Every Video Game Release Date for December 2021

December is usually a time when the gaming industry hits a little bit of a lull, despite the fact it comes at perhaps the most lucrative time of the year. The holiday season is generally focused on the big hitters that came out in the previous months. That means that people will likely be getting games from October and November as presents at Christmas.

But that is not completely true this year. December 2021 will see a number of high-profile games release. There’s also a huge collection of indie titles and smaller budget releases that offer a nice variety of genres for gamers of all types.

Here is every game coming out in December 2021 across every platform.

ANVIL: Vault Breakers

Release Date: December 2

Platforms: PC

ANVIL: Vault Breakers is a top-down shooter that combines elements of roguelike action games with multiplayer co-op. Players take control of characters known as Vault Breakers as they explore hidden areas to find treasure and new technology. Along the way, they’ll encounter terrifying monsters and powerful bosses while attempting to become strong enough to reach far into the galaxy.

Century: Age of Ashes

Release Date: December 2

Platforms: PC

Century: Age of Ashes is a free-to-play multiplayer game that sees users battle against each other while riding fierce dragons. With a huge array of different classes and breeds to choose from, ruling the sky will take skill and the ability to pick the right dragon for each situation. The title will include matches ranging from 3v3 to 6v6 and allows both free-for-all and team-based modes.

Cricket 22: The Official Game of The Ashes

Release Date: December 2

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S

Big Ang Studios are back again with the latest installment in its long-running cricket series. As you might expect, Cricket 22: The Official Game of The Ashes focuses heavily on the upcoming Ashes tournament between Australia and England. However, it also includes a variety of other game modes, such as the Big Bash and The Hundred. It also supports female versions of the competitions.

Solar Ash

Release Date: December 2

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5

Solar Ash is an adventure game with heavy platforming elements. It has been developed by Heart Machine, the team behind Hyper Light Drifter. In Solar Ash, players are tasked with getting Rei through a series of obstacles as she attempts to save her planet. This game is focused on movement, with combat taking a back seat, unlike the developer’s previous release.

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector

Release Date: December 2

Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is the latest entry in the ever-expanding Warhammer franchise. Described as a fast-paced turn-based strategy game, the action takes place in the 41st millennium in the grimdark universe. The collection includes an extensive single-player campaign and a skirmish mode, along with multiplayer options. Players can choose between the Blood Angels or the Tyranids as they battle with legendary units such as the Sanguinary Priest, the Librarian Dreadnought, and the Hive Tyrant.

Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition

Release Date: December 3

Platforms: Nintendo Switch

Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition lets users explore the magical worlds of Disney. It includes six Disney-themed worlds and characters ranging from Mickey Mouse and Goofy to Elsa and Ariel. Players can do everything from unlocking new accessories for their character to crafting furniture and running a cafe.

Happy’s Humble Burger Farm

Release Date: December 3

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S

Happy’s Humble Burger Farm puts players into the role of running the fast-food restaurant after hours. Taking inspiration from Five Nights at Freddy’s, this is a horror-themed game where the player must escape the nightmare they have become trapped in. The more players mess up during their shift, the scarier things get, with Happy taking out his anger over the upset customers on you.

Unreal Life

Release Date: December 3

Platforms: Nintendo Switch

Unreal Life sees the main character losing all of her memories except one. Knowing only the name Miss Sakura, she sets out on a quest to discover who this person is and why she can remember the name. As she discovers memories of her past, players will have to solve puzzles and uncover the larger mystery.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun – Aiko’s Choice

Release Date: December 6

Platforms: PC

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun – Aiko’s Choice is a standalone add-on for the base game. This experience is set during the Edo period in Japan and sees players take control of Aiko as she hunts down enemies from her past with deadly assassin allies.

This Is The President

Release Date: December 6

Platforms: PC

This Is The President is a political thriller, with the players assuming the part of a newly elected leader with a controversial and secretive past. The ultimate goal is to avoid being brought to justice for your crimes by any means necessary. If that means putting the country into chaos, then so be it.

Rune Factory 4 Special

Release Date: December

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One

Rune Factory 4 Special is a farming adventure game set in the vibrant and colorful world of Selphia. After being saved by a mighty dragon, the player is put in charge of the kingdom. It is up to them to look after the citizens, growing crops, killing monsters, and crafting equipment.

Thunder Tier One

Release Date: December 7

Platforms: PC

Thunder Tier One is a top-down shooter with a heavy emphasis on realism. Tasked with stopping a dangerous terrorist organization after the fall of the USSR. Taking control of an elite special forces squad, the four-player co-op game requires players to master tactics and pick the right gear for each operation.

White Shadows

Release Date: December 7

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S

White Shadows is a puzzle platformer set in a brutal dystopian world. Players take on the role of a little Ravengirl attempting to escape from the violence and misery of her world. With a black and white visual style, the game takes place in a series of towers rising from the darkness into the sky above.

Halo Infinite

Release Date: December 8

Platforms: PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S

Perhaps the biggest launch of December is Halo Infinite. Meant to launch last year, it was delayed after fan criticism following its first public showing. There certainly seems to be lots of improvements and players can already try out the multiplayer action right now for free. Acting as a spiritual reboot, it is taking the series back to its roots.

Startup Panic

Release Date: December 8

Platforms: PC

In Startup Panic, players quit their day job and begin their own journey as the CEO of a newly formed company. This involves managing the office, competing with others, surviving economic crashes, and rising to the top while avoiding risks such as hacking and corporate sabotage.

Breakwaters

Release Date: December 9

Platforms: PC

Breakwaters is a survival game where the player has to navigate the world by swimming between islands to explore the world and find new resources. The world continually changes according to how you interact with the water, with new lands showing up and creatures appearing. Breakwaters also supports online multiplayer so everyone can play with their friends.

KEO

Release Date: December 9

Platforms: PC

Those who like vehicular combat games are in luck, as KEO is a team-based title set in a post-apocalyptic world. The aim of the game is to dominate the battlefield using sci-fi-inspired remote-controlled cars. They can be outfitted with weapons and gadgets to help in combat, with each car’s loadout being vitally important to surviving.

Among Us

Release Date: December 14

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S

One of the hit games of 2020 is finally coming to PlayStation and Xbox in December. The game has previously been available on PC and later on Nintendo Switch but is coming to the home consoles with a series of enhancements and new features, along with most of the previously released content and updates.

Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue

Release Date: December 14

Platforms: PC

Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue puts players into the shoes of a young rescue officer. At the start of her career, players must guide Firegirl as she responds to a variety of emergency calls across the city. With just an axe and fire hose to rely on, saving the day will require bravery and ingenuity.

Rogue Invader

Release Date: December 15

Platforms: PC

Rogue Invader is a 1-bit roguelite action shooter game. With its minimalist graphics and retro-inspired gameplay, it sees the main character striking back at an invading alien species on their own planets. With just a single pistol, it is up to you to end the war once and for all.

Five Nights at Freddy’s Security Breach

Release Date: December 16

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5

Five Nights at Freddy’s Security Breach is a high-definition experience for PlayStation and PC that is coming in December. Taking place in a large mall, players will have to use stealth to keep moving through the building while avoiding being detected by the frightening animatronics.

The Gunk

Release Date: December 16

Platforms: PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S

The Gunk is an action-adventure game from image & Form. With a story-driven single-player campaign, the third-person game puts players into the role of a scavenger named Rani as she explores an alien planet. She soon discovers a parasitic life form threatens the entire ecosystem and must fight back against the gunk to save the planet.

Which December 2021 video game release are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments below!