November used to be the busy period for games, but now February and March have become some of the most hectic months for new releases and Atomfall is coming right at the end.
Atomfall, the upcoming survival game that’s a lot like Fallout but in English, is now releasing on March 27, 2025. In February alone we’re getting Civilization 7, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Avowed, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and Monster Hunter Wilds. March is slightly better, with the Suikoden Remasters and Xenoblade Chronicles
The beginning of the year can be a tough time, as most of us spend too much money during the December holiday season and end up having to save some money before we can release half a dozen new games. This means that you have to carefully choose which games you want to play, as both time and money will be scarce. It’s going to be a battle royale, and I’m not talking about Fortnite.
I’m not so sure why this has become the new trend. November made sense. Publishers wanted games to be available for the holidays so people could buy them as gifts. It’s cold, people are on leave, it’s the perfect time to stay indoors and play a nice game.
Summer usually brings fewer games, and again, that makes sense. Everyone is traveling or enjoying the sun outside; who wants to be locked up in front of electronics that bombard you with residual heat? But this late winter/early spring period is a more recent phenomenon and it confuses and scares me.
If you’re on the fence about Atomfall, it’s a survival action game inspired by Fallout, Metro and BioShock. You’ll be fighting for survival in Britain after the nuclear apocalypse, so if that’s your jam, make sure you budget some money for it.
In the meantime, here are the best games of 2024 until now.