Sony has ushered in a new generation of gaming with it’sPlayStation 5 console, which hit shelves last November. With a heatlhy lineup of games likeDemon’s SoulsandReturnal, the latest in the long running PlayStation line of systems is off to a great start, with the promise of better things on the horizon. As with past console cycles, Sony has maintained a promise to continue to support its prior console, the PlayStation 4, for at least the next few years.
Despite entering its eighth holiday season, the PS4 still has a solid amount of games for owners to choose from in the forseeable future. With thePS5 experiencing stock shortages, many gamers will be hanging onto their older consoles, hoping not to be left out from many of the newer games soon to be released. From the major third party franchises, to first-party blockbuster hits, the PS4 will still be able to keep its user base happily entertained in the years to come.
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Biggest PS4 Games for Holiday 2021
Heading into the holiday season, players will be getting ready for the usual gift exchanges or treating themselves to games. Based on the list of PS4 games available in the remaining months of the year, there is no shortage of potential titles for players of all interests to enjoy. Next week,Kena: Bridge of Spiritswill land on the PS4 after a brief delay from last month. The game’s visuals are dazzling, and looks to feature solid platforming action as well. For players who prefer something a little spookier,Alan Wake Remasteredis available on October 5, kicking off the Halloween season.
October as a whole is a fairly packed month for major PS4 games releasing, withFar Cry 6hitting consoles on October 7. The latest in Ubisoft’s insane first person shooter series looks promising from its many trailers, and is addingtons of new features to theFar Cryfranchise. Throughout the rest of the month are more options for fans of first-person shooters, with the likes ofBack 4 Bloodon October 12, and thenBattlefield 2042on October 22. Capping off the month will be a fun treat for fans of superhero games, asMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxyreleases on October 26, aiming to be the zany cosmic adventure the Marvel fanbase will be expecting.
Closing out the year, on November 7,Call of Duty: Vanguardwill launch on most major platforms, including the PS4. TheCall of Dutyserieshas had a yearly release for well over a decade, and for fans who can’t get enough, this new installment looks to have another promising single player campaign and addictive multiplayer component.
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Biggest PS4 Games Releasing in 2022
Not looking to be outshined by the newer consoles on the market, the PS4 kicks things off with a bang in 2022 whenElden Ringreleases on January 21. The highly anticipated RPG byFromSoftwareis sure to be one of the biggest games of the year, and PS4 owners won’t be left out of the hype once it becomes available.
February then has a triple threat of big games packed in at the end of the month. Indie martial arts titleSifuis first up on February 22, followed by theSaints Rowreboot just a few days later, on February 25. Ending the month with a bang isHorizon: Forbidden Weston February 28. Although footage shown off so for has been of the PS5 version ofHorizon: Forbidden West, if the PS4 release looks anywhere near as good as the first game did, then gamers are still in for a treat.
With no sign of slowing down throughout the year, the PS4 will still have plenty of games to play throughout 2022. The following games have no confirmed release dates as of the writing of this article, but are all aiming to be available at some point before the end of the year.
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlandsis a zany entry in theBorderlandsfranchise, sure to satisfy players with an itchy trigger finger.A Plague Tale: RequiemandLego Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagawill be available to satisfy players both looking for something more serious, as well as carefree and whimsical. The long awaited remake ofPrince of Persia: The Sands of Time, is also scheduled to be available sometime next year as well. That’s without mentioning other titles likeGotham Knights, Dying Light 2, Hogwarts LegacyorThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum.
Sony, not wanting its loyal fans to miss out on the major firsty party exclusives on tap, have confirmed that some of thebiggest PS5 games coming outwill also have a cross-gen release on the PS4. While clearly not as powerful as its successor, the PS4 is no slouch in terms of pushing beautiful graphics, something which bothGran Turismo 7andGod of War: Ragnarokare sure to put to the test, when they land on the PS4 sometime next year.
