2025 is primed and ready to be one of the best years in gaming we’ve seen in a while. With giant titles set to be released throughout the year, one month stands out among the rest. February is filled with upcoming AAA releases, which may put a dent in certain gamers’ bank accounts if they choose to play them all. Here’s a look at the five biggest releases set to be unleashed into the world in just a few weeks.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Players who enjoyed taking on the role of Henry on his journey to avenge his parents’ death in the first Kingdom Come: Deliverance will soon be able to continue his story. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is one of the earliest game releases in February. The game is set in 15th-century Medieval Europe and is filled with adventures for players to enjoy. The trailers for the upcoming story-driven RPG promise a journey of epic proportions with war, crime, and political unrest taking the spotlight. Throughout that journey, players will be able to enjoy the beauties of the landscapes in between all the action.
Release date: February 4
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
Winner of the Most Wanted PC Game during the PC Gaming Show, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII promises a “revolutionary new chapter” in the award-winning strategy game franchise. Among the other February game releases, this game is a part of the oldest series on this list. The first game was released all the way back in 1991. Staying true to its predecessors, Civilization VII gives players the power to build a giant empire capable of taking on foes of all kinds while taking on the role of some of history’s most iconic leaders. That is, of course, unless it falls to another player in an all-out war.
Release date: February 11
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
After it was previously meant to be released in November, Assassin’s Creed Shadows found itself in the sea of February game releases after a delay. The latest in the long-lasting AC franchise will take players to Feudal Japan in the midst of war and chaos. They’ll be able to take on the roles of shinobi assassin Fujibayashi Naoe and legendary samurai Yasuke. The duo will offer a diverse gameplay experience as players choose to use brute force or stealth to get a mission done. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the 14th mainline game in the series, which many dedicated fans are eager to get their hands on.
Release date: February 14
Avowed
Many fans of the classic fantasy RPG genre are anticipating the release of Obsidian Entertainment‘s Avowed. The game is set to take players on a magical and action-packed journey as they investigate a potentially devastating plague spreading throughout the Living Lands. During this epic adventure, players will experience mind-bending mysteries, untamed environments, and choices that may end the lives of their faithful companions. Players will be able to shape the story as they see fit. Thanks to the $89.99 Premium Edition, they can even start exploring Avowed five days ahead of schedule.
Release date: February 18
Advanced Access: February 13
Monster Hunter Wilds
On the final day of February, Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds will be unleashed into the world. The first game in the sixth generation promises the most immersive Monster Hunter experience to date. With intense combat, new and improved mechanics, and a seemingly deep storyline, hunters around the world are practically chomping at the bit to get their hands on the game. More specifically, they are just waiting for the moment when they will be able to take down mighty monsters like Rey Dau and the mysterious flagship, Arkveld The White Wraith. So get ready, hunters! Your time is almost here.
Release date: February 28
An Exciting Year
2025 is set to be an excellent year when it comes to gaming. So many huge titles are either a few weeks or months away. Outside of February, there are many other titles to be excited about if everything remains on track. Games like Grand Theft Auto VI, The Outer Worlds 2, and Fable are set to rock the market and the world upon their releases. Of course, an abundance of indie games are set to be released, which are always worth looking into. Whether you love AAA experiences or smaller titles, there’s plenty to be pumped for as the year progresses.
