All Action Games with Pre-Orders (2022)

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.

Saints Row takes place deep in the American Midwest, in the crime-infested city of Santo Ileso, here is where our group of friends band together to form their own criminal empire known as the 3rd Street Saints. Saints Row is a reboot of the original Saints Row series of games developed by Deep Silver Volition and published by Deep Silver.

Saints Row will be coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows in February 2022.

Saints Row is an over-the-top sandbox-style game where you play as ‘The Boss’ – Leader of the 3rd Street Saints. With your crew beside you, take down rival factions and expand your turf over the 9 districts on your journey to being self-made.

The Saints are a larger-than-life group of friends with each member once being part of the other rival gangs in the area. Get to take part in their journey up the ranks in cooperative multiplayer with each mission letting you take it on with a friend.

Put your dukes up and get ready to face the fiercest fighters on the planet in King of Fighters XV. Surpass your limits and brawl like never before in the latest installment of the beloved fighting series, King of Fighters. Years after it was closed down, the toughest martial arts tournament returns but this time under new management.

Developed by SNK and published by Koch Media, King of Fighters will be playable on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Microsoft Windows next spring.

A disturbance has been felt around the seal or Orochi also known as Gaia’s will. This event prompts Chizuru Kagura, Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami among other KOF fighters to investigate.

With one of the largest rosters in a King of Fighters game spanning 39 playable fighters, experience epic dream match-ups pitting new heroes and villains against classic fighters from past installments.

Improved online modes allow for fewer interruptions and seamless online play. Outside of gameplay is a gallery and soundtrack containing clips and voices plus over 300 classic songs from past games.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a highly anticipated upcoming Action RPG spin-off title from the Pokémon Franchise. The game will be released on January 28th, 2022, on the Nintendo Switch. The game is being developed by Game Freak, who are the developers of all the Pokémon Games dating back to Pokémon: Red and Blue released in 1996.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes place in the Sinnoh Region but also will feature Pokémon from the newer games as well. The game takes place before Pokémon Diamond and Pearl canonically and there no Pokémon Leagues in this game, so it will be interesting to see how the story of this game adds to entire franchise as a whole. The game will allow catching Pokémon by just throwing Pokéballs without needing to battle all Pokémon, a style that was made popular by the mobile game Pokémon Go and the Switch titles- Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu! And Let’s Go
Eevee!

Elden Ring is an upcoming RPG game coming out in early 2022. The video game is developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco. The game will be available to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

You are the tarnished one! You’ve been exiled from the Lands Between and your mission is to follow the guidance of an Elden Ring. Only this way, will you be able to become an Elden Lord. However, your quest won’t be easy as the source of the Erdtree has been shattered. This has triggered a war, so be ready to slice your enemies with a sword.

As you progress through the story, you’ll journey through the above-mentioned Lands Between. The world is dark and rocky with vibrantly colored skies with complex dungeons inside it. So take in the beauty of this world on foot, on horseback, or with your friends.

Elden ring also lets you play as you wish. With more weapons and magical abilities than ever, you can create a variety of combinations that suit your playstyle. No matter if you like to stay in the shadows or charge the enemy with brute force.

Go on an epic adventure slaying ferocious monsters in spectacular fashion in Monster Hunter Rise. Monster Hunter Rise is an action RPG developed and published by Capcom. Initially released on Nintendo Switch early this year but will be coming to Windows PC early 2022.

Kamura village is a beautiful landscape with a rich ecosystem riddled with monsters for you to take on in fearsome battles. The monsters that plague the land offer unique challenges with each having distinct attack patterns and tendencies that you have to adapt to In order to become victorious.

Combat is varied and intense as you will have 14 different weapons at your disposal. Fire at monsters from range with your powerful bows or hack them to bits with your mighty greatsword. Collect loot from fallen beasts to upgrade your armor and weapons, making you the ultimate monster hunter.

A new threat has emerged and it’s up to the operators to take on an unknown enemy in Rainbow Six Extraction. An elite team of past operators from Rainbow Six Siege have come together to form the Rainbow Exogenous Analysis and Containment Team (REACT). Assemble your elite squad of operators to fight and contain the alien threat that is the Archæans.

Rainbow Six Extraction is a cooperative multiplayer tactical shooter developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Rainbow Six Extraction will be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox series X|S, and Windows PC.

Pick your team taking into account each operator’s unique weapons and abilities to give yourself an advantage over the evolving alien threat.

The game has a strong emphasis on tactical gameplay and teamwork. Each squad must coordinate and work together to eliminate any hostile threats.

Archæans are the alien species you will encounter. They come in up to 10 different variants with each variation posing a unique threat to the operators.

Scarlet Nexus is an upcoming JRPG developed by the talent behind Tales of Vesperia and published by Bandai Namco. Players assume the role of Yuito Sumeragi, a new recruit to the Other Suppression Force (OSF), which is humanity’s last line of defense against deranged mutants known as Others. While Others are immune to conventional weaponry, the OSF wield psionic abilities that allow them to go toe-to-toe with them. Yuito himself possesses the power of psycho-kinesis that enables him to lift or break anything in his vicinity and hurl it at the enemy.