{"id":125157,"date":"2022-05-24T15:08:17","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T13:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=125157"},"modified":"2022-05-24T15:08:17","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T13:08:17","slug":"best-new-and-upcoming-free-to-play-games-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/125157-best-new-and-upcoming-free-to-play-games-in-2022","title":{"rendered":"Best new and upcoming free-to-play games in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many upcoming games to be excited about in 2022, but you will have to pay for most of them.<\/p>\n<p>Elden Ring, for example, is one of this year\u2019s major successes, with an average player base of over 500,000 in its first month and an all-time peak of nearly a million gamers.<\/p>\n<p>AAA titles like these, however, can cost you up to R900 each \u2014 and it doesn\u2019t help to learn that other highly anticipated 2022 releases like Starfield and Redfall have been pushed to 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Free-to-play games are therefore worth checking out if you want to save your money for major AAA releases and will provide you with fun and new content while you wait.<\/p>\n<p>Some of these free titles in our list do not have confirmed release dates, but they are expected to be released sometime this year, and more details may be revealed in one of the upcoming gaming events taking place later this year.<\/p>\n<p>MyGaming has put together the top 5 new and upcoming free-to-play games in 2022, and these titles are listed below.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Century: Age of Ashes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> 2 December 2021<\/p>\n<p><strong>Platform:<\/strong> PC and Xbox Series X\/S<\/p>\n<p>While this game was technically released in 2021, it came at the very end of the year so you might have missed it.<\/p>\n<p>Century: Age of Ashes is a third-person action game that will have you riding dragons as players dive into the arena alone or with friends and fight for their survival.<\/p>\n<p>The game offers players three varied game modes that range from 3v3 to 6v6 combat., and its fast-paced gameplay lends itself brilliantly to online matchmaking.<\/p>\n<p>No matter which game mode you choose to play, you\u2019ll be able to choose between three dragon-rider classes \u2014 each with its own unique powers and abilities.<\/p>\n<p>The game is available on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/918570\/Century_Age_of_Ashes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steam<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/en-US\/p\/century-age-of-ashes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epic Games<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rQW0fE6Fuf8\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Vampire: The Masquerade \u2013 Bloodhunt<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> 27 April<\/p>\n<p><strong>Platform:<\/strong> PC and PS5<\/p>\n<p>The World of Darkness battle royale <em>Vampire: The Masquerade \u2013 Bloodhunt<\/em> is a third-person battle royale title that gives players the role of a bloodthirsty vampire.<\/p>\n<p>The vampire type and faction you choose will determine your specific set of vampiric powers, including climbing vertical surfaces, transforming into mist, and temporary invincibility.<\/p>\n<p>The game\u2019s combination of weaponry and supernatural powers allows players to define their playstyle \u2014 be it sneaky surprise attacks or diving straight into battle all guns blazing.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a break from the sweats of other competitive games like Hunt: Showdown or CS: GO, then <em>Bloodhunt<\/em> is the perfect low-stakes battle royale alternative.<\/p>\n<p>The game is available on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/760160\/Vampire_The_Masquerade__Bloodhunt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steam<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tUKHIAo8pq8\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Roller Champions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> 25 May<\/p>\n<p><strong>Platform:<\/strong> PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X\/S<\/p>\n<p>Roller Champions is a 3v3 classic roller derby online multiplayer game.<\/p>\n<p>The goal is straightforward \u2013 reach five points before your opponents do \u2013 and the basics are easy to grasp.<\/p>\n<p>Keep control of the ball by skating and passing, steal it from your opponents with a well-timed tackle, and make a full lap of the oval arena to open the goal before taking your shot.<\/p>\n<p>The game features a variety of game modes, and each match lasts about seven minutes \u2014 including a free Roller Pass which allows players to unlock a variety of gear for their skater.<\/p>\n<p>The game will be available on the Ubisoft Store.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G_1_BRV0roY\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">The Cycle: Frontier<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> 2022<\/p>\n<p><strong>Platform:<\/strong> PC<\/p>\n<p>The Cycle: Frontier is a high-stakes PvPvE first-person shooter driven by suspense and danger.<\/p>\n<p>Players will be given the role of a prospector who is tasked with surviving on an abandoned alien world ravaged by a deadly storm and inhabited by a variety of monsters.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be assigned a team that will have to search for resources and other riches while you fight to stay alive, and if you come across other prospectors, know that they are not your allies.<\/p>\n<p>Complete faction-based contracts to increase your gains and unlock new combat options before securing a seat on the nearest evac ship to safeguard your findings.<\/p>\n<p>The Cycle: Frontier has recently closed its second beta period and is expected to be released near the end of 2022.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VK3zyN8SeWA\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">ARC Raiders<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> 2022<\/p>\n<p><strong>Platform:<\/strong> PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X\/S<\/p>\n<p>ARC Raiders is a third-person co-op shooter where you and your squad of Raiders unite to resist the onslaught of ARC \u2013 a ruthless mechanized threat descending from space.<\/p>\n<p>While the information on ARC Raiders is scarce, the trailer does give us a good look into how the game will look and play.<\/p>\n<p>Developer Embark Studios has confirmed that the game will release sometime in 2022.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xuftkDxjGT4\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Read: <a title=\"Permalink to Best video games coming in June 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/125143-best-video-games-coming-in-june-2022\" rel=\"bookmark\">Best video games coming in June 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some of the best new free-to-play titles you should consider playing in 2022 \u2014 ranging from games you can download and play right now, to notable titles coming later this 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