Anvil: Vault Breakers Comes To Steam Early Access On December 2ndĪnvil: Vault Breakers is one of the first December releases for PC systems, with its console versions having released back in June 2021. In addition, while AAA PlayStation exclusives like God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Zero Dawn are coming in 2022, each system has many upcoming games. Hack n' slash titles like Firegirl 2 and other beloved franchises like Yu-Gi-Oh! find their way to the handheld in early December as well. While Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have already been released, and Pokémon Legends Arceus is scheduled for a 2022 release, several series are taking advantage of the lull. The Nintendo Switch has dozens of new ports and original titles launching in December.
Perhaps the most anticipated December video game release is Halo Infinite, 343 Industries' long-awaited sequel to Halo 5. Related: Halo Insider & How It Could Change The MCC
In a year full of hurdles for the gaming industry, it's likely that more developers could delay their products into 2022 for quality assurance or to prevent unrealistic crunch time for their teams. All interested players should consult official websites and social media pages to ensure the release information for each title hasn't changed. All games announced may experience delays before their release date, and players have no insurance current release dates will remain set. Most AAA titles launched into the competitive market before December to earn a spot on the 2021 Game Awards ballot, but many developers delayed into December 2021, January 2022, and beyond. Before 2021 comes to a close, several titles may become the new 'must have' game on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch systems. Thankfully, the resulting release dates ensured gamers won't have to wait much longer for many popular franchises. Unfortunately, the ongoing COVID pandemic forced many game developers to delay projects due to working from home, chip shortages, and other unforeseen obstacles. Though November's video game releases featured many AAA titles, December also features a fair share of anticipated titles such as Halo Infinite and the long-awaited console port of Among Us.