Xbox Game Releases: A 2025 Preview
The Xbox Series X/S boasts a robust game library, encompassing both AAA titles and indie gems. Microsoft's dual-console strategy (Series X and Series S) and the ever-expanding Game Pass continue to drive the platform's success, with many exclusives launching directly onto the service. 2022 and 2023 delivered diverse hits like Elden Ring, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and Dead Space, while 2024 saw the release of anticipated titles such as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. But what does 2025 hold for Xbox gamers? This preview focuses on North American release dates for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One games, including expansions. (Updated January 8, 2025)
January 2025: A Solid Start
January 2025 offers a promising selection of games, paving the way for February's major releases. Dynasty Warriors: Origins aims for a visual upgrade, while JRPG fans can look forward to Tales of Graces f Remastered, marking its Xbox debut. The looter shooter Synduality: Echo of Ada and Sniper Elite: Resistance round out the month's highlights. Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is also anticipated.
- January 1: The Legend of Cyber Cowboy (XBX/S, XBO)
- January 9: Mexico, 1921. A Deep Slumber (XBX/S)
- January 10: Boti: Byteland Overclocked (XBX/S)
- January 10: Mineral (XBX/S)
- January 16: Morkull Ragast's Rage (XBX/S)
- January 16: Professor Doctor Jetpack (XBX/S)
- January 16: Things Too Ugly (XBX/S, XBO)
- January 16: Vanity Fair: The Pursuit (XBX/S, XBO)
- January 17: Dynasty Warriors: Origins (XBX/S)
- January 17: Tales of Graces f Remastered (XBX/S)
- January 21: RoboDunk (XBX/S)
- January 22: Disorder (XBX/S)
- January 22: ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist (XBX/S, XBO)
- January 23: Dance of Cards (XBX/S)
- January 23: Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Remaster (XBX/S, XBO)
- January 23: Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection (XBX/S, XBO)
- January 23: Synduality: Echo of Ada (XBX/S)
- January 28: Atomic Heart: Enchantment Under the Sea (XBX/S, XBO)
- January 28: Cuisineer (XBX/S)
- January 28: Eternal Strands (XBX/S)
- January 28: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (XBX/S)
- January 28: The Stone of Madness (XBX/S)
- January 28: Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter (XBX/S, XBO)
- January 29: Robots at Midnight (XBX/S)
- January 30: Gimmick! 2 (XBX/S)
- January 30: Sniper Elite: Resistance (XBX/S, XBO)
- January 31: Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (XBX/S)
February 2025: A Blockbuster Month
February 2025 promises a massive lineup. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Civilization 7 launch on the same day, offering vastly different gameplay experiences. Assassin's Creed Shadows follows shortly after, while Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered attempts to revitalize classic entries. Avowed, Obsidian's ambitious RPG, takes center stage as Xbox's exclusive highlight. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Monster Hunter Wilds conclude the month's offerings.
- February: Dragonkin: The Banished (XBX/S)
- February 4: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (XBX/S)
- February 4: Rogue Waters (XBX/S)
- February 6: Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator (XBX/S)
- February 6: Big Helmet Heroes (XBX/S)
- February 6: Moons Of Darsalon (XBX/S)
- February 11: Sid Meier's Civilization 7 (XBX/S, XBO)
- February 13: Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate (XBX/S, XBO)
- February 13: Slime Heroes (XBX/S)
- February 14: Afterlove EP (XBX/S)
- February 14: Assassin's Creed Shadows (XBX/S)
- February 14: Date Everything (XBX/S)
- February 14: Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered (XBX/S, XBO)
- February 18: Avowed (XBX/S)
- February 18: Lost Records: Bloom and Rage Tape 1 (XBX/S)
- February 21: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (XBX/S, XBO)
- February 28: Dollhouse: Behind The Broken Mirror (XBX/S)
- February 28: Monster Hunter Wilds (XBX/S)
March 2025 and Beyond: A Look Ahead
March 2025 features Two Point Museum, a potential management game hit, and the Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster. Atelier Yumia and Tales of the Shire also promise intriguing JRPG experiences. April sees the arrival of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, Mandragora, and Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade. The remainder of 2025 and beyond holds numerous unannounced titles, including highly anticipated releases like Grand Theft Auto 6, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Fable. A comprehensive list of games with and without confirmed release dates is provided below. (Note: This list is extensive and includes many games without specific release dates.)
(March, April, and beyond game lists omitted for brevity, but would follow the same formatting as above. The full list from the input would be included here.)
