All Action Games with Pre-Orders (2022)

The Legend of Zelda Breath of The Wild 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Nintendo game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild.” The game is published by Nintendo and will come to Nintendo Switch.

In the sequel to the award-winning game, Link and Zelda will traverse the unexplored areas of Hyrule. As they embark on this journey, the pair will find themselves deep underground and in the high skies with floating islands around.

You’ll be battling against new terrifying monsters. To counter their attacks, you’ll get brand new abilities and weapons like a flamethrower.

Thrust into a mysterious ancient island while in search of the Chaos emeralds, Sonic must maneuver his way out of this strange island in Sonic Frontiers. Embark on an exhilarating high-velocity odyssey as everyone’s favorite blue hedgehog uncovering the secrets of the island all while fending off attacks from the dangerous creatures that live on the island.

Developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA, Sonic Frontiers is an action-adventure platformer coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC this Autumn.

Zip around 5 large open zones in regular Sonic fashion, with each zone presenting different ways to traverse them at speeds only Sonic could achieve.

Things are not as they seem on the island as there is a mystery yet to be uncovered of an ancient civilization that has now been enslaved by a mechanized threat with Sonic being their only hope.

A playful chant among friends turns grim in The Chant, A single-player, third-person horror action-adventure game developed by Brass Token and published by Prime Matter. What was meant to be a spiritual retreat on an island turns into a spiritual nightmare as Jess Briars and her friends get transported to a horrific dimension known as the Gloom.

Uncover the secrets of a long-forgotten 1970’s cult this Autumn on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC, with later releases for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to be announced.

In a dimension that feeds off of negative energy, watch as your friends slowly get consumed by their negative thoughts as you fortify your mind in an effort to save them.

On your journey to unravel the secrets of the Gloom, use cosmic powers and weapons granted to you to battle against the cultists and bizarre creatures that roam the island.

Strut back on the scene in your iconic pistol-studded stilettos in the long-awaited Bayonetta 3. A mysterious attack on the Shibuya district by unrecognizable creatures neither angel nor demon draws Bayonetta to Tokyo. Armed with her signature pistols and her time-slowing witch-time abilities, fight your way through a variety of different locales in true Bayonetta fashion.

Developed by Platinum Games and Published by Nintendo, Bayonetta 3 will be coming to the Nintendo Switch this Autumn.

Summon your new demonic power, Demon Masquerade. A new ability for her weapon that channels the energy of the demon linked to it leading to devastatingly graceful combos.

Spare some of the action for your demonic darlings; Gomorrah, Malphas, and Phantasmaraneae, monstrous creatures that join you in battle and answer to your every command, allowing for spectacular action sequences and set pieces.

An unprecedented global crisis prompts the return of the iconic Task Force 141 in Call of Duty Modern Warfare II. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, Modern Warfare 2 brings back the elite multinational counter-terrorist task force comprising of Gaz, Soap, Ghost, Farah, and Vargas. Following the killing of a foreign general by the United States, Task Force 141 is brought in to cushion the aftermath and de-escalate the situation before things get out of hand.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare II will be playable on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC this autumn.

Hop into a campaign that’ll have you globe-trotting from land to the sea, from canals to the mountains, all in an effort to bring the fight to the enemy’s doorstep and liberate allies held up in enemy black sites.

Graphical innovations, improved sound, and enhancements to the multiplayer experience such as improved gun handling and the inclusion of a new gunsmith add to the immersion and help elevate the franchise to new heights.

Having crash-landed on a random planet, embark on a journey to save an empire under siege in Star Ocean The Divine Force. Play as Raymond the captain of Ydas, a merchant vessel shot out of the sky by the Pangalactic Federation. Developed by Tri-Ace Studios and published by Square Enix and Eidos Interactive, Star Ocean The Divine Force is an action RPG coming out this Autumn.

After being shot down you and your crewmate manage to flee in escape pods but an EMP scrambles your systems forcing you both to land on different parts of the planet Aster.

After facing a hostile welcome by the natives, Raymond is forced to strike a deal with Princess Laeticia, the ruler of the planet. Raymond agrees to help her protect and fight against the invading Vey’l Empire in exchange for help in finding his missing crewmate.

In a blend of fantasy and science fiction play as either Raymond or warrior Princess Laeticia in this epic dual-protagonist odyssey that will shake the entire universe to its core.

Gotham is in crisis. Batman is dead, and the criminal underworld has had a massive resurgence since then. Gotham Knights is an open-world, action RPG game that puts you in control of the remaining Bat-Family: Nightwing, Red Hood, Batgirl, and Robin; as you see them through their quest to rid Gotham of crime and bring hope to its citizens when all seemed lost.

Developed by Warner Bros Montreal and published by Warner Bros Entertainment. Gotham Knights will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Microsoft Windows this Autumn.

In the most dynamic and interactive Gotham to date, drop down on villains and thugs from the skyscrapers that riddle the city serving justice throughout all 5 city boroughs. Each character in the game boasts a unique fighting and traversal style encouraging you to switch among them in between playthroughs.

