All Xbox Series X Games with Pre-Orders (2022)

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.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Heart of Chernobyl is a long-awaited sequel to the horror survival S.T.A.L.K.E.R franchise. The game is produced by GSC Game World and is coming to PC, Xbox Series X/S.

After the second massive explosion in 2006, you once again enter the post-apocalyptic world of Chernobyl. You play as a lone stalker on a mission to cover valuable artifacts. But be warned as Chernobyl isn’t a forgiving place!

In the massive 64-km² radioactive zone, you must be ready to face hostile mutants and deadly anomalies. And to top it all off, there are many warring factions. So to survive and thrive, you need to pick your side and engage in battle!

To defeat the various enemies, you should pick out the right rifle. The game comes with over 30+ weapons, each one having numerous modifications to suit your playstyle.

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.

Converge where the rubber meets the road in Grid Legends. Experience intense moments and edge-of-your-seat drama in this action-packed racer developed by Codemasters and published by Electronic Arts. Grid Legends pits you against the best racers from around the globe in thrilling events and races spanning multiple cities and tracks.

With the stakes higher than ever, push the pedal to the metal to claim victory against your rivals and prove yourself as the best driver around. Grid legends will be playable on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Microsoft Windows this winter.

Craft your unique motorsport journey with the new dramatic virtual production story ‘Driven to Glory.’ Driven to Glory features exciting race scenarios and cutscenes that really bring out the intense moments behind races.

In the largest Grid to date, traverse 130 routes scattered all across the globe in vehicles ranging from hyper-cars to big rigs. Take part in multi-class races and chaotic truck battles making for memorable moments for you and your friends.

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.

Get to relive the tales of Arcadia Bay once again in this enhanced retelling of the story of Life is Strange in the Life is Strange Remastered Collection. The award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic game follows the story of Maxine Caulfield, a student forced to deal with the pressures of high school on top of her ability to manipulate time.

Developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and published by Square Enix, The Life is Strange Remastered Collection will come with two games; Life is Strange Remastered’ and ‘Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered.

Life is Strange Remastered Collection will be coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, and Microsoft Windows this Winter.

The remaster features a handful of improvements such as enhanced environments and lighting effects, fully mo-capped character animations, and refined in-game puzzles, among others.

Based on the iconic Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead The Game is an upcoming co-op multiplayer adventure game that lets you play as Ash Williams or one of his friends in a race to seal a breach between worlds. Developed by Saber Interactive and published by Boss Team Games, Evil Dead The Game tosses you into a horrific world where four survivors face off against demonic entities hell-bent on swallowing their souls.

Evil Dead The Game will be playable on PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia, and Windows PC this winter.

Get the full Evil Dead experience playing as classic characters from the original franchise such as Ash, Scotty, Lord Arthur, Kelly Maxwell, Pablo, and Simon Bolivar.

The choice of good or evil is in your hands, with the option to play as the powerful Kandarian demon tormenting the survivors and controlling deadites to accomplish your sinister plans.

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.

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.

A deadly virus has its hold on mankind pushing humanity to the verge of extinction. Zombies outnumber humans forcing them into hiding. The last stronghold of mankind, “The City,” is where our protagonist Aiden Caldwell’s, story begins.

Use your parkour skills to explore the world and interact with different characters. Shape your story to fit your playstyle as your choices will have consequences and will affect the game world

Experience unforgiving combat as you face hordes of zombies that roam the streets. Use weapons, traps and your surroundings to level the playing field to survive the long days and the even longer nights.

Get to command heavy machinery as you cultivate, fertilise, sow and harvest your way to success in Farming Simulator 22. Developed and published by GIANTS Software, Farming Simulator 22 puts you in the boots of a modern-day farmer with the goal of expanding your farm and growing your empire across 3 diverse areas based in America and Europe.

Farming Simulator 22 will be playable on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC and will be available for purchase this Autumn.

With an arsenal of farming operations and equipment at your disposal, start from nothing as you slowly learn the game controls and flow to build the farm of your dreams.

Farming Simulator 22 features over 100 agricultural brands and over 400 real machines and tools for that added layer of immersion.

Included in the game is a modding hub where players can download and install mods uploaded by the community to further enhance their experience to fit their play style.

Fight for the future in Battlefield 2042. Get tossed into a world where chaos and war rule the day in this intense first-person shooter. Play as the No-Pats, a band of displaced refugees that don’t fight for a flag but for their future. Developed by DICE and published by Electronic Arts, Battlefield 2042 will be playable on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Microsoft Windows this Autumn.

