What are the biggest games of December 2022? Despite a lack of volume in the second half – thanks to the Christmas holiday period – December is shaping up to be a pretty decent month for video game launches. The first is The Callisto Protocol on December 2, a survival space horror that drops you into a tense and bloody prison, where untold horrors lurk around every corner. On the same day, the Need for Speed franchise returns with NFS Unbound, sporting an anime-like shaded aesthetic. While popular American rapper A$AP Rocky is featured in promotional material, he will simply be available as the in-game leader for you to interact with.
After countless delays, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is finally getting its next-gen update on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X this December, featuring an intense visual overhaul, ray-tracing support, and some Game elements based on Netflix’s The Witcher series. This will be available as a free update for those who already own the title on said platforms, with the PC version receiving an additional photo mode. Shortly before that, on December 13, Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland lends his creative side to a comedic biopunk shooter called High on Life. Armed with an assortment of charismatic, talking weapons, you must become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter and save the world.
The heroic theme extends to Marvel’s Midnight Suns on December 2, as you’re thrust into a darker, supernatural realm to assemble a faction of beloved superheroes and put an end to the evil deeds of Lilith, the mother of demons. Then you can cool off as you venture into the freezing night as an investigative reporter, seeking to uncover your creepy neighbor’s secrets in Hello Neighbor 2, available December 6.
And don’t forget, The Game Awards 2022 are also scheduled for December – on the 8th night in the US and the 9th morning in India.
With that, here are the seven biggest games coming to PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X in December 2022.
The Callisto Protocol
When: December 2
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
From the mind of Glen Schofield comes The Callisto Protocol, a spiritual sequel to Dead Space that tasks you with escaping the maximum-security Black Iron prison, overrun by bloodthirsty parasitic aliens. Set on the dead moon of Jupiter Callisto in the year 2320, you assume the role of Jacob Lee, a victim of fate armed with a mix of melee weapons, who must fight his way out of claustrophobic passages and, what doing, uncovering a conspiracy. Your character is also equipped with telekinetic power, allowing you to grab enemies from afar and throw them into sharp razors and between heavy doors.
Callisto Protocol is about to be heavy on dismemberment, as you’re forced to close in on grotesque aliens – hacking and blasting limbs, and getting creative with whatever is at your disposal to survive. The game also features Karen Fukuhara (The Boys) as an anonymous sidekick and adds a season pass to its Deluxe Edition. Priced at Rs. 2,999, it adds four content items including 25 new death animations. Development of the latter will begin next year at Striking Distance Studios.
Announcing Callisto Protocol PC System Requirements
Marvel’s Midnight Suns
When: December 2
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X
This upcoming tactical RPG superhero game relies on cards to represent hero abilities and comes from the creators of XCOM. You must stop Lilith, the Mother of Demons, from fulfilling an ancient prophecy to summon the evil Chthon, one of Earth’s Elder Gods. You’ll step into the shoes of a legendary demon slayer called the Hunter and work alongside other Marvel heroes such as Iron Man, Ghost Rider, and Wolverine.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns lets you use an eight-card deck – each hero has a unique set of abilities that can be used in battle. These abilities are available as Attacks, Skills, and Heroics cards. When the game starts, you’ll need to draw up to six cards and can use your abilities (with cards) three times during your turn, as well as two retakes to replace abilities.
According to Firaxis Games, Marvel’s Midnight Suns will allow you to use the environment around you to gain an advantage over your opponent, using a series of attacks or a combination of moves, before finishing them off with hero abilities. The game will also allow you to explore the Abbey, a mystical secret base for you to obtain hidden items and secrets to gain an advantage against the Mother of Demons.
Unlimited need for speed
When: December 2
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X,
The latest entry in EA’s popular Need for Speed series takes place over four weeks of racing and will have you competing against other racers to earn cash to compete in weekly qualifying events. As you try to build a reputation as a street racer, you’ll also have to deal with the police, who are always just a few feet away. Need for Speed Unbound will also feature single-player and multiplayer campaigns, according to the publisher.
Like other titles in the series, Need for Speed Unbound will start you off as a rookie, who must work your way to the top. You can do this by winning races, using your winnings to bet against rival racers, and evading the cops when they start chasing you. You can also earn money in the game by pulling drifts on the road with other stunts.
Need for Speed Unbound will also ask you to use tactics to evade law enforcement, trying to escape, confront them, or head to the basement of Lakeshore to cool off. The game will also feature lots of customizations, allowing you to use hundreds of cosmetic items and equipment. These include wraps and cups for your car, which can be showcased during in-game Meetups.
Need for Speed Unbound Trailer Out, Full Car List Revealed
Rapper A$AP Rocky also contributes to the soundtrack
Photo credit: Criterion Games
hello neighbor 2
When: December 6
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
There is a great mystery surrounding Raven Brooks. It’s up to you to sneak around and discover the secrets hidden by your neighbors. Hello Neighbor 2 is a stealth horror game that plays like an investigative reporter simulator. There’s an entire city to explore this time around that’s filled with quirky AI-ruled residents and plenty of houses keeping spooky secrets.
The neighbors in Hello Neighbor 2 are controlled by a neural network AI that learns from you and adapts to your playstyle over time. Outsmart the mustachioed gentleman before he catches up to you and reveals his secrets.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion
When: December 13
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
With renewed 3D models, fully voiced dialogue in English and Japanese, and an improved combat system, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is an HD remaster of the game which was originally released in 2007. It serves as a prequel to Final Fantasy VII and follows the story of Zack Fair – Cloud’s best friend from the main Final Fantasy games.
It is an action role-playing game (RPG) that uses a real-time combat system allowing you to initiate attacks, cast spells, and block or dodge attacks. It also comes with a newly arranged soundtrack by original composer, Takeharu Ishimoto.
Raised on life
When: December 13
Where: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
From the comedic creative mind of Justin Roiland (Rick and Morty) comes a first-person shooter where your allies talk guns. Each weapon will offer a unique skill as you venture into all sorts of biomes across the cosmos – a paradise in the jungle, a city inside an asteroid, and more.
High on Life is set in a biopunk world where an alien cartel has descended on Earth that only wants to get high on humans. You will have to become the best intergalactic bounty hunter on a quest to save humans and take down the Garmantuous and his gang to save the world.
The Witcher 3: Next-Gen Wild Hunt
When: December 14
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X
Widely regarded as one of the best games of its genre, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is set to get a massive upgrade in December. Upgrading for current-gen consoles took a while, but it will be a free upgrade for players who already own the original title. The update will allow you to choose between performance and graphics modes on your PS5 or Xbox Series S/X console. If you’re a PC gamer, you’ll get access to the long-awaited photo mode.
Much like the original 2015 title, The Witcher 3’s next-gen update will let you play as Geralt of Rivia, the mutant trained from childhood to gain exceptional strength, speed, and combat skills. You’ll use these abilities to battle a world full of monsters, with a range of weapons you can upgrade, as well as magic and potions to enhance your combat potential.
When first revealed at E3 2013, The Witcher generated quite a bit of excitement for the game’s graphics, and next-gen update teasers shared by CD Projekt Red suggest that the game will be even better when it arrives. December 14.
Players who own the title before then will receive the update at no additional cost, according to the developer. As for content inspired by Netflix’s long-promised The Witcher series, you’ll have access to a new questline, which when completed rewards gear inspired by Henry Cavill’s portrayal in the series, in addition to optional costumes for other characters.
Here’s what’s new in The Witcher 3’s next-gen update
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt also gets an over-the-shoulder camera perspective in the next-gen update
Photo credit: CD Projekt Red
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