2025 Gaming Blockbusters: Unveiled

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Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025! Let's celebrate another year by looking ahead at the most anticipated video game releases of the year.

January 2025

Tecmo Koei's iconic Dynasty Warriors franchise returns on January 17th with Dynasty Warriors: Origins, its first major installment since 2018. Expect a visually stunning experience, leveraging current-gen power to deliver massive battles. Available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

For those who prefer precision over overwhelming numbers, Sniper Elite: Resistance arrives on January 30th. This latest entry in the long-running series continues its tradition of long-range sniping and… well, let's just say it doesn't shy away from its signature brand of over-the-top violence. Available on all Xbox and PlayStation consoles, plus PC.

February 2025

On February 11th, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 continues Henry of Skalitz's adventures in 14th-century Bohemia. This historically-inspired RPG offers a deep and immersive experience in a massive open world. Launching on current-gen consoles and PC.

Also launching on February 11th, Sid Meier's Civilization VII needs little introduction. Lead a civilization through history, managing exploration, expansion, and more. Available on virtually all platforms except mobile (for now).

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows transports the franchise to feudal Japan on February 14th. Play as both a ninja and a samurai in this dual-protagonist adventure. Available on current-gen consoles and PC.

For a unique Valentine's Day experience, Date Everything! (February 14th) is a sandbox dating sim where you can romance a wide array of anthropomorphic objects. Available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC.

Obsidian's Avowed (February 18th) brings a first-person perspective to the fantasy world of Pillars of Eternity, offering real-time combat and a more focused narrative compared to other open-world RPGs. Available on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (February 21st) sends fan-favorite Goro Majima on a pirate adventure after a bout of amnesia. Available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC consoles.

Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds (February 28th) aims to refine the core Monster Hunter experience while introducing new features for both veterans and newcomers. Available on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.

March 2025

Hazelight Studios, creators of It Takes Two and A Way Out, returns with Split Fiction (March 6th), a co-op adventure featuring a sci-fi and fantasy author trapped in virtual reality. One copy allows two players to play online together. Available on PC and current-gen consoles.

For a more tranquil experience, Tales of the Shire (March 25th) offers a cozy life sim focused on the everyday lives of hobbits in Middle-earth. Available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC.

If a post-apocalyptic setting is more your style, Atomfall (March 27th) offers a survival experience inspired by Fallout and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.. Available on all platforms except Switch.

The First Berserker: Khazan (March 27th), a single-player action RPG based on the Dungeon Fighter Online universe, launches on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC consoles.

A potential Sims competitor, inZOI (March 28th), is a visually stunning South Korean life sim launching on PC, with console versions planned later.

April 2025

The Fatal Fury series returns on April 24th with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, the first mainline entry in over two decades. Available on PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.