10 games that are well worth returning to in 2022

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We’ve all done it. Played hundreds of hours of a game on release and then just.. well… stopped. You didn’t know it would be the last time. That you’d never go back. But life happened. Something got in the way and those hundreds of hours were suddenly just a number somewhere and no longer your complete way of life. But the good news is that you can always go back and some games are all the better for returning to them after a few years away. 

And there’s no need to worry about muscle memory. You’ll get it back in no time and there will be plenty of new things to reward you for returning to the fold. Your IRL friends in game might not be as forgiving but they’ll come around after your first mission or two. Don’t worry, we’ve added a couple of single player experiences to this list so you don’t need to face the guilt. Here are the games worth returning to in 2022.   

Available on: Xbox, PC 

Now embarking on a rum-drenched season 7, Sea of Thieves is the perfect game to go back to in 2022. Over the years since release this beautiful sail ‘em up has added ships pets, treasure hordes of customization options, cooking, and endless ways to feel even more like a true pirate. This year alone the game has added a full suite of swashbuckling upgrades, including letting us name our ship - complete with engraving which can be spied through spyglasses from afar - and added the ability to fully customize our captain’s quarters. Importantly, despite the constant drops of fresh DLC - downlootable content? - Sea of Thieves never feels like it’s too complex for new players. Thanks to aesthetic-only upgrades, these seas are equally welcoming for fresh recruits so you can always add to your crew without anyone feeling like you’re making them