Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025! Let's dive into the most anticipated video game releases of the year.
January 2025
For a different kind of carnage, Sniper Elite: Resistance arrives January 30th. This latest installment in the series continues its tradition of long-range sniping, with… well, let's just say the targets are particularly vulnerable in certain areas. Available on all major platforms.
February 2025
Also launching on February 11th, Sid Meier's Civilization VII needs little introduction. Lead your civilization through the ages in this timeless strategy game, available on nearly every platform imaginable (excluding mobile, for now).
On Valentine's Day (February 14th), Assassin's Creed Shadows transports the franchise to feudal Japan, letting you play as both a ninja and a samurai. Available on current-gen consoles and PC.
For a unique Valentine's Day experience, Date Everything! offers a quirky sandbox dating simulator where you can romance a surprising array of anthropomorphic objects. Launching on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC.
Embrace piracy with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (February 21st, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC). Follow Goro Majima's amnesiac adventures as he becomes a pirate.
Finally, February 28th sees the release of Monster Hunter Wilds on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. Capcom aims to refine the core experience while introducing new features for both veterans and newcomers.
March 2025
For a more tranquil experience, Tales of the Shire (March 25th) lets you experience the everyday life of a hobbit in Middle-earth. Available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC.
Also on March 27th, The First Berserker: Khazan, a single-player action RPG based on the Dungeon Fighter Online universe, launches on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
March 28th brings inZOI, a stunningly beautiful life simulator that could potentially challenge The Sims. Launching on PC, with console versions planned later.
April 2025