Top Games to Watch Out for in 2025

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025, and congratulations on surviving another full orbit around the sun. As we kick off the new year, it's the perfect time to look ahead at the exciting lineup of game releases scheduled for 2025. Here's a rundown of the major titles we can look forward to this year!

January 2025

Dynasty Warriors: Origins - Launching on January 17, Tecmo Koei brings back their iconic musou series with the first major installment since 2018. Leveraging the power of current-gen hardware, Dynasty Warriors: Origins promises an onslaught of enemies for you to mow down, all while shouting the legendary battlecry, "DIE, NASTY WARRIORS!" Available on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC.

Sniper Elite: Resistance - Set to release on January 30, this latest entry in the long-range, Nazi-targeting series continues to deliver its signature gameplay. If you enjoy precision shooting and historical settings, you'll be pleased to know that Sniper Elite: Resistance keeps the formula intact. Available on all Xbox and PlayStation consoles, as well as PC.

February 2025

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - On February 11, delve back into the 14th-century Bohemian world with Henry of Skalitz in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. This immersive RPG continues to offer a historically accurate simulation, coupled with deep role-playing and an expansive open world. Available on current-gen consoles and PC.

Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 - Releasing on the same day, February 11, this iconic strategy series returns with its seventh installment. Guide your civilization through the ages with the familiar four Xs: Explore, Expand, Exploit, and Exterminate. Available on most platforms, including Linux, but not on mobile devices at launch.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows - On February 14, Ubisoft takes us to feudal Japan with Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Choose between playing as a ninja or a samurai, or switch between the dual protagonists as you navigate this richly detailed open world. Available on current-gen consoles and PC.

Date Everything! - Also launching on February 14, this sandbox dating simulator lets you romance inanimate objects, from windows to walls. With over 100 fully voice-acted characters, Date Everything! promises a unique and quirky experience. Available on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, Switch, and PC.

Avowed - Obsidian's Avowed hits Xbox Series consoles and PC on February 18. Set in the same universe as the Pillars of Eternity series, this first-person action RPG offers a fresh perspective and real-time combat, promising a more compact experience akin to The Outer Worlds.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - On February 21, dive into the wild world of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Follow Goro Majima as he embarks on a new pirate adventure after an unexpected bout of amnesia. Available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

Monster Hunter Wilds - Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds closes out February on the 28th, available on Xbox Series, PS5, and PC. This latest installment aims to refine the beloved series while introducing new features that capitalize on current-gen hardware, all while remaining accessible to newcomers.

March 2025

Split Fiction - On March 6, Hazelight's Split Fiction offers another co-op adventure where a sci-fi and fantasy author gets trapped in virtual reality. Experience bizarre adventures, including transformations into pigs and hot dogs. One copy allows two players to enjoy the game online. Available on PC and current-gen consoles.

Tales of the Shire - On March 25, immerse yourself in the tranquil life of a hobbit with Tales of the Shire. This cozy life sim lets you experience the everyday joys of gardening, pipe-smoking, and neighborhood rivalries. Available on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, Switch, and PC.

Atomfall - Releasing on March 27, Atomfall offers a survival experience set in a post-nuclear English countryside, drawing inspiration from Fallout and Stalker. Explore this alternate reality where a nuclear disaster took a devastating turn. Available on all platforms except Switch.

The First Berserker: Khazan - 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.

inZOI - On March 28, inZOI aims to challenge The Sims with its stunning visuals and innovative gameplay. This South Korean-developed life sim could be one of the year's biggest hits. Initially launching on PC, with current-gen console versions planned for later.

April 2025

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - On April 24, the beloved fighting game series returns with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Featuring fan-favorite characters like Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui, this is the first mainline entry since 1999's Mark of the Wolves. Available on PlayStation, Xbox Series, and PC.

These are just some of the exciting game releases we have to look forward to in 2025. Whether you're into action-packed adventures, strategic gameplay, or cozy life sims, there's something for every type of gamer this year!