full of explosions, car chases and character customization that many gamers already know from the series Saints Row? This is the proposal of your return with a reboot that will certainly introduce new worlds to discover, attracting old and new fans alike.

We will also have new characters to take control of the streets as members of a gang alongside the chaotic gameplay that characterizes the work. The game will hit stores on August 23, being one of the 2022 releases that has been delayed for better development. Available to PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series e Xbox S Series.

Hogwarts legacy

Like many other titles, Hogwarts legacy was a 2021 release that ended up being postponed to 2022. The plot takes place before the events involving Harry Potter, in the late 1800s. The player will assume the role of a new student at the school of magic in an open world adventure, that is , with the possibility to explore places like the Forbidden Forest, for example.

Regarding the dynamics, there is a morality system for the narrative to follow according to your choices. Some rumors say that the release date is set for the 6th of September, in addition, the CEO of Warner Media has already reaffirmed that it will arrive later this year. Available for platforms PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series e Xbox Series S.

Gotham Knights

Take on the role of Robin, Batgirl, Nightwing or Red Hood in Gotham Knights, in which players follow a new storyline that features the death of Bruce Wayne, who, before he dies, warns the group that it's up to them to keep the streets safe.

All this in an action RPG in which you have to fight the new enemy group Court of Owls. Like Hogwarts: Legacy, there is still no date set, but the CEO of WarnerMedia guarantees that the title arrives in our hands this year. will be made available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series e Xbox series s.

sonic frontiers

sonic frontiers is one of the most anticipated games of 2022, after all, putting the super fast character in the open world creates high expectations for gameplay. The release announcement was made in 2021 and, taking the trailer into account, the high-speed exploration will take place in the Starfall Islands, which has different biomes such as forests, dense woods, open fields, volcanoes and much more. We can expect it to be released in the second half of the year, available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch e PC.

Atomic Heart

Described as an open world RPG by its developers, Atomic Heart It has been expected for a long time. It is not yet known how expansive the map will be, but the story is already drawing attention by presenting an alternative timeline from 1955, where the Soviet Union advanced technologically. The mysterious plot follows a KGB special agent called P-3 who will explore an area ruled by robots and strange creatures.

The action of Atomic Heart takes place in first person and should arrive on platforms in the last quarter of the year, available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series e Xbox Series S.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2

No official date confirmed for now, the sequel The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the releases for 2022 that promises to be the biggest hit among gamers of Nintendo Switch. Game mechanics and storyline weren't detailed, but with Nintendo's E3 2021 trailer and presentation, it's possible to observe the vast world of hyrule – expanded even further with navigation in the skies. A financial report from Nintendo shows that the company intends to stick with the year's planning, putting BOTW 2 as one of its releases later this year. only available for Nintendo Switch.

 Avatars: Frontiers of Pandora

The game inspired by the movie Avatar will put players in control of Na'vi to fight GDR forces in a new area of ​​Pandora. From the cinematic trailer, the unfolding of the story appears to take place during the first human invasions of Earth on the site. As for the gameplay, the action takes place in first person, using the latest iteration of the Snowdrop engine and developed for the new generation of consoles and PC. With no specific date for now, it is likely to be released close to the second film in the franchise, on December 16th. will be available for PlayStation 5, PC, Google Stadia, Xbox Series X e Xbox series s.

 dokev 

between games openworld 2022 dokev is one of the highlights for the interesting look with a colorful and detailed world, focusing on collecting creatures. Apparently, the open world is full of different activities for you and the pets. The game's developers also stated that the story takes place in a future where artificial intelligence is fully developed. The mission is to fight against a company that captures the Dokebi (creatures) to create robots. With no official date set, the game will be released in 2022 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X e Xbox series s.

forspoken

Another fantastic universe among open world games in 2022! In forspoken, a young girl named Frey Holland is transported to an Athia, hostile fantasy environment. Thus, the RPG remains centered on this common woman who needs to fight enemies and explore the unknown with her talking bracelet. The gameplay emphasis is placed on fast movements while interacting with a fluid and fast-paced world. The launch is scheduled for May 24, available for PC and PlayStation 5.

