From Lightning Returns to Thief, a list of all the February game releases

By Ryan Fleming February 2, 2014

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February is a going to be a good month for video game software. There are several games coming on all platforms, from Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII for the PS3 and Xbox 360, to Thief, which releases on PC, current-gen, and next gen systems.

Here’s a list of what to expect and when to expect it.

February 4

Earth Defense Force 2025

(Xbox 360 & PS3)

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Fable Anniversary

(Xbox 360)

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Fables: The Wolf Among Us – Episode 2: Smoke and Mirrors

(PC, Mac, PS3) (Xbox 360 release on February 5)

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The Lego Movie Video game

(PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One)

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February 5

Outlast

(PS4)

February 7

Bravely Default

(3DS)

February 11

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

(PS3, Xbox 360)

Toukiden: The Age of Demons

(PS Vita, PSP)

One Piece: Romance Dawn

(3DS)

February 14

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc

(PS Vita)

February 18

Rayman Legends

(PS4, Xbox One)

February 21

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

(Wii U)

February 25

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

(PC, PS3, Xbox 360)

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare

(Xbox 360, Xbox One)

Tales of Symphonia Chronicles

(PS3)

Thief

(PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One)

February 28

Divinity: Original Sin

(PC)

Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy

(3DS)

Resident Evil 4: Ultimate HD Edition

(PC)

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