As we step into 2025, the year kicks off with an exciting lineup of games. If you’re a gaming enthusiast, you’ll want to mark your calendar for some of these upcoming releases.
Starting right off the bat on January 2, “Wuthering Waves” lands on the PS5, setting the tone for a thrilling year. Just a few days later, on January 7, “Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana” becomes available across multiple platforms including PS5, PS4, and Switch. If you’re into remastered classics, then January 10 brings “Freedom Wars Remastered” to PC and various consoles. Meanwhile, new titles like “Hyper Light Breaker” enter Early Access on January 14, while strategy fans can dive into “Age of Darkness: Final Stand” on the 15th.
For the nostalgic crowd, “Donkey Kong Country Returns HD” hits the Switch on January 16. This month also brings highly anticipated titles such as “Tales of Graces f Remastered” and “Dynasty Warriors: Origins”, both dropping on January 17. And for those who enjoy futuristic action, “Bright Memory: Infinite” will be accessible on mobile devices starting the same day.
As we edge towards the end of the month, keep an eye on January 23, which is a mega-day with releases like “Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles”, “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth”, and “Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist”, all hitting various platforms. Gaming wraps up January with “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2” on PC and “Sniper Elite: Resistance” dropping on January 30, ensuring players have plenty to engage with.
Looking forward to February, there’s even more to get excited about. “Midnight Murder Club” will be available sometime in the month for PS5 and PC, while “Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2” is officially set for February 4. Fans of strategic rhythm games should look out for “Rift of the NecroDancer” on February 5. Meanwhile, history buffs can dive into “Civilization 7” when it releases on February 11, across multiple platforms.
February 14 marks a diverse cluster of releases with “Date Everything!”, “The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2”, and a remastered bundle of “Tomb Raider IV-V-VI”, enriching Valentine’s plans with gaming adventures. Later in the month, “Avowed” makes its appearance on February 18 and “Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii” is set for a February 21 release, giving fans of open-world RPGs plenty to look forward to.
March keeps the momentum going with several big-name titles. While the release dates for “Football Manager 25” and “Killing Floor 3” are to be announced, early March promises “Split Fiction” for storytelling enthusiasts. March 6 sees the drop of “Suikoden I & II HD Remaster”, appealing to role-playing game devotees. Later in March, “Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition” releases on March 20 for Switch, and “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” follows suit on March 20.
Come April, “Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time” debuts on Switch, followed closely by several intriguing titles such as “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” hitting multiple consoles on April 24, alongside “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves”. These will surely be a hit among fans of open adventures and fighting games.
Skipping ahead to June, “Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road” hits PCs and consoles, bringing sports and strategy enthusiasts something to cheer about. As we get into the heart of Fall, “Double Dragon Revive” swings onto screens on October 23, tugging at the strings of classic arcade nostalgia.
Aside from the set release dates, 2025 offers a range of highly anticipated games without a confirmed date yet, from “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” to “Grand Theft Auto 6”. Titles including, but not limited to, “Slay the Spire 2” and “Ninja Gaiden 4” are eagerly awaited, leaving fans on their toes for release announcements.
With such a diverse and thrilling lineup, 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for gamers of all genres and preferences. Whether you’re a fan of remasters, fresh IPs, or continuations of beloved series, there’s much to look forward to and explore.
