Meanwhile, the physical releases of Among Us and GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition both debut in the top 10 as well.
In spite of their well-earned popularity, open world games could still make meaningful improvements by cutting down on these prevalent annoyances.
Despite the hype and marketing, some games just weren't as lucrative as others. Let's take a look at eight that struggled in sales.
Though it's been half a year since we last saw it, it seems Nintendo is still committed to a 2022 launch for the sequel.
In a top 10 dominated almost entirely by upcoming Nintendo Switch titles, PS5-exclusive Final Fantasy 16 tops proceedings.
This year marks a bit of a refreshing change of pace.
Sega confirms that the likes of Roger Craig Smith, Cindy Robinson, and Colleen O’Shaughnessey will all be returning for the 2022 open world platformer.
Orisa, Genji, D.Va, Baptiste and Wrecking Ball receive Legendary skins while Tracer, Symmetra and Brigitte receive new Epic skins.
Altered Beast, ToeJam and Earl, Dynamite Headdy, Sword of Vermillion, and Thunder Force 2 have been added to the service's library.
Venture through the Infested Shipwreck and Lighthouse, tackling all sorts of new foes with new weapons like a trident, pirate hook and shark.
Several new developments are pointing to a Nintendo Switch and PS4 launch for Atlus' acclaimed RPG, Persona 4 Golden.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus looks to be an interesting departure from the norm for the series...
Gerda: A Flame in Winter is a narrative driven lite-RPG set against the backdrop of WW2 in Denmark, developed by PortaPlay and published by Dontnod.
PC players will need 60 GB of installation space (with an SSD being recommended) for Techland's upcoming open world epic.
2022 has plenty of big games to come but it's kicking off with a bang in January. Here are some of the big releases to look forward to.
Roll7's skateboarding title receives a new overview trailer, and confirms a February launch date for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC.
New gameplay trailer showcases bosses and the timing involved in the turn-based combat. Other platforms to be announced in Spring 2022.
Players with save data for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl can also fight Mythical Pokemon Darkrai and add it to their team.
Gunfire Games' RPG shooter Remnant: From the Ashes has been rated for the Nintendo Switch by the ESRB, suggesting that an announcement for the same could be around the corner.
Patents filed by Nintendo may have shed new details on new gameplay mechanics in the upcoming sequel, from rewinding objects to expanded free-falling.
