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Your wallet just let out a scream of terror, and honestly, it has every right to be worried.
The 2025 PC gaming calendar reads like someone decided to release every anticipated title simultaneously while throwing in a few surprise announcements just to keep things interesting. From the January onslaught that included Civilization 7, Avowed, and Monster Hunter Wilds, straight through to December’s final releases, this year refuses to let up. If you thought you’d catch your breath after the early months, think again. Silksong, Battlefield 6, Bloodlines 2, and dozens of other heavy hitters are still coming.
This comprehensive release calendar covers every significant PC game launching throughout 2025, organized by month so you can plan your purchases, your time off work, and your increasingly strained relationships.
January 2025: the year explodes out of the gate
The new year wasted no time establishing 2025’s relentless pace. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth finally moseyed over from consoles on January 23rd, joining Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 just a week later. Dynasty Warriors: Origins brought massive hack-and-slash battles, while Citizen Sleeper 2 delivered for fans of narrative RPGs.
January Highlights:
| Date | Game | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| January 16 | Dynasty Warriors: Origins | Action RPG |
| January 23 | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth | JRPG |
| January 28 | Eternal Strands | Fantasy Action |
| January 30 | Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 | Action Adventure |
| January 31 | Citizen Sleeper 2 | Story RPG |
The month also delivered surprises like Hello Kitty Island Adventure blending Sanrio charm with Animal Crossing vibes, and Sniper Elite: Resistance continuing the stealthy warfare franchise.
February 2025: the rpg avalanche begins
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 kicked off February with more medieval first-person action, but the month belonged to two behemoths. Civilization 7 arrived on February 11th, immediately consuming thousands of hours from strategy enthusiasts worldwide. Then Avowed landed on February 18th, marking Obsidian’s long-awaited entry into first-person fantasy RPGs.
Monster Hunter Wilds closed out February with a roar, establishing itself as one of the year’s most anticipated releases. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii also set sail, because apparently Majima Goro becoming a pirate was exactly what we needed.
February’s Big Three:
| Date | Game | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| February 11 | Civilization 7 | Gandhi’s reign of terror continues |
| February 18 | Avowed | Obsidian’s fantasy RPG finally arrives |
| February 28 | Monster Hunter Wilds | Capcom’s biggest hunt yet |
March 2025: variety takes center stage
March delivered something for everyone. Split Fiction from the It Takes Two developers brought cooperative action on March 6th. Assassin’s Creed: Shadows finally took the franchise to feudal Japan on March 20th after years of fan requests.
The month also featured Two Point Museum for management sim enthusiasts, Suikoden 1&2 HD Remaster for classic JRPG fans, and Schedule I for anyone who wanted a drug-dealing crafting simulator. Yes, that’s a real game.
InZOI entered early access on March 28th, offering a realistic Sims alternative that immediately captured attention from life simulation fans seeking something different.
April 2025: expedition 33 changes everything
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launched on April 24th and proceeded to dominate conversations throughout the rest of the year. This turn-based RPG from Belgian studio Sandfall Interactive would eventually sweep the Game Awards, proving that a team of thirty developers could outshine industry giants.
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered hit PC on April 3rd, while South of Midnight brought action-adventure through southern folklore on April 8th. Blue Prince delivered surreal architectural puzzles, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves gave fighting game enthusiasts classic SNK action.
The Oblivion Remastered release on April 22nd sent Elder Scrolls fans into nostalgic overdrive with Bethesda’s anniversary upgrades.
May 2025: doom goes medieval
Doom: The Dark Ages arrived on May 15th, taking the eternal war with hell into medieval territory. The shift in setting brought new combat mechanics while maintaining the franchise’s brutal intensity.
Elden Ring: Nightreign closed out May with a three-player roguelike spinoff that nobody expected but many embraced. Monster Train 2 delivered for deckbuilder fans, and Among Us 3D added an extra dimension to betrayal.
May’s Standout Releases:
| Date | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 15 | Doom: The Dark Ages | Medieval demon slaying |
| May 21 | Monster Train 2 | Deckbuilder sequel |
| May 30 | Elden Ring: Nightreign | Roguelike spinoff |
| May 30 | F1 25 | Annual racing returns |
June 2025: undertale’s parallel continues
Deltarune Chapters 3 & 4 launched on June 5th, continuing Toby Fox’s parallel story to Undertale and delivering exactly the emotional gut punches fans expected.
Dune: Awakening brought survival crafting to Arrakis on June 10th, while Stellar Blade offered Nier-like action for PC players who missed it on console. FBC: Firebreak delivered Remedy’s take on three-person cooperative shooters.
The month also brought Hades 2 closer to its 1.0 release and introduced System Shock 2 Remaster with quality-of-life improvements and mod support.
