Looking for some of the new racing games? Well, if you're looking for something with a little more flair than game companies putting out yet another car game like Forza or Gran Turismo, then you're in luck. We've got an early preview of the top 5 most anticipated upcoming racing video games that are set to come out sometime between 2022 and 2023.
Here are the best new racing games that are coming in 2022.
1. Grid Legends (Release date: February 25, 2022)
2. Gran Turismo 7 (Release date: March 4, 2022)
3. Chocobo GP (Release date: March 10, 2022)
4. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (Release date: September 22, 2022)
5. Forza Motorsport (Expected: September 2022)
1Grid Legends
Release date: February 25, 2022
Grid Legends (stylized as GRID Legends) is an upcoming racing video game developed by Codemasters and published by Electronic Arts. It is the fifth installment in the Grid franchise.
In addition, to be released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One platforms, the game is also set to come to the ninth generation of video game consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S for the first time in the franchise. The game is currently scheduled to be released on February 25, 2022.
2Gran Turismo 7
Release date: March 4, 2022
Gran Turismo 7 is an upcoming racing video game developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game will be the eighth mainline installment in the Gran Turismo series.
The Gran Turismo 7 was initially scheduled for release in 2021. It was later delayed to 2022 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the video game industry affecting game development. The game is currently scheduled to be released for PS4 and PS5 consoles on March 4, 2022.
Gran Turismo 7's New Features Detailed: Used Cars, Body Upgrades, Improved Livery Editor, Dynamic Weather & Time · Dynamic Time and Weather.
3Chocobo GP
Release date: March 10, 2022
Chocobo GP is an upcoming kart racing video game developed and published by Square Enix. Chocobo GP is a spinoff of the Final Fantasy series, features locales and characters from across the franchise, and is a sequel to 1999's Chocobo Racing.
On September 23, 2021, Chocobo GP was officially announced during a Nintendo Direct broadcast. It is scheduled for release exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on March 10, 2022.
Chocobo GP features a variety of game modes and both online and offline multiplayer modes that will challenge players of all skill levels as they take on thrilling courses from well-known Chocobo and FINAL FANTASY series locations.
4Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
Release date: September 22, 2022
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is an upcoming racing video game developed by KT Racing and published by Nacon. It will be the twenty-first game in the Test Drive series, the first title in the series since 2012's Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends, and the third game in the franchise's open-world Unlimited sub-series, following 2011's Test Drive Unlimited 2.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is set to be released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on 22 September 2022.
5Forza Motorsport
Expected: September 2022
Forza Motorsport is the eighth entry in Microsoft's flagship racing franchise and it’s currently in development at Turn 10 Studios. Although this will be the eighth entry in the series, Turn 10 has confirmed that it’ll simply be known as Forza Motorsport, rather than Forza Motorsport 8. That’s because the studio is looking to refresh and reinvigorate the series with this game and that’s being reflected in its title.
A new Forza Motorsport is still in development. The Turn 10 Studios is yet to announce the Forza Motorsport Release Date. We expect it to be released in late 2022 on the next-generation box. Depending on Microsoft’s flagship racers on its earlier releases which usually happened in September through early October. We, therefore, expect this new system release to be in September 2022.
The Bottom Line
So there you have it! The 5 best games of 2022, according to the article. We all know how important these recommended lists are, so make sure to take a look at these games as 2022 nears. You won't be disappointed!