Unmissable Future Releases: Preorder These Must-Have Games Today!

• Release date: March 6
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
• Preorder bonuses: Prosperity Orb, Fortune Orb, and 57,300 Potch (in-game currency)

This enhanced collection of the classic PS1 RPGs Suikoden I and II is set to launch on March 6. The initial offering includes a $50 Day One Edition, featuring the Prosperity Orb and Fortune Orb in-game items, which will multiply your earnings and experience gained from battles, respectively, along with a generous 57,300 Potch (the in-game currency) to kickstart your journey.

Check out our Suikoden 1&2 HD Remaster preorder guide.

• Release date: March 6
• Platforms: TK
• Preorder bonuses: TK

Split Fiction is the upcoming title from the developers of It Takes Two, Hazelight Studio. Following the style of their previous games, Split Fiction offers a cooperative experience where two players control characters Mio and Zoe, both of whom are novelists drawn into alternate realities based on their fantasy and sci-fi tales. The game emphasizes puzzles and platforming tasks that demand collaboration between both players.

Explore our Split Fiction preorder guide.

• Release date: March 14
• Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC
• Preorder bonuses: Wyatt Sicks DLC pack; Uncle Howdy and Nikki Unhealthy character cosmetics (available on PS5 and Xbox only); WWE 2K24 Unhealthy-Gen key (digital only); 7-day early access starting March 7 (Bloodline Edition digital only)

WWE 2K25 aims to deliver numerous enhancements to the annual professional wrestling simulation series, alongside new gameplay modes such as the innovative online competitive mode, The Island. Preorders are available for different variants, including the $70 standard physical edition on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One. For detailed information on the various digital editions available for preorder, check our WWE 2K25 preorder guide, which includes information about the WWE 2K25 Bloodline Edition that grants seven-day early access to the full game starting March 7.

• Release date: March 20
• Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
• Preorder incentives: Claws of Awaji DLC expansion; Thrown to the Canines bonus mission; Lithograph variant (Best Buy exclusive); Steelbook case (Target exclusive); Three-day early access starting March 17 (digital only)

After numerous delays, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is finally set to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on March 20. This installment transports the Assassin’s Creed narrative to feudal Japan, allowing players to embark on the game’s overarching storyline as either of two protagonists: the skilled swordsman Samurai Yasuke or the stealthy shinobi Naoe. Several versions of the game will be available, including various physical editions with store-exclusive perks and special digital editions loaded with additional content. For instance, Best Buy is offering an exclusive lithograph with preorders. For a premium display piece, check out Displate’s officially licensed steel poster for $50 at Best Buy. Explore our Assassin’s Creed Shadows preorder guide for additional information.

• Release date: March 21
• Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X |S, and PC
• Preorder incentives: N/A

Bleach: Rebirth of Souls will debut on March 21, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X |S, and PC. This 3D fighting game focuses on sword-based combat and features a single-player campaign that retells the story of the original manga series. There will also be local and online multiplayer modes.

• Release date: March 25
• Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
• Preorder incentives: Flatline Tactical Bundle or the Clamefield Patrol Specialist Skins Pack (varies by edition and retailer)

Killing Floor 3 is an exciting new cooperative FPS where teams of up to six players face off against hordes of zombies. This game enhances previous titles in the series with new interactive elements in maps, a wider array of weapons to experiment with, and gruesome new visual features such as the all-new “MEAT System” that facilitates even more gory zombie dismemberment. Both physical and digital preorders are available on console and PC, and preordering includes either the Flatline Tactical Bundle or the Clamefield Patrol Specialist Skins Pack, depending on which version you choose.

Look for our Killing Floor 3 preorder guide.

• Release date: May 29
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch
• Preorder incentives: Metal poster, 100,000 credits (in-game currency), additional equipment and upgrade items (all bonuses are exclusive to Best Buy)

One of the last remaining Wii U-exclusive games is finally making its way to the Switch with the Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition. This means that Xenoblade fans will now have access to all four titles in the series along with their DLC expansions on the Switch. This new Definitive Edition release features improved graphics, a revamped user interface, updated gameplay, and even added content to enrich the original story. Preorders are available now, and securing the game at Best Buy will provide you with unique bonuses like 100,000 credits (in-game currency), several armor and weapon items, and a physical steel mini poster showcasing the game’s cover artwork.

• Release date: April 24
• Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC
• Preorder bonuses: Fatal Fury 2: Terry costume, early access via Deluxe Edition

SNK is reviving its long-forgotten fighting game franchise with Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. This 1-vs-1 brawler marks the first new installment in the series in over 25 years, bringing back classic characters like Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui. It features new gameplay elements such as rollback netcode, a single-player RPG mode, and the option for streamlined controls. Preorders include the original Terry Bogard skin as seen in Fatal Fury 2 as a bonus. A physical Deluxe Edition will also be available, which comes with a steelbook case, a 100-page artbook, a 2-disc soundtrack, stickers, and more.

Check out our Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves preorder guide.

• Release date: April 24
• Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass
• Preorder bonuses: N/A

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the inaugural RPG from Sandfall Interactive. This game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 and showcases stunning visuals along with turn-based combat inspired by the early Final Fantasy titles. Various physical editions are available, including a $50 standard edition, a $70 Lumiere Edition, and a $150 Collector’s Edition. Digital preorders are also offered.

Check out our Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 preorder guide.

• Release date: May 15
• Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
• Preorder bonuses: Void Slayer skin; 2-day early access starting May 13 (Premium and Collector’s Editions only)

Doom: The Dark Ages is the latest installment in one of the most significant shooter franchises in history. The game serves as a follow-up to Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal, enhancing the gunplay of both titles while introducing new melee-focused weapons like a chainsaw shield. In terms of plot, The Dark Ages acts as a prequel to Doom (2016) and connects the new era of Doom with the original Doom, Doom II, and Doom 64. Preorders include an exclusive Void Slayer in-game skin, and both Premium and Collector’s Editions provide you with up to a 2-day early access to the single-player campaign starting May 13.

Check out our Doom: The Dark Ages preorder guide.

• Release date: May 16
• Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
• Preorder bonuses: Capcom vs SNK comic book

This collection features eight classic Capcom arcade fighting games, including:

• Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro
• Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001
• Capcom Fighting Evolution
• Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper
• Power Stone
• Power Stone 2
• Project Justice
• Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein

For many of the included games, this marks the first occasion they have been ported or re-released since their original launch years ago. All games within the collection feature online matchmaking experience along with rollback netcode, plus bonus features such as music and art galleries along with optional challenge sliders for offline solo modes. All physical edition preorders for Capcom Fighting Collection 2 come with a unique Capcom vs. SNK comic book.

Discover our Capcom Fighting Collection 2 preorder guide.

• Release date: May 30
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch
• Preorder incentives: N/A

Rune Factory merges elements of role-playing, farming, and relationship simulations, and the upcoming title in the series, Guardians of Azuma, immerses players in a fresh setting inspired by feudal Japanese mythology and culture. The game is set to be released on May 30 for Nintendo Switch, available in a standard edition priced at $70 and a special Earth Dancer Mini Edition priced at $100.

Explore our Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma preorder manual.

• Launch date: May 30
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One
• Preorder bonuses: “It’s Raining!” in-game bonus gesture

FromSoftware is reinventing its latest adventure RPG Elden Ring into a cooperative multiplayer, run-based extraction game. Teams of up to three players venture into the new realm of Limveld to gather, battle bosses, and collect loot before the three-day in-game timer concludes. The expansive open world will be procedurally generated, featuring varied points of interest, biomes, and enemies for each run. The game releases on May 30 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

Check out our Elden Ring: Nightreign preorder guide.

• Release date: May 30
• Platforms: PS5 and PC
• Preorder bonuses: The Origin outfit; 500 Divinity’s Gold, 10x High Potions

After nearly a decade of development, the stylish action RPG Lost Soul Aside launches on PS5 and PC on May 30. Preorders are now available for both the standard physical edition and the Digital Deluxe Edition, with early purchases unlocking a bonus in-game outfit for the protagonist Kaser along with several additional in-game items.

Find our Lost Soul Aside preorder guide.

• Release date: May 30
• Platforms: PS5 and Nintendo Switch
• Preorder incentives: N/A

While Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind initially launched as a digital title on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in December 2024, the cooperative brawler is set for an official physical release on PS5 and Switch on May 30. Although there are no preorder bonuses on offer, a standard edition is priced at $35 and a Deluxe Edition available for $50 which includes a variety of bonus items.

Check out our Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind Physical Edition preorder guide.

• Release date: June 13
• Platforms:
• PS5 and Nintendo Switch
• Preorder incentives: N/A

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered is another title that has been available digitally since December 2024 and is soon to be released physically. Like the digital version, the physical edition includes improved versions of the cult classic action-adventure titles, Soul Reaver and Soul Reaver 2. Both games feature enhanced graphics and new gameplay elements, along with in-game galleries where players can view artwork and behind-the-scenes content. A standard edition is priced at $30, while a $50 Deluxe Edition includes additional goodies.

Check out our Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered Physical Edition preorder guide.

• Launch date: August 28
• Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
• Preorder incentives: White Tuxedo camouflage outfit; 48-hour early access (Digital Deluxe Edition)

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a remake of the acclaimed PS2 game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. This new version maintains the original voice acting and aims to faithfully recreate Snake Eater’s storyline, but it utilizes a completely new graphical engine and introduces various gameplay enhancements, including an additional over-the-shoulder camera perspective. Preorders for both physical and digital editions are currently open, although the $200 Collector’s Edition is presently sold out.

Explore our Metal Gear Solid Delta: Preorder Information.

• Release date: TBA 2025
• Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
• Preorder incentives: N/A

Digimon Story: Time Stranger marks the next installment in Bandai Namco’s monster-collecting RPG series. Like previous Digimon Story games, Time Stranger appears to be a narrative-heavy adventure and may include turn-based battles alongside Digimon training mechanics that can unlock more powerful Digivolutions. While the game is set to launch in 2025, no specific release date has been confirmed at the time of this writing (the final box art has also yet to be revealed). Nonetheless, the game is available for preorder on all platforms, including physical copies for PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Check out our Digimon Story: Time Stranger preorder guide.