Summary
- Epic Games teases Farming Simulator 22 as next mystery game, fans connect the dots quickly.
- Dragon Age: Inquisition was the most recent mystery game, now it's time for Farming Simulator 22.
- Mixed reception for the Farming Simulator 22 announcement, fans still excited for upcoming AAA games.
Epic Games has teased its next mystery game which is slated to be available on May 23, and it seems like it might be Farming Simulator 22 after all. While the Epic Games Store mystery game tease might look quite cryptic at first, fans were quick to connect the dots and associate it with the cover art of Farming Simulator 22.
Epic Games Store's mystery game promotion has been running for a long time now, and fans have received a number of exciting games over the years. The most recent one has been Dragon Age: Inquisition, which is one of the most critically acclaimed RPGs of all time. Fans are always speculating what game Epic Games could give away next, and they have time and again surprised the community. However, the next one seems to be not that tough to figure out.
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In a new tweet, Epic Games dropped a teaser for its next mystery game. There is a circular display in the center of the video that portrays a glitched animation. It is quite easy to see that the glitched animation contains a vehicle of some sort, but upon closer inspection, it is in fact a tractor. And that is not just a random tractor, but the one that is featured in the cover image of Farming Simulator 22. It was previously leaked that the mystery game for May 23 might be Farming Simulator 22, so it isn't all surprising to see this.
Epic Games Store Free Mystery Games May 2024
- Dragon Age: Inquisition (May 16 - May 23)
- RUMOR: Farming Simulator 22 (May 23 - May 30)
- ??? (May 30 - June 6)
- ??? (June 6 - June 13)
The caption to the post all but gives away the game as well. The four emojis that are used for the caption most likely represent the seasons, with a crop for spring, the sweating face for summer, the leaves for autumn, and lastly, the snowflake for winter. While it does tie into the theme of the game, Farming Simulator 22 is well known for the introduction of seasonal changes. Although many were expecting the classic Fallout game giveaway to finally take place, Farming Simulator 22 is definitely a title gamers should try out.
So far, the announcement has received mixed reception from the community. Considering the benchmark Epic Games has set for itself with some extremely popular AAA giveaways, a few fans were probably expecting a bit more from the ongoing giveaway event. On the other hand, players who love the genre are quite excited about it as Farming Simulator 22 is considered one of the best installments in the franchise. With leaks suggesting that there will be more exciting AAA games to be given out over the next month, fans still have plenty to look forward to.
Farming Simulator 22
Farming Simulator 22, developed by GIANTS Software, belongs to a series of farming simulation video games that feature American and European inspired environments. In this installment, players can engage in various agricultural activities including farming, livestock breeding, crop cultivation, and selling of farming-produced assets.
Released on November 22, 2021, Farming Simulator 22 introduced several new elements to the gameplay. These include a seasonal cycle, gear shifting, production chains for harvested crops and livestock products, and the addition of new crops like grapes, olives, and sorghum.