Upcoming Major Video Game Releases for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One

The Xbox Series X/S has firmly established itself in the gaming landscape, boasting an impressive array of titles that span the spectrum from high-budget AAA games to beloved indie projects. Microsoft strategically launched both the premium Xbox Series X and the more economical, digital-only Xbox Series S, catering to a diverse audience of gamers. Additionally, the Xbox Game Pass service has consistently gained traction, often featuring exclusive titles available right at launch for subscribers.

Recent years have been particularly fruitful for the gaming community, especially in the realm of open-world games. Exceptional titles such as Elden Ring, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, A Plague Tale: Requiem, and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands emerged in 2022, each offering unique gameplay experiences. This trend continued into 2023, with major releases like Dead Space, Street Fighter 6, Hi-Fi Rush, and others captivating players. Looking towards 2024, highly anticipated games such as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle further enhance the excitement. As we turn our sights to 2025, gamers are eager to discover which upcoming titles will further elevate the Xbox gaming experience.

This article specifically highlights North American release dates for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One games, including significant expansions where applicable.

Updated January 8, 2025: While announcements for new games have been somewhat sparse at the beginning of the year, anticipation builds as the calendar is gradually populated with upcoming releases. Recent additions include titles such as Agatha Christine: Death On The Nile, Vanity Fair: The Pursuit, Mineral, and Professor Doctor Jetpack.

Upcoming Xbox Games for January 2025

Featured Releases: Tales of Graces, Sniper Elite, & More

January 2025 offers a modest selection of new Xbox titles, featuring a few standout releases that are likely to engage players while they anticipate the larger titles arriving in February. Dynasty Warriors: Origins promises significant enhancements, particularly in its visual presentation, as it tries to revitalize the hack-and-slash formula. Meanwhile, Tales of Graces f Remastered marks the franchise’s debut on Xbox, delivering a well-regarded combat system and engaging narrative to JRPG enthusiasts.

Other noteworthy titles include Synduality: Echo of Ada, a promising looter shooter with an attractive anime aesthetic, and Sniper Elite: Resistance, which is expected to maintain the series’ legacy of tactical gameplay. The anticipated Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector also joins this month’s offerings.

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)

Upcoming Xbox Games for February 2025

Key Releases: Avowed, Assassin’s Creed, Monster Hunter, Civilization, & More

February 2025 promises a significant collection of releases across all platforms, as publishers rush to launch their titles before the fiscal year wraps up in March. This month is characterized by heavy-hitting titles such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Civilization 7, both set for simultaneous release. Their contrasting genres ensure that both traditional RPG enthusiasts and strategy gamers will have plenty to explore this month.

A few days later, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which focuses on Japan, is expected to launch amid a turbulent pre-launch journey for Ubisoft. Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered will attempt to breathe new life into three varied entries in the well-known franchise, hoping to make Angel of Darkness palatable for players. As a notable exclusive, Avowed appears to be Obsidian’s largest venture yet, while Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii promises energetic gameplay. To cap off this busy month, players can look forward to the high-octane action of 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)

Upcoming Xbox Games for March 2025

Highlights: Suikoden, Tales of the Shire, & More

As March 2025 approaches, a few standout titles are already confirmed, offering promise to gamers. Two Point Museum is set to be one of the year’s top management simulation experiences, provided it captures the charm seen in its predecessors, Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus.

JRPG fans have several exciting entries to anticipate, starting with the Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster, offering an excellent value proposition. Atelier Yumia is poised to evolve Gust’s beloved franchise, while Tales of the Shire hints at an intriguing narrative 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: Newsletter (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)

Upcoming Xbox Games for April 2025

Key Titles: Fatal Fury & More

While the lineup for April 2025 is still taking shape, one standout title is already making waves: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. This newest iteration in the fighting genre from SNK heralds a significant milestone, given the developer’s historic contributions to gaming.

Additional titles like Mandragora, a 2D Soulslike, and Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, an isometric action RPG, as well as the horror-themed Poppy Playtime Triple Pack, are also set to contribute to the month’s offerings.

