15 Biggest Games Launching in April 2025: A Gamer's Guide

Days Gone Remastered: A Second Chance in the Apocalypse

Release Date: April 25
Platforms: PS5, PC

Days Gone returns with a fresh coat of paint and brand-new content in its remastered form. While a full sequel hasn’t happened (yet), this is a great opportunity to revisit its open-world zombie apocalypse.

What’s New:

• "Horde Assault" mode pits players against massive enemy waves.

• Speedrun and permadeath modes add high-stakes replayability.

• Graphics enhancements and DualSense controller features.

• Faster load times and smoother performance.

Bonus: If you already own the PS4 version, the upgrade to PS5 costs only $10. PC players get the new content via the "Broken Roads" DLC.

Forza Horizon 5 (PS5): Open-World Racing Hits PlayStation

Release Date: April 25
Platforms: PS5

It’s the first time Forza Horizon hits a PlayStation console, and it’s bringing its best with it. A stunning open world, intuitive gameplay, and a gigantic list of cars await.

Key Features:

• Gorgeous visuals and highly detailed environments.

• Casual-friendly handling with serious depth.

• “Horizon Realms” update adds 11 legacy tracks, a stadium circuit, 60+ new challenges, and new vehicles.

Could this be the new racing king of PlayStation?

The Last of Us Part Two Remastered (PC): A Post-Apocalyptic Masterpiece

Release Date: April 3
Platforms: PC

Just in time for the second season of the hit TV series, The Last of Us Part II arrives on PC with major technical improvements.

Why It’s Special:

• Full support for ultrawide screens, DLSS, and FSR.

• Enhanced textures, lighting, and performance.

• “No Return” roguelike mode adds endless replayability.

• New maps, characters, lost levels, and even a guitar-free mode.

Expect one of PlayStation’s most intense emotional rides—now with full PC power behind it.

South of Midnight: Deep South, Deep Mysteries

Release Date: April 8
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC

From Compulsion Games comes a mystical, visually unique third-person adventure set in the Deep South.

Standout Elements:

• Stop-motion cutscene style and eerie mythological vibe.

• You play as Hazel, a weaver fixing spiritual bonds in a post-hurricane world.

• Gameplay blends puzzle-solving, exploration, and heartfelt narrative.

Expected length: 15–25 hours. This could be April’s sleeper hit.

Commandos: Origins – Tactical Stealth Returns

Release Date: April 9
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

The classic WWII tactical franchise returns with a prequel focused on the origin of Jack O’Hara’s elite squad.

Features:

• 10+ missions with signature real-time stealth mechanics.

• Each commando has unique skills to combine for success.

• Play solo or in 2-player co-op, split-screen or online.

Perfect for fans of old-school strategy with a modern polish.

Other Notable April 2025 Releases:

• Clash: Obscure Expedition 33 – Stylish fighting game with challenging mechanics.

• Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Revival of the legendary fighting series.

• MotoGP 25 – The latest evolution of two-wheeled racing.

• Steel Seed – A dark post-apocalyptic action-platformer with puzzles.

• Bionic Bay – Physics-based platforming with environmental flipping.

• Tempest Rising – Spiritual successor to Command & Conquer.

• Forever Skies – Survival adventure in a flying base above ruined Earth.

• Crashlands 2 – Quirky crafting and survival game returns with more polish.

• Monaco 2 – Plan the perfect heist with friends in this stealth-action sequel.

Final Thoughts

April 2025 is stacked. Whether you're hunting zombies, racing exotic cars, solving mythological puzzles, or commanding WWII squads, this month offers a buffet of gaming greatness.

Which one are you most hyped for? Let us know in the comments—and don’t forget to bookmark this guide so you don’t miss a single launch!

Image: Naughty Dog | Promotional art