Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, let's celebrate our journey around the sun with a look at the most anticipated video game releases scheduled for this year. Here's a rundown of the exciting titles set to launch in the coming months!
January 2025
Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Kicking off the year on January 17, Tecmo Koei's beloved musou series returns with its first full-fledged entry since 2018. Dynasty Warriors: Origins promises to harness the power of current-generation hardware, allowing you to mow down hordes of enemies while shouting the iconic battlecry, "DIE, NASTY WARRIORS!" Available on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC.
For those who enjoy long-range combat, Sniper Elite: Resistance launches on January 30. This latest entry in the series continues its tradition of precision shooting with a focus on, shall we say, particularly sensitive targets. It’s available on all Xbox and PlayStation consoles, as well as PC.
February 2025
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - On February 11, immerse yourself in the historical world of 14th-century Bohemia with the sequel to the acclaimed RPG. Follow Henry of Skalitz on his continuing journey in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, where deep role-playing and a vast open world await. Available on current-generation consoles and PC.
The same day, Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 launches, bringing the iconic strategy series to modern platforms. Guide your civilization through the ages with the familiar four Xs: Explore, Expand, Exploit, and Exterminate. It’s available on a wide range of platforms, including Linux, but not mobile at launch.
On February 14, dive into feudal Japan with Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Ubisoft’s open-world series introduces dual protagonists, allowing you to experience the life of both a ninja and a samurai. It will be available on current-generation consoles and PC.
Also on Valentine's Day, Date Everything! offers a whimsical twist on the dating sim genre. You can romance an array of anthropomorphized objects, all fully voice-acted, on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, Switch, and PC.
Monster Hunter Wilds - Obsidian’s Avowed arrives on February 18 for Xbox Series consoles and PC. Set in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity, this first-person action RPG promises a more focused experience, similar to The Outer Worlds, and should take around 40 hours to complete the main quest and side content.
On February 21, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii sets sail. Goro Majima, the fan-favorite character, takes on a new pirate adventure after an unexpected case of amnesia. This game will be available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
The month wraps up with Monster Hunter Wilds on February 28, coming to Xbox Series, PS5, and PC. Capcom aims to refine the beloved series while introducing new features to keep both veterans and newcomers engaged.
March 2025
Split Fiction - On March 6, Hazelight brings us another cooperative adventure with Split Fiction. Follow a sci-fi and fantasy author's bizarre journey through virtual reality, featuring unique gameplay elements like turning into hot dogs. One copy lets two players enjoy the experience online, available on PC and current-generation consoles.
On March 25, experience the tranquility of the Shire with Tales of the Shire. This cozy life sim focuses on the everyday lives of hobbits, available on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, Switch, and PC.
Atomfall - For a darker take on pastoral life, Atomfall launches on March 27 for most platforms except Switch. Inspired by Fallout and Stalker, this survival game is set in an alternate history where a nuclear disaster has ravaged the English countryside.
Also on March 27, The First Berserker: Khazan expands the Dungeon & Fighter universe with a new single-player action RPG. It will be available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
On March 28, inZOI aims to challenge The Sims with its stunning visuals and immersive gameplay. This South Korean title hits PC first, with console versions planned for later, and could be a major contender in the life simulation genre.
April 2025
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - On April 24, the iconic fighting game series returns with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, the first mainline entry since 1999. Featuring beloved characters like Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui, it will be available on PlayStation, Xbox Series, and PC.
As we look forward to these exciting releases, 2025 promises to be a thrilling year for gamers. Get ready to embark on new adventures, explore fresh worlds, and enjoy innovative gameplay across a variety of genres.
