Destructoid names its most anticipated video games of the summer time 2022 information blitz

E3 was all the time a particular occasion for players, not simply because we obtained a complete slew of thrilling new trailers, footage, and bulletins for the perfect upcoming video games, however as a result of it was a approach for us to all come collectively and rejoice the video games that imply probably the most to us. Whereas E3 could also be lifeless for this 12 months a minimum of, its spirit lives on within the type of Summer season Video games Fest and all the different occasions which might be lined up within the coming months. As for us, we’re again with one other listing of our most anticipated video games, 2022 version.

What was as soon as a three-day occasion has now been stretched over almost a dozen streams over the course of some weeks, which suggests there’s a complete lot of stories to stay up for. Right here’s hoping that the streams gained’t be absurdly lengthy this 12 months (one thing Geoff Keighley himself has promised gained’t be the case), however I’ll consider it once I see it.

As we prepare for the torrent of stories that’s about to move our approach, I reached out to the Destructoid workers, who threw of their two cents on their most anticipated video games of summer time 2022.

Witchbrook

Primarily based on the sport’s latest itemizing on Steam, the lengthy shot that Witchbrook may get some love through the summer time streams this 12 months simply obtained a complete lot shorter.

Whenever you ask me what my most anticipated sport of 2022 is, Witchbrook will proceed to be my reply till it will definitely comes out. One other non secular successor to Stardew Valley, Witchbrook was initially introduced all the best way again in like 2018 (when it was beforehand often known as Spellbound), and is a neighborhood simulator the place gamers get to tackle the function of a scholar at a magic faculty. That’s actually all I needed to hear earlier than being 1000% on board with this sport, however after seeing the artwork, I do know for a incontrovertible fact that Witchbrook has the makings to be one in all my favorites of all time.

Sadly, developer and writer Chucklefish needed to put Witchbrook‘s growth on maintain for a bit to concentrate on different tasks, so who is aware of when this sport could possibly be popping out. There’s even a whole subreddit of different followers like me who’re completely determined for any and all details about the sport, which showcases the true desperation we had been feeling when left at nighttime for years.

Chucklefish just lately introduced that they’re nonetheless engaged on Witchbrook, and naturally the sport is listed on Steam now, so I’m hoping with each fiber of my being that we’ll get some type of information about it. For me, greatest case situation we get a launch date, however some extra gameplay footage would ship me over the moon, too. I’m considering we’d be most certainly to listen to about it on the Summer season Video games Fest, or possibly even the Healthful Video games Direct, so I’ll be maintaining an in depth eye on these. – Noelle Warner

Challenge G.G.

Keep in mind a couple of years in the past when PlatinumGames slowly rolled out data on the mysterious “Platinum 4,” 4 tasks that had been going to assist usher within the subsequent part of PlatinumGames? It’s been some time, however I nonetheless bear in mind all of the hypothesis fairly vividly and the joy I felt when The Great 101: Remastered was introduced. I didn’t assume Platinum may prime it, however then once more, I didn’t assume it will reveal something like Challenge G.G.

What’s Challenge G.G.? That could be a good query as a result of that’s all up within the air proper now. The bottom data we are able to surmise from the teaser trailer is that it’s prone to be an Ultraman-inspired motion sport that’ll act as the ultimate entry of Hideki Kamiya’s superhero trilogy that began again with Viewtiful Joe and continued with The Great 101. That’s about all we all know at this level, so anything in regards to the challenge is pure hypothesis. Earlier this 12 months, Kamiya spoke with IGN and clarified that work on the challenge was making vital progress, however an replace won’t be out there till the top of the 12 months. That feels like a Sport Awards divulge to me, however I’m holding onto hope that possibly the studio will give us one thing over the subsequent few weeks. And if not, I assume I can accept a launch date for Bayonetta 3. – CJ Andriessen

New Yacht Membership and/or SUDA51 video games

Final 12 months, SUDA51 (No Morre Heroes, Shadows of the Damned) advised me he’s engaged on a brand new IP that may remind me of the film Buckaroo Banzai. Then earlier this 12 months, Yacht Membership Video games (Shovel Knight, Mina The Hollower) signaled that their growth workers is presently break up into two groups, one engaged on Mina, the opposite on a presently unannounced sport which may be in 3D.

These are two of my favourite builders, so selecting simply one in all their upcoming tasks as my most anticipated potential announcement of the 2022 Summer season information blitz was robust. Then I requested myself, “Why can’t we’ve each?”

Seeing the shovel blade conflict in opposition to a beam katana can be a traditional E3-style surprising second, however there’s truly some precedent for these two franchises making headlines collectively at a giant summer time occasion. Again in 2017, SUDA51 confirmed up on the PAX West Nindies at Evening occasion sporting a secret Shovel Knight t-shirt, pledging that Travis would put on one thing prefer it in his subsequent sport. Travis Strikes Once more ended up with two Zelda shirts, a Jet Set Radio shirt, and a load of different cameos from indies and AAA titles alike, however for no matter cause, that particular Shovel Knight shirt by no means occurred.

Possibly Yacht Membership and SUDA51 had been saving it for a full-on Shovel Knight Vs. No Extra Heroes crossover? I’ll be joyful as hell if even one in all these two creators has one thing new to indicate off this month, but when they do handle to get some peanut butter in one another’s jellies, I’d toss that sloppy sandwich down my pie gap quicker than you’ll be able to say Jiminy Christmas. – Jonathan Holmes

Dragon Age

Whereas we’ve recognized in regards to the new Dragon Age for fairly some time, it’s been some time since we heard something about it. Earlier this 12 months, the staff mentioned it was “proper within the center” of manufacturing, following the information that government producer Christian Dailey was leaving the studio.