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 Without Confirmed Release Dates

Upcoming Anticipations: Doom, GTA, & More

The landscape of gaming in 2025 is gradually forming, albeit slowly. While many release dates remain unconfirmed, several blockbuster titles are on the horizon. Notably, Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 6 is anticipated to capture the attention of gamers worldwide, potentially becoming the year’s most significant release. Other exciting titles to watch for include Doom: The Dark Ages, FBC: Firebreak, Little Nightmares 3, Marvel 1943, Borderlands 4, Dinos Reborn, and Mafia: The Old Country, all of which could dominate gaming discussions throughout the year.

May 2025: Revenge of the Savage Planet (XBX/S)
October 23, 2025: Double Dragon Revive (XBX/S, XBO)
Agatha Christine: Death On The Nile (XBX/S)
The Alters (XBX/S)
Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy (XBX/S)
Biped 2 (XBX/S, XBO)
Bittersweet Birthday (XBX/S)
Blackout Protocol (XBX/S)
Borderlands 4 (XBX/S)
Bye Sweet Carole (XBX/S, XBO)
Herb (XBX/S)
Cash Cleaner Simulator (XBX/S)
Chains of Freedom (XBX/S)
Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone (XBX/S)
Coffee Talk Tokyo (XBX/S)
Commandos: Origins (XBX/S)
Cronos: The New Dawn (XBX/S)
Demonschool (XBX/S, XBO)
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (XBX/S, XBO)
Despelote (XBX/S, XBO)
Dinos Reborn (XBX/S, XBO)
Doom: The Dark Ages (XBX/S)
Dune Awakening (XBX/S)
Edens Zero (XBX/S)
Elden Ring Nightreign (XBX/S, XBO)
Elements Destiny (XBX/S)
Empyreal (XBX/S)
Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream (XBX/S)
Fable (XBX/S)
Fatal Run 2089 (XBX/S)
FBC: Firebreak (XBX/S)
Fomography (XBX/S)
Frostpunk 2 (XBX/S)
Grand Theft Auto 6 (Platforms TBA)
Hell is Us (XBX/S)
INAYAH: Life After Gods (XBX/S, XBO)
Island of Winds (XBX/S)
Cyborg (XBX/S, XBO)
Killing Floor 3 (XBX/S)
The Legend of Baboo (XBX/S)
Little Nightmares 3 (XBX/S, XBO)
Mafia: The Old Country (XBX/S)
Mark of the Deep (XBX/S)
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra (Platforms TBA)
Mamorukun Curse! (XBX/S)
Mecha Break (XBX/S)
MIO: Memories in Orbit (XBX/S, XBO)
Mixtape (XBX/S)
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (XBX/S)
Mouse: PI For Hire (XBX/S, XBO)
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (XBX/S, XBO)
The Outer Worlds 2 (XBX/S)
Pathologic 3 (XBX/S)
Rematch (XBX/S)
Replaced (XBX/S, XBO)
Ritual Tides (XBX/S)
RoadCraft (XBX/S)
R-Type Tactics I & II Cosmos (XBX/S)
The Sinking City 2 (XBX/S)
South of Midnight (XBX/S)
Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening (XBX/S, XBO)
Steel Seed (XBX/S)
Subnautica 2 (XBX/S)
Sulfur (XBX/S, XBO)
The Talos Principle: Reawakened (XBX/S)
Terminator: Survivors (Platforms TBA)
Wheel World (XBX/S)
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (XBX/S)
XOut: Resurfaced (XBX/S)
Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall (XBX/S)
The Zebra-Man! (XBX/S, XBO)

Major Upcoming Xbox Titles With No Set Release Year

Exciting Ventures: Kingdom Come, Elder Scrolls, & More

The phrase “coming soon”can vary greatly in interpretation, ranging from mere months to several years. Upcoming titles like Beyond Good and Evil 2 and Control 2 are among the many anticipated sequels that require patience from fans. The list of exciting games slated for the Xbox Series X/S is long, with tantalizing prospects such as The Elder Scrolls 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and Ark 2 – all of which are still in various stages of development.

