December 2022 is shaping up to be a busy month in terms of video game releases, with highly anticipated titles such as The Callisto Protocol and Marvel's Midnight Suns coming out early on and more being released over the following weeks. There are also sequels or other continuations of well-known franchises, re-releases, and indie games to look forward to. As part of December will coincide with the Steam Winter Sale, it's also a great opportunity to purchase new games that many players may otherwise not bother trying out. It looks as though there will be plenty of choices across many different genres this month.
Although many of this year's biggest titles were part of the video games released in November 2022, such as God of War Ragnarök or Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, there's still more to look forward to. In addition to major game releases, The Game Awards 2022 airs on December 8, bringing with it not only awards for some of the year's best games but also reveals and updates for upcoming titles. The holiday season in general tends to be a busy time in the world of gaming, and December 2022 is no exception. Here's a full list of what to expect throughout the month, as well as the specific dates for each game's release.
Every Game That Comes Out In December 2022 & When They Release
Notable ports in the upcoming month include the Switch version of Inscryption, considered by many players to be the 2021 Game of the Year, and a next-gen update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion serves as another remaster of a popular title. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is also coming to the Nintendo Switch, as is Winters' Expansion for Resident Evil Village. The long-awaited Steam version of Dwarf Fortress also releases early in December, and the fifth season of Fortnite. In terms of new games, though, players can expect the following, though a few are already available for those who pre-purchased or otherwise had early access:
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Game Title |
Release Date |
|---|---|
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Marvel's Midnight Suns |
December 2 |
|
The Callisto Protocol |
December 2 |
|
Need For Speed Unbound |
December 2 |
|
Swordship |
December 5 |
|
Hello Neighbor 2 |
December 6 |
|
Dragon Quest Treasures |
December 9 |
|
High on Life |
December 13 |
|
Blacktail |
December 15 |
|
Sports Story |
December (no official date) |
Of course, there are also many other indie games coming out on Steam and the Nintendo Switch in December, making it worthwhile for individual players to look into the specific genres they're most interested in to see what's worth trying out. There are plenty of great Christmas games such as Arkham Origins that can serve as gifts, too.
Although some of the upcoming games that haven't received a concrete release yet - such as Sports Story, which is still only slated for a vague December time frame - have a chance of being delayed, there should still be enough options to make up for it. Whether players are looking for a lighthearted venture by way of Dragon Quest Treasures or something more suspenseful like The Callisto Protocol, hopefully, December 2022 will have something for everyone.