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Upcoming Xbox Games in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

The Xbox Series X/S boasts a robust game library, encompassing AAA titles and indie gems. Microsoft's Game Pass continues to thrive, with many exclusives launching directly onto the service. 2022 saw hits like Elden Ring and A Plague Tale: Requiem, while 2023 delivered Dead Space and Hi-Fi Rush. 2024 brought S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. But what exciting releases await us in 2025? This guide focuses on North American release dates for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One, including expansions. Note that this information is current as of January 8, 2025, and is subject to change.

January 2025: A Solid Start

January 2025 offers a promising start to the year, featuring a mix of genres. Dynasty Warriors: Origins aims for a visual upgrade, while JRPG fans can anticipate Tales of Graces f Remastered, making its Xbox debut. The looter shooter Synduality: Echo of Ada and Sniper Elite: Resistance round out the highlights.

• 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 deluge of major releases. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Civilization 7 launch on the same day, followed shortly by Assassin's Creed Shadows and 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 several notable titles. Two Point Museum aims to continue the success of its predecessors, while JRPG fans will enjoy Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster and Atelier Yumia. Tales of the Shire promises a Lord of the Rings experience.

• 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 2025's lineup is still developing, but Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a significant addition to the fighting game genre. Mandragora (a 2D Soulslike), Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, and Poppy Playtime Triple Pack also feature.

• 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 No Release Dates & Upcoming Games with No Release Year

The remainder of 2025 and beyond hold numerous unannounced titles. Highly anticipated games like Grand Theft Auto 6, Doom: The Dark Ages, Borderlands 4, and Little Nightmares 3 are expected, along with many others. Further out, titles like The Elder Scrolls 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and Ark 2 remain on the horizon, though release dates are far from confirmed. See the original list for a complete catalog of these titles.

This guide provides a snapshot of the exciting Xbox games expected in 2025 and beyond. Keep checking for updates as more information becomes available.