Upcoming Xbox One games for 2022 and beyond (2023)

Looking at all the upcoming Xbox One games on the near horizon, it's clear that there's still plenty of life left in Microsoft's last gen system. From new Xbox exclusives, to upcoming Obsidian games, to no shortage of upcoming horror games, it looks like there's something for everyone here.

While we're tracking the full list of new games of 2022, below you'll find what we believe are the most exciting upcoming Xbox One games set to launch in the months and years ahead. If you're new-gen curious, you may want to cross-reference this list with the upcoming Xbox Series X games. Otherwise, keep reading for the new Xbox One games you absolutely need to know about.

2022

Overwatch 2

Release date: October 4, 2022 (Early Access)

Overwatch 2 is inbound and launching as a free-to-play title. Arriving this October in Early Access, you'll be able to jump in and get a taste of what's to come, which will include new heroes such as Junker Queen. It's also set to be more focused on storytelling than the original game as it will also have Story Missions alongside the traditional PVP combat.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Release date: October 28, 2022

Infinity Ward is bringing us Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 later this year, seemingly directly following the 2019 reboot's narrative. We'll be rejoining Task Force 141 with Captain Price and co as they deal with various antagonist forces including Victor Zakhaev.

Sonic Frontiers

Release date: November 8, 2022

Sonic Frontiers is letting the blue blur go more open-world than ever before. With a playable area of Starfall Islands set across multiple terrains including dense forests, deserts, waterfalls, and more, Sonic will be reaching new speeds across some of the most beautiful locales in the series yet. Of course, there are enemies to take on too, so it'll be interesting to see how this new format works for Sonic.

Pentiment

Release date: November 15, 2022

From the developers at Obsidian comes a rather unique RPG called Pentiment that focuses on choice-driven storytelling in the early 16th century in Germany. You'll follow characters over the course of 25 years as you unravel the mystery of a series of murders at Kiersau Abbey. You play as an illustrator who has the skills to expose the killers, but also every decision you make will have lasting consequences, so you'll need to choose wisely.

Warzone 2

Release date: November 16, 2022

It's time to get your squad back together, because Warzone 2 is going to be one of the biggest free-to-play games of 2022. Infinity Ward is building on the foundation is set down with Modern Warfare 2 for this new battle royale, with new gunplay and movement mechanics being fed into a brand new desert map. With overhauled looting and loadout systems, as well as new approaches to battle royale pacing, Warzone 2 will be an unmissable shooter.

The Callisto Protocol

Release date: December 2, 2022

The Callisto Protocol is a brand new horror game coming from the creator of Dead Space. You play as Jacob Lee, who's been thrown into Black Iron Prison - a maximum security facility on the titular moon of Jupiter. But, when things start going wrong as the inmates begin to transform into horrific creatures, he's got to find a way out and attempt to survive. Along the way though, he'll also discover some dark secrets that lurk below the surface, so it sounds like it's going to be quite the story.

High on Life

Release date: December 13, 2022

High on Life is a brand new game that's coming from the mind of Rick and Morty's Justin Roiland. It's down to you to save humanity from an alien cartel who wants to use humans as drugs - literally to get high on life. You'll be partnering up with living, talking guns to save the world, and it looks as wacky, weird, and wonderful as you'd hope.

Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core Reunion

Release date: December 13, 2022

Ahead of the next part of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Square Enix announced that we'll have Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core Reunion to look forward to towards the end of 2022. As a true remaster of the classic PSP game, Reunion will follow the same story as protagonist Zack Fair sets out on a mission in search of a missing Soldier. With various improvements including graphics that have gotten the HD treatment and refreshed 3D character models, all of the dialogue will also be fully voice-acted to bring the experience to life for new generations of players.

TBC 2022

Somerville

Release date: TBC 2022

When a project is from a studio led by the founder of Limbo and Inside developer Playdead, you know that it’s not going to be all kittens and rainbows. The beautifully stylized Somerville looks like another agonizingly stressful narrative journey as we follow a family through a major disaster. Given that we’re even joined by the family dog, you can just tell that the threat of loss amidst chaos is going to be a pervasive theme. At least we have until 2022 to prepare.

Party Animals

Release date: TBC 2022

There’s absolutely no shortage of party games where the name of the game is to annihilate your friends but none of them let you play as a kitten or a corgi and force you to fight over gummy bears. Party Animals is the latest in a long line of physics-based chaos machines but stands out with its frankly adorable roster of characters. A dinosaur called Underbite, Carrot the bunny, and Otta the, well, otter are all waiting for you to arm them with crossbows and kill each other in hilarious ways. How could we disappoint them?

2023

Dead Island 2

Release date: February 3, 2023

Dead Island 2 is officially on the way, with a memorable announcement trailer dropping during the Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase. Set in downtown LA, Dead Island 2 is set to take you on a zombie-filled journey through locales like Beverly Hills and Venice Beach. But of course, it will be filled with gore as you take on the undead hordes with all manner of weapons and tactical options available to you.

Hogwarts Legacy

Release date: February 10, 2023

It's time to take up your invitation to the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with Hogwarts Legacy. Set at a point long before a Potter stepped foot inside, aka the 1800s, you play as a completely customizable character who just so happens to hold the key to an ancient secret that threatens the wizarding world. You'll need to balance all of that with being a fifth-year student too, which includes learning spells, brewing potions, growing plants, and tending to your magical beasts. This is an open-world game too, so you'll also be exploring Hogwarts and the surrounding areas like Hogsmeade at your leisure.

Marvel's Midnight Suns

Release date: TBC 2023

Imagine XCOM but with a roster of Marvel superheroes to choose from, and you've basically got Marvel's Midnight Suns. You'll play as The Hunter, the first fully customizable Marvel character, and you'll be leading a selection of heroes from a pick of 12 against Lillith, Mother of Demons. Same turn-based combat you know and love from Firaxis, but on a whole new scale.While it was initially set for launch in October it was recently pushed back and is now expected to release by March 2023 on new-gen consoles. It's currently yet to be confirmed when it will land on Xbox One.

Moving Out 2

Release date: TBC 2023

Get ready for more furniture lifting antics with the arrival of Moving Out 2, the upcoming sequel to the chaotically fun couch co-op game that first released in 2020. Moving Out 2 will introduce a variety of quirky new playable characters to choose from and take us back to packmore for more moving shenanigans. The second installement will also feature online multiplayer as well as local, with cross-platform support to boot.

TBC

Lord of the Rings: Gollum

Release date: TBC 2022 / 2023

Play as the tormented hero in Lord of the Rings: Gollum, a new RPG that sees the unusual protagonist go on a journey to reunite himself with his precious. In this stealth-focused adventure, you'll travel through famous locations from Middle-Earth, while also managing the dual personalities of Smeagol and Gollum. It'll reveal more about his journey overall too, including his time spent below the Dark Tower and with the Elves of Mirkwood.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2

Release date: TBC

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 throws you into the seedy underbelly of Seattle where creatures roam, but thankfully you're a vampire. Turned as an act of vampire terrorism during the 'Mass Embrace', you'll soon get caught up in vampire faction politics, where you're still just trying to deal with your new way of life. This is an RPG at its core too, filled with player choices, a strong narrative, and branching dialogue options too.

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