Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025, and congratulations on surviving another full orbit around the sun. As we kick off the new year, let's dive into the exciting lineup of major game releases scheduled for 2025. Here's what's on the horizon!

January 2025

On January 17, Tecmo Koei brings back its iconic musou series with **Dynasty Warriors: Origins**, the first full-fledged entry since 2018. This game will leverage the power of current-gen hardware to fill your screen with countless enemies that you can mow down while shouting the iconic battle cry, "DIE, NASTY WARRIORS!" It'll be available on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, and PC.

If you enjoy taking down enemies from a distance, mark your calendar for January 30, when Sniper Elite: Resistance launches. This latest installment in the long-running sniper series continues to offer the same satisfying gameplay of dispatching Nazis with precision. Yes, you can still aim for those infamous shots. It's coming to all Xbox and PlayStation consoles, as well as PC.

February 2025

On February 11, immerse yourself in the world of 14th-century Bohemia with **Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2**. Continue the journey of Henry of Skalitz in this expansive historical RPG that boasts deep role-playing mechanics and a vast open world. It'll be available on current-gen consoles and PC.

On the same day, Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 will hit the shelves. This legendary franchise needs no introduction, offering players the chance to lead a civilization through the ages with the classic four X's: Explore, Expand, Exploit, and Exterminate. It's launching across nearly all platforms, including Linux, but not mobile – at least not yet.

On February 14, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will take you to feudal Japan, a much-requested setting for Ubisoft's open-world series. With dual protagonists, you can experience the life of both a ninja and a samurai. This game will be available on current-gen consoles and PC.

If you're looking for something different on Valentine's Day, Date Everything! offers a sandbox dating simulator where you can romance over 100 anthropomorphized inanimate objects, complete with full voice acting. It's coming to PS5, Xbox Series consoles, Switch, and PC.

On February 18, **Avowed** from Obsidian Entertainment will launch on Xbox Series consoles and PC. Set in the same universe as the Pillars of Eternity series, this first-person action RPG promises a more focused experience, similar in scope to The Outer Worlds.

If you're ready to set sail and embrace the pirate life, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii hits the scene on February 21. Follow Goro Majima as he navigates his new life as a pirate with amnesia. This game will be available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

One of the year's most anticipated titles, Monster Hunter Wilds, arrives on February 28 for Xbox Series, PS5, and PC. Capcom aims to refine the core experience while introducing new features to keep the series fresh and attract both veterans and newcomers.

March 2025

On March 6, embark on another co-op adventure with **Split Fiction** from Hazelight. This unique game follows a sci-fi and fantasy author trapped in virtual reality, facing bizarre challenges like being transformed into a hot dog. One copy allows two players to enjoy the game together online on PC and current-gen consoles.

On March 25, live the peaceful life of a hobbit with Tales of the Shire, a cozy life simulator focused on everyday hobbit activities like gardening, smoking pipes, and enjoying local rivalries. It'll be available on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, Switch, and PC.

For a darker take on rural life, **Atomfall** launches on March 27, offering a post-apocalyptic survival experience inspired by Fallout and Stalker. Explore a nuclear-ravaged English countryside on all platforms except the Switch.

Also on March 27, The First Berserker: Khazan expands the Dungeon & Fighter universe with a new single-player action RPG. It's coming to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

On March 28, inZOI aims to shake up the life simulation genre with its stunning visuals and fresh take on the formula. This potential Sims-killer will initially launch on PC, with current-gen console versions planned for later.

April 2025

On April 24, **Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves** marks the series' return after a long hiatus. Featuring familiar faces like Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui, this game promises to be a worthy successor to the 1999's Mark of the Wolves. It'll be available on both PlayStation consoles, Xbox Series, and PC.

As we look forward to these exciting releases, 2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for gamers. Get ready to dive into new worlds and adventures!