Top 8 Anticipated Xbox Titles Set to Dazzle in 2025

The upcoming year promises to be among the finest for Microsoft and the Xbox Series X|S consoles since their debut in 2020. Although there have been some exceptional titles in the last four years—such as Forza Horizon 5 and STALKER 2, to mention a few—for the latest Microsoft platforms, it has often been a mixed bag during this generation. In 2025, this trend seems poised to shift. So, let’s explore the most significant Xbox titles anticipated for release in 2025.

Whether it’s a unique Xbox title or a highly awaited multiplatform game, there’s an abundance of releases on the horizon that will have you pondering how to allocate your time (and budget) for everything.

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Major Xbox Exclusives Of 2025

Avowed

Avowed is the forthcoming first-person RPG crafted by Obsidian Entertainment, located in the high-fantasy realm of Eora, the same universe as Pillars of Eternity. Originally slated for launch in October 2024, its release was moved to February 18, 2025, by Xbox Game Studios to allow the game more space, rather than debuting it so close to titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

The gameplay will feel familiar to fans of Skyrim and other fantasy RPGs, featuring various skills and abilities that let you engage with the world in your own way. For those worried about the first-person perspective, rest assured. Avowed will include an option for third-person gameplay. Additionally, it will be available on day one for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

South of Midnight

From the creators of We Happy Few and Contrast, South of Midnight transports players to the deep southern region of the United States. In this title, you will embody Hazel, who transforms into a Weaver after a storm strikes her hometown of Prospero. According to Compulsion Games, a Weaver is described as a “magical mender of fractured bonds and spirits.”

“Blessed with these new skills, Hazel will engage and conquer perilous beings, untangle the threads of her family’s intertwined history, and—if fortune smiles upon her—discover a location that feels like home,” the game’s narrative explains.

No launch date has yet been revealed, but the game is intended for release in 2025.

Fable

Formally announced in 2020, Fable has been under development for almost a decade. It not only marks the fourth primary entry in the series but also serves as a reboot of the franchise.

The developer, Playground Games, has unveiled a handful of trailers for the game to date, each one more encouraging than the last. The game will also feature Richard Ayoade in the role of a giant who seems to have a disinterest in the protagonist and heroes generally.

Fable is anticipated for 2025—rumors suggest it may launch in late 2025—and will be accessible on day one for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Gears of War: E-Day

Set 14 years prior to the original game, Gears of War: E-Day delves into the early days of Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago. The narrative thus far indicates that players will face the locust horde during Emergence Day. There is little else known at this point regarding the game’s features, but more details are expected in the upcoming months.

While Gears of War: E-Day has not yet been confirmed for a 2025 release,the most recent speculations suggest a potential outcome. Nevertheless, this is one Xbox exclusive that could potentially arrive in 2026 instead.

Top Xbox Titles Of 2025

Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6

Did you expect this would be a compilation of major titles without mentioning GTA 6? The most awaited game of the year — and probably the past decade or even longer — GTA 6 is currently slated for release in 2025 despite numerous speculations regarding a possible delay to 2026.

It has been nearly 12 years since the last installment in the series was unveiled, and based purely on the teaser trailer, GTA 6 could be remembered as the most grandiose launch in gaming history. The excitement for the title isn’t only among fans. Even individuals within the industry are making strategic decisions based on Rockstar’s movements.

DOOM: The Dark Ages

Initially presented by Insider Gaming, DOOM: The Dark Ages serves as a prequel to 2016’s DOOM. This single-player experience narrates “the epic cinematic origin story of the DOOM Slayer’s fury.” According to the developer id Software, players will take control of DOOM Slayer as he endeavors to safeguard a realm from the demons of Hell.

Not much further information is available regarding the game as of now, but more details should be forthcoming in the next few months. For those on PlayStation 5 who were concerned about the next DOOM title not being accessible, it is important to note that the game will launch on PS5 on the same day.

The Outer Worlds 2

Another title from Obsidian Entertainment scheduled for 2025, The Outer Worlds 2 was first unveiled at E3 2021. At that moment, the developers frankly remarked that there was nothing else prepared to be showcased to players. Fast forward three years, and fans were treated to a new trailer at The Game Awards 2024, along with a confirmed release window for 2025.

The production reportedly took “three times longer” to complete and will be at least “two times larger,” according to the engaging gameplay reveal trailer. Like its predecessor, The Outer Worlds 2 will be a first-person RPG transporting players to the new Arcadia colony where a factional conflict has erupted that you must navigate. Along with its release on Xbox, the title will also be available on PS5 and Xbox Game Pass.

Borderlands 4

By the time it launches in 2025, it will have been six years since the release of Borderlands 3. While fans have had Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands and New Tales from the Borderlands to keep them entertained, it still felt like there was something missing. In Borderlands 4, gamers will discover an entirely new setting along with four new vault hunters and a cast of familiar faces.

A preliminary look at gameplay was presented at The Game Awards 2024, which should satisfy the yearning for Borderlands content until Gearbox begins to provide deeper insights into the game. One expectation is less “toilet humor” this time according to one of the developers. Borderlands 4 is scheduled for release in 2025, and Take-Two has already indicated that it will not launch around the time of GTA 6.

Which title are you most eager to experience on Xbox Series X|S in 2025? Share your thoughts below, and engage in further discussions in the official Insider Gaming forums.