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By Oliver Brandt
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January was a reasonably quiet month for video game releases, as many had expected, but video game publishers are making sure February is a bit more exciting with the release of many high profile and high quality video games across Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and more.
Among the highlights for February’s video game releases are “Dragon Quest Reimagined,” a ground-up remake of a classic PlayStation game, as well as the highly anticipated “Resident Evil Requiem,” which is the first mainline Resident Evil game to be released day-and-date on a Nintendo platform in over 20 years.
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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Feb. 5)
Release platforms: Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
“Dragon Quest VII Reimagined” is a remake of the PS1 classic with streamlined progression and mechanics, new content, and quality of life additions.
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice (Feb. 6)
Release platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
“My Hero Academia: All’s Justice” is a 3D arena fighter where players can face off using and against characters from the “My Hero Academia” series. It features a story mode focused on the final story arc of the series.
Nioh 3 (Feb. 6)
Release platforms: PS5, PC
The third game in the series, “Nioh 3” is an action RPG with soulslike elements developed by Koei Tecmo. Unlike “Nioh 2,” which was a prequel, “Nioh 3” takes place after the first game.
Romeo is a Dead Man (Feb. 11)
Release platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
The newest game from “No More Heroes” and “Lollipop Chainsaw” creator Suda51, “Romeo is a Dead Man” is an over-the-top action adventure game split up into unpredictable chapters.
Mario Tennis Fever (Feb. 12)
Release platforms: Switch 2
Following up from “Mario Tennis Aces,” this tennis-themed Mario game adds a host of new characters, new abilities, new rackets, and a full-featured story mode.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (Feb. 12)
Release platforms: Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
“Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties” reimagines the story and gameplay of “Yakuza 3,” and adds a brand-new side story focused on fan-favorite character Yoshitaka Mine.
High on Life 2 (Feb. 13)
Release platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
“High on Life 2” is a first-person shooter with zany talking weapons from Squanch Games, with a heavy focus on comedic storytelling and writing, as well as high mobility traversal options. “High on Life 2” will also be released on Switch 2 on April 20, 2026.
Avowed (Feb. 17)
Release platforms: PS5
After previously having been released on Xbox Series X|S and PC, action-adventure RPG “Avowed” is now being released on PS5. The new version of the game, which will also be released as an update to other platforms, brings new character creation options, new weapons, and a new game plus mode.
Towerborne (Feb. 26)
Release platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Side-scrolling action RPG “Towerborne” is finally leaving early access, with a full release coming alongside a shift to a paid game rather than free-to-play as originally intended. The full release will include offline play support.
Resident Evil Requiem (Feb. 27)
Release platforms: Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
“Resident Evil Requiem” is the ninth mainline game in the series and will see players returning to Raccoon City for the first time in years. “Requiem” will feature two playable characters: Grace Ashcroft, whose sections will focus more on survival horror, and Leon Kennedy, whose sections will focus more on combat action.
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