Release date for each video game (January 2025)

Starting the new year in January 2025 there are several incredible video gamesranging from Hello Kitty Island Adventure to Sniper Elite: Enduranceand everything else. Whether someone is looking for a good fighting game, an RPG, or just a relaxing island romp, the variety of genres represented on the January calendar truly offers something for everyone. In addition to new games, several beloved old titles are getting new remasters and many more are finally coming to new platforms.

The year is already looking to be a good one for video games, with many big titles set to release throughout 2025. While January is often a slower time for releases, there are some big names expected in the coming weeks. Even more titles from small independent developers are coming to platforms like Steam, mobile devices, and more that may not have been included on this list. So if people are looking for something really new and a way to support a small developer, taking a look at new releases on a platform of your choice can be a fun pursuit in itself.

Big names are ported to more systems for players to enjoy

Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and more

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was originally released in 2023 as a PS5-exclusive title, but on January 30, 2025, it finally joined the PC gaming ranks, giving many more people the chance to experience the web-release action. While this has been a long wait in the eyes of some eager fans of the series, this time it's less of a gap than the original. Marvel's Spider-Man had between PS5 and PC, and offers enhanced features for PC versions. The game will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Another highly anticipated PC port is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthwhich will make its debut on January 23, 2025. This news was recently announced at The Game Awards 2024, causing excitement in the PC gaming community, who did not expect it to arrive so soon, if at all.

Currently exclusive to PS5, will require high-end PCs to be able to run itand needs a whopping 155 GB for download and 16 GB of RAM. However, this version will have numerous graphical settings that can be customized and many players are excited about the opportunity to mod the game once it is available on computers.

Story-driven snipers and hack and slash to start the year

Sniper Elite: Resistance and Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Players looking for new fighting games will also receive some new features this month. Sniper Elite: Endurance premieres on January 30th, offering impressive shooting mechanics in its strategic third-person shooter style. Set in occupied France, the war game continues the popular series with a new campaign that can be played solo or co-op, as players fight alongside the French Resistance to repel the Nazi invaders.

Swapping guns for swords, another fighting experience on the January calendar is Dynasty Warriors: Origins. If people have already played Dynasty Warriors games or not, Dynasty Warriors: Origins offers an exciting battle across China.

As the name suggests, Origins look at the beginning of Romance of the Three Kingdoms and it is a kind of reboot of the series ideal for beginners. The story unfolds as players take on the role of a hero with amnesia, a true hero with no name, which gives newcomers to the series a perfect way to jump into the game. Longtime fans will still appreciate the new experience in a familiar world, as well as the gameplay updates.

Nintendo Switch is getting great feel-good titles, although not all of them new

Donkey Kong Country returns HD and adventure on Hello Kitty island

Donkey Kong Country returns HD brings new life to the gorilla's antics on January 16with a mix of classic gameplay with updated HD graphics. Originally a Wii game released in 2010, its arrival on the Switch is exciting news for many long-time fans of this popular title. To sweeten the game even further, the game will also include additional game levels from the 3DS version and is compatible with two-player co-op.

Bringing Donkey Kong Country returns HD for Switch will allow a new generation of gamers to enjoy a Donkey Kong adventureespecially after the character gained renewed popularity for his placement in THE Super Mario Bros. Movie. In 2024, he was also part of the remake of Mario vs. Donkey Kong. The relaunch of both titles sparked rumors about the possibility of a new Donkey Kong game coming to the Switch console successor, although this has not been officially announced.

About that, Hello Kitty Island Adventure finally puts to rest the question of why it's not available on the Nintendo Switch, with its long-awaited release for Switch and PC on January 30th. The happy and cozy game is exclusive to Apple Arcade subscribers since summer 2023. life simulation game with a Animal crossing feel and Sanrio characters is perfect for the Nintendo audience and already has a large number of potential players. PS4 and PS5 versions of the game were also announced in late 2025, but no precise release date has been given at this time.

The complete video game release schedule for January 2025

All games coming in January 2025

Ports and remasters aren't the only big news coming in January, as several new anticipated titles are scheduled to be released in the coming weeks including the ARPG sequel, Iron Tails 2: Whiskers of Winter, and the car racing experience Assetto Corsa EVO. Or, for a unique and healthy mix of cooking and dungeon exploring, Kitchen will hit consoles on January 28th. To save a family business, players must delve into dungeons to collect recipe ingredients that can be used to prepare dishes in a restaurant.

While the month of January can typically be a pretty quiet time for new releases, right after the holiday rush and big announcements, the start of 2025 is looking pretty good. The vast variety of genres and styles can offer something for many different types of people. Many of the big names like Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthand even Hello Kitty Island Adventure, It may not be completely new, but it will offer new experiences to players who previously didn't have access to them. Overall, it sets a good tone for the year as the video game industry continues to release some quality products.

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