With Elden Ring and other impressive games making a significant impact early in 2022, it’s easy to assume that there isn’t much to look forward to this year. However, a closer look at this fall’s game lineup reveals an exciting array of options that cater to all types of players. While few games may match the impact of Elden Ring, there are still plenty of reasons to be excited about what’s to come.
Elden Ring’s combination of the challenging action formula from Dark Souls and a vast open world made a profound impact, and it’s likely to set a high standard for other games in the holiday season. Despite overshadowing some great titles that launched around the same time, there are still many compelling games to look forward to in the latter part of the year. The delays of highly anticipated games like Starfield, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, and others into 2023 may be disappointing, but there is still plenty to anticipate in the coming months.
While some noteworthy games may have been delayed, there are still several notable AAA titles set to launch. Games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, God of War Ragnarok, and The Last of Us Part 1 remaster offer plenty of excitement for gamers. Additionally, Nintendo’s lineup, including titles like Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and others, provide ample offerings for Switch players. Third-party developers are also contributing to a varied AAA lineup, with games like Skull and Bones, Saints Row, and Dragon Quest Treasures rounding out the diverse selection of games to look forward to.
