Xbox Game Releases: A 2025 Preview

The Xbox Series X/S boasts a diverse game library, encompassing AAA titles and indie gems. Microsoft's dual-console strategy, featuring the Xbox Series X and the digital-only Xbox Series S, continues to thrive alongside the ever-expanding Game Pass subscription service. Let's dive into the exciting Xbox game releases expected in 2025 (North American release dates for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One, including expansions). Note that this list is subject to change, and release dates are tentative.

Updated January 8, 2025: While new game announcements have been relatively sparse early this year, several titles have recently been added to the calendar, including Agatha Christie: Death On The Nile, Vanity Fair: The Pursuit, Mineral, and Professor Doctor Jetpack.

January 2025: A Solid Start

January 2025 offers a promising selection of games, setting the stage for a busier February. Highlights include Tales of Graces f Remastered (a first for Xbox), the anticipated Dynasty Warriors: Origins, and the reliable Sniper Elite: Resistance.

• 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 promises a deluge of major releases. Avowed, Obsidian's ambitious RPG, takes center stage as Xbox's exclusive offering. This month also features heavy hitters like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Civilization 7, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and Monster Hunter Wilds.

• 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: JRPGs and More

March 2025 already showcases some strong contenders, including Two Point Museum, Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster, and Atelier Yumia.

• March 2025: Football Manager 25 (XBX/S)
• March 4: Carmen Sandiego (XBX/S, XBO)
• March 4: Two Point Museum (XBX/S)
• March 6: Split Fiction (XBX/S)
• March 6: Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster (XBX/S, XBO)
• March 10: Warside (XBX/S, XBO)
• March 13: Beyond The Ice Palace 2 (XBX/S, XBO)
• March 18: Lost Records: Bloom and Rage Tape 2 (XBX/S)
• March 21: Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (XBX/S, XBO)
• March 21: Bleach: Rebirth of Souls (XBX/S)
• March 25: Tales of the Shire: A Lord of The Rings Game (XBX/S)
• March 27: Atomfall (XBX/S, XBO)
• March 27: The First Berserker: Khazan (XBX/S)
• March 27: Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark (XBX/S, XBO)

April 2025: Fighting Game Fans Rejoice

April's lineup is still developing, but Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves stands out as a significant addition to the fighting game genre.

• April 3: Poppy Playtime Triple Pack (XBX/S)
• April 17: Mandragora (XBX/S)
• April 24: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (XBX/S)
• April 24: Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade (XBX/S, XBO)

Major 2025 Xbox Games with Unannounced Release Dates

A significant number of titles are slated for 2025, but without confirmed release dates. These include highly anticipated games such as Grand Theft Auto 6, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Borderlands 4. (See full list in original text).

Major Upcoming Xbox Games with No Release Year

Many exciting titles lack even a release year. This category includes long-awaited sequels like Beyond Good and Evil 2, Control 2, The Elder Scrolls 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4. (See full list in original text).

This preview offers a glimpse into the exciting year of gaming ahead for Xbox players. Remember that release dates are subject to change, so stay tuned for updates!