The 10 most exciting multiplayer games that were supposed to be released in 2022 but were postponed

The year 2022 could have been a year of multiplayer games, but then numerous titles were delayed. We at MeinMMO provide you with an overview of the 10 most exciting multiplayer games that were supposed to be released in 2022 but have been postponed to the coming year.

In this list, we provide you with an overview of what we believe are the 10 most exciting multiplayer games that were supposed to be released in 2022 and have been postponed. The order of the games is alphabetically arranged and does not represent a ranking of the titles.

ARC Raiders

What kind of game is this? ARC Raiders is a co-op shooter by Embark Studios, presented at the Game Awards 2021. At that time, the release was announced for 2022, but it has now been postponed to 2023.

In ARC Raiders you must fight huge robots that come to Earth from space. In addition to a sci-fi setting and a third-person perspective, the shooter mainly focuses on teamwork.

ARK 2

What kind of game is this? ARK 2 is an upcoming survival game being developed by Studio Wildcard and is supposed to be the direct sequel to ARK: Survival Evolved.

The release of ARK 2 was postponed to 2023 during the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase 2022 on June 12. Previously, it was stated at the world premiere of the “ARK 2” announcement trailer during the Game Awards on December 14, 2020, that ARK 2 would still be released in 2022.

ARK 2 is supposed to differ from its predecessor in several gameplay elements, for example, it will feature a Soulslike combat system and parkour movement as well as allow building according to templates and cross-platform modding.

Ashes of Creation

What kind of game is this? Ashes of Creation is a sandbox MMORPG that aims to appeal to both PvP and PvE fans. The combat system is a mixture of action combat and tab-targeting.

The open world of Ashes of Creation is divided into zones, each containing a city. This city starts as a small collection of tents and can grow into a huge metropolis, which can, however, be attacked, destroyed, and conquered at fixed times.

The status of Ashes of Creation in 2022 indicates that the MMORPG will also not be released this year.

Ashes of Creation was originally supposed to be released in 2019 but has been postponed multiple times. In 2021, the first alpha testing phase ran. In early January 2022, the announcement followed that they wanted to adapt Ashes of Creation from the Unreal Engine 4 to the new Unreal Engine 5.

After Alpha 2, several beta events are expected to follow, which will likely run for a longer time. Therefore, a release in 2022 is virtually ruled out. Much indicates that Ashes of Creation will rather be released in 2023 or even 2024.

Nightingale

What kind of game is this? The new survival game from Inflexion Games, where former BioWare developers are also working, describes itself as a “first-person PvE open-world survival crafting game” that can be played solo or in co-op.

Nightingale stands out primarily due to its setting, as the survival title takes place in a Victorian fantasy world where elements of industrialized England are mixed with fairies and monsters.

Nightingale focuses primarily on PvE, but also on exploration, crafting, and communal building. Generally, you are supposed to explore a new world in Nightingale and build a life there, as your old world will soon be destroyed by a magical storm. However, surviving in the new world is no simple task, as there are also new dangers awaiting you in this new place.

Palworld

What kind of game is this? Palworld is, according to chief developer Takuro Mizobe, a survival shooter that allows you to collect monsters similar to Pokémon titles. The big difference, however, is that in the world of Palworld you have to fight for your survival and therefore also have to defend yourself with firearms against the various monsters.

You can also tame, collect, and breed the so-called Pals just like in Pokémon, Temtem, or the dinosaurs in ARK: Survival Evolved. They then serve as your mount, weapon, or worker on a farm.

The Steam page of Palworld initially indicated a release in 2022, although no exact date was known. However, this information has since changed, and the planned release date is now listed as 2023.

Redfall

What kind of game is this? Redfall is a co-op shooter where you must prove yourself as a vampire hunter in the titular town. To do this, you choose one of the playable characters, each with different backgrounds and traits.

Additionally, Redfall will feature an open world where there will even be war between various NPCs.

The co-op shooter was originally supposed to be released in summer 2022, but was delayed along with Starfield. The new release is now planned for the first half of 2023.

Sons of the Forest

What kind of game is this? Sons of the Forest is a survival horror game and the sequel to The Forest.

In Sons of the Forest, you are supposed to find a missing billionaire on a remote island . The island itself is described as a “cannibal-infested hellscape”. Players of the predecessor will find this description fitting.

One of the biggest innovations compared to its predecessor is that Sons of the Forest will feature changing seasons that will not only affect you and your survival struggle but also the various creatures on the island.

Sons of The Forest has already been delayed multiple times. The first missed release of Sons of the Forest was scheduled for May 2022, before the planned release was moved to October 2022.

Some time later, Endnight Games announced that they could not meet this date either and set February 2023 as the new planned release date (via Twitter).

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a story-driven co-op game, where you step into the role of four well-known DC “heroes”: Harley Quinn, King Shark, Deadshot, and Captain Boomerang.

You can play either solo or in online co-op, aiming to take down the turned evil members of the Justice League, including Superman. In doing so, you will fight through the open world of Superman’s hometown Metropolis.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was originally supposed to be released in 2022 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, but was postponed to 2023 (via Twitter).

The Day Before

What kind of game is this? The Day Before is a survival shooter that leads you into a city suffering from the effects of a zombie apocalypse. Visually, the survival game reminds some players of Ubisoft’s looter shooter The Division.

In the game, it is not only about fighting zombies but also about searching for food, weapons, and resources to ensure your survival. However, you are not only fighting against NPCs – a significant part of The Day Before is PvP.

The Day Before was supposed to be released in June 2022 for PC on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, but has been delayed by almost a year to March 1, 2023.

Throne and Liberty

What kind of game is this? Throne and Liberty is an MMORPG from the Korean developer NCsoft, originally planned as Lineage Eternal and completely taken offline and revised in 2017.

A trailer for this coveted title already has 8.9 million views on YouTube.

The MMORPG focuses on an open world, where movement will play an important role. Players can use grappling hooks but can also transform into water and flying animals.

Throne and Liberty was considered an MMORPG hope for 2022. However, in August of that year, NCsoft announced that the release has been postponed to 2023.

If you are wondering if only multiplayer games have been postponed, the clear answer is “No”. Among the highly anticipated single-player titles that have been delayed from 2022 to 2023 are games like Hogwarts Legacy, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (“BotW2”), and Forspoken.

What is your overall conclusion about the year 2022? Did the game you were looking forward to release, or was it also postponed? Are you looking forward to any of the 10 games on our list? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!