Stock up for the end of winter: the most anticipated gaming novelties of February

The year 2025 is off to a very brisk start in terms of gaming novelties. Until March, gamers are waiting for a whole boom of releases, the interest to which developers have been heating up for months, or even years. All the details necessary for creating a vishlist are in Izvestia's selection.

Dynasty Warrior: Origins

Screenshot from the game Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Photo: Koei Tecmo Games

Genre: adventure, strategy
When released: January 13

The first big game in the series in seven years looks much better than its predecessors. Plus, after the success of the Persona, Fire Emblem, and Zelda spin-offs, the franchise's audience has expanded. Origins can bring the project the deserved success, and an important criterion for this is the release on PC. According to the story, the nameless hero will have to meet legendary characters and conquer the war-torn three kingdoms of China.

Citizen Sleeper 2

Screenshot from the game Citizen Sleeper 2

Photo: Fellow Traveller

Genre: Adventure
When released: January 31

Solo developer Gareth Damian Martin has delivered a new story about Sleeper, an android on the run from a terrifying corporation. The first installment Citizen Sleeper was a heartwarming journey with a great story and a perfect scope. Now you can dive into an even bigger adventure. Some of the pluses in Citizen Sleeper 2 include more freedom of movement and tweaked mechanics.

Rift of the NecroDancer

Screenshot from the game Rift of the NecroDancer

Photo: Klei Publishing

Genre: Rhythm Game
When it comes out: February 5

February sees the return of the megahit rhythm game. Trapped in a strange new world, heroine Cadence (or Cadence) will once again fight musical battles against monsters that have escaped the Rift. Each enemy will have a unique behavior, and over the bosses will have to sweat a lot, getting into the hurricane rhythm with the help of buttons and keys.

Moons of Darsalon

Screenshot from the game Moons of Darsalon

Photo: Dr. Kucho!

Genre: Action, Arcade
When released: February 6

A charming action-platformer that combines advanced physics with a unique retro atmosphere. Players need to perform rescue missions, escorting their colleagues to the nearest base. Fight enemies with the help of laser weapons and jetpacks. The environment in the game is destructible, and with the help of the land generator you can create new platforms.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Screenshot from the game Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Photo: 2K

Genre: Strategy
When released: February 11

Reports of new chips in the seventh "Civilization" have appeared monthly throughout the past year. In addition to the series' iconic status , players are attracted by a redesigned district system and neighborhood bonuses, improved building cells, innovations in warlord-led battles, and improved graphics. Another of the many positive features of Sid Meier's Civilization VII is the narrator's voice, which belongs to Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Screenshot from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 game

Photo: Deep Silver

Genre: RPG, multiplayer action
When released: February 11

The second part of the epic historical role-playing game from developer Warhouse Studio is set in the early 15th century in the Kingdom of Bohemia, part of the Holy Roman Empire. The plot continues the story of a blacksmith's son who became a knight in the service of Pan Radzig. Players participate in the events of the civil war, supporting the legitimate king Wenceslas IV against the usurper Sigismund. The action world has become twice as big compared to the first part, new weapons have been introduced: crossbows and early types of firearms. Also improved dialog system, graphics, created unique endings and animation on CryEngine engine.

Legacy: Steel & Sorcery

Screenshot from the game Legacy: Steel & Sorcery

Photo: Notorious Studios

Genre: RPG
When released: February 12

Multiplayer fantasy RPG according to the developer's announcement combines large-scale PvP battles with excellent progression and crafting systems. Players can go it alone, join teams of up to three or create their own squads to embark on an exciting journey through the world of Mithrigard as mages, brigands and warriors of various races - humans, orcs, elves.

Alien: Rogue Incursion

Screenshot from the game Alien: Rogue Incursion

Photo: Survios

Genre: Shooter
When it will be released: February 13

There is hope that after the quality movie "Alien: Romulus" xenomorph fans will be waiting for a great new game. Colonial Trooper Zula Hendrix receives an SOS signal from her former partner and is sent to remote Purdan with the android. Personal motivations draw Zula and his assistant into the dark heart of the planet, where they must uncover a terrifying secret and try to survive among the throngs of aliens.

Avowed

Screenshot from Avowed

Photo: Obsidian Entertainment

Genre: RPG
When it comes out: February 18

Avowed was conceived as Obsidian's answer to Skyrim, but in the end the development team decided on a more compact world, as well as a more developed plot and characters. The action of the RPG is set in Eora - the world known from the Pillars of Eternity series of games. Users will find themselves in a region called the Living Lands, where they will have to investigate the causes of the mysterious plague "sleeping pestilence". The protagonist is an envoy of the Aedir Empire, who has been tasked to find out everything about the new threat.

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii

Screenshot from the game Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Photo: SEGA

Genre: Adventure
Release Date: February 20

It seems that in the case of the Yakuza series (Like A Dragon) it is impossible to go overboard with madness - everything will look logical and organic. In the new part, the developers have prepared for gamers (no matter how absurd it sounds) pirate adventure. The action takes place six months after the events of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Goro Majima finds himself washed up with amnesia on the shore of Reach Island near Hawaii. He is rescued by a young local man, Noa. Together they become embroiled in a conflict between pirates and former yakuza. Majima becomes captain of a team of gentlemen of fortune and sets out to find the hidden treasure, striving to remember everything he has forgotten.

Monster Hunter Wilds

Screenshot from the game Monster Hunter Wilds

Photo: Capcom

Genre: Adventure
Release Date: February 28

Monster Hunter series has earned its place in the virtual hall of fame of video games, so it's not surprising that the upcoming installment is in the top of the most anticipated new releases on Steam. As it is clear from the title, gamers will go hunting in the new wild Forbidden Lands, and not just to take trophies from monsters, but also to find the lost expedition. In addition to spectacular improved graphics, updated combat mechanics and monsters are expected.