{"id":149789,"date":"2025-01-01T15:21:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T15:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/?p=149789"},"modified":"2025-01-01T15:21:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T15:21:17","slug":"5-games-you-must-play-in-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/features\/5-games-you-must-play-in-january-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Games You Must Play in January 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2024 was an incredibly strong year for games, and 2025 looks to keep the momentum going even further beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As one gets back from holiday, we at Gamers Heroes have got you covered with the 5 games you must play in January 2025 &#8211; no multipage click-through required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Games You Must Play in January 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dynasty Warriors Origins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dynasty Warriors Origins - Overview Trailer | PS5 Games\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wEJj6ahC38s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nameless hero in the Three Kingdoms takes the spotlight in Koei Tecmo Games\u2019 Dynasty Warriors Origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set in the late Eastern Han period, Dynasty Warriors Origins will have players meeting iconic characters like Cao Cao, Sun Jian, an Liu Bei.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A battlefield packed with enemies awaits, giving players the chance to overwhelm foes with offensive an defensive abilities as a one-man army. Repeated attacks increase &#8220;Bravery,&#8221; which then allow for different &#8220;Arts.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rounding things out is a World Map that sets out to vividly represent the grand world of the Three Kingdoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dynasty Warriors Orgins will come out for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, ad PC on January 17, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sniper Elite: Resistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"5 Things To Know About Sniper Elite: Resistance\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ct7O6qpHVUE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new operative, a new campaign, and a new threat await with the release of Rebellion Games\u2019 Sniper Elite: Resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running parallel with the events of Sniper Elite 5, players will follow the story of Harry Hawker of the Special Operations Executive &#8211; SOE for short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Variety is the spice of life in Sniper Elite: Resistance. From multiple Kill List targets to different infiltration and extraction points, players can create their own playstyle in this title. Of course, the trademark X-ray kill cam makes its triumphant too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sniper Elite: Resistance will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on January 30, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hyper Light Breaker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hyper Light Breaker | Release Date Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VijrcUbspqU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Overgrowth awaits with the release of Heart Machine and Arc Games\u2019 Hyper Light Breaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 3D co-op action RPG with roguelite elements, this title lets players explore open worlds, create new builds, and rip through hordes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Variety is the spice of life too; Hyper Light Breaker lets players utilize wall-dashing, a hoverboard, and even a glider as they explore a world in disarray.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hyper Light Breaker will come out for the PC in Early Access on January 14, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tribe Nation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tribe Nation - Release Date Announcement Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dbksIzGA8Go?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A roguelike strategy with real-time battles players will be able to experience the Gallic Wars era with the release of Random Worlds\u2019 Tribe Nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">True to the title, players will set out to lead a Gallic tribe as they resist Caesar\u2019s conquest during this turbulent era set between 58-50 BC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along the way, players will navigate dynamic, randomly generated battlefields as they journey across Europe and evade Roman forces. Each stop also brings with it a number of text-based adventures, along with the chance to fight or trade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tribe Nation will come out for the PC on January 15, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freedom Wars Remastered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FREEDOM WARS REMASTERED \u2014 Announcement Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/feD7epA4CBk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Originally released for the PlayStation Vita, players will once again have a shot at freedom with Dimps and Bandai Namco\u2019s aptly named Freedom Wars Remastered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With players born into a one-million-year prison sentence, players will set out to take on deadly missions in the hopes of securing one\u2019s freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Armed with a Thorn weapon and warden cyborg Accessory, players will set out to dominate the battlefield with its three-dimensional high-speed combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the repeat offenders out there, this edition of Freedom Wars Remastered features high-resolution textues, 4K resolution support, and added difficulty level settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freedom Wars Remastered will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintedo Switch, and PC on January 10, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ub-post-grid ub-block-post-grid align  is-equal-height preserve-post-image-aspect-ratio\" style=\"\" id=\"ub-post-grid-9255c460-2644-4630-bf1c-37d16d9ae41d\"><div class=\"ub-post-grid-items is-list\" style=\"row-gap: 32px; 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