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 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 (recently announced it will be released Summer 2023), or the next episode of the Final Fantasy VII Remake (just recently announced this will be coming 2023 under the title Final Fantasy VII Rebirth).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Star Ocean: The Divine Force releases October 27, 2022 on the PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC.
After a yet another announced delay, the release of Forspoken now moves to January 24, 2023. It was lastly slated for this October.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet versions arrive on November 18, 2022 on the Nintendo Switch.
Check back to see what other JRPGs might be announced for the holiday season.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion will release on December 13, 2022 on the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
Before that, there’s Dragon Quest Treasures to look forward to on the Switch on December 9, 2022.
The list below includes JRPGs that have been softly confirmed for a 2022 release, or rumored to release as a reasonable expectation.
Check back here often as more upcoming JRPGs are announced for 2022.
UPDATE:That’s it for 2022! See the new calendar for 2023 JRPG releases.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars releases May 11, 2022 on PC via Steam.
Forspoken has been delayed to January 2023.
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.
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.
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!
Star Ocean: The Divine Force releases October 27, 2022 on the PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC.
After a yet another announced delay, the release of Forspoken now moves to January 24, 2023. It was lastly slated for this October.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet versions arrive on November 18, 2022 on the Nintendo Switch.
Check back to see what other JRPGs might be announced for the holiday season.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion will release on December 13, 2022 on the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
Before that, there’s Dragon Quest Treasures to look forward to on the Switch on December 9, 2022.
The list below includes JRPGs that have been softly confirmed for a 2022 release, or rumored to release as a reasonable expectation.
Check back here often as more upcoming JRPGs are announced for 2022.
UPDATE: That’s it for 2022! See the new calendar for 2023 JRPG releases.
Persona 3, 4 e 5
Thanks Gustavo, I’ve added Persona 5 Royal. It seems 3 and 4 will be ported in 2023.
Missing persona 5 on switch and December dragon quest treasure for switch
All set, thank you!
Hey mate thank you for the list I have been following it for most of the year. Are you going to continue with 2023? Thanks for this.
Yes! It’s drafted and should be live by the end of the week.