Every gamer welcomes the new year with excitement. One always wonders what the coming year has in store. When you look at the 2022 release schedule, you get excited. Some games will bring a new lease of life, others will be freshly launched. The total number is enormous. I’ll talk about the ones that I think will cause a particular stir around them.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
In 2020, French company Ubisoft unveiled its new product, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. The developer promised to update the game over the next few years. And it has kept its word. During 1.5 years of its existence, there were already several improvements. There are several updates planned for 2022. The first one was released at the end of February. It improved the performance and stability of the game. The next one is the release of the add-on Down of Ragnarok. The game is so popular that the company was proud to announce revenues of $1 billion.
The minimum system requirements for the game are as follows:
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows
- Processor: Intel Core i5 4460 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB, AMD R9 380
- RAM: 8 GB
- Disk space: 50 GB
- DirectX: DX12.
Devil May Cry 5
Devil May Cry 5 is a computer-generated action-adventure game from Japan’s Capcom. It was released in early 2019. The latest instalment is set in the city of Red Grave a few years after the mission of the last instalment. The game is available on many platforms, including PlayStation 4/ 5, Xbox One/ Series X|S, Amazon Luna, and Windows. The Windows version of the game received excellent reviews, but the version for the other platforms was not so happy. It only achieved an overall rating of “good”. It quickly sold out, selling 2 million copies.
The developers impose certain system requirements on the device. Here are the minimum requirements:
- ОS: Windows 7, 8.1, 10 (64-BIT Required)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4460, AMD FX-6300, or better
- RAM: 8 GB
- Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760, AMD Radeon R7 260x with 2GB video memory
- DirectX: Version 11
- Disk space: 35 GB.
God of War
This game comes three years after it was released on PS consoles. The game is set in Scandinavia. As conceived by the developers, this slasher-adventure game revolves around Kratos and his son. Having realized their plans of revenge against the gods of Olympus, they have to survive among the inhabiting monsters and gods. There have been several changes in this game. For example, the protagonist now uses an axe and a bow, with his son helping him in some situations. For effective gameplay, the gamer’s device must possess at least:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500k / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4 GB / AMD Radeon R9 290X 4 GB
- RAM: 8 GB
- Disk space: 70 GB
- DirectX: DX 11.
Watch Dogs: Legion
The game takes place in London. In the not too distant future, the city is on the brink of extinction. Fighting for their place under the sun, players must find supporters. Together, you will complete exciting quests, fight enemies, and advance towards new knowledge. This game differs from most in that there is essentially no protagonist. The developer has stated the following minimum requirements:
- Windows 10 operating system (64-bit)
- Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 processor
- 8GB RAM (dual channel)
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Radeon R9 290X graphics cards
- Disk space: 80 GB.
Call of Duty: Warzone
Call of Duty: Warzone is a free-to-play version of the main game. In this series, players will be sent on a royal battle for survival. Up to 150 people can participate in this multiplayer game. By collecting trophies, fulfilling contracts, and adding to their arsenal, gamers will complete their mission. A distinctive feature of the game is the Vanguard Battle Royale. It will send gamers out to fight in airspace in advanced bombers.
The gameplay will start if the device meets these characteristics:
- OS: 64-bit Windows 7 (SP1)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-4340, AMD FX-6300
- Memory: 8 GB
- Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon HD 7950 – DirectX 12.0 compatible configuration
- Disk space: 175 GB.
Halo Infinite
The main character in this series continues to be the Master Chief. He is a brave and strong soldier who engages in battles with the so-called exiles. This version of the game retains many of the features beloved by players. Changes have been made to some of the abilities and items that activate them. the game has two modes: single-player and multiplayer. The second is currently in beta testing and has free access. The device must have the minimum requirements:
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: AMD 5 1600 or Intel i5-4440
- RAM: 8 GB
- Video memory: 4 GB
- Graphics card: AMD RX 570, NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti
- DirectX: Version 12
- Disk space: 50 GB.
Age of Empires 4
Age of Empires 4 is an updated version of the Age of Empires series. The game takes place in real-time. The release proved to be anticipated by hundreds of thousands of players from all over the world. It was so anticipated that the game stayed at the top of Steam for several weeks. The game includes over 30 missions, 4 storylines and a multiplayer mode. For Xbox Game Pass subscribers there is an option to play the full version in free-to-play mode.
The developers have system requirements for the game device:
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6300U
- RAM: 8 GB
- Disk space: 50 GB
- Video card: Intel HD 520
- DirectX version: 12.
Based on the reviews on specialist portals, all of the listed games were particularly anticipated by gamers around the world. You can get to know each one in person to form your own opinion.