USA and Russia- the last superpowers-are on the brink of war and with tensions rising each day, it’s only a matter of time. The game is multiplayer-focused and contains 3 modes: All-Out Warfare, Conquest, and Breakthrough.

All-Out warfare is a massive playground where up to 128 players can take part in chaotic battles through large open-world maps. Get to experience dynamic weather, natural calamities, and tornados throughout battles.

Play as 1 of 10 Specialists each with a unique trait and a fully customizable loadout. As a Specialist use your arsenal of weapons and gadgets to get through thrilling firefights and stand-offs.

Forza Horizon 5 is an upcoming racing game for XBOX and PC developed by playground games. The game was shown at this year’s XBOX showcase much to the surprise of fans. it features gorgeous visuals, amazing environments and fun arcade driving.

Forza Horizon 5, much like the last game before it promises you a large open world to explore. Enjoy a ton of challenges and races with the chance to craft your own adventures, stunts and game modes.

Forza Horizon 5 this time round is heading south of the border with Mexico as the playground. The map consists of beautiful winding roads in the main city of Guanajuato. Sandy shores, a huge desert terrain and a handful of small towns littered here and there await you. Also teased is an explorable snow-capped volcano.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Eidos-Montreal and published by Square Enix. Take part in this epic intergalactic adventure coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X , PC and Nintendo Switch this autumn.

With your band of guardians; Rocket Racoon, Groot, Gamora and Drax, go on a wild ride through the galaxy facing unique challenges and enemies on your quest to save the universe.

Play as the legendary outlaw and leader of the guardians, Star-lord. As the leader, get to take control of the other guardians’ actions during combat as well as make decisions that affect the story and the team.

Play in gorgeous never before seen locations meeting familiar characters from the Marvel universe along the way. Enjoy the 80s inspired soundtrack featured in the game with classics from Iron Maiden, KISS, New Kids On The Block, Rick Astley and more.

An intense firefight deep in the Zagros mountains awakens terrifying unearthly creatures in The Dark Pictures Anthology House of Ashes. The Dark Pictures Anthology House of Ashes is an interactive survival horror game developed by Supermassive Games and published by Bandai Namco. Set aside your differences and work together with people you once considered enemies to survive the night and make it out alive.

The Dark Pictures Anthology House of Ashes will be coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC this Autumn.

A special forces group searching for chemical weapons is ambushed by enemy Iraqi forces and plunged deep into the cracks of the Zagros Mountains. Ancient creatures disturbed by the activity above the ground are awakened and set out to hunt their newfound prey.

Fight for survival in single-player, multiplayer, or Movie Night mode. Movie Night mode is an offline mode that lets 5 players interact with the story by passing the game controller around.

Slay countless demons on your quest to save your sister in Demon Slayer The Hinokami Chronicles. Play as Tanjiro Kamado, a young charcoal seller from japan whose entire life is plunged into chaos when tragedy strikes his family. Developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Sega, Demon Slayer the Hinokami Chronicles will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Microsoft Windows.

A demon slaughters the family of Tanjiro and corrupts his sister Nezuko, transforming her into a demon. Tanjiro decides to become a Demon Slayer and takes a vow to avenge his family and save his sister.

Experience the story from the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” anime in adventure mode where you get to follow Tanjiro’s journey through the “Unwavering Resolve Arc” and the “Mugen Train Arc”.

Enjoy the versus mode where you take part in 2v2 battles online or offline against your friends with the full character cast at your disposal.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania is a puzzle-strategy game where you take control of a monkey inside of a ball, rolling and bouncing around avoiding obstacles and completing challenges. Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega, Super Monkey Banana Mania is a remaster of three games in the series: Super Monkey Ball, Super Monkey Ball 2, and Super Monkey Ball Deluxe and will be released this Autumn.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Microsoft Windows.

Experience 300 beautifully recreated levels as AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon, Baby, YanYan, or Doctor as you race to stop the evil scientist Dr. Bad-Boon from destroying your home and stealing all your bananas.

Super Monkey Ball Mania is fun for the whole family with 12 multiplayer levels with an online leaderboard but no online mode. It makes up for its lack of an online mode with four-player local multiplayer guaranteeing hours of fierce light-hearted competition for all to enjoy.