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

The much-awaited sequel to the cult classic “Hello Neighbor” is finally here in Hello Neighbor 2, a stealth horror-thriller game developed by Eerie quest studios and published by tinyBuild LLC. In Hello Neighbor 2, set out on a mission as an investigative journalist looking to uncover the hidden secrets of the eerie town of Raven Brooks.

The residents of the town seem quite off and the recent disappearances and murders don’t help the situation much. It is up to you to get to the bottom of it even if it may involve sneaking into your neighbor’s houses and stalking their every move to find clues and solve the puzzle.

NPCs in the game are powered by a neural network AI that allows them to adapt to your playstyle and learn from your patterns forcing you to find new interesting ways to outsmart them after extended play.

With a larger character roster this time around, every resident is a potential suspect and has their own unique stories and narratives that may shift based on your actions in the game.

From the studio led by Dead Space’s Glen Schofield, Dive into the deepest depths of horror in The Callisto Protocol. A brand new survival horror title that promises to reinvent its genre ushering in the next generation of horror. Developed by Striking Distance Studios and published by KRAFTON, The Callisto Protocol will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC this Winter.

The year is 2320 on the moon, Callisto. You are Jacob Lee, an inmate at the black iron maximum security prison serving his sentence when a mysterious occurrence transforms your fellow inmates into horrific bloodthirsty creatures.

As Jacob, you must try and escape the prison under the most intense conditions. Experience horror, dread, and hopelessness at a pulse-pounding rate on your journey out of the dead moon, Callisto.

With horrors lurking around every corner, The Callisto Protocol challenges players to jumble between close range and ranged combat in life or death situations against enemies of an unholy nature.

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.

Shape a world of your choosing. Make choices that either elevate or destroy humanity in Humankind. Humankind is a historical strategy game stemming from the great minds at Amplitude Studios and published by SEGA. With over 60 cultures included, combine each of their strengths and shortcomings to mould a prosperous civilization. Steer humanity by actively taking part in historical events and making decisions that will make your people thrive.

Differentiate yourself from others through the endless possibilities this Autumn when Humankind arrives on Windows PC.

Flex your tactical capabilities in warfare with a combat system where terrain elevation and city building can give you a leg up or drag you down in times of war.

The game has a fame meter to compare players’ progress, with every battle won and every moral choice made making a difference.

Rewrite history to create a civilization that is unique to you and show just how far you are willing to go to further mankind.

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.

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.

Traverse your way through a living breathing nightmarish hellscape in Scorn, an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game. Developed and published by Serbian studio Ebb Software, the world of scorn is one of flesh, blood, and twisted machinery from the mind of Polish painter Zdzisław Beksiński and Swiss artist H.R. Giger.

Regions in the game are vast and interconnected with each region having various paths and rooms to explore. Locations in these regions feature custom challenges, characters, and unlocks that make each area feel different from the others.

Watch as environments come to life around you taking in each aspect of the game as there are no cut-scenes or distractions only in-game moments.

Use your body to interact with the world by grabbing items and controls for machines with your hands making things more realistic and immersing you deeper into the game.

Scorn will be playable on Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC this Autumn.

Pit cute and cuddly animals against each other and watch them duke it out in Them’s Fightin’ Herds, a 2D fighting game developed by Mane6 Inc and published by Modus Games. Engage in intense roughhousing as adorable characters drawn by the acclaimed My Little Pony animator Lauren Faust this Autumn.

Enjoy Them’s Fightin’ Herds this autumn on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

Take a break from the fighting and enjoy an exciting story mode that features an episodic adventure filled with exploration, mini-games and so much more.

Fighting is fun, fluid and intuitive, with a four button system that allows you to seamlessly string combos together mixing and mashing super attacks with magical elements.

The game can be played online with friends and features a pixel lobby you can explore online to buy accessories, customise your character and interact with other players.

Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed is an asymmetrical multiplayer game that can be enjoyed by up to five players at once. The game sets out four ghostbusters each equipped with a proton pack and nerves of steel on ghost-hunting adventures through various settings. Borrowing heavily from the Ghostbusters movie franchise, the game features iconic characters and gear such as proton packs and PKE meters.

Developed and published by IllFonic, Inc., Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed will be playable on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC.

Get to play as a ghost and have 4 other players try and capture you giving you the ability to possess objects, slime other players plus much more.

