Donkey Kong and Star Wars make up some of the biggest gaming releases of January 2025
EVERYONE has just gotten over the excitement of awards season, and are stocked up on games following the holidays.
But there are still a number of big-name games launching in January, and there’ll be some you’ll want to pick up.
If you’re still looking for something new to play, here is what’s on offer this month.
Here’s all the biggest gaming releases for January 2025.
Freedom Wars Remastered
Freedom Wars is one of the few games that is only playable on the PlayStation Vita, but that won’t be the case much longer.
Born with a prison sentence of a million years, you have to work off your time by taking part in life-threatening missions.
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Grapple up large mechs and sever off resources to craft better weapons for your missions.
Freedom Wars Remastered will be released on January 10 for PlayStation 4, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Nintendo has launched a number of remasters for its most popular games recently like Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Another Code: Recollection.
Now it’s the turn of one of the Wii’s best games, Donkey Kong Country Returns, to get a whole new look.
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In the style of the Donkey Kong Country games on SNES, you’ll be using Kongs, breaking barrels, and rolling through levels.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD launches on January 16 exclusively for Nintendo Switch.
Tales of Graces f Remastered
Tales of Graces is the twelfth mainline entry in the long-running Tales series that was originally released for the Wii.
The action role-playing game, and its PS3 port Tales of Graces f, are well known for their touching story and engaging combat.
It’s finally making its comeback in a shiny new remastered version that fans have long asked for.
Tales of Graces f Remastered releases on January 17 for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Speaking of long-running series, Dynasty Warriors has been around since 1997, but the last mainline release was back in 2018.
The musou series pits you against armies of enemies as you hack and slash your way through the hordes to claim each map.
Origins hopes to be able to place 10k enemies in the game at once for the biggest Dynasty Warriors game ever.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins will launch on January 17 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles
Taking in all of the Star Wars nostalgia, Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles is a remastered version of the 2000 original.
A mixture of a platformer and beat ‘em up you can play as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, Mace Windu, Adi Gallia, or Plo Koon.
There are also other Jedi and Sith characters you can unlock and play as, as you complete the game.
Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles will be released on January 23 for PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Sniper Elite: Resistance
Sniper Elite is a shooter series with a difference, as you won’t be taking on armies of enemies head-on.
Instead, you take up your sniper rifle and try to take people out from your vantage point.
Known for its gory X-ray vision of each shot, Sniper Elite: Resistance is sure to focus on the accuracy of each kill.
Sniper Elite: Resistance releases on January 30 for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
Citizen Sleeper took the gaming world by storm in 2022, with its mix of RPG and tabletop mechanics where life and death could be down to the roll of the dice.
Now the sequel is here, promising a new story from the Citizen Sleeper universe, and different ways to spend and manage your time.
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If it’s half as good as the original, this choices-matter adventure will be one to watch in 2025.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector will be released on January 31 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch.
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