33 Immortals (XBX/S)
Alien: Isolation Sequel (Platforms TBA)
Archeage Chronicles (XBX/S)
Ark 2 (XBX/S)
Blood of Mehran (XBX/S)
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Sequel (Platforms TBA)
Buramato (XBX/S, XBO)
Captain Blood (XBX/S, XBO)
Cities: Skylines 2 (XBX/S)
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (XBX/S)
ClockWork Revolution (XBX/S)
Codename: Final Form (Platforms TBA)
Crimson Desert (XBX/S)
Dark Atlas: Hell (XBX/S)
Disaster Report 5 (Platforms TBA)
Dragon Quest 12: Flames of Fate (Platforms TBA)
Dreamhouse: The Game (XBX/S, XBO)
Echoes of the End (XBX/S)
The Eternal Life of Goldman (XBX/S)
Exoborne (PC, Consoles TBA)
FragPunk (XBX/S)
Gex Trilogy (XBX/S)
GreedFall 2: The Dying World (XBX/S)
Gothic (XBX/S)
Harmonium: The Musical (XBX/S)
Haunted Chocolatier (Platforms TBA)
Hunting Simulator 3 (XBX/S)
Instinction (XBX/S, XBO)
Lethal Honor: Order of the Apocalypse (XBX/S, XBO)
Jurassic Park Survival (XBX/S)
Kage: Shadow of the Ninja (XBX/S, XBO)
Kemuri (Platforms TBA)
King of Meat (XBX/S)
Kitsune Tails (XBX/S, XBO)
Lab Rat (TBA)
Last Sentinel (Platforms TBA)
Little Devil Inside (XBO)
Lunar Remastered Collection (XBX/S, XBO)
Marathon (XBX/S)
Mecha Break (XBX/S)
Mistfall Hunter (XBX/S)
Montezuma’s Revenge – 40th Anniversary Edition (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, XBX/S, XBO)
My Time at Evershine (XBX/S)
New Crazy Taxi Game (Platforms TBA)
New Darksiders Project (Platforms TBA)
New Golden Axe Game (Platforms TBA)
New Jet Set Radio Game (Platforms TBA)
New Mass Effect Game (Platforms TBA)
New Metro Game (Platforms TBA)
New Shinobi Game (Platforms TBA)
New Streets of Rage Game (Platforms TBA)
No Rest for the Wicked (XBX/S)
OD (Overdose) (XBX/S)
Orphan of the Machine (XBX/S)
Panzer Dragoon 2 Zwei: Remake (Platforms TBA)
Paraside: Duality Unbound (XBX/S)
Perfect Dark (Platforms TBA)
Pragmata (XBX/S)
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake (XBO)
Prison Architect 2 (XBX/S)
Project 007 (Platforms TBA)
Reanimal (XBX/S)
SacriFire (XBX/S, XBO)
Shadow of Conspiracy: Section 2 (XBX/S)
The Signal (XBX/S, XBO)
Simon The Sorcerer Origins (XBX/S, XBO)
Skate (Platforms TBA)
Spine (XBX/S, XBO)
Star Wars: Eclipse (Platforms TBA)
State of Decay 3 (XBX/S)
Terrifier: The ARTcade Game (XBX/S)
Thick as Thieves (XBX/S)
Towerborne (XBX/S, PC)
Tron: Catalyst (XBX/S)
New TimeSplitters Game (Platforms TBA)
Turok: Origins (XBX/S)
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (XBX/S, XBO)
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 2 (XBX/S)
Where Winds Meet (Platforms TBA)
Winter Burrow (XBX/S, XBO)
WitchSpring R (XBX/S, XBO)
The Wolf Among Us 2 (XBX/S, XBO)
Wreckfest 2 (XBX/S)
Wyrdsong (Platforms TBA)

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