January 27th 2025.
Can we expect to see the highly anticipated new Gears Of War game this year? After a promising Developer Direct event from Microsoft, there are still rumors circulating about two unmentioned Xbox games that may potentially release this year. It's still early in the year, but if last week's showcase is any indication, 2025 could be a huge year for Microsoft and the Xbox brand.
The event included exciting announcements such as a new Ninja Gaiden game from PlatinumGames and a thrilling demo of Doom: The Dark Ages. What's even more exciting is that every game showcased has been confirmed for release this year. With highly anticipated titles like Fable on the horizon, it seems like Microsoft may have a new game to offer almost every month. There are even whispers of two more major releases dropping this year, adding to the already stacked lineup.
One of these rumored releases is a possible remake of Bethesda's beloved game, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. Speculations about its existence first surfaced in 2023, but they have gained traction in the past month, with some sources suggesting a 2025 launch. According to Tom Warren from The Verge, who wrote about the recent Developer Direct event, he had heard about the game's existence last year, with rumors swirling that it may release in late spring or early summer. However, it's still unclear whether it will be a remaster or a full-blown remake, as these terms are often used interchangeably.
The second highly anticipated game is Gears Of War: E-Day, a prequel announced during last year's Xbox summer showcase. It will be the first mainline entry in the Gears Of War series since 2019's Gears 5. Although the reveal trailer didn't show any gameplay or hint at a release window, Warren claimed last year that Microsoft was aiming for a 2025 release. He reiterated this information recently, but there is a chance that it may be delayed. Nevertheless, a new Gears Of War game would be a strong contender for the latter half of the year. However, Microsoft may be hesitant to release it around the same time as the highly anticipated release of GTA 6, which is expected to dominate the market. There's also a possibility that its release may overlap with Fable's, potentially affecting its sales.
Speaking of Gears Of War, there have been ongoing rumors about a remastered collection of the older games since 2022. While nothing has been officially confirmed, some fans believe that Xbox boss Phil Spencer has been dropping hints about it. This belief stems from a recent video interview where Spencer had a replica of the COG medal, which was a limited edition item from Gears Of War 3, displayed on his shelf. Although it may seem far-fetched, Spencer has a history of teasing things through background objects in interviews, including new hardware. He was also spotted playing the Gears series recently, but it's possible that he was simply revisiting the games in his free time.
Even if Gears Of War: E-Day doesn't make it to a 2025 release, Microsoft still has two highly anticipated role-playing games, The Outer Worlds 2 and Fable, to round out the year. While there is currently no set release date for either game, it's likely that they will be saved for the latter half of the year.
Despite its expected 2025 release window, details about the Fable reboot remain scarce. If you have any information or thoughts about the game, we'd love to hear from you! You can email us, leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our newsletter. Additionally, to make it easier for our readers to submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features, we have a Submit Stuff page that you can use instead of sending an email.
In other news, there have been reports that Gears Of War and Hellblade 2, among other Xbox games, may also be coming to PS5 in 2025. This prediction has sparked a lot of discussion and speculation among insiders. In fact, some predict that Xbox may become the largest publisher on the Nintendo Switch 2. And finally, a rare Halo 2 E3 demo was recently found on an Xbox devkit that was sold for over £4,000. It's always exciting to uncover hidden gems from the gaming world's past.
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