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Cricket 22
By Big Ant Studios, released 1 Jan 2021
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Cricket 22 is a cricket simulation from Big Ant Studios, published by Nacon and released in 2021. It features the Ashes between Australia and England, Australia’s Big Bash T20, England’s The Hundred and the Caribbean Premier League, alongside international teams from Australia, England, the West Indies, New Zealand and Ireland. Men’s and women’s games are represented across the game. On the field, bowling and fielding controls support actions such as fast deliveries and precision run-outs. A career mode follows a player’s progress on and off the field, with training, press conferences, injuries and career choices. Tutorials and an updated first-time experience are included for newcomers. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, PvP and co-op, online and shared/split-screen play, plus cross-platform multiplayer. Listed platforms include Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S; Steam lists Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Includes the Ashes, Big Bash T20, The Hundred and CPL.
- Features men’s and women’s games.
- Career mode includes training, press conferences and injuries.
- Steam lists online and split-screen co-op.
- Steam lists Windows as its platform.
- The listed release date is Dec 1, 2021.
Who it suits
Cricket fans looking for licensed competitions and international teams may find its range of formats and sides appealing. It also suits players who want a career mode with choices beyond match play or multiplayer options.
Cricket 22 combines several named competitions with career progression and multiple multiplayer formats. Its listed Steam platform is Windows, while the broader platform list also includes Xbox Series X and Series S.
