Xbox’s 2025 gaming catalog is stacked with blockbusters and hidden gems. From Doom: The Dark Ages and Avowed to Blue Prince and Monster Hunter Wilds, this list covers the must-plays of the year—released and upcoming—across action, RPGs, strategy, and indie brilliance.
A prequel in a medieval fantasy setting that reimagines the iconic fast-paced Doom combat with brutal melee, tactical shields, and dragon-riding chaos. It reinvents the franchise in a big way.
An atmospheric third-person action-adventure set in a Southern Gothic world, blending folklore, magic realism, and stylized visuals into a deeply immersive experience.
A first-person fantasy RPG from Obsidian, built in the Pillars of Eternity universe. Rich lore, deep spellcasting, and impactful choices make it a top-tier role-playing experience.
The looter-shooter franchise returns with bigger guns, deeper co-op systems, open-world features, and signature irreverent storytelling.
A sequel that ups the realism in medieval RPGs. With intense melee combat, historical accuracy, and deep moral choices, it’s one of the year’s most critically acclaimed.
Here are the most critically acclaimed Xbox games of 2025 so far, based on aggregate scores:
Split Fiction
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Blue Prince
Monster Hunter Wilds
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Two Point Museum
Mullet MadJack
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Doom: The Dark Ages
This list reflects the diversity of the Xbox lineup—ranging from indie storytelling to blockbuster action.
Xbox Game Pass continues to be one of the best value propositions in gaming. Here are the most popular and well-received titles added in 2025:
Blue Prince – Puzzle adventure with a procedurally shifting mansion
South of Midnight – Deeply narrative-driven folklore game
Grounded 2 (Early Access) – Co-op survival in a bug-sized backyard world
The Alters – Survival game with clone-based decision making
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – Souls-like action RPG with ancient Chinese mythology
Avowed – Open-world fantasy RPG
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – French art-inspired turn-based RPG with powerful themes
Whether you’re a solo explorer or a co-op fanatic, Game Pass offers a rich and growing library in 2025.
Here’s a look at Xbox’s most awaited exclusive titles still to come in 2025 and early 2026:
The sequel to the beloved sci-fi RPG, featuring branching narratives, humor, and deep space exploration. Set to arrive in Q4 2025.
Playground Games is reinventing the whimsical fantasy RPG for modern consoles with cutting-edge visuals, witty writing, and moral decision-making.
A narrative prequel focusing on the origins of Emergence Day, promising intense emotional stakes and explosive action. Expected in late 2025.
These games are likely to define the Xbox ecosystem moving into 2026.
Doom: The Dark Ages
Borderlands 4
Mullet MadJack
Avowed
Clair Obscur
The Outer Worlds 2
Fable
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Blue Prince
Split Fiction
The Alters
Two Point Museum
Clair Obscur
Blue Prince
Split Fiction
| Category | Game Titles |
|---|---|
| Best New Releases | Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Avowed, Borderlands 4, KCD2 |
| Top-Rated (Metacritic) | Split Fiction, Blue Prince, Monster Hunter Wilds, Clair Obscur, Mullet MadJack |
| Game Pass Favorites | Blue Prince, The Alters, Avowed, Wuchang, Grounded 2 |
| Upcoming Exclusives | The Outer Worlds 2, Fable, Gears of War: E-Day |
Xbox’s 2025 portfolio is rich, diverse, and constantly evolving. With both exclusive titles and multiplatform masterpieces, there’s no shortage of engaging, replayable, and high-quality experiences.
Looking for thrills? Doom and Gears deliver.
Love RPGs? Avowed, Fable, and Outer Worlds 2 await.
Prefer story-driven indies? Blue Prince and Split Fiction shine.
Need value? Game Pass continues to lead.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to Xbox, 2025 is the perfect time to pick up a controller and jump in.
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