With its final trailer popping up at The Sport Awards 2020, it looks as if the time is ripe for BioWare to indicate one thing. We already know the brand new Dragon Age will take care of the return of Solas, and certain see gamers heading into Tevinter. However with little or no data to go on, it’s exhausting to know when to count on it and even what it’ll appear like. With a brand new Mass Impact now looming overhead too, I’m hoping we’ll see BioWare lock in what’s in retailer for Dragon Age, and presumably give gamers an concept of when the subsequent journey will get underway.

I’m additionally secretly hoping for some older Dragon Age characters like Merrill to make some cameos. An up to date Preserve for carrying over data from Origins up via Inquisition can be nice too, if BioWare plans to have these decisions mirrored shifting ahead. – Eric Van Allen

Resident Evil Village DLC (and extra VR love)

I really feel like 2022 has already been so nice to me thanks in no small half to Elden Ring and Rogue Legacy 2. As such, I’m… type of good for now? I’m choosing away at new video games right here and there, however I’m not out-of-my-mind pumped for something on the horizon. If something’s going to blow me away, it’ll be one thing new — one thing we aren’t anticipating in any respect. There may be one exception, although, and that’s my decide: extra Resident Evil!

Particularly, it feels prefer it’s about time Capcom shared concrete particulars in regards to the Resident Evil Village DLC that was introduced final 12 months “by well-liked demand.” Whether or not it’s a contemporary aspect story, a tease of issues to return in Resident Evil 9, a wacky mode, or (fairly please!) VR assist, I’m right here for something and all the things that is likely to be coming Resident Evil‘s approach.

With Sony constructing as much as PlayStation VR2 in an more and more public approach, and phrase that it’s obtained “20+ main first-party and third-party titles confirmed for PS VR2 at launch,” I’m riling myself up. Are you able to blame me? These previous few years have been fairly fantastic to this sequence, and I’m able to see the Winters trilogy stick the touchdown. – Jordan Devore

Pikmin 4

It’s not humorous anymore, Nintendo! Years in the past, Shigeru Miyamoto mentioned it was virtually accomplished. Then he mentioned it once more. What? Is he maintaining it to himself? Is he sitting in his front room in his Pikmin pajamas, taking part in Pikmin 4 and laughing at us? Laughing at me, particularly? Might you give us a trailer with a imprecise launch window or one thing? Something?

Nothing is admittedly recognized about Pikmin 4, nevertheless it’s a sequence with lots of potentialities. Whereas the system has stayed largely the identical over time, it’s not exhausting to think about a shake-up. It may even be one thing as predictable because it going open world. Possibly a survival sport with plenty of crafting. I don’t care anymore, simply let me see my carrot youngsters once more! – Zoey Handley

Sakura Wars remasters or sequels

This one’s a bit out of left area, particularly for the Summer season Sport Fest, nevertheless it was prompted by Sega’s promise of a shock livestream taking place June 3. In fact, it’s unlikely that that stream has something to do with their dormant, briefly-revived franchise, however a Sakura Wars fan is aware of by no means to say by no means. If the corporate’s in any respect fascinated with bringing the model additional again from the brink of loss of life (particularly after their gacha sport spectacularly flopped), I believe it will be a good time to announce a port or remaster of the unique Saturn and Dreamcast-era Sakura Wars video games, for international launch.

It wouldn’t even be terribly exhausting to do this, contemplating the Saturn video games already obtained a rerelease on PSP some years again, and several other of the Dreamcast titles have PC editions floating round on the market. Placing Sakura Wars on Change or PS4 or PC to remind the world why Sakura Wars followers are utterly unhinged in regards to the franchise may solely be an excellent factor. – Josh Tolentino

Challenge 007

Whereas there are many video games that I’m hoping to see through the summer time shenanigans, I’m going to take a shot so long as Moneypenny’s ill-placed bullet in Skyfall. I’m hoping that, someplace within the combine, the nice folks at IOI Interactive will provide up somewhat extra data on its beforehand teased launch “Challenge 007.” With a digital lineage as tough as Batman pre-Arkham Asylum, it’s excessive time that James Bond returned to gaming with a very stellar launch, and with the superb Hitman franchise tucked away in its attache case, no person may presumably do it higher than IOI.

Whereas I’m hardly anticipating gameplay footage at this stage, it will be nice to a minimum of get somewhat extra data on the thrilling new title’s construction. What kind of sport are we ? Do we’ve a plot define? Can we create our personal customized Bond? And when will Ana de Armas return my calls and cease sending me these impolite authorized letters? Actually, we’re most likely unlikely to get solutions to all of those questions this summer time, however I hope IOI will see match to supply 007 followers only a trace of what’s to return.

Even when it’s only for my eyes solely. – Chris Moyse

Some new From Software program factor or Elden Ring DLC

Look I’m a easy man: so easy in actual fact, that I exploit the phrase “I’m a easy man” almost each time a workers member asks me this query.

If there hasn’t been a From Software program sport shortly, I’ll make that my go-to reply. If there has…DLC for it! If there’s been each a From Software program sport and DLC just lately…effectively I would go for one thing Resident Evil associated. However on this case, Elden Ring DLC may be very a lot a risk, and we haven’t gotten it but. In order that!

What do I need to see from it? Something near Artorias of the Abyss is good. A single “expansion-quality” add-on that brings us to a brand new period, provides us some new toys to play with, and augments the sport with some extra memorable boss fights can be sufficient. – Chris Carter

These had been our most anticipated video games of summer time 2022! Tell us which video games you’re hoping for within the feedback beneath.