2025 is without a doubt one of the most crowded years in gaming. Even though GTA 6 got delayed to the next year, there are still tons of new games that will keep players engaged throughout the year. Some of the biggest franchises are coming back this year, like Doom and Death Stranding. There will be some new interesting IPs, such as MindsEye, from the ex-producer of the GTA series is surely anticipated by many gamers.
The issue with having so many games releasing in a single year is that players might miss out on some titles. But, knowing when and what games will be released each month can clear the path to pick the best of them and have more titles to play. So here is the list of all the upcoming 2025 games that you can look forward to and pick the best of them for yourself.
Best Upcoming Games of 2025: May
1 – Doom: The Dark Ages
Doomguy will return once again to slay and demolish demons, this time in the Dark Ages. Doom: The Dark Ages will be the biggest game in the series, with vehicles and new weapons to play the game.
Release Date: May 14, 2025
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Developer: id Software
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
2 – Elden Ring: Nightreign
After the success of Elden Ring, FromSoftware took the opportunity to create a fantastic co-op game based on this world. Players will face enemies and boss fights with the help of each other to finish each run.
Release Date: May 30, 2025
Genre: Co-op Action, Survival, RPG
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Developer: FromSoftware
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Other Upcoming Games of May
- Metal Eden (PC, PS5, XSX) – May 6
- The Midnight Walk (PS5, PSVR2) – May 8
- Revenge of the Savage Planet (PS5, PS4, XSX, PC, NS) – May 14
- Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (PS4, PS5, X1, XSX, PC, NS) – May 16
- Disney Illusion Island (PS5, XSX, X1, PC) – May 30
Upcoming Games of June 2025
1 – Mario Kart World
Nintendo fans will finally get their hands on Nintendo Switch 2, and with it comes Mario Kart World. The first exclusive games of Switch 2 promise a bigger and better experience than previous games.
- Release Date: June 5, 2025
- Genre: Kart Racing
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
- Developer: Nintendo
- Publisher: Nintendo
2 – MindsEye
Comes from the genius mind of Grand Theft Auto producer, MindsEye, and promises a fantastic and action-packed shooter experience with eye-catching and gorgeous-looking visuals.
- Release Date: June 10, 2025
- Genre: Action-Adventure
- Platforms: PS5, XSX, PC
- Developer: Build a Rocket Boy
- Publisher: IO Interactive
3 – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
The Maestro himself, Hideo Kojima, will return this year with the sequel to his unorthodox game, Death Stranding. Kojima has promised a more action-oriented experience with this title.
- June 26, 2025
- Genre: Action, Strand Game
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Developer: Kojima Productions
- Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Other Upcoming Games of June 2025
- Civilization 7 (Switch 2) – June 5
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (Switch 2) – June 5
- FBC: Firebreak (PS5, XSX, PC) – June 17
- Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond (PC, iOS, Android) – June 17
Upcoming Games of July 2025
1 – Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4
Whether you are a modern or classic gamer, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 will bring many joyful hours for you. With famous skaters of the world present in the game, enjoy doing insane tricks with great visuals.
- Release Date: July 11, 2025
- Genre: Sports, Skateboarding
- Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
- Developer: Iron Galaxy Studios
- Publis
2 – Donkey Kong Bananza
With the release of Nintendo Switch 2, one of the oldest franchises of this company, Donkey Kong, will return with new areas, challenges, and modes to engage for hours.
- Release Date: July 17, 2025
- Genre: 3D Platformer, Action-Adventure
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
- Developer: Nintendo
- Publisher: Nintendo
3 – Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is another action soulslike game from China that will hit consoles and PC in July. Take control of a pirate in dangerous adventures in the Ming Dynasty.
- Release Date: July 24, 2025
- Genre: Soulslike, Action, RPG
- Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
- Developer: Leenzee
- Publisher: 505 Games
Other Upcoming Games of July 2025
- Patapon 1 + 2 Replay (PS5, Switch, PC) – July 11
- Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game (PC, PS5, XSX) – July 29
Upcoming Games of August 2025
1 – Mafia: The Old Country
Mafia is another beloved franchise coming back this year with The Old Country. Set in early 1900s Sicily, players will be taken to the roots of where it all started.
- Release Date: August 8, 2025
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Third-Person Shooter
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
- Developer: Hanger 13
- Publisher: 2K
2 – Gears of War: Reloaded
One of the genre-defining games of all time, Gears of War, will get a remaster that, for the first time, will be available on PlayStation as well.
- Release Date: August 26, 2025
- Genre: Third-Person Shooter
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: The Coalition
- Publisher: Microsoft
3 – Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
One of the most influential games of all time, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, is finally getting a remake that will be available in 2025.
- Release Date: August 28, 2025
- Genre: Stealth
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Konami, Virtous
- Publisher: Konami
Other Upcoming Games of August 2025
- Story of Seasons: Grand Bazar (Switch, PC) – August 27
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World (Switch 2) – August 27
- Lost Soul Aside (PC, PS5) – August 29
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (PS5, PS4, X1, XSX, PC) – August 29
Upcoming Games of September 2025
1 – Borderlands 4
After 6 years of absence, Gearbox is back with another main entry of their beloved looter-shooter, the Borderlands series, with larger areas and new heroes.
- Release Date: September 12, 2025
- Genre: FPS, Looter Shooter
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Gearbox Software
- Publisher: 2K
2 – Marathon
Bungie is set to revive one of its classic shooter games as a multiplayer extraction shooter set in the year 2893 in the abandoned colony of Tau Ceti VI.
- Release Date: September 23, 2025
- Genre: Multiplayer Extraction Shooter
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Bungie
- Publisher: Bungie
Other Upcoming games of September 2025
- Hell is Us (PC, PS5, XBX) – September 4
- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (PC) – September 12
Upcoming Games of October 2025
1 – Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
The sequel to one of the best immersive sim games of all time, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, will be released this year as well.
- Release Date: October 2025
- Genre: Action, RPG
- Platforms: PC, PS5, XBX
- Developer: The Chinese Room
- Publisher: Paradox Interactive
2 – Ghost of Yotei
The most important PlayStation exclusive of 2025 is without a doubt the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei, that will expand upon the previous game.
- Release Date: October 2, 2025
- Genre: Action-Adventure, Open-World
- Platforms: PlayStation 5
- Developer: Sucker Punch Productions
- Publishers: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Upcoming Games of 2025 Without a Release Date
1 – Dying Light: The Beast
Dying Light: The Beast is the direct sequel to Dying Light that offers more than 20 hours of fresh gameplay to the table.
- Release Date: Mid 2025
- Genre: Survival Horror
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Techland
- Publisher: Techland
2 – Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hollow Knight is considered one of the best indie and metroidvania games of all time, and the long-awaited sequel to it will be released this year as well.
- Release Date: 2025
- Genre: Metroidvania
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC
- Developer: Team Cherry
- Publisher: Team Cherry
3 – Killing Floor 3
Killing Floor 3 is another multiplayer shooter of this year that horror fans should not miss. It’s brutal, raw, and action-packed.
- Release Date: 2025
- Genre: FPS, Co-op Survival
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Tripwire Interactive
- Publisher: Tripwire Interactive
4 – Little Nightmares 3
Fans of horror will have a feast this year with this Horror, Puzzