Best Upcoming Games in January 2025

Another new year i.e. 2025 is upon us and for gamers, it means a new year to look forward to a new lineup of games. Many new projects and sequels are lined up for release this year which we have already covered separately.

This coverage will focus specifically on games scheduled for launch in January 2025. There are multiple new titles and a few games that are already available but will get a PC release. Here are the best upcoming games in January 2025.

Best Upcoming Games in January 2025

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

As the name suggests, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is an upcoming enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo Wii in 2010. The new version will have HD visuals and additional levels to play. It will have the same story where Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong will look to recover their banana hoard from the Tiki Tak Tribe. The game will have a total of 80 levels spread across nine worlds. It will offer both solo and local two-player co-op modes.

Release Date: January 16, 2025

Available On: Nintendo Switch

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (PC)

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was released as a PlayStation 5 exclusive in February 2024 but nearly a later, it is set to arrive on PCs. It is a sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake and is set right after the events of that game. The PC port of the game will have enhanced texture quality, updated lighting, and NVIDIA DLSS upscaling support. In terms of story, players take control of the mercenary Cloud Strife who teams up with his allies to take on the former elite SOLDIER Sephiroth.

Release Date: January 23, 2025

Available On: PC

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O (PC)

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O is set to mark the debut of the iconic fighting game series on PCs. It is an enhanced version of the original game released way back in 2005. It will have updated character models, stages, cinematics, and 4K support. The gameplay will feature new moves, combos, balance updates, and online multiplayer battles.

Release Date: January 27, 2025

Available On: PC

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PC)

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a sequel to the 2018 hit Marvel’s Spider-Man. It continues Peter Parker’s story and also features Miles Morales from Spider-Man: Miles Morales (2020). It is the first game in the series where both Spider-Men are playable characters. Other noteworthy characters include Venom, Kraven The Hunter, and Lizard. It is one of the best superhero games you can play. The game is already available on the PlayStation 5 and will be released on PCs next.

Release Date: January 30, 2025

Available On: PC

Sniper Elite: Resistance

Sniper Elite: Resistance is the newest tactical shooter video game in the popular Sniper Elite series. Its story parallels the events of the previous release Sniper Elite 5. Harry Hawker, an SOE agent, is sent on a mission to take out a new powerful weapon “Wunderwaffe”. The game promises a new campaign, Propaganda Missions, and authentic World War 2 weapons. It will be a day-one release for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

Release Date: January 30, 2025

Available On: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC

Other Games Coming in January 2025

Check out other video games set to release in January 2025 that you should keep an eye on.

  • Wuthering Waves (PS5) on January 2
  • Freedom Wars Remastered (PS5, PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch) on January 7
  • Dynasty Warriors: Origins (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC) on January 17
  • Assetto Corsa EVO
  • Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC) on January 23
  • Synduality Echo of Ada (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC) on January 23
  • Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC) on January 31

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