July 2025: mech combat and platforming nostalgia
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 arrived on July 11th, completing the remake treatment for the beloved skateboarding series. Mecha Break delivered multiplayer mech combat on July 1st, while Killing Floor 3 brought cooperative zombie-slaying action.
Tales of the Shire offered wholesome Hobbit life simulation, and Grounded 2 entered early access with more miniaturized survival action. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers provided Ming dynasty soulslike challenges for those seeking punishment.
August 2025: snake eater returns
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater landed on August 28th, remaking the beloved PS2 classic with modern visuals while maintaining the gameplay that made it legendary. What a thrill, indeed.
Mafia: The Old Country explored historical organized crime on August 8th. Gears of War: Reloaded brought the original GoW remastered to PC on August 26th. Lost Soul Aside finally delivered its dragon-surfing action RPG after years of anticipation.
September 2025: silksong finally happens
The moment millions waited for arrived on September 4th. Hollow Knight: Silksong released after becoming gaming’s most anticipated sequel. Team Cherry delivered without compromise, proving that patient development still produces results.
Borderlands 4 launched on September 12th with a new four-player crew for vault hunting. Hades 2 hit its 1.0 release on September 25th. Silent Hill F brought the horror franchise to Japan for the first time.
September’s Must-Play Releases:
| Date | Game | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| September 4 | Hollow Knight: Silksong | The wait finally ends |
| September 12 | Borderlands 4 | New vault hunters |
| September 25 | Hades 2 (1.0) | Supergiant’s sequel completes |
| September 25 | Silent Hill F | First Japan-set entry |
| September 30 | Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles | King of tactical RPGs remastered |
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds arrived with Keanu Reeves somehow involved, because 2025 apparently decided nothing should make complete sense.
October 2025: battlefield and bloodlines return
Battlefield 6 launched on October 10th, bringing back both multiplayer and singleplayer campaigns. Just eleven days later, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 finally released after years of development troubles and studio changes.
Little Nightmares 3 delivered frightening platforming on October 10th. Ninja Gaiden 4 marked the return of mainline entries in the classic action series. Dragon Quest 1&2 Remake brought classic RPGs into HD-2D glory.
The Outer Worlds 2 expanded Obsidian’s sci-fi universe on October 29th, while Once Upon A Katamari let players roll big balls once again.
November 2025: grand strategy and football management
Europa Universalis 5 arrived on November 4th for Paradox’s historical grand strategy faithful. Football Manager 26 returned after skipping 2025, immediately reclaiming countless hours from fans worldwide.
Anno 117: Pax Romana brought deep city building to ancient Rome on November 13th. Escape from Tarkov finally hit 1.0 on November 15th after years in early access. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 delivered more robots, zombies, and guns on November 14th.
December 2025: closing strong
The year winds down with Octopath Traveler 0 offering a new customizable HD-2D RPG experience on December 4th. Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut adds new scenes to the beloved prequel on December 8th.
Skate Story brings surreal skateboarding on the same day, while Routine finally delivers first-person sci-fi horror on an abandoned lunar base after years of development.
What this calendar reveals about 2025
Looking at this complete picture, several trends emerge clearly. Remasters and remakes continue dominating release schedules, with everything from Oblivion to Metal Gear Solid to Final Fantasy Tactics receiving updated treatment. The indie scene shows remarkable strength, with titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 proving that smaller teams can compete with industry giants.
Cooperative experiences proliferate across genres, from extraction shooters to survival crafting to action RPGs. The gacha-to-premium pipeline continues as games like Duet Night Abyss drop randomized monetization for traditional pricing.
Early access remains a dominant release strategy, particularly for ambitious multiplayer projects and survival games. Players increasingly accept incomplete purchases with the promise of eventual completion.
2025 By The Numbers:
| Month | Major Releases | Notable Trend |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29 | Console ports dominate |
| February | 27 | RPG avalanche begins |
| March | 30 | Genre variety peaks |
| April | 31 | Indie breakthrough |
| May | 30 | Roguelite explosion |
| June | 26 | Sequel season |
| July | 31 | Nostalgia rides high |
| August | 29 | Remakes reign |
| September | 38 | Blockbuster month |
| October | 35 | Horror season |
| November | 33 | Strategy month |
| December | 18 | Quieter close |
The schedule mirrors 2023’s frantic energy when Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield, and Diablo 4 had players bouncing between massive experiences. Some anticipated titles shifted to 2026, but plenty remained to make 2025 one of the most packed gaming years on record.
Whether you’re seeking massive RPGs, competitive shooters, cozy simulations, or brutal survival experiences, 2025 delivered options across every conceivable preference. The challenge wasn’t finding something to play. It was choosing what to skip.
Which 2025 release surprised you most, and what’s still sitting in your backlog waiting for attention?
