2025 Upcoming Video Game Release Schedule

As the new year kicks off, gamers have an impressive lineup of titles to look forward to. Here’s a rundown of what to anticipate in January 2025, from fresh adventures to nostalgic revivals.

Starting off the month, “Wuthering Waves” lands exclusively on PS5 on January 2. Just a few days later, on January 7, “Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana” becomes available across multiple platforms including PS5, PS4, and Switch. On January 10, “Freedom Wars Remastered” makes its way to PC, PS4, PS5, and Switch, bringing a classic into the modern gaming arena.

For those on the cutting edge, “Hyper Light Breaker” will be available in early access on PC starting January 14. The following day, PC gamers can dive into “Age of Darkness: Final Stand.” If you’re a Nintendo Switch user, mark January 16 when “Donkey Kong Country Returns HD” swings into action.

Multi-platform release “Tales of Graces f Remastered” launches on January 17, alongside “Dynasty Warriors: Origins” and “Bright Memory: Infinite” which also arrive that day. On January 23, “Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles” and “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth” bring epic adventures to multiple platforms, while PC players can explore “Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist.”

As the month draws to a close, “Star Wars: Hunters” hits PCs on January 27, followed by a flurry of releases on January 28. Among them, “Eternal Strands,” “Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap,” and the DLC “Atomic Heart – Enchantment Under the Sea” span several platforms. Meanwhile, PC gamers get “Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O.”

Finally, January concludes with the much-anticipated “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2” debuting on PC, and “Sniper Elite: Resistance” arriving on both consoles and PC on January 30.

Moving into February, the mystery thriller “Midnight Murder Club” is expected on PS5 and PC, while “Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2” launches on the fourth. The musical beat of “Rift of the NecroDancer” follows closely on February 5. “Civilization 7” breaks new ground across all major platforms on February 11, just in time for Valentine’s Day when games like “Date Everything!” and “The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2” join the mix.

Continuing the momentum, March boasts titles like “Suikoden I & II HD Remaster” and the return of “Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition” on the Switch. “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” and “AI Limit” promise thrilling experiences across various systems towards the month’s end.

April doesn’t relent with releases like “Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time” for Switch, and the eagerly awaited “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves” on April 24.

Skipping to mid-year, June heralds the arrival of “Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road.” Fast forward to October, where “Double Dragon Revive” rekindles nostalgic flames on October 23.

But the year doesn’t end with scheduled releases. There are plenty of big titles yet to have their dates confirmed, like “Pokemon Legends: Z-A” for the Switch, “Grand Theft Auto 6” for the next-gen consoles, and “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” exclusive to PS5, all promising an exciting year for gamers.

2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year in gaming, with a diverse mix of new titles and beloved legends reimagined for today’s platforms. With each month offering something fresh and exhilarating, players have plenty to look forward to in the months ahead.