5 upcoming open-world games for the rest of 2022

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Open-world games are usually some of the largest video games released, generally developed and published by big name studios. While open-world games are not just limited to AAA titles, more often than not, they do come under that umbrella. With expansive, diverse and lived-in worlds, feeling very close to reality than expected, these games can obviously keep players occupied for days.

2022 has already had a number of big releases, with many of these already being open-world titles like Horizon Forbidden West, Tunic, and Elden Ring. As the second half of the year draws nearer, players will now look to the next few months and see what they will be bringing to the table.

The second half of 2022 is also set to release a number of open-world games, most of them being highly anticipated ones. The article below will list out 5 upcoming open-world games set to be released in the second half of 2022.

Note: This article reflects the writer's opinion.

Developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA, Sonic Frontiers is due to release in 2022’s fourth quarter, possibly near Halloween or Christmas. This is the first time in the Sonic series that they are going for an open-world approach, with the map being scattered across several islands.

Platforming and ring collection returns along with grind rails as Sonic, Tails, and Amy Rose are transported to the Starfall Islands. These islands will feature a variety of landscapes including fields, forests, ruins and deserts. The larger narrative is unclear as of yet, but it does involve collecting the Chaos Emeralds.

The open-world game mechanic has been compared by writers to be similar to that of Breath of the Wild, with maps featuring many traditional elements such as springs, boosts, and grind