Games to look for – January 2025 -.

It’s a new year and that means only one thing! Games. 2025 has the potential to be one for all ages with an impressive and stunning array of exciting AAA and indie launches, but that potential is something that will be realized starting in February. January is, as usual, a steadier month with fewer major releases to keep an eye on, but this does not mean that there is not a series of quality projects worth getting excited about. So, if this is the case, let’s dive into a new installment of Games To Look For.

Hyper Light Breaker (PC) – Jan. 14

To begin, we return to the fantastical world of Hyper Light to experience the action-packed Hyper Light Breaker. This brand new installment of the series takes players to the Overgrowth, a new realm inhabited by dangerous enemies and powerful bosses. The idea is to explore this vibrant, procedurally generated 3D world alone or with a few friends, gain strength and power, and ultimately throw down and fight boss threats to earn resources that will help improve and expand a hub settlement between runs. It must be said that Hyper Light Breaker is an Early Access game, meaning it will continue to change and expand on its journey to its 1.0 release.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Switch) – Jan. 16

The sunset era of the Nintendo Switch continues and there is no clear end in sight. As we continue to wait for the Japanese gaming giant to present and unveil its hardware successor, the series of exclusive projects for the current system continues to grow with another HD remaster. This time it is Donkey Kong Country Returns that gets this treatment, with the former Wii and 3DS title now featuring enhanced visuals and combined additional levels from these former two versions. If you have never played the platform game before, this is the optimal way to do so.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – Jan. 17

The long-running and popular action series expands further in January with Dynasty Warriors: Origins. This installment of the series takes players back to several exciting and chaotic battlefields to carve themselves into history as an unnamed hero during the Three Kingdoms era in China. Needless to say, if you crave action with armies stretching to the horizon, this is the game for you.

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth (PC) – Jan. 23

You may have already experienced the second chapter in Square Enix ‘s critically acclaimed and impressive remake of Final Fantasy VII during its period of exclusivity on PS5 since February 2024, but if not, you can instead dive into Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth on PC for the first time in January in a new version with PC-specific features and elements that take advantage of the more open platform. Considered one of the top games of last year, this is a must-play if you haven’t already tried it out.

Synduality: Echo of Ada (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – Jan. 24

Bandai Namco is starting the year strong with a brand new adventure set in an ambitious sci-fi world. Synduality: World of Ada is a third-person shooter set in the world of Amasia, a land where humans and artificial intelligence are intertwined. The idea of the game is to explore this world and collect the AO Crystals resource along the way, all to earn a living and ensure that your armored vehicle, known as the Cradlecoffin remains filled and prepared for future expeditions.

Eternal Strands (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – Jan. 28

The folks at Yellow Brick Games put their spin on third-person action-adventure with the promising Eternal Strands. This game is all about dressing up and fighting off a collection of towering monsters, all in an effort to keep the world from falling apart. With striking and vibrant art and level design and challenging and satisfying combat, this is an ideal choice for those looking for an AA project to start the year off right.

Orks must die! Deathtrap (PC, Xbox series) – Jan. 28

Hordes of orcs being blown up and smashed to smithereens? It could only be the next installment in the Orcs Must Die! -series, a sequel known as Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap. This game is built on Unreal Engine 5 to ensure better and richer visuals, while combining this with increasingly exciting and chaotic action that revolves around the use of traps and rogue-lite choices. With gameplay designed for cooperative play for the first time in the series, this is a great option for those who want to team up with friends to spend the rest of the winter.

The Stone of Madness (PC, PS5, Xbox series, Switch) – Jan. 28

The talented team at The Game Kitchen is stepping away from the Blasphemous series for their next project. Known as The Stone of Madness, this is a real-time tactical stealth game set in an 18th-century Spanish monastery. The story revolves around five unique and conflicted prisoners whose task is to escape from the twisted facility and also discover harrowing and gruesome truths, all without being discovered and subjected to a worse fate.

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch) – Jan. 28

In the sequel to Odd Bug Studio’s action-RPG, Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, players take on the role of Arlo, the rodent heir to the Warden of the Wastes, a ruthlessly icy land that serves as the homeland of vicious behemoths and ferocious bandits. As Arlo, the goal will be to go deep into the north in hopes of conquering and ultimately defeating the Dark Wings -forces once and for all.

Sniper Elite: Resistance (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – Jan. 30

Rebellion has become incredibly well known for its long-running Sniper Elite series, and 2025 will continue this once again with a brand new spin-off running parallel to Sniper Elite 5. Sniper Elite: Resistance places players in the shoes of Harry Hawker to venture deep into occupied France to help the French Resistance in their effort to discover and stop the latest horrific Nazi Wunderwaffe, a powerful weapon that could win the Nazis the war.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PC) – Jan. 30

In the same vein as Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth previously, Insomniac has tapped porting powerhouse Nixxes Software in an effort to finally bring the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 to PC, after more than a year of console and PS5 exclusivity. This version of the action sequel includes an array of PC-focused enhancements and improvements, including better Ray-Tracing and wider accessibility and setup configurations, as well as a collection of new suits to wear and all the extra goodies from the currently available console version.

So there we have it. January 2025 is in the books. While it is a more stable month, it is also an excellent time to prepare for a hectic and crazy February, which will undoubtedly have at least a few big projects for everyone to enjoy.