Your wallet will be taking a critical hit by the end of the February 2025 games lineup as it includes epic RPGs like Avowed and the highly anticipated multiplayer title Monster Hunter Wilds, which is likely to be a mega-hit on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. Monster Hunter Wilds will be the first game in the series to include crossplay, likely adding to its value for fans.
Avowed (Xbox Series X|S, PC)
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Price: $69.99 (on Xbox Game Pass from day one)
Release Date: February 18
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Famous RPG developer Obsidian is launching its next fantasy roleplaying game, Avowed, into the wild on February 18. This game is a new action RPG that takes place in the acclaimed Pillars of Eternity universe but doesn’t necessarily require you to play those games to get into this experience. You’ll be investigating a plague that has afflicted the Living Lands, and it is up to you to thwart it with your melee and magical skills. Back in November, our preview called the game a “masterpiece in the making.”
“Its accessible mechanics make it a welcoming experience for newcomers to the genre, while its diverse combat tactics provide a satisfying challenge,” said the article by Kristina Ebanez. “In just a few hours, I found myself lost in its expansive world, filled with a variety of activities.” Hopefully, it can deliver, despite its limitation to 30 frames per second on Xbox Series X|S. It’s one of those February 2025 games to be excited for, regardless.
Civilization VII (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch)
Publisher: 2K
Developer: Firaxis Games
Price: $69.99
Release Date: February 11
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The next entry in the legendary strategy series Civilization VII is heading to PC and consoles simultaneously on February 11. Starting with any leader, you can start your own civilization, build its cities, and create new technologies to make your civilization competitive against others. You’ll have to deal with each Age as time progresses, adding new gameplay mechanics to learn and adapt to. The leader you choose, like Benjamin Franklin or Lafayette, has a unique ability, and according to the Steam page, “can further be improved with customizable attributes earned through gameplay.” They are no longer tied to a specific society.
“Firaxis probably could have gotten away with a safer approach with this installment, opting for just better graphics,” said our 9/10 review. “Instead, it boldly revamped a lot of the core systems to make the entire game more streamlined for both newcomers and veterans alike.”
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
Publisher: Deep Silver
Developer: Warhorse Studios
Price: $69.99
Release Date: February 4
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Gamers can live out their medieval fantasy in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the sequel to the crowdfunded hit. You’ll be playing as Henry in this 15th Century Europe-inspired land, forming choices and clashing blades with thy enemies with steel. This open world game is advertised to feature “bustling cities” and “lush forests” as you explore the historic-themed areas.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 seems to be the first big critical hit of 2025. It currently has an 88 Metacritic score from 53 different outlets for its PC version. “Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is one I often dreamed of existing when I was growing up watching a ton of medieval-time movies and TV shows,” said our review. “One where you get to actually make decisions, and have complete control over your choices, right or wrong.” It also says that the game has “such a satisfying and rewarding combat system,” despite some bugs along the way.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Price: $59.99
Release Date: February 21
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The wacky adventures of Goro Majima continues in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii as he forgets who he is and becomes a captain of the sea. After getting shipwrecked and saved by a kid named Noah, he finds himself on the high seas taking on modern-day pirates and criminals along the way in an eccentric adventure that features dual-blade action and a customizable ship. It may put the extremely dull Skull and Bones to shame as it also features naval combat.
As this is a spinoff, fans are expecting the game to be shorter than the mainline Like a Dragon/Yakuza titles. Thankfully, it will be around 1.3-1.5x longer than Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, according to a Famitsu interview (via GameRant) with Ryu Ga Gotoku boss Masayoshi Yokoyama, so there will be quite a lot of content to scour through.
Monster Hunter Wilds (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
Publisher: Capcom
Developer: Capcom
Price: $69.99
Release Date: February 28
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You can mark your “Proof of a Hero” when Monster Hunter Wilds finally launches on February 28 for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with crossplay support. As you’d expect from past titles, we’ll be taking on terrifying beasts, using their body parts and fur for new armor, and protecting the world from foes beyond our comprehension. This time, it all takes place in the Forbidden Lands, which has drastically changing weather than can dynamically alter our gameplay experience. “Not only will hunters have a multitude of weapons and armor to choose from, but the art of the hunt itself has evolved as hunters learn to anticipate monsters’ behavior and familiarize themselves with their environment,” explains the Steam page.
You’ll be able to get a sneak peek of the action when the second open beta begins on February 6 and ends on February 9. Another starts a week later on February 13 and runs until February 16. When the game fully launches, it’s likely going to be one of the most popular February 2025 games.
Honorable mentions from February 2025 games lineup
As you can see, there are many games to look forward to in February 2025, and your wallet’s probably cowering in fear. Unfortunately, other notable releases are coming this month. They include:
- Rift of the Necrodancer (PC) – February 5
- Ailuri (Switch, PC) – February 7
- Jump King Quest (PC) – February 12
- Afterlove EP (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) – February 14
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II (PS4, PS5, Switch, PC) – February 14
- Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) – February 14
- Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – February 18
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection (Switch, PC) – February 27
- PGA Tour 2K25 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – February 28