As you progress through the game, you will unlock new upgrades, some cosmetic and others functional for both ghostbusters and ghosts, keeping the experience fresh.

In the firehouse, get to pick missions, practice using the proton packs and capturing ghosts, customize your character and interact with original characters such as Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore.

The premier ice hockey experience makes its return in Electronic Art’s latest offering, NHL 23. Gracing the cover of this year’s edition are World and Olympic champion Sarah Nurse and Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras. Superstar X-Factor is back letting you once again explore the unique skills and attributes of some of the best players the NHL has to offer. Developed by EA Vancouver and published by EA Sports, NHL 23 will be available to play this Autumn.

NHL 23 will be coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC

Build an unbeatable hockey team with players from past and present in the beloved Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) mode. Have both Gretzky and McDavid on the same team, pairing legends of the game with the upcoming talent to bring out the best of all of them.

This year’s biggest addition has to be the ability to play with players from the Women’s National Team in Hockey Ultimate Team, letting you add players such as cover star Sarah Nurse into your ultimate roster.

This year’s game will also get cross-play after launch at a later date giving you the chance to play against players on different platforms growing the NHL community.

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.

Feel the thrill of high-octane kart racing while playing as some of the most iconic Nickelodeon characters in Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3. Developed by Bamtang Games and published by GameMill Entertainment, the latest installment in the series is bigger and better in every way with wackier courses and a roster of 40 Nickelodeon characters to play as.

Skirt, drift, and boost round tracks this autumn when the game drops on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC.

Even at mind-boggling speeds, it’s hard not to notice the lovingly recreated tracks inspired by iconic shows such as Spongebob, Avatar: The Last Airbender, TMNT and so much more.

Swap out the kart for a watercraft as courses will test your skill and prowess by putting you through land and water-based races.

Fun for all as the game features both a split screen and online multiplayer mode letting you test your mettle against your friends and family.

Tee off this autumn in PGA Tour 2K23, the most advanced golfing simulation game developed by HB Studios and published by 2K Sports. Unleash Tiger Woods, the greatest golfer of all time as you get to play as him along with 14 male and female professional golfers from Justin Thomas to Lydia Ko. With Tiger Woods lending himself as executive director, PGA Tour 2K23 promises to deliver a championship-caliber gaming experience to fans of the sport.

PGA Tour 2K23 will be coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC this autumn.

The game features improved controls, additional courses, and a diverse array of game modes to keep you driving and sinking putts all through the year.

Take a trip to some of the world’s most beautiful golf courses lovingly recreated with lush manicured lawns and glistening winding rivers that really set the stage for this prestigious tournament.

Aside from getting to play as or against Tiger Woods, another celebrity pro has been added to the roster, the one, and only Michael Jordan.

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.

Feel the thrill of the world’s most intense and exhilarating rally race in Dakar Desert Rally. The iconic rally raid game receives another long-awaited entry after the last game, Dakar 18, which came in 2018. Spanning hundreds of kilometers and 5 different vehicle types, Dakar Desert Rally promises to be the most impressive off-road racing experience ever developed.

Developed by Bigmoon Entertainment and published by Saber Porto, Dakar Desert Rally will be playable on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC this Autumn.

The game is remarkably rich in content as it spans three Dakar seasons, the; 2020, 2021, and 2022 rallies. Each season can be played and will feature officially licensed rally-specific vehicles and teams for that year.

A large dynamic open world allows for seamless gameplay letting you forge your own path to victory while battling the elements through harsh conditions such as rain, snow, and mud.

Enjoy the rallying experience in either single-player mode, through the career mode, or online with friends in multiplayer mode.

Experience the world’s game at its peak form in the latest offering from Electronic Arts, FIFA 23. Developed and published by EA SPORTS, FIFA 23 maintains the tempo of last year’s iteration and builds upon it with some welcome graphical and gameplay enhancements. In an almost perfected formula that feels as close to the real thing as possible play football the way it’s meant to be played upon release this autumn.

FIFA 23 will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC.

The return of Hyper Motion with all new true football animations that fully replicate the motion of players sets the stage for an ultra-realistic footballing experience.

For the first time ever in EA SPORTS FIFA history get to take part in women’s club football in competitions such as the Barclays FA Women’s Super League and Division 1 Arkema.

A treat for international footballing fans as this iteration of FIFA will feature a double FIFA World Cup season, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™.

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.