Gotham Knights can be played solo but also features a drop-in drop-out co-op feature that allows for other players to seamlessly join in on sessions without interrupting gameplay.

Hunt or be hunted in Dragon Ball The Breakers, an asymmetrical multiplayer survival coop game developed by DIMPS and published by Bandai Namco. Pull together or go at it alone, these are the options you have to stay alive as one of seven survivors trapped in a temporal seam. Also trapped with you is a raider whose one goal is to exterminate all survivors before they escape. With the pressure mounting will you break through or will you break down?

The freedom of choice is upon you, cooperating with others could better your chances but the choices of other survivors or the raider may take away that liberty as well.

Become the raider. Play as the raider using all the powers available to you to hunt down and catch your victims making you even more powerful.

Get to play as either of 3 iconic raiders based on the original Dragon Ball franchise; Cell, Majin Buu, or Frieza.

Forspoken is an upcoming action RPG game that takes you on the journey of Freya, through a mysterious world of fantasy and horror. Instead of getting to celebrate her 21st birthday in an up-scale club as most people do, Freya gets transported to the magical land of Athia. Presented to her are a vast landscape, magical abilities, and a legion of creatures to face off against.

Developed by Luminous Productions and published by Square Enix, Forspoken is the first title from Luminous Productions and will be released on PS5 and Windows PC in the autumn of 2022.

Athia is a visually stunning world employing cutting-edge technology to create photorealistic landscapes ready for exploration. With an arsenal of spells and magical abilities, traverse the world in spectacular fashion, from dashing through sprawling fields to vaulting across massive canyons.

RPG elements in the game allow you to make both cosmetic and functional changes to Freya such as different capes and necklaces that boost her stats giving her an even greater edge against her foes.

In search of her missing father, embark on a journey as Hilda, through the mystical world of Aphes, in Asterigos Curse of the Stars. In the desolate ruins of a once beautiful city, uncover the secrets of a kingdom unknown that now lies beneath the rubble. Developed by Acme Gamestudio and published by tinyBuild, Asterigos: Curse of the Stars will be available to play on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC this Autumn.

In this third-person action RPG adventure, face off against cursed creatures each varying in different ways with up to 60 different enemy types and 22 unique bosses.

With weapons such as a sword and shield, dual blades, spear, hammer, staff, and magic bracelets at your disposal, combine the power of two to string together devastating combos to overwhelm enemies.

Pick up collectibles and engage in conversations with NPCs in the world as each may leave you with information that may help you understand the secrets of the unknown kingdom.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a new RPG set in the Marvel Universe that lets you play the role of “The Hunter”, a custom character part of the superpowered team the Midnight Suns. Developed by Firaxis and published by 2K games, Marvel’s Midnight Suns takes place in a world where Lilith, the mother of demons is awoken and joins forces with Hydra destabilizing the fabric of magic and threatening the world as we know it. It’s up to the Midnight Suns a group of supernatural heroes capable of matching Lilith’s immense power.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC this Autumn.

You are the mysterious hunter, a legendary demon slayer with a hidden past. You are Earth’s last line of defense and must lead a group of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes into battle against the fearsome horde of Lilith.

With a varied roster of iconic playable characters such as Iron Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange and much more, interact, fight alongside and upgrade your characters to further improve your chances of defeating Lilith and saving the world from the forces of the underworld.

Valkyrie Elysium is an action RPG game developed by Soleil and published by Square Enix. With Ragnarok about to befall the realms, Odin, the king of the gods summons his final strength to create the Valkyrie. Ragnarok marks the beginning of the end of the world and so Odin entrusts a young Valkyrie with the responsibility of preventing it from happening, bringing salvation to the world.

Valkyrie Elysium will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Windows this Autumn

Experience the story of the Valkyrie in a journey that will take you through stunning environments depicting a world crumbling under the looming fear of Ragnarok.

Face off against evil forces and vanquish them by utilizing the new Soul Chain system which allows for swift attacks, actions, and devastating combos.

You will not be alone in this fight as you have the power to summon Einherjar. The Einherjar are strong warrior spirits that will assist you in battle and give you elemental bonuses during fights.

Dive into a gritty era of great turmoil and war in The DioField Chronicle, a tactical action RPG developed and published by Square Enix. For years and years, the world has been in a state of constant conflict with chaos ruling the day and no sign of an end in sight. This forces a team of highly skilled mercenaries to band together to form an elite group known as “Blue Fox”. Their goal? to act as a beacon of hope for the world in its darkest hours.

The DioField Chronicle will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC this Autumn.

The DioField Chronicle adds a new spin to tactical battles by introducing a dynamic battle system that combines command-based tactics with real-time action. Battles are intense and the stakes are higher as enemies attack constantly limiting your time to plan a strategy.

Oversee your strategies unfold as a general would, through the realistic “Diorama” view which gives you an overhead look at the environment of the island of DioField.

Steelrising is an action RPG set In an alternate version of the french revolution where Louis XVI’s madness subjects Paris to a harsh rule by automations in a bid to stop an uprising. You play as Aegis, a mysterious automation that was once a bodyguard to Marie Antoinette but has now been tasked with finding her kids and putting an end to the tyranny of the mad king.

Developed by Spiders and published by Nacon Sa, Steelrising will be playable on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC this Autumn.

As the city crumbles beneath itself, you must rise up against the deadly mechanical forces of the king and take them down using your wide array of abilities and weapons.

With its soulslike fighting mechanics, time your dodges with pinpoint accuracy and strike devastatingly to outclass your opponents in fierce battles that could determine the fate of Paris and its people.

Have a go at experiencing the critically acclaimed “Last of Us” a second time in this faithful remake, The Last of Us Part 1. The action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment returns with a fresh new coat of paint having been rebuilt from the ground up for the PlayStation 5.

With the unforgettably emotional story remaining unchanged, this remake stays true to the original while incorporating important quality of life improvements that work to enhance the storytelling, exploration, and combat.

The game’s visuals have been overhauled to fully maximize the power of the PlayStation 5. Realistic lighting, facial animations, and redefined textures have been included to add to the immersion.

Haptic feedback from the DualSense™ wireless controller elevates gameplay as subtle motions such as raindrops and the crunch of footsteps register on the controller pulling you deeper into scenes.

Take control of everyone’s favorite blue-haired, white-gloved, supersonic hedgehog in Sonic Origins. Developed by Sega and published by Sega of America, Sonic Origins is a multi-game collection spanning 4 iconic Sonic 2D titles, Sonic The Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic, with the games being remastered for modern consoles. Zip past iconic landscapes from the legendary green hill zone to the treacherous death egg robot reliving the fast-paced action the originals were loved for.

Exhilarating arcade fun awaits as you experience Sonic like never before with the addition of new game modes, content and challenges on top of the visual upgrade. Included in the remaster are all-new opening and closing animations for each title giving fans new Sonic content to enjoy while tying up all the 4 titles together.

The game features a Classic and Anniversary mode with the Classic mode letting you play the original game with nothing unchanged including the presentation and game-overs, while the Anniversary mode offers a full-screen display and infinite lives to keep the fun going.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is a direct sequel to Troika’s acclaimed but troubled 2004 title. Published by Paradox Interactive, who acquired White Wolf and thus the rights to Bloodlines in 2015, the game places the player into the role of a recently-turned fledgling vampire who finds themselves in the middle of a blood trade war in modern-day Seattle.

The Bloodlines‘ lead designer and writer Brian Mitsoda has worked as lead narrative designer of the sequel. The game promises the same open-ended play and freedom of choice as the original, from the way the protagonist uses (or abuses) their newfound vampiric powers, to which of the city’s factions they curry favor with.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is a fantasy first-person shooter and is a spin-off of the Borderlands series of games. It retains a lot of the wild and wacky gunplay of the original series while adding a bit of its own unique flair. Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands lets you explore a vast world with sprawling cities and majestic monuments with your guide, the whimsical Tiny Tina.

Developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2k Games, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands will be playable on PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC next spring.

Welcome to the Overworld a top-down view of the expansive map of the Wonderlands. From Tina’s perspective travel across the Overworld in third-person collecting extra loot, rare collectibles as well as discovering different locations.

Be wary of enemies lurking around each corner. Engage in epic first-person firefights combining both guns and magic to overwhelm your enemies. Spells add a new layer to the game as it allows for varied attacks from basic fireballs to conjuring meteor showers right above foes.

Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin is an action RPG spin-off based in the world of Final Fantasy. Taking a lot of inspiration from games like Nioh and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, the combat in Stranger of paradise follows a hack and slash formula that involves stringing devastating combos to overwhelm enemies.

Developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES and published by Square Enix, Stranger of paradise Final Fantasy Origin will be coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows in early 2022.

Stranger of Paradise follows the story of the first final fantasy and shares some similar plot points and events. Play as Jack, an aggressive hot-headed warrior accompanied by his friends Ash and Jed on a quest to bring the light of the crystals back to Corneli.

With an arsenal of weapons from greatswords and daggers to spears and lances, equip your character with the appropriate gear to unlock unique abilities and skills in-game.

Monark is a new JRPG Developed and published by FuRyu studio set in a school plagued by a mysterious daemonic presence. A madness-inducing mist lingers through Shin Mikado Academy and it’s up to the true student council to get to the bottom of it.

Monark will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Microsoft Windows next Spring.

You play as an unnamed hero who happens to be head of the council. Being the head of the true student council you must harness your power of Daemons to destroy the pacts and rid the school of the mist.

Pick an ally to help you along the way and craft your story as each ally offers a unique story direction. The game features multiple endings so each choice can trigger a surprising twist of fate.

Combat is turn-based and relies on the Ego system. The Ego meter is based on your actions and choices throughout the game and will in turn affect enemy encounters.