At this point, theXbox Series X/Sis a known commodity that has amassed a pretty respectable library of games, covering both major AAA projects and indie darlings. Microsoft opted for a dual-tier system for this generation, offering the high-endXbox Series Xalongside the more budget-friendly Xbox Series S, with the latter being digital-only.

Game Pass has continued to flourish over the last few years, with any Xbox console exclusives typically debuting directly on the subscription service. The last few years have produced plenty of fantastic games, particularly in the open-world genre. Whatupcoming 2025 Xbox gamesare the most exciting? Which titles will come out in the remainder of 2025?

Please note that the focus is on theNorth American release dates of Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One games. Expansions will also be listed.

Updated Aug 07, 2025 by Mark Sammut:Theupcoming Xbox gameswere added to the calendar: Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, Sengoku Dynasty, Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek, Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny, Nascar 25, Asterix & Obelix: Mission Babylon, R-Type Delta: HD Boosted

Xbox Games Coming Out In August 2025

Helldivers 2, Metal Gear Solid, Madden, Mafia, & More

August 2025 has some of the most exciting2025 Xbox games, at least on paper.Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eateris modernizing what is considered one of the greatest stealth masterpieces of all time, and Konami seems to be taking its time with the project.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2should be a fun arena fighter, going by the quality of the first game.Madden NFL 26is, well,Madden, so it will be a must-play for millions of players.Mafia: The Old Countryshould also be great, as the franchise has generally told fantastic stories. In an extremely surprising movie,Helldivers 2is coming to the Xbox Series X/S.

Xbox Games Coming Out In September 2025

Borderlands, Sonic Racing, & More

September 2025 is still a work in progress, but the month is moving along nicely.Borderlands 4is set to be among the standout FPS releases of the year, along with the definitive looter shooter. Gearbox initially announced a September 23 release date, before announcing a move up to the 12th of the month. People who tend to prefer melee combat will want to keep an eye onHell is Us.Silent Hill fis also a major deal, particularly for horror fans who have been craving a completely new addition to Konami’s franchise for a long time. I am one of them.

Xbox Games Coming Out In October 2025

Ninja Gaiden 4, Outer Worlds 2, Little Nightmares 3, & More

October 2025 could be 2025’s biggest month for gaming, particularly for Xbox. Every week includes at least a couple of major releases, and they cover a pretty impressive range of genres. JRPG fans will want to check outDigimon Story: Time Strangeror the HD-2D remakes of the first twoDragon Questgames. If you are into shooters,Painkillershould be a blast, andThe Outer Worlds 2is also one of the month’s biggest releases.

Personally,Ninja Gaiden 4is my most anticipated Xbox game of 2025, and PlatinumGames' sequel will launch directly on Game Pass. On the same day,Jurassic World Evolution 3will also debut.Little Nightmares 3andArc Raidersare also big deals.

Major 2025 Xbox Games With Post-October Dates Or No Release Dates

Ninja Gaiden, Marvel, & More

2025 is coming along nicely. While only a percentage of the year’s calendar has been announced, quite a few publishers and developers have confirmed that they have projects that could come out during 2025.Marvel 1943andDinos Reborncould define 2025, assuming they are not delayed.

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Major Upcoming Xbox Games With 2026 Debuts Or No Release Year

Kingdom Come, Elder Scrolls, & More

“Coming soon” can mean anything from a few months to a couple of years.Beyond Good and Evil 2andControl 2are just two games in development, but players will have to wait patiently to learn when these sequels will be made available to play.

There are so many exciting announced projects that will eventually come to the Xbox Series X/S, some of which have revealed very little information about themselves.The Elder Scrolls 6,Kingdom Hearts 4, andArk 2are all highly anticipated titles that could still be a long way off from becoming a reality, and these projects are just the tip of the iceberg.