It’s already been five years since the Nintendo Switch launched and so far, the console has yet to experience any noticeable sluggishness in sales despite all the challenges. The same goes for Switch games that have outperformed previous ones on the console’s predecessor.
The Switch’s library is already stockpiled with bangers, for sure. But those coming up in 2022 look to make an even bigger bang. Here is a shortlist of the most anticipated Switch games next year.
‘Pokemon Legends: Arceus’ (TBD 2022)
When has a new ‘Pokemon’ game ever failed to capture the attention of countless people around the globe? As such, the upcoming ‘Pokemon Legends: Arceus’ already has countless fans clamoring for its release in 2022. The RPG hits the rewind button on the lore, taking it back to a time where there was no Pokedex for archiving the elusive beasts. It’s up to the player to change all of that by exploring a fully open world to examine, catch and battle Pokemon.
‘The Legend of Zelda: BOTW’ sequel (TBD 2022)
‘The Legend of Zelda: BOTW’ blew many away with its colorful open world and survival mechanics, selling over 24 million copies as of Sep. 2021. And its upcoming sequel could perform just as well. Set in the same luscious world, the untitled sequel introduces new mechanics that include time manipulation and matter phasing, to say the least. However, there’s not a lot known about the story in this one yet.
