Upcoming JRPGs in the year 2022 include everything from ports and remasters to major sequels and new IPs.
I maintain this list on a daily basis, making it the most up to date JRPG release calendar for 2022.
This calendar concerns North American release dates only.
See previous years of JRPG releases to check what you might have missed:
The Most Anticipated JRPGs of 2022
The creators of the Suikoden series are releasing their successful Kickstarter game, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, in 2022.
Triangle Strategy is also coming out in 2022, and it’s giving off serious Final Fantasy Tactics vibes.
Director of the Dark Souls series is releasing his next game, Elden Ring, with Game of Thrones author, George R.R. Martin contributing to the lore!
What else might 2022 have in store for JRPGs?
I’m personally looking forward to Rune Factory 5 and hopefully either a Final Fantasy XVI release, or the next episode of the Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Here are all the JRPGs releasing in 2022:
January
Nintendo’s platform gets a big release with the new open world Pokemon game, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, on January 28th, 2022.
Monster Hunter Rise also comes to PC which will be a big upgrade performance wise over the Switch version.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Monster Hunter Rise | PC | 12-January |
| Mary Skelter 2 | PC | 13-January |
| Gnosia | PC | 23-January |
| Pokemon Legends: Arceus | Switch | 28-January |
February
Atelier Ryza isn’t the only one getting the sequel treatment, it so happens.
Gust is developing Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream and it will release February 25th, 2022.
After a recently announced delay, Elden Ring now releases February 25th, 2022 on consoles and PC.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Hundred Year Kingdom | PC | 3-February |
| Maglam Lord | PS4, Switch | 4-February |
| Death End Re; Quest 2 | Switch | 8-February |
| Edge of Eternity | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One | 10-February |
| EGGLIA Rebirth | Switch | 10-February |
| Rise of the Third Power | PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC | 10-February |
| Monark: Deluxe Edition | PS4, PS5, Switch, PC | 22-February |
| Edge of Eternity | Switch | 23-February |
| Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster | PC, iOS, Android | 23-February |
| Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream | PS4, Switch, PC | 25-February |
| Elden Ring | PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, PC | 25-February |
March
March 2022 is shaping up to be a big month for JRPGs with both Triangle Strategy and Rune Factory 5 landing on the Switch.
Then there’s the CHAOTIC action JRPG, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, releasing on PS5 and Xbox Series.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Babylon's Fall | PS5, PS4, PC | 3-March |
| Triangle Strategy | Switch | 4-March |
| Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PC | 18-March |
| Rune Factory 5 | Switch | 22-March |
| Relayer | PS5, PS4 | 24-March |
| Crystar | Switch | 29-March |
April
Chrono Cross gets a remaster and it’s coming to PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC on April 7th, 2022.
Stay tuned as more JRPGs fill out the Spring 2022 calendar.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition | PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC | 7-April |
| 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim | Switch | 12-April |
| Echoes of Mana | iOS, Android | 28-April |
May
Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars releases May 11, 2022 on PC via Steam.
Forspoken has been delayed to October 2022.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising | PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Game Pass | 10-May |
| Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 2 | Switch, PC | 10-May |
| Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars | PC | 11-May |
| Maglam Lord | PC | 30-May |
June
Metal Max Xeno Reborn releases June 10, 2022 on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PC.
Later on, Disgaea 6 Complete makes its way to PS4, PS5, and PC on June 28, 2022.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Max Xeno Reborn | Switch, PS4, PC | 10-June |
| Disgaea 6 Complete | PS5, PS4, PC | 28-June |
July
A unique JRPG from the SNES era that was never localized is now getting a remake and worldwide release! LIVE A LIVE comes to Nintendo Switch on July 22, 2022.
And what’s this? Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is releasing July 29, 2022 for the Nintendo Switch. What a month!
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| LIVE A LIVE Remake | Switch | 22-July |
Digimon Survive | PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch | 29-July |
| Xenoblade Chronicles 3 | Switch | 29-July |
August
Atlus is developing another Devil Summoner by the title of Soul Hackers 2!
It releases worldwide August 26th, 2022 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Soul Hackers 2 | PS4, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PC | 26-August |
September
The Legend of Heroes Trails from Zero makes its way West on September 27th, 2022 for PS4, Switch, and PC.
Stay tuned as more JRPGs may be announced for September!
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero | PS4, Switch, PC | 27-September |
| Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten | PS5, PS4, PC | 8-September |
October
After an announced delay, Forspoken will now release on October 11, 2022 on PS5 and PC.
Developed by a studio under Square Enix, the team making Forspoken features a lot of talent from those that made Final Fantasy XV.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Forspoken | PS5, PC | 11-October |
To Be Confirmed
The list below includes JRPGs that have been softly confirmed for a 2022 release, or rumored to release as a reasonable expectation.
These games include Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Forspoken, and possibly Final Fantasy XVI!
Check back here often as more upcoming JRPGs are announced for 2022.
| Game | Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Arknights: Endfield | PC, iOS, Android | TBA |
| The DioField Chronicle | PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch, PC | TBA |
Fallen Legion Revenants - Vanguard Edition | PS4, Switch | TBA |
| Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis | iOS, Android | TBA |
| Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2 | PS4, PS5 | TBA |
| Final Fantasy XVI | PS5 | TBA |
| Fishing Paradiso | Switch, PC | TBA |
| FRONT MISSION 1st: Remake | Switch | TBA |
| FRONT MISSION 2nd: Remake | Switch | TBA |
| Granblue Fantasy: Relink | PS5, PS4, PC | TBA |
| Guns Undarkness | PC | TBA |
| Labyrinth Legend | Switch | TBA |
| The Legend of Heroes: Trails From Zero | PS4, Switch, PC | TBA |
| Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness | PS4, Switch, PC | TBA |
| Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent | iOS, Android | TBA |
| One Piece Odyssey | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, PC | TBA |
| Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 3 | Switch, PC | TBA |
| Pokemon Scarlet/Violet | Switch | TBA |
| Potato Flowers in Full Bloom | Switch, PC | TBA |
| Project Awakening | PS4 | TBA |
| RPGolf Legends | PS4, PS5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, PC | TBA |
| R-Type Tactics I & II | TBA | TBA |
| RUINSMAGUS | PC | TBA |
| Seven Pirates H | Switch | TBA |
| Shoujo: Tale of Beautiful Memories | Switch | TBA |
| Star Ocean: The Divine Force | PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, PC | TBA |
| The Use of Life | PC | TBA |
| Valkyrie Elysium | PS5, PS4, PC | TBA |
| Vestaria Saga Gaiden: The Sacred Sword of Silvanister | PC | TBA |
| Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana | PS5 | TBA |
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