Starfield

The same producer behind The Elder Scrolls and Fallout seems to be developing a title that follows the same successful track as its predecessors. Starfield is an open world science fiction where humanity is colonizing space. Few details have been released, but we can say that the player will take control of a space explorer. As the next big project from Bethesda Softworks, it's one of the most anticipated games of the year. The release date is November 11th for PC, Xbox Series X e Xbox Series S.

Horizon forbidden west  

This is one of the closest releases for 2022 to us. The action RPG where nature has taken control of the land and large mechanical beasts roam the territory is already gathering fans all over the world, with a second game after 5 years of the first title.

Players will once again take on the role of Aloy in this sequel, as they discover a new plague of infection that is spreading across the land. A trip to the Pacific coast to find the source of the plague is the trajectory of Horizon forbidden west, path full of new mechanical beasts and other factions. Play from February 18th, available for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

Elden Ring

Both between open world games and other types, Elden Ring is a highlight when it comes to fan anxiety, even more so with the involvement of George RR Martin, author of Game of Thrones. From the same developers of Dark Souls and Bloodborne, the game promises to deliver a brutal combat experience in a limitless world, full of enemies and castles to conquer.

Another interesting detail is that paths and, consequently, different endings for the work have already been confirmed. February 25th release date for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series e Xbox series s.

Avowed

The new RPG from Obsidian features several mechanics similar to those of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in a fantasy world, and that's the most we can know so far, but the trailer is exciting, if mysterious. No set date, Avowed should hit stores as one of the games openworld 2022 for PC, Xbox Series X e Xbox series s.

Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert is set in a medieval fantasy world in which we control a mercenary who is exploring a war-torn world. When watching the trailer, the impression is that we will not be alone, as the protagonist is building his own group of mercenaries in search of the same objective.

Every region of the map, from inhospitable deserts to icy mountains, unique monsters and characters will appear as challenges. The definitive date has not yet been announced, but the game is among the most anticipated of 2022. It will be available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series e Xbox series s.

 Ghostwire tokyo

From the same studio as The Evil Within and The Evil Within 2, Ghostwire: Tokyo is one of the open world games of 2022 with action as the main element in a first person experience. Not to mention some horrifying things when developing the story of the protagonist Akito, who discovers that the citizens of Tokyo have mysteriously disappeared.

In place of people are spirits from another world. From this, it is necessary to understand what is happening in the city using a series of spells and supernatural attacks, abilities conquered by Akito also in a mysterious way. The game will be released on March 25th for PC and PlayStation 5.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga deserves a prominent place, as it will guarantee a fun experience with all nine episodes of the Skywalker saga in an open world adventure. That is, the gameplay will probably require hours of dedication. The game will be released on April 5th, available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series e Xbox series s.

STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl

Like its predecessor, STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl It is centered on a pursuer. In this case, players must explore the Zone, an area filled with radiation due to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The aim is to search for goods, of course, bumping into horrible mutated creatures and abnormalities throughout the quest.

In this way, the game delivers a perfect open-world experience in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The launch is scheduled for December 8th, available for PC, Xbox Series X e Xbox series s.

The Day Before

Among the open world games in 2022 is The Day Before, a survival MMO that takes us to a post-pandemic America. Most of the population has been infected with a virus that turns them into mindless zombies.

This is the scenario that you will find in this open world where you must explore buildings in an attempt to find resources, being able to trade with other players in the colonies. Of course, the chance of encountering obnoxious players is high! It is also worth mentioning the PvP (Player vs Player) and PvE (Player vs Environment) modes as fun options. Release date set on June 21st for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox X Series e Xbox Series S.

So, what are the most anticipated open world games for you? Tell us here in the comments!

Learn more

Now that you know what awaits you among the releases for 2022, take the opportunity to check out our review of one of the open world games that is now available to explore – Dying Light 2: Stay Human.

Sources: gameranx, The Gamer