Xbox Game Releases: A 2025 Preview

The Xbox Series X/S boasts a robust game library, encompassing AAA titles and indie gems. Microsoft's dual-console strategy (Series X and Series S) and the thriving Game Pass subscription service continue to shape the gaming landscape. 2022 delivered hits like Elden Ring and A Plague Tale: Requiem, while 2023 saw successes such as Dead Space and Hi-Fi Rush. 2024 brought us S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. But what exciting Xbox games await us in 2025?

This list focuses on North American release dates for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One, including expansions. (Updated January 8, 2025)

January 2025: A Solid Start

January 2025 offers a promising selection of games. Dynasty Warriors: Origins aims for a visual upgrade, while JRPG fans will appreciate Tales of Graces f Remastered, making 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 wave of major releases. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Civilization 7 launch on the same day, offering vastly different gameplay experiences. Assassin's Creed Shadows follows closely, along with the highly anticipated Xbox exclusive RPG, Avowed. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Monster Hunter Wilds complete this action-packed month.

• 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: JRPG Focus

March 2025 features Two Point Museum, a potential management game hit, and the Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster. JRPG fans can also look forward to Atelier Yumia and Tales of the Shire.

• 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 Highlight

April's lineup is still developing, but Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves stands out as a significant fighting game release. Mandragora, a 2D Soulslike, and Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, an isometric action RPG, are also confirmed.

• 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

Many major titles are slated for 2025 but lack specific release dates. Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to be a massive release, along with Doom: The Dark Ages, Borderlands 4, and others.

(A partial list follows, due to length restrictions. The full list from the input is still valid.)

• May 2025: Revenge of the Savage Planet (XBX/S)
• October 23, 2025: Double Dragon Revive (XBX/S, XBO)
• ...and many more (see original input for the complete list)

Major Upcoming Xbox Games with No Release Year

Numerous highly anticipated titles, such as The Elder Scrolls 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and Ark 2, lack even a release year.

(A partial list follows, due to length restrictions. The full list from the input is still valid.)

• Beyond Good and Evil 2
• Control 2
• ...and many more (see original input for the complete list)

This preview offers a glimpse into the exciting Xbox games expected in 2025 and beyond. Stay tuned for updates as more release dates are announced!