The Game Awards is one of gaming’s most significant annual events in gaming, on the same level as industry showcases like E3 and Gamescom. Millions of fans tuned into The 2022 Game Awards to see which games took home the big prizes. It was also an excellent opportunity to check out new trailers and announcements.
The 2022 Game Awards were pretty good in that regard, and some of these games will soon be arriving on The Epic Games Store. Here’s a quick rundown of the games from TGA 2022 confirmed as coming to The Epic Games Store and a few that might arrive at some point in the future. Note that none of these games are Epic exclusives, so players who want to avoid that storefront will still have ways to check out these upcoming titles.
Hades 2
Developed by Supergiant Games as a sequel to its roguelike action game Hades, Hades 2 players take the role of the Greek minor goddess Melinoe as she attempts to save her father Hades and defeat the escaped Titan Chronos. Supergiant’s first-ever sequel features the same gameplay and unique art style fans loved in the first game but a new story, new characters, and new biomes to explore. Hades 2 launches in early access on The Epic Game Store and Steam in 2023.
Judas
Developed by Ghost Story Games, Judas is the upcoming narrative FPS helmed by BioShock director Ken Levine. Players take the role of the titular Judas, a young woman trapped on a decaying starship with her worst enemies. Working together may be her only chance for survival as players unravel Judas’ mysterious past and face the choice of whether to fix what she broke or simply watch it all burn. Judas is in development for Xbox Series S/X, PS5, and PC on Steam and The Epic Game Store.
Star Wars: Jedi Survivor
While EA technically announced Star Wars: Jedi Survivor in January, players were treated to their first look at its gameplay during The Game Awards on December 8th. Set five years after Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the player once more takes the role of protagonist Cal Kestis in the years shortly after the rise of the Galactic Empire. As one of the galaxy’s few remaining Jedi, Kal must do “whatever it takes” to stay alive while navigating the schemes of a mysterious Imperial Senator. Star Wars: Jedi Survivor launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on March 17th, 2023.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Initially announced in 2020, developers revealed the release date for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League during the Game Awards. Developed by Rocksteady studios, the game takes place in Metropolis after the events of 2015’s Batman: Arkham Knight. The game sees Amanda Waller activate the titular Suicide Squad after the villain Brainiac brainwashes the Justice League to serve him. Players control the DC villains Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark in an open-world action-adventure game. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League releases May 26th, 2023, for PC, PS4, and Xbox Series X/S.
The Lords of the Fallen
Originally announced in August, fans finally saw The Lords of the Fallen’s gameplay reveal during the 2022 Game Awards. The sequel to Deck13’s Lords of the Fallen takes place 1,000 years after the first game and is a dark fantasy Soulslike that sees the tyrannical Fallen Gods return to take vengeance on humanity for rebelling against them. The Lords of the Fallen is in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
Returnal’s PC Port
Housemarque released Returnal as a PS5 exclusive in 2021 and it’s now on its way to PC. Developed by Finnish studio Housemarque, the game follows astronaut Selene Vassos as she finds herself trapped in a time loop on the mysterious planet Atropos. A third-person roguelike combining elements of psychological horror and bullet hell shooters, Returnal enjoys an 86% on Metacritic. It also won Best Action Game at the 2021 Game Awards and multiple awards from the British Academy Games Awards, including Best Game. Returnal’s PC port launches on The Epic Game Store and Steam in 2023.
Remnant 2
The sequel to Gunfire Game’s Remnant: From the Ashes, Remnant 2 was announced at The Game Awards. It will see players and up to two friends battle strange and horrific monsters and delve into forgotten corners as they make their stand against an evil threatening the world itself. Developers say the sequel will feature the same frantic yet methodical combat from the first game but with new worlds to explore and enemies to fight. The game also boasts branching questlines and an expanded progression system. Remnant 2 is in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
Replaced
Replaced is a 2.5D pixel-art retro-futuristic cyberpunk action platformer from Coatsink and Sad Cat Studios. Players take the role of R.E.A.C.H., an artificial intelligence unwillingly downloaded into a human body. The game takes place in an alternate 1980s where advanced technology meets unchecked greed and corruption, and human organs are just another commodity. Initially announced in 2021, developers released its World Premiere trailer at the 2022 Game Awards. Replaced launches on Steam, the Epic Game Store, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S in 2023.
Wild Hearts
Omega Force’s Wild Hearts tasks players with using ancient technology to take down ferocious beasts. Developers describe these massive creatures called Kemono as “the embodiment of the power of nature.” Imbued with elemental powers, they have turned on humanity for unknown reasons. Players can take on these beasts solo or with friends when Wild Hearts releases for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on February 16th, 2023.
Games That Might Come to the Epic Games Store
That covers all the games confirmed to be on their way to the Epic Game Store, though a few more might get there eventually. Tekken 8 uses Epic’s Unreal Engine 5, and the two companies are reportedly working closely on the project. Meanwhile, Death Stranding and the first two Baldur’s Gate games are already on the Epic Game Store, so it wouldn’t be surprising if Death Stranding 2 or Baldur’s Gate 3 show up there eventually. Lastly, Final Fantasy 16 could join FF7 Remake and Strager of Paradise after its PlayStation exclusivity ends in 2024.