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2025 is going to be a fantastic year for gamers, as a string of highly anticipated titles is expected to thrill players on various platforms. From historical RPGs to superhero adventures and the most immersive open-world experiences, early 2025 is promising to be one of the more diverse and action-packed gaming seasons in recent history. Here's a sneak peek at the most promising titles set to launch in the first few months of the year.
For hack-and-slash game enthusiasts, Dynasty Warriors: Origins presents a renewed experience. The game takes place during the chaotic period of the Three Kingdoms and features a new protagonist with amnesia, who tells the old tale from a fresh perspective. It will allow the player to battle through events with legendary figures like Liu Bei and Lu Bu.
This title refines its formula with renewed combat mechanics focusing on parries, dodges, and strategic decisions. Though it's mainly a single-player game, it does offer an explorable overworld and has towns and NPCs that really add depth to the world. For those looking for a new take on the Dynasty Warriors series, this game delivers.
Eternal Strands is an action-adventure game from Yellow Brick Games, and this will take players to a fantabulous fantasy world. Using magical weapons, the player Brynn will fight through quite different enemies while unearthing the secrets of this fantastic world.
A balance between exploration and fighting, Eternal Strands seeks to deliver an impactful experience in every magical strike. The action mixed with magical sceneries and mysterious lore has created quite an excitement and placed it in one of the top most-anticipated titles of early 2025.
The sequel to Kingdom Come: Deliverance is finally on the horizon, promising to take everything fans loved about the first game to the next level. Set in 15th-century Bohemia, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II offers a vast world twice the size of its predecessor. Players will explore both lush countryside and vibrant cities like Kutná Hora.
This historical RPG is known for its attention to detail, and the sequel should be able to expand on that with new mechanics such as crossbows, early firearms, and extended life simulation. Thus, in terms of gameplay, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II should bring much to the fore in that aspect.
Assassin's Creed fans are in for a treat as Assassin's Creed Shadows takes off in Feudal Japan, introducing dual protagonists: Naoe, the skilled shinobi, and Yasuke, a controversial samurai, who navigates the complexities of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. The game combines stealth, parkour, and combat action in a dynamic open world.
New mechanics such as shadow-based stealth and destructible environments enhance the gameplay, while the rich backdrop of 16th-century Japan provides a vibrant setting. With non-linear missions and deep strategy, Assassin's Creed Shadows is one of the most anticipated releases for fans of both the series and Japanese history.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is not a new game, but it will make its PC debut as a major event in 2025. Originally an exclusive for the PS5, this action game expands the adventures of Peter Parker and Miles Morales.
Featuring new suits, a New Game+ mode, and a host of iconic villains like Venom and Kraven, the PC version will include enhanced ray tracing and graphical improvements. For those who missed the game on PlayStation, the PC release offers a chance to experience one of the best superhero games in recent years.
Civilization VII will bring a fresh take on empire-building strategy to the gaming table. Players are allowed to take their civilization from Antiquity to Exploration to Modern times using the three-age progression system. Strategy depth, of course, will always be in the game's core, but new gameplay elements will come through a new combat system and overhauled diplomacy.
Remove barbarians and workers to simplify the gameplay so it is much more fluid. The game will suit the nostalgic hearts of players as it challenges them with something new while not giving up the depth of strategy.
Avowed is from Obsidian Entertainment and takes the players back to the rich world of Eora, which was explored previously in the Pillars of Eternity series. The new RPG involves players playing as an envoy, investigating the mysterious Dream Scourge.
Setting in the Living Lands, a diverse region of biomes, Avowed offers a flexible combat system with magic, melee, and firearms. This deep story, accompanied by immersive environments and flexibility with gameplay approach, has Avowed set to be one of the picks for 2025.
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered will be an exciting collection for fans of Lara Croft. The remastered collection includes three of Lara's classic adventures, including The Last Revelation, Chronicles, and The Angel of Darkness. Players can switch between the remastered graphics and the original ones to get that nostalgic feel. The collection offers new controls, a photo mode, and more, making it a must-have for both old and new fans.
Despite The Angel of Darkness being considered a low point for the series, this remaster offers the chance to revisit the game with a fresh perspective.
This one, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii brings Goro Majima into the limelight for a pirate adventure in Hawaii, with dynamic combat styles, like the Mad Dog and Sea Dog fighting approaches. Players will navigate islands, experience ship battles, and discover secret treasures.
This action-packed game promises to be thrilling and entertaining, as it will contain hot mini-games like Dragon Kart and Karaoke, which will add some additional fun to the gameplay.
Split Fiction is a co-op action-adventure game by Hazelight Studios, the makers of It Takes Two. The title serves two trapped writers, Mio and Zoe, who are imprisoned in a simulation merging their worlds and story-writing spheres.
As players alternate between high fantasy and sci-fi levels, they'll face unique challenges that require cooperation and creativity. With its engaging puzzles, platforming, and mini-games, Split Fiction promises to offer an inventive experience.
Early 2025 promises to be an amazing gaming year, full of diverse titles to suit the needs of any type of gamer. Whether hack-and-slash action, historical RPGs, or superhero adventures are your things, there's something for everybody coming down the pipe.
Mark your calendars and look out for these upcoming titles. These promise unforgettable experiences and immerse gameplay for hours on end.
