Gaming Trends to Watch for in 2022

As the gaming industry moves to cloud and incorporates more technologies in 2022, complexity will grow making it harder for those responsible for maintaining availability and resolving problems.

Gaming looks to be the testing ground for many of the web3 and metaverse concepts, like frictionless payment solutions and virtual worlds. In 2022, more games will be made with blockchain or crypto elements to them, and several hardware manufacturers launching AR and VR headsets to a mass audience.

Will cloud gaming see any success? 

Cloud gaming’s second wind, with Google’s Stadia, Nvidia’s GeForce Now, Microsoft’s xCloud and PlayStation Now, was definitely a step forward in terms of capabilities, but none of the platforms have seen great amounts of usage.

Part of the problem is that Apple is blocking all forms of cloud gaming on its platform, as it allows users to bypass the App Store to buy games. Without access to iOS, cloud gaming may remain a niche way of playing video games.