Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025, and congratulations on surviving another full orbit around our fiery solar companion. As we kick off the new year, it's the perfect time to look ahead at the exciting lineup of video game releases slated for 2025. Here's a rundown of the most anticipated titles we know about so far:
January 2025
On January 17, Tecmo Koei brings back their iconic musou series with **Dynasty Warriors: Origins**, the first major entry since 2018. Harnessing the power of current-generation hardware, this game promises to fill your screen with hordes of enemies ready to be vanquished as you shout the iconic battlecry, "DIE, NASTY WARRIORS!" Available on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC.
For those who enjoy taking down enemies from a distance, **Sniper Elite: Resistance** launches on January 30. This latest addition to the long-range, Nazi-targeting series sticks to its tried-and-true formula of precision shooting, with a particular focus on, shall we say, anatomically specific hits. It's available on all Xbox and PlayStation platforms, as well as PC.
February 2025
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? No, it's **Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2**, a continuation of the immersive historical RPG set in 14th-century Bohemia. Follow Henry of Skalitz as he navigates a world where life is anything but easy, yet filled with deep role-playing and a vast open world. Launching on February 11 for current-gen consoles and PC.
On the same day, **Sid Meier’s Civilization 7** will be released across multiple platforms, including Linux, but not mobile (yet). This long-standing franchise needs no introduction, offering players the chance to lead a civilization through the ages with the classic 4X strategy gameplay.
On February 14, **Assassin’s Creed Shadows** takes Ubisoft's open-world series to feudal Japan. With dual protagonists, you can experience the life of both a ninja and a samurai. Available on current-gen consoles and PC.
For those spending Valentine's Day solo, **Date Everything!** offers a unique sandbox dating sim where you can romance over 100 anthropomorphized objects, from windows to walls. Fully voice-acted and available on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, Switch, and PC.
On February 18, **Avowed** from Obsidian hits Xbox Series consoles and PC. Set in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity, this first-person action RPG promises a more concise experience akin to The Outer Worlds, perfect for those who struggle to finish long games.
If you're ready to set sail and cause chaos, **Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii** launches on February 21 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Follow Goro Majima as he embarks on a pirate adventure after losing his memory.
To avoid clashing with one of the year's biggest releases, **Monster Hunter Wilds** moved its release date to February 28. Available on Xbox Series, PS5, and PC, this game aims to refine the core Monster Hunter experience while introducing new features to keep both veterans and newcomers engaged.
March 2025
On March 6, **Split Fiction** from Hazelight offers another co-op adventure. This time, a sci-fi and fantasy author gets trapped in virtual reality, leading to wild escapades, including transformations into pigs and hot dogs. One copy allows two players to enjoy the game online, available on PC and current-gen consoles.
On March 25, immerse yourself in the tranquil life of a hobbit with **Tales of the Shire**. This cozy life sim focuses on the everyday joys of gardening, smoking pipes, and neighborhood rivalries, available on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, Switch, and PC.
For a darker twist on rural life, **Atomfall** launches on March 27, offering a survival experience in a post-nuclear English countryside, drawing inspiration from Fallout and Stalker. Available on all platforms except Switch.
Also on March 27, **The First Berserker: Khazan** expands the Dungeon & Fighter universe with a single-player action RPG, available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
On March 28, **inZOI** aims to challenge The Sims with its stunning visuals and innovative gameplay. This potential Sims-killer launches on PC, with console versions planned for later, promising to captivate the large Sims fanbase.
April 2025
On April 24, **Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves** marks the return of the series with its first new game in this century. Featuring beloved characters like Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui, this fighting game is set to launch on both PlayStation platforms, Xbox Series, and PC, hoping to live up to the legacy of the 1999's Mark of the Wolves.
