We all know the phrase “April showers bring May flowers.” But you know what else April brings? Tons of exciting video games for us to dive into. And with all the rain coming in April, it’s the best time to stay inside and play until your heart is content. Tons of games are hitting consoles and PCs this upcoming month, but here are our most anticipated video games.
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South of Midnight
Compulsion Games and Xbox Game Studios have teamed up to give us the new action-adventure title South of Midnight. Players will spend their time exploring the vast mythos of the Deep South. The story follows Hazel, a young woman trying to uncover her connection to this incredible world, save her hometown from disaster, and master the art of becoming a Weaver. Every trailer makes us fall in love with this world a little more. And can we talk about Hazel? We are ready for her to be one of our favorite female protagonists in video games. This release has a lot of hype, and we can only hope it lives up to it.
South of Midnight is set to release on April 8, 2025, for PC via Steam and Xbox Series X/S.
Once Human (Mobile)
If you are considering upgrading your phone, now is a good time because Once Human is going mobile, and the system requirements are bonkers. Once Human is a post-apocalyptic, multiplayer, open-world survival game from Starry Studio and Exptional Global.
Wake up with amnesia in an apocalyptic world destroyed by an alien pollutant known as stardust that has mutated most living things into horrific Lovecraftian monsters. However, as a meta-human created by Rosetta, the company responsible for the devastation, you can control stardust and resist mutation. Uncover the nefarious secrets of Rosetta by defeating nightmarish deviants, building a base, upgrading weapons, and staying alive (and sane). Luckily, you are not in this alone because mobile players will be able to play together and with their PC friends, thanks to cross-platform gameplay.
Once Human releases on April 23, 2025, for Android and iOS.
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Star Overdrive
Star Overdrive is definitely the raddest game coming out in April. The best way to describe it is Tony Hawk Pro Skater in Space set to a shredding ’80s synth soundtrack. You’ll race across breathtaking landscapes on your hoverboard and explore the map. Uncover the truth behind your lover’s disappearance in this shattered world.
Every biome is challenging, from the whispering dunes to the gravity-bending ruins, demanding speed, precision, and creative thinking. Your journey is yours to shape. Will you harness your abilities to defy physics, outmaneuver threats, or unlock the lost knowledge buried beneath the land?
You can play the demo for Star Overdrive now. The full game will be released for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on April 10, 2025.
LUNAR Remastered Collection
Looking for some nostalgia this April? GungHo Online is back with the LUNAR Remastered Collection. Get ready to game because the bundle includes LUNAR: Silver Star Story Complete and LUNAR 2: Eternal Blue Complete. The classic JRPGs have been icons of the genre since the 90s, and now, new gamers can enjoy the excitement. The remastered versions include updates to graphics and audio and much-needed quality-of-life improvements to gameplay. Whether you are new to the franchise or looking to return to this beloved world, there are tons to be excited about when it finally drops.
The LUNAR Remastered Collection releases on April 18, 2025, for PC via Steam, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and the Nintendo Switch.
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Jumping Jazz Cats
Jumping Jazz Cats is a party platformer from Le Catnip Collective and Team17, where players run amok as frisky felines in the jazzy Ellington Mansion. Grind handrails, swing from chandeliers, climb curtains, and more as you parkour through the sprawling estate. Play a blend of cooperative and competitive mini-games, including races, collectathons, and epic showdowns. Explore the six zany levels of the mansion in solo, local, or online co-op modes. Most importantly, you can customize your kitties with unlockable accessories. This just might be the purrfect party game!
Jumping Jazz Cats releases on April 10, 2025, for PC via Steam.
Pilo and the Holobook
Pilo and the Holobook is an exploration-based adventure game set in a colorful galaxy. You guide Pilo, an apprentice explorer, on a journey to document the universe’s wonders and solve mysteries. Using the Holobook, a powerful encyclopedia-like tool, Pilo collects stickers to record his discoveries and uncover the story behind a mysterious dark force known as the Tar.
The creators behind Pilo and the Holobook, Mudita Games, aim to promote games that are beautiful and full of positive messages. The two founders are also committed to the values of eco-responsibility, inclusivity and accessibility in their productions and working methods.
The demo for Pilo and the Holobook is available now. The official release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam will be on April 10, 2025.
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Days Gone Remastered
No, it isn’t 2021, people. Bend Studio and Climax Studios are back and bringing gamers Days Gone Remastered. It’s the same fantastic game and new things to be excited about. This time, it is built entirely with the PlayStation 5 in mind, including improved visuals, lighting quality, and more. We are also getting DualSense controller support and additional accessibility features, including high-contrast mode, game speed, UI narration, and more. But it isn’t all visual and gameplay improvements. The remaster is dropping with a new permadeath mode, a horde assault survival arcade mode, and tons of additional new content. With so much to enjoy, it will be painful waiting until the end of April to play.
Days Gone Remastered drops on April 25, 2025, for PlayStation 5.
Traveler’s Refrain
Traveler’s Refrain is a story-driven action RPG from Red Essence Games and indie.io that follows a Traveler questing to find his long-lost love. Armed with a magical bouzouki, the Traveler casts magical spells to defeat abominations, solve puzzles, and discover the secrets of an ancient conflict. Combine song spells and melee attacks for devastating combos in a seamless combat system. Ultimately, take on the Mecha-Goddesses of Fate to find the machine that will reunite the Traveler with his lover.
Traveler’s Refrain releases on April 11, 2025, for PC via Steam.
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Rusty Rabbit
Humankind abandoned Earth as it entered another ice age. Over time, those who came to hold dominion over the world were… rabbits!? After humanity left, the rabbits referred to humans as “giants” and revered the massive ruins left behind as “Smokestack Mountain.” Those fearless enough to violate and excavate this sacred site are known as “rust diggers.” The protagonist, an old rabbit named Stamp, is one such rust digger, making a daily routine of excavating Smokestack Mountain.
The gameplay focuses on an RPG-like progression that involves upgrading your mech with parts and materials collected from within the ruins. Improve Stamp’s skills through intense battles with enemies guarding treasures. Hop in your mech to smash and dash your way through the cavernous industrial zones in the mazelike ruins. With your mech’s ninja-like speed and mobility, explore the ruins by smashing through blocks and loot any treasure that awaits.
A demo of Rusty Rabbit is available now, and the full game will be released for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on April 17, 2025.
This article was written alongside Cassie Holguin and Lauren Darnell.
Who I Am: A nerd by the strictest definition. I enjoy diving straight into my favorite fandoms without a care in the world. I live on video/board games, fantasy movies and TV, and all things geeky.
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