Top 20 NEW Open World Games of 2022

Open world gaming isn't slowing down on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S/One, and Nintendo Switch. Here's everything to look forward to in 2022.

20. Sonic Frontiers

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S Switch

Release Date : Q4 2022

19. Atomic Heart

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date : 2022

18. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Platform : PC PS5 XSX|S LUNA STADIA

Release Date : 2022

17. DokeV

Platform : PC PS5 XSX|S

Release Date : TBA

16. Crimson Desert

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date : TBA

15 Ark II

Platform : PC XSX|S

Release Date : TBA 2022

14. The Day Before

Platform : PC PS5 XSX|S

Release Date : June 21, 2022

13. State of Decay 3

Platform : PC XSX|S

Release Date : TBA

12. Saints Row

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date : August 23, 2022

11. Forspoken

Platform : PC PS5

Release Date : May 24, 2022

10. Avowed

Platform : PC XSX|S

Release Date : TBA

9. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S Switch

Release Date : Early 2022

8. Gotham Knights

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date : 2022

7. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

Platform : PC PS5 XSX|S

Release Date : 2022

6. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl

Platform : PC XSX|S

Release Date : December 8, 2022

5. Dying Light 2: Stay Human

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S Switch

Release Date : February 4, 2022

4. Starfield

Platform : PC XSX|S

Release Date : November 11, 2022

3. Horizon Forbidden West

Platform : PS4 PS5

Release Date : February 18, 2022

2. Elden Ring

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date : February 25, 2022

1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2

Platform : Switch

Release Date : TBA 2022

BONUS

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date : Might be 2023

GhostWire Tokyo

Platform : PC PS5

Release Date : 2022

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S Switch

Release Date : September 22, 2022

Fable

Platform : PC XSX|S

Release Date : TBA

Sons of the Forest

Platform : PC

Release Date : 20 May 2022

0:00 Intro
0:14 - Sonic Frontiers
0:57 - Atomic Heart
1:49 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
2:27 - Dokev
3:14 - Crimson Desert
3:48 - Ark 2
4:23 - The Day Before
5:08 - State of Decay 3
5:57 - Saints Row (2022)
6:58 - Forspoken
7:39 - Avowed
8:14 - LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
9:05 - Gotham Knights
9:51 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
10:42 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl
11:19 - Dying Light 2: Stay Human
12:06 - Starfield
12:51 - Horizon Forbidden West
13:24 - Elden Ring
14:08 - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2
14:45 - Hogwarts Legacy
14:54 - Ghostwire: Tokyo
15:01 - Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
15:06 - Fable 4
15:12 - Sons of the Forest

[creativityb]

Such a diverse list of games!
-games that haven't been released yet
-games that got successfully released
-games that got delayed
-games that got released and soon got unreleased
-games that have already been given away for free by Epic games.

[ticklism]

These games look so good but I am worried that over half of these will be delayed into not releasing until 2023 or even 2024. It seems that is the formula with most ambitious games nowadays

[Jayll]

I quite liked the first Avatar game. It also had an option to defend or take over the planet. Build outposts or something. Quite curious how this game will play out

[abrealgaming]

I know most other people absolutely hate and or are sick of open world, but it will always be my favorite sub-genre.

[cheldium]

I think 2022 is one of the first years where we're really gonna see some next gen graphics and I'm hooked for it, especially if used in a medieval fantasy style setting

[Specialist]

Yeaahhh, at least half of these or more still haven't come out yet 3 months into 2023

[Del-Canada]

I was a beta tester for State of Decay. Back before vehicles even had storage. Had to use the "rucks in trucks" mod and place each ruck into your truck and drive them back really slowly to your base. If you hit things out drove too fast they would fly out and you'd have to stop to put them back in but you'd also need to pull your truck up to something you could stand on to get into the back of the truck. Was fun but frustrating. Nice to see how far the game has come.

[LIKEcommentANDsubscribe]

I didn't realize how good of a year this was going to be for open world games.

[aKa-_-George]

I'm personally super excited for Hogwarts Legacy. I'm not even a big Harry Potter fan but I KNOW for a fact that the entire concept of Harry Potter sounds like the best open world rpg idea ever

[glenndetorres]

Open World Games still looking good for this year because of its innovation and fast maturing features just like in DreamsQuest right now as they continue developing their dreams like an environment where everyone can have an immersive experience.

[acarroll]

When 90% of the games in this video are in the 2023 version

[NeonoahGaming]

This looks to be a really cool year of open world games. A really good mix of beyond awesome sequels, some intriguing and full of potential new IPs. Been awhile since I’ve been exciting for a abunch of games coming out

[binkvanderwal]

Gameranx has become my daily source of news

[YoTymis]

+1 subscriber finally a really good and chill explaination/showcase of what's to come

[petejones]

Fantastic presentation here!! Suddenly 2022 looking a little brighter :D

[faylinnmystiquerose]

I'm definitely keeping Starfield on my radar, and a new Obsidian RPG could be interesting as well.

[TuffMelon]

Ironically I'm interested in Avatar because its a game that may actually benefit from Ubisofts open world methodology. In their other games it's problematic because its usually so slow to get from point to point, but unless they scale the world in Avatar to be ridiculously big, being able to fly around it would support the size of the world. Sure, itll probably still have the issue of having repetitive locations and so on, but I can deal with that.

[_Abreex_]

Thanks for your time and work on this video. Awesome job!

[AyeYoALBERT]

I feel like this is just a me thing but I love open world rpgs. I think their amazing with their creativity, imagery, and adventure. The only thing I personally dislike and find it hard to game is First person vs Third person view. Idk what it is but I feel like some games in the open world RPG realm deserve a Third person option with POV scroller. Idk maybe it’s just me but me personally I’d be a more variety gamer if this small thing was added to most/all open world games.

[stanettiels]

Dying Light Two is my most anticipated. I hope they deliver and don’t release it broken. I’ll be waiting with ‘bated breath for the reviews. I’m even replaying the first one now in anticipation.