Xbox Release Dates In 2025: A List Of New Games Coming Out This Year
Introduction
The Xbox Series X|S gaming landscape is heating up in 2025, with an impressive lineup of titles set to launch throughout the year. From highly anticipated sequels to exciting new IPs, Xbox gamers have plenty to look forward to across various genres. This comprehensive guide covers all the confirmed Xbox releases for 2025, organized by month, so you can plan your gaming calendar accordingly.
Microsoft's gaming ecosystem continues to evolve, with many titles launching day one on Xbox Game Pass, while others will be available for individual purchase. The year 2025 represents one of the strongest lineups in Xbox history, with major franchises making their return alongside fresh new experiences from both first-party studios and third-party partners.
July 2025
Wheel World
Release Date: July 23, 2025
Developer: Messhof
Game Pass: TBC
Wheel World lets you ride around in an open world as you try to rescue it from collapsing. Taking on the role of a young cyclist called Kat, you'll race against elite cycling teams and rivals, customize and upgrade your bike, search for legendary parts and hidden secrets, and take in the views as you try to save the day.
Killing Floor 3
Release Date: July 24, 2025
Developer: Tripwire Interactive
Game Pass: TBC
The king of zombie horde shooters is back. Killing Floor 3 is the next installment in Tripwire's legendary FPS series, packed with zombie-blasting bullet-busting action. All of your favorite grotesque ZEDs are making a grand return, with some new faces in tow for good measure. Guns will also be fully moddable this time around, meaning it'll be time to get extra creative with your zombie slaying.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Release Date: July 24, 2025
Developer: Lenzee
Game Pass: Yes
Set in a fantasy-tinged Ming Dynasty, you'll play as the titular Wuchang, a pirate who must fight in brutal soulslike combat to save (or doom) the land of Shu. With a day one Game Pass launch, this action RPG promises to deliver intense combat and a rich historical setting with fantasy elements.
Tales of the Shire
Release Date: July 29, 2025
Developer: Wētā Workshop
Game Pass: TBC
Tales of the Shire is the cozy game that every Middle-earth fan has been waiting for. In this life simulation game, you'll get to live out your hobbit life as you farm, cook, and throw dinner parties for the rest of the folk in Bywater. The concept alone has the potential to make it one of the best Lord of the Rings games in recent years.
Grounded 2
Release Date: July 29, 2025
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Game Pass: Yes
Grounded 2 steps out of the backyard and into the suburban wilderness—new bugs, new biomes, same tiny chaos. Set in the all-new Brookhollow Park and featuring the return of our teen heroes, this continuation brings major quality-of-life upgrades like the all-in-one Omni-Tool and delivers on one of the community's most requested features: rideable Buggies.
August 2025
Mafia: The Old Country
Release Date: August 8, 2025
Developer: Hangar 13
Game Pass: TBC
Transporting players back in time to 1900s Sicily, this narrative-heavy peek into Italian-American gang culture will bring us "back to the roots of what fans love about the Mafia series." Set to deliver a linear experience that explores a "thrilling narrative", we'll be following the story of Enzo, as we delve into the origins of organized crime.
Gears of War: Reloaded
Release Date: August 26, 2025
Developer: The Coalition
Game Pass: Yes
Gears of War: Reloaded is an upcoming remaster of the original Gears of War game that is a must-play if you love shooters and hardcore sci-fi stories. Not only has this iconic title been enhanced for next-gen consoles, but it comes with all the post-launch DLC and extra content found in the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. It's being described as the "definitive way to experience" Gears of War by Xbox.
Helldivers 2
Release Date: August 26, 2025
Developer: Arrowhead Game Studios
Game Pass: No
Helldivers 2 is officially landing on Xbox Series X in August, which was considered to be one of the best games of 2024. With Arrowhead Game Studios confirming the launch on Microsoft's console, cross-play support was also confirmed, meaning you'll be able to play the online PvE co-op shooter with pals across platforms (but you will need a paid-for Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate subscription).
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Release Date: August 28, 2025
Developer: Konami
Game Pass: TBC
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a faithful reimagining of the 2004 action title. The game is said to be a faithful reimagining of the 2004 action title, and with no platform exclusivity, we can expect to see it on Xbox Series X in the not-too-distant future. The game is "shaping up to be the definitive way to experience Big Boss' origins."
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
Release Date: August 28, 2025
Developer: SEGA
Game Pass: TBC
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a 2D action platformer helmed by the creators of Streets of Rage 4. You'll play as the ninja Shinobi Joe Musashi, who sets out on a quest for vengeance after finding his village destroyed. From trailers that we've seen so far, the upcoming Xbox game looks stunning and seems like a great game like Hollow Knight to keep you busy this August.
September 2025
Hell is Us
Release Date: September 4, 2025
Developer: Rogue Factor
Game Pass: TBC
Hell is Us may just be one of the most stylish upcoming Xbox games on the horizon. In this semi-open world action-adventure game, you will have to explore a world that's still reeling from the effects of a mysterious calamity. Discover secrets and hack your way through enemies and you seek to uncover the truth of the land. There's no map, compass, or quest tracker marker here so you'll have to dive fully into the unknown.
Borderlands 4
Release Date: September 12, 2025
Developer: Gearbox Software
Game Pass: TBC
Borderlands 4 is coming out in 2025, and it's one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Players won't be returning to Pandora this time around. Instead, they'll explore new alien planets as they hunt for treasure and blast their way through waves of enemies. With the series' signature art style and humor intact, this promises to be another exciting entry in the looter-shooter franchise.
Dying Light: The Beast
Release Date: September 19, 2025
Developer: Techland
Game Pass: TBC
Get ready for some zombie action because Kyle Crane is making a comeback in Dying Light: The Beast. Initially, this new Xbox game started as a DLC for Dying Light 2 before morphing into a standalone title. From what we've seen from the game's trailer, we know that players will control a super-powered Crane (who has been infected with zombie DNA) as he sets out on a quest for revenge.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Release Date: September 25, 2025
Developer: Sega
Game Pass: TBC
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is bringing the famous blue hedgehog on the road, in the air, and across the sea for a new racing game that sees you warp through travel rings to new dimensions, compete against players worldwide in online modes, or speed your way through offline modes. With items to cause chaos, lots of Sega characters will be getting behind the wheel, including Persona 5's Joker and Yakuza: Like A Dragon's Ichiban.
Silent Hill F
Release Date: September 25, 2025
Developer: Neobards Entertainment
Game Pass: TBC
Silent Hill F is a new entry in the legendary horror series, set in 1960s Japan. The game follows a young woman named Maya who finds herself trapped in a rural Japanese town where reality is distorted by a strange red fog. With a story written by acclaimed Japanese writer Ryukishi07, this promises to be a fresh and terrifying new chapter in the Silent Hill saga.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
Release Date: September 30, 2025
Developer: Square Enix
Game Pass: TBC
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles brings together remastered versions of the classic tactical RPGs set in the world of Ivalice. This collection includes Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift, all with enhanced visuals and quality-of-life improvements for modern consoles.
October 2025
Digimon Story: Time Stranger
Release Date: October 3, 2025
Developer: Media.Vision Inc.
Game Pass: TBC
Digimon Story Time Stranger is the latest outing in the iconic monster taming series and will be throwing us into a story that transcends dimensions. It's up to you to discover why your world is collapsing, and on your quest you'll have to enter different realities and meet a collection of characters along the way.
Little Nightmares 3
Release Date: October 10, 2025
Developer: Supermassive Games
Game Pass: TBC
Little Nightmares 3 is set to see the series return in another unsettling adventure, only this time it's being developed by The Quarry and Until Dawn developer, Supermassive Games. With online co-op support, you take on the role of either Alone or Low, two friends who got lost in a nightmare in the world of Nowhere. Either with a pal or solo with an AI companion, you'll have to work together and face the frightening dangers as you try to find your way through The Spiral.
Little Nightmares Enhanced
Release Date: October 10, 2025
Developer: Engine Software BV
Game Pass: TBC
An enhanced edition of the first Little Nightmares is coming to allow you to rediscover Six's journey or step into the Maw for the first time. Supporting 4K with 60FPS support, you can choose from performance or quality mode, and see the world come to life with improved visual effects such as reflective surfaces. With additional helpers added and updated checkpoints, Little Nightmares is a new Xbox Series X game to watch out for this spooky season.
Keeper
Release Date: October 17, 2025
Developer: Double Fine
Game Pass: Yes
Keeper from Psychonauts 2 developer Double Fine is a third-person puzzle adventure set in an atmospheric island. Said to explore a story told without words, you take on the role of a lighthouse that still stands on the shore. With limbs jutting out of its weathered form, you'll set out to on a journey towards the center of the island with a seabird for company.
Jurassic World Evolution 3
Release Date: October 21, 2025
Developer: Frontier
Game Pass: TBC
Jurassic World Evolution 3 is bringing the dino-filled simulation series back in a new entry that is set to include a variety of new enhancements, including dinosaur families, intuitive park management tools, and much more. Oh, and Jeff Goldblum is back as Dr. Ian Malcom, who narrated the official announcement trailer.
Ninja Gaiden 4
Release Date: October 21, 2025
Developer: PlatinumGames Inc. / Team NINJA
Game Pass: Yes
One of the most iconic hack and slash ninja series is making a comeback in 2025. Ninja Gaiden 4 will primarily follow the brand-new ninja Yakumo, with the legendary Ryu Hayabusa also returning but not as the sole protagonist this time round. Expect high-octane combat with seamless weapon switching, obliteration techniques, and the explosive return of Bloodbind Ninjutsu and Ninpo arts.
The Outer Worlds 2
Release Date: October 29, 2025
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Game Pass: Yes
The Outer Worlds 2 is set to bring us a fresh adventure in the setting of Arcadia, with a new colony that's said to be known for its "skip drive technology". This time around, we'll be taking on the role of the of an Earth Directorate agent who's sent out to investigate the source of strange rifts that threaten the galaxy. Once again, Obsidian promises to put player choice at the forefront, meaning you can shape your own journey.
ARC Raiders
Release Date: October 30, 2025
Developer: Embark Studios
Game Pass: TBC
ARC Raiders is a free-to-play cooperative third-person shooter where players must work together to defeat mechanized threats descending from space. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been forced underground, you'll need to scavenge for resources, craft weapons, and develop tactics to take down the robotic ARC forces that threaten what remains of human civilization.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Release Date: October 30, 2025
Developer: Square Enix
Game Pass: TBC
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake reimagines the first two entries in the legendary JRPG series using the beautiful HD-2D art style seen in games like Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy. These remakes feature completely overhauled visuals while maintaining the classic gameplay that made the originals so beloved, along with quality-of-life improvements for modern players.
November 2025
Anno 117: Pax Romana
Release Date: November 13, 2025
Developer: Ubisoft Blue Byte
Game Pass: TBC
Anno 117: Pax Romana takes the beloved city-building series to ancient Rome during the height of the empire. Players will construct and manage Roman cities, establish trade routes across the Mediterranean, and navigate the complex politics of the imperial court. With detailed historical accuracy and the series' trademark depth of management systems, this promises to be an engaging strategy experience.
Project Motor Racing
Release Date: November 25, 2025
Developer: Turn 10 Studios
Game Pass: TBC
Project Motor Racing is a new racing simulation from the creators of the Forza Motorsport series. While details are still emerging, early previews suggest a focus on hyper-realistic physics, dynamic weather systems, and a career mode that spans multiple racing disciplines. The game is expected to showcase the full power of the Xbox Series X with photorealistic graphics and advanced AI.
Games With 2025 Release Windows (Exact Dates TBC)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Developer: Treyarch
Game Pass: Yes
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set in 2035, where the world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by conflict and psychological warfare following the narrative events of Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 6. With cutting-edge technology in hand, the Black Ops team led by David Mason must fight back against a manipulative enemy who weaponizes fear above all else. The game will feature a co-op campaign, multiplayer with new maps, and a new Zombies mode.
Cronos: The New Dawn
Developer: Bloober Team
Game Pass: TBC
Cronos: The New Dawn is a third-person survival horror game where you play as the Traveler, an agent of the mysterious Collective, whose mission is to salvage what remains of humanity. In a time-warped future, monsters known as Orphans stalk the land. These grotesque creatures can fuse together to create even deadlier foes, making for a tense and terrifying experience.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade
Developer: Square Enix
Game Pass: No
The beloved, expanded remake of the genre-defining Final Fantasy VII is coming to Xbox this Winter. Relive the first act of the iconic 1997 game as Cloud Strife, the legendary hero, meets unforgettable allies and explores the dystopian city of Midgar. This version includes both the base game and Intermission—a story episode starring Yuffie Kisaragi, the spirited ninja from Wutai.
Marathon
Developer: Bungie
Game Pass: TBC
Marathon is a revival of Bungie's classic 90s shooter, reimagined as an extraction shooter for modern audiences. The game features a variety of brightly-suited characters wielding impressive weapons in competitive multiplayer matches. With Bungie's pedigree in shooter design, Marathon promises to deliver tight gunplay and engaging team-based action.
Skate
Developer: Full Circle
Game Pass: TBC
The long-awaited return of the Skate franchise is finally happening in 2025. This new entry (simply titled "Skate") is being developed by Full Circle, a studio formed specifically to bring back the beloved skateboarding series. The game will feature an open world called San Vansterdam, with a focus on community features, customization, and the series' signature flick-based control scheme.
Terminator: Survivors
Developer: Nacon Studio Milan
Game Pass: TBC
Terminator: Survivors is an open-world survival game set in the aftermath of Judgment Day. Players must scavenge for resources, build shelters, and form alliances with other survivors while avoiding the relentless Terminator units that patrol the wasteland. With a dynamic day/night cycle and a persistent world that reacts to player choices, this promises to be an immersive entry in the Terminator franchise.
Conclusion
2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for Xbox gamers, with a diverse lineup of titles spanning multiple genres. From action-packed shooters like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Killing Floor 3 to immersive RPGs like The Outer Worlds 2 and remasters of beloved classics like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Gears of War: Reloaded, there's something for everyone.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers are particularly well-served, with many of these titles launching day one on the service. As the year progresses, we can expect even more announcements and surprises, potentially including additional first-party titles from Xbox Game Studios and new third-party partnerships.
Stay tuned for updates as release dates are confirmed and new games are announced throughout the year. With this impressive lineup, 2025 is certainly going to be a year to remember for Xbox gamers.
