Top Video Games to Anticipate in 2025

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025, a perfect moment to celebrate completing another journey around our brilliant star, the Sun. The beginning of a new year offers a great opportunity to preview the exciting games on the horizon. Here are the most anticipated video game releases of 2025 we currently know about.

January 2025

Tecmo Koei's signature musou series is back on January 17 with Dynasty Warriors: Origins, the first full installment since 2018. It leverages modern hardware to fill your screen with countless enemies to defeat while shouting the iconic battle cry. The game launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

For those who enjoy long-range tactical eliminations, Sniper Elite: Resistance continues the acclaimed series on January 30. While staying true to its established gameplay, it delivers the signature visceral combat that fans love, available on all Xbox and PlayStation platforms, plus PC.

February 2025

Experience a historically rich Bohemian epic with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, releasing February 11. This sequel continues the story of Henry of Skalitz in a deeply immersive, open-world RPG set in 15th-century Europe. It's coming to current-generation consoles and PC.

For grand-scale historical simulation, Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 launches the same day. This legendary strategy franchise tasks you with guiding a civilization from its origins to global dominance through exploration, expansion, and exploitation. It will be available on most platforms, including Linux, with a mobile version likely to follow.

On February 14, Assassin’s Creed Shadows transports players to feudal Japan, a setting long requested by fans. Featuring dual protagonists—a ninja and a samurai—it offers varied gameplay styles on current-generation systems and PC.

Also arriving on Valentine’s Day is Date Everything!, a unique sandbox dating simulator where you can romance over 100 personified objects, each fully voiced. Find it on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Obsidian’s Avowed arrives on February 18 for Xbox Series and PC. Set in the world of Pillars of Eternity, this first-person RPG focuses on a contained story with dynamic real-time combat, making it ideal for players who prefer shorter, impactful adventures.

Set sail for adventure on February 21 with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. This spinoff follows fan-favorite Goro Majima as he loses his memory and embarks on a pirate's life. It will be available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

Avoid the high seas and prepare for a hunt instead, as Monster Hunter Wilds launches on February 28 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Building on the success of Monster Hunter: World, this entry refines the core loop while introducing new mechanics designed for modern hardware.

March 2025

On March 6, Hazelight Studios presents Split Fiction, a cooperative adventure where two players control authors trapped in a bizarre virtual world. One purchase allows for two-player online co-op on PC and current-gen consoles.

Embrace a tranquil life in Tales of the Shire, releasing March 25. This cozy life simulation lets you experience the charming daily routines of a Hobbit, from gardening to socializing. It's coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC.

If you prefer a darker, post-apocalyptic setting, Atomfall arrives on March 27. This survival-focused game explores an alternate-history English countryside after a severe nuclear disaster, available on all platforms except Switch.

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

On March 28, watch for inZOI, a visually stunning life simulation from South Korea that aims to rival The Sims. Launching on PC with console versions planned, it could become a major hit this year.

April 2025

Mark your calendars for April 24, when Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves revives the classic fighting series. This marks the first mainline Fatal Fury game since 1999, featuring beloved characters like Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui. It launches on PlayStation, Xbox Series, and PC.