20 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2025

20. Avowed

Let's kick this list off with one of the year's longest-gestating titles - Obsidian Entertainment's new action-RPG set within the Pillars of Eternity universe, Avowed.

Avowed began development in 2018 and looks like one hell of a dazzling genre offering, tossing guns into the mix to ensure that this is far from your typical AAA fantasy romp.

Obsidian has managed expectations upfront by revealing that Avowed will have a more confined scope than, say, Skyrim, opting to place a greater emphasis on its story and characters. 

In an era where AAA bloat has never felt more overwhelming, this is surely music to the ears of many players.

And better yet, you'll be able to play it for just a few quid as it launches day one on Xbox Game Pass.

Avowed releases on February 18.