The Most Anticipated Games of 2025

Look, 2024 was a fairly nice yr for video games, delivering gems like Metaphor: ReFantazio, Astro Bot, Balatro, Closing Fantasy VII Rebirth, Off the Grid, and extra. However we’re an optimistic bunch, and we expect 2025 could possibly be even higher.

That’s the vibe we’re getting from the early batch of video games anticipated to launch this yr, spanning sequels and authentic titles alike, starting from Grand Theft Auto 6 to (doubtlessly) Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and lots extra in between.

Wait, let’s linger on that for a second: GTA 6 is certainly anticipated to return out later this yr, solely a dozen years after its predecessor. Let’s hope that promise holds true. And the Nintendo Change 2 is probably going simply across the nook, as properly.

There’s so much to get enthusiastic about already, and we’ve began highlighting the largest hitters coming down the pipeline in 2025. You’ll discover a few of our early picks beneath for video games to maintain your eye on, however keep tuned as we’ll be updating this record usually all year long to broaden it and swap in newly revealed video games.

Grand Theft Auto 6

Launch Date: Late 2025Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Collection X/S

That is undoubtedly probably the most anticipated recreation of 2025—and maybe one of the vital eagerly awaited video games of all time. The final entry within the Grand Theft Auto franchise stays extremely fashionable, bringing in billions of {dollars} and nonetheless boasting 24 million month-to-month gamers regardless of being practically 12 years outdated.

That’s a part of why we’re all ready for Grand Theft Auto 6. Set within the fictional state of Leonida, which is kind of clearly primarily based on Florida, gamers will be capable to revisit Vice Metropolis in a narrative revolving round two protagonists in what seems to be a Bonnie and Clyde-esque story.

There have been all types of rumors round cryptocurrency that includes within the recreation, whether or not it’s Bitcoin or Ethereum, or maybe an authentic token created by Rockstar Video games. However as of now, they’re utterly unsubstantiated.

Murderer’s Creed Shadows

Launch Date: February 14Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X/S, and PC

Ubisoft is again with Murderer’s Creed Shadows, which is able to see gamers transported to sixteenth century Japan to combat as a Japanese shinobi, Naoe, and a historic samurai, Yasuke. The story will see the 2 protagonists conflict as their respective factions combat as a part of the political unification of Japan.

Doom: The Darkish Ages

Launch Date: 2025Platforms: PC, Xbox Collection X/S, and PS5

The eighth core entry into the long-lasting shooter franchise, Doom: The Darkish Ages is ready to be developed by id Software program and revealed by Bethesda Softworks. The primary-person shooter will act as a prequel to the 2016 Doom title, following the franchise protagonist combating by hell.

However the recreation guarantees to set itself other than the remainder of the collection by including dragon driving and specializing in melee battle. It’s a little bit of a vibe shift, however not an excessive amount of—in any case, it’s nonetheless wildly, hilariously violent.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII

Launch date: February 11Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Collection X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Change

Fancy world domination, however don’t wish to get your footwear soiled? Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, developed by Firaxis, means that you can management well-known leaders from historical past to meet your warlord fantasies with out the messy half—or, alternatively, try for greatness with out inflicting a lot destruction. It’s as much as you.

New to the collection shall be city title improvement, a brand new diplomacy display screen, a brand new “age” system, and new civilizations on the daybreak of all ages—and Harriet Tubman as a brand new chief.

Metroid Prime 4: Past

Launch Date: 2025Platform: Nintendo Change

Metroid Prime 4: Past was initially introduced at E3 2017—yep, that way back—initially underneath improvement by Bandai Namco Studios . Nonetheless, it moved palms in 2019 to Retro Studios, the staff behind the unique Prime trilogy.

It does largely appear to be extra of the identical at this level, however given the standard of the earlier entries—and the way lengthy it’s been since Prime 3 in 2007—followers are prone to be pleased with it. Metroid Prime 4: Past has been introduced for Change, however we suspect it’ll additionally launch on the upcoming Change 2 as properly.

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

Launch Date: TBAPlatform: PlayStation 5

Naughty Canine’s first completely new IP since The Final of Us, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet takes the third-person motion style to area.

Within the trailer, we meet Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter on a mission on Sempiria, a planet that hasn’t acquired any communications for over 600 years. She is searching for a member of the 5 Aces crime syndicate, who Mun seems to have historical past with. As soon as on the bottom, our protagonist exhibits off a futuristic melee weapon and begins slaying robots. The trailer provides a cool retro-future vibe, and Naughty Canine not often misses. That is one to be excited for.

Ghost of Yōtei

Launch Date: 2025Platform: PlayStation 5

Sucker Punch Productions’ return after the success of Ghost of Tsushima isn’t fairly a sequel, however positively (in some way) associated—though how precisely is unclear. Set some 300 years after Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei is predicted to have the identical stealth action-fighting gameplay loop set in much more lovely landscapes.

Fable

Launch Date: 2025Platforms: Xbox Collection X/S, PC

Developed by Playground Video games, identified for racing recreation Forza Horizon, motion role-playing recreation (RPG) Fable 4 seems to move us again to the world of Albion for the primary time since card recreation Fable Fortune launched in 2017. Fable 4 seems to show avid gamers into their very own heroes, combating by enemies utilizing a combination of swordplay and magic as participant selections construct or break their fame.

Elden Ring: Nightreign

Launch Date: 2025Platforms:PS5/PS4, Xbox Collection X/S + One, PC

Elden Ring: Nightreign—developed by From Software program and revealed by Bandai Namco—will happen in Limveld, the same location to Limgrave from the unique title. This three-player co-op spinoff throws gamers by one other gauntlet of legendary creatures and difficult boss fights. Have you ever (and two friends) obtained what it takes?

Nintendo Change 2

Launch Date: TBD

Sure, the Nintendo Change 2 is {hardware} slightly than software program—however in addition to Grand Theft Auto 6, is there something in gaming extra broadly anticipated than Nintendo’s subsequent machine?

The unique Change has been an plain smash after the deeply underwhelming Wii U, and Nintendo has continued to experience its momentum for practically eight years now. Leaks and reviews level to a successor that doesn’t scrap the profitable hybrid components, however makes some key upgrades when it comes to energy and hopefully sturdiness. We’re prepared, Nintendo.

Editor’s observe: This story was initially revealed on December 16, 2023 and was final up to date with new data on January 1, 2025.