This year is Marching right along. February closes out with one more MMORPG getting some new content and a bunch of titles to start off the month of spring. Squenix has got a couple different entries and racing fans can rejoice that the new Gran Turismo will finally be here. Sony is keeping that content under wraps as I couldn’t find any good shots of the Dodge cars to include.
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons
Release Date: February 28, 2022
Platforms: PC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws6hgBOe8GA
This is the newest expansion pack to the 2012 MMORPG that’s still going strong. You’ll traverse Asian inspired vistas and get new features like new class trait lines, multiplayer turtle mounted combat and the ability to purchase your own boat. I wonder if your crew will sing you shanties like in the Assassin's Creed games.
Elex II
Release Date: March 1, 2022
Platforms: PC, PS4/5, XBO/X
https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256860914/movie_max_vp9.webm?t=1637225446
This is a sequel to the open world RPG. You’ll return to Magalan as Jax on a mission to unite factions to defend the planet. Your back pack’s got jets, and your in game choices decide who lives and who dies.
FAR: Changing Tides
Release Date: March 1, 2022
Platforms: PC, NS, PS5, XBO
https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256838404/movie480_vp9.webm?t=1641916629
I missed out on the first game but this trailer is giving me a Myst vibe. It’s more of an action adventure than a puzzle game though. You play as Toe who awakens to see their world flooded and must traverse the seas in search of a new home. You’ll have to keep your ship up and running and avoid the perils of the sea to survive.
Shadow Warrior 3
Release Date: March 1, 2022
Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqq2YUuWDRg
I have not played any of the other 2 titles in the franchise but from the trailer this looks like Devolver Digital’s campy fun gorefest take on Japanese single player first person shooters. You are once again Lo Wang defeating crazy and colorful enemies and giving the player your running commentary. You have some new tools and tricks at your disposal like wall jumps and grappling hooks.
Babylon’s Fall
Release Date: March 3, 2022
Platforms: PC, PS4/5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=586IA3nhXpw
Squenix is publishing this 3rd person hack and slash single or multiplayer RPG. It originally went for a brushstroke art style inspired by European oil paintings but early access testers complained the style was “illegible” so changes were made. You can check out the new look on Thursday.
Gran Turismo 7
Release Date: March 4, 2022
Platforms: PS4/5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyAbx6S_VCA
I’m surprised there are only 7 main Gran Turismo games (well technically this is the 8th since there was also Gran Turismo Sport). I also thought it was based on an actual car race so it shows that I know about racing games other than Mario Kart Live.
Triangle Strategy
Release Date: March 4, 2022
Platforms: NS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nhTJ-Evv_U
More Squenix coming your way. It's a turn-based RPG in the style of Final Fantasy Tactics. There should be approximately 50 hours of gameplay coming your way.
