Most anticipated video games coming to Xbox in 2025
We have had some wonderful video games over the past yr and it appears to be like like issues will solely be selecting up steam in 2025. It feels nice to have the ability to speak about these video games as arriving this yr since a number of (taking a look at you, GTA 6) have been extremely anticipated for a very long time now.
Whether or not you’ve got acquired your eye on upcoming Xbox exclusives or the broader taking part in discipline of every little thing coming to Recreation Move, there’s loads on the way in which for everybody. Listed here are our most-anticipated picks!
Heidi —
Fable
- Why not bookmark the Fable achievements web page prepared for after they drop?
- Launch window: 2025
- Platforms: Xbox Collection X/S, PC
- Recreation Move? Sure
I’ve been wanting ahead to Fable ever since that first teaser trailer, virtually 5 (!) years in the past, the place nothing however a voiceover, an epic backdrop, and a fairy sadly being swallowed by a toad was sufficient to get us all hyped for a Fable reboot.
We have seen a number of wonderful trailers since then (bolstered by selection appearances from Matt King — Peep Present’s Tremendous Hans — amongst others) which have appeared very promising. These trailers had a number of gameplay snippets sprinkled in, and we’re hoping to see way more quickly now that Fable’s down for a 2025 launch.
It’ll be one of many greatest releases of the yr and sees our character juggling their heroic fame and a brand new darkish risk to Albion. We have been ready for and writing about this one for therefore lengthy that it appears weird we’d get to play it subsequent yr — convey on Fable 4!
Heidi —
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
I am unable to anticipate Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. The primary sport was such a breath of contemporary air — I usually love magic and dragons in a medieval setting, however Kingdom Come: Deliverance leaned into the historic setting and practical elements (with quests even revolving round Henry studying to learn) and made an enormous success of it.
The sequel sees Henry of Skalitz as soon as once more roaming about Fifteenth-century Bohemia. That theme of revenge nonetheless performs into Henry’s story, however whereas his travels within the first sport typically launched him to among the greatest figures and most critical problems with the time, one in every of his greatest abilities is bumbling into all walks of life and discovering some nice (and completely foolish) adventures on the way in which. I am hoping for extra of that in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.
The one factor that held again the primary sport in any respect was that it acquired forward of itself with its ambitions. It was nonetheless unimaginable, regardless of its bugs and tough edges, and with the sequel having the prospect to construct on and enhance upon what got here earlier than, I am unable to wait to see what medieval mayhem Henry’s going to rise up to.
Tom —
Battlefield 6
- Launch date: TBC
- Platforms: Seemingly Xbox Collection X|S and PlayStation 5
- Recreation Move? No
I’ve all the time liked the Battlefield sequence ever since Battlefield 1942 began all of it in 2002, and have jumped into each new entry at launch ever since — I nonetheless naively dream of one other 2142-style entry. Anyway, again to the subject at hand…
Following the poor reception Battlefield 2042 obtained, DICE seems to be listening to its followers and I can’t wait to see what the staff delivers with Battlefield 6. It doesn’t have a launch window but, however the consensus is that it’ll be launched someday in October 2025 alongside a free-to-play Warzone-style spin-off.
Up to now, we all know that Battlefield 6 will likely be dropping the Specialist system and bringing again courses, and we must always see maps extra akin to the basic video games, so 64-player matches may very well be a spotlight once more. Apart from that, EA is maintaining issues near its chest, however reviews counsel we’ll get a single-player marketing campaign once more, in order that may very well be one thing thrilling to look ahead to.
I couldn’t even guess what number of hours I’ve put into this franchise since I used to be 11 — I’m unsure if I’d wish to know!
Tom —
Doom: The Darkish Ages
- Why not bookmark the Doom: The Darkish Ages achievements web page prepared for after they drop?
- Launch window: 2025
- Platforms: Xbox Collection X|S, PlayStation 5, PC
- Recreation Move? Sure
All of us noticed the Doom: The Darkish Ages reveal throughout the Xbox Video games Showcase in June, proper? I imply, there’s completely nothing in that trailer that doesn’t attraction to me; slaughtering Hellspawn in a medieval setting with a wonderful vary of weaponry makes for a soothing night properly spent.
In lower than two minutes, that trailer offers us a take a look at the Doom Slayer shredding demons with a razor-rimmed defend, a flail, a bone-shredding Cranium Crusher… oh, and a Mecha Drago! Did I point out the Atlan — the colossal mecha you’ll be able to battle behemoth-size demons in? Properly, yep, that’s in there too. Doom: The Darkish Ages appears to be like like a bloodthirsty thrill experience, and I can’t wait to convey the ache to any demons daring to face in my approach.
We don’t have a launch date but, however Doom: The Darkish Ages launches on Xbox Collection X|S, PC, and drops into Xbox Recreation Move a while in 2025. Let’s go, Slayers!
Sean —
Grand Theft Auto VI
I don’t suppose a proof is required right here — Rockstar releasing a brand new sport is all the time a monumental occasion and one which I all the time look ahead to. With Grand Theft Auto VI nevertheless, someway, Rockstar has to eclipse one of many best video games of all time with GTA 5. The way it’s going to do this, I don’t have a clue, however I can’t wait to discover no matter is on the way in which.
Having a big, detailed, open world to discover that’s stuffed with secrets and techniques, violence, and thrilling missions to finish by no means will get outdated. That is very true when it has been crafted to Rockstar’s typical excessive requirements (let’s simply overlook about these Definitive Version ports).
I’m additionally wanting ahead to no matter Rockstar has in retailer for GTA 6 On-line. I misplaced lots of of hours taking part in GTA On-line with my friends, all with out ever spending a penny on ridiculous microtransactions, and I hope I can relive that have as soon as extra.
Sean —
Sniper Elite Resistance
- Why not bookmark the Sniper Elite: Resistance achievements web page prepared for after they drop?
- Launch date: January 30, 2025
- Platforms: Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4
- Recreation Move? Sure
I really like the Sniper Elite sequence; I imply, who doesn’t love taking pictures Nazis within the bollocks with that wonderful X-ray kill cam? Fortunately, Rise up is bringing a brand new entry within the franchise to Recreation Move in January with Sniper Elite Resistance, and we get to expertise a brand new marketing campaign set throughout World Conflict II and discover a bunch of latest sandbox environments which are primed for stealthy sniping shenanigans.
I just lately performed Sniper Elite Resistance, and it’s just about extra of Sniper Elite 5, which is simply an excellent factor. You’re let unfastened in a big open space to finish elective missions to additionally tick off your checklist. Whereas it’s simpler to creep by way of a stage and dispatch Nazi troopers slowly and methodically, you’ll be able to trigger mayhem by going loud with machine weapons and explosives — the selection is yours.
That being stated, there’s a new mission sort that I didn’t get to expertise known as Propaganda missions. Right here, you’ll find propaganda posters hidden throughout a map and step into the footwear of a French Resistance fighter to finish particular aims, resembling killing a sure variety of enemies with out being noticed or utilizing a particular loadout. It sounds enjoyable and solely provides one other fascinating mechanic to the world of Sniper Elite.