2022 witnessed an inconsistent flow of first-party games from Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios. The only significant release that year was “Pentiment.” In contrast, 2023 showed improvement in terms of quantity, but each major launch came with certain conditions. For instance, “Hi-Fi Rush” was remarkable, but the studio behind it was closed by Microsoft and later sold to Krafton. “Starfield” has its loyal fanbase, yet it’s Bethesda’s most contentious RPG to date. “Forza Motorsport” had its merits, but opinions were split on it as well. As for “Redfall,” it was simply a letdown.
2024 saw fewer significant events, which could be seen as positive or negative. On the bright side, there were no major flops like Redfall, but apart from the undeniably fantastic Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Xbox’s only clear victory of the year was an expansion, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred. The remainder of the releases – including Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Starfield, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 – were largely viewed as underwhelming. However, even after a series of highs and lows, 2025 appears to be an exciting year for Xbox.
Let’s focus on the schedule of releases from the publisher for this year, and it’s quite an exciting lineup! Microsoft has some great titles coming up, starting with “Avowed” by Obsidian Entertainment, their long-awaited fantasy RPG. After facing a few delays, it looks more promising than ever as we get closer to its release in February. Notably, this isn’t the only significant RPG from Obsidian this year. As revealed at The Game Awards in December, “The Outer Worlds 2” is also expected in 2025.
As a gaming enthusiast, I’m thrilled about some major new RPGs coming from Xbox in 2025! One of them is the long-awaited reboot of “Fable,” developed by Playground Games. Even though we haven’t seen much of it since its announcement years ago, the anticipation has been sky-high. I can hardly wait for this epic game to be one of the year’s most anticipated releases (unless there’s a delay).
Another exciting title is “South of Midnight,” an action-adventure game by Compulsion Games. It promises to transport us to a captivating, Deep South-inspired fantasy world that looks absolutely promising in the glimpses we’ve seen so far.
Lastly, I can’t forget about “DOOM: The Dark Ages,” where the brilliant minds at id Software are taking their beloved first-person shooter series to a medieval setting. This is definitely one I’m looking forward to!
E-Day,” which, if it indeed comes out this year, could significantly bolster Xbox. More recent whispers suggest that a remake of “The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion” might be unveiled soon, with a release slated for 2025. For fans eagerly waiting for more “Elder Scrolls,” an “Oblivion” remaster could prove to be a significant event.
It’s fortunate news for everyone involved that we can expect a clearer picture on the subject soon, as history suggests that Microsoft is likely to host its annual Developer Direct presentation in January 2025, much like they have done for the past few years. Rumors indicate that this event will showcase both previously announced games and entirely new announcements, potentially making the Xbox release schedule for 2025 even more crowded in the coming days. If the presentation does take place (which seems highly likely given Microsoft’s recent approach), we can anticipate learning more about the upcoming lineup.
One key point to bear in mind when considering several Xbox launches is this: Microsoft started releasing more games on multiple platforms in 2024, such as Sea of Thieves and Hi-Fi Rush on PS5, Pentiment and Grounded on both PS5 and Nintendo Switch. While some may argue that this shift was foreseeable for Microsoft, others might contend it marks the beginning of a significant change for Xbox as a console platform. However, this doesn’t imply that Xbox will leave the market; in fact, with Activision Blizzard King now owned by Microsoft, their gaming division is earning more revenue than ever (despite the layoffs in 2024). This transformation simply means we’ll be viewing future Xbox releases in a new light.
2021 is set to be an exciting year for me as a gamer! The highly-anticipated “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” will grace the PS5 this spring, following its release on Xbox and PC in December. Additionally, two other titles I’m eagerly waiting for, “DOOM: The Dark Ages” and “The Outer Worlds 2,” are confirmed to be multiplatform releases that will simultaneously launch on PS5. This isn’t the end of it; rumors have been swirling about Microsoft’s plans to expand its games across platforms – including beloved franchises like “Halo” or “Gears.” Even Microsoft has hinted at this with their recent statements, suggesting that 2025 could be a banner year for the company’s multiplatform strategy. I can hardly wait!
It’s uncertain what other multiplatform releases will follow the three already announced ones for various platforms, but it seems likely that many games from recent years could potentially appear on PlayStation 5 in 2021. Could we possibly see titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Starfield on Sony’s console? It’s certainly possible. The upcoming Call of Duty game is expected to be a multiplatform release, as it is legally obligated to be so. Additionally, the support Microsoft offers to Nintendo will be worth watching, especially since the Switch 2 is rumored to launch in 2025. It would be surprising if the next-gen Nintendo system’s library didn’t include major Xbox titles before the end of the year.
2025 might be uncertain for the pace of Xbox hardware sales recovery, as some speculate Microsoft may have diverted its focus elsewhere. However, there’s an abundance of exciting game releases on the horizon, which is a relief. In past years, we’ve had similar expectations that didn’t pan out positively. So, let’s see if Xbox manages to break this pattern in 2025.
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