After a very busy February and March just end with the likes of Elden Ring, Atelier Sophie 2, The Kaito Files, Gran Turismo 7, Triangle Strategy, and more, we had a relatively calm April and May with Chrono Cross, Nintendo Switch Sports, The Centennial Case, Deadcraft, and more. If you missed our Game of the Year coverage, check out the best games of 2021 here, best soundtracks of 2021 here, and our platform specific lists for PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. This month has a few notable releases towards the end of the month and some interesting ports. Here’s what you need to know about the Japanese games releasing in June 2022.
Japanese video games releasing in June 2022
June 10
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles
Sega
Nintendo Switch
Mario Strikers: Battle League
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
Metal Max Xeno Reborn
PQube Games
PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC
June 16
Overlord: Escape from Nazarick
Kadokawa Games
Nintendo Switch, PC
Horgihugh And Friends
Aksys Games
Nintendo Switch
June 23
Sonic Origins
Sega
PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
ElecHead
NamaTakahashi
Nintendo Switch
June 24
Pocky and Rocky Reshrined
Natume Inc
PS4, Nintendo Switch
AI: The Somnium Files – Nirvana Initiative
Spike Chunsoft
PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Capcom Fighting Collection
Capcom
PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
June 28
Disgaea 6 Complete
NIS America
PS5, PS4, PC
June 30
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Capcom
Nintendo Switch, PC
Ground Divers
Arc System Works
Nintendo Switch
I’ll update this if any dates change or when new games are announced for the month.
Updated on June 6, 2022 – Added Pocky & Rocky Reshrined, ElecHead, Overlord, and Horgihugh.
Updated on June 14, 2022 – Added Ground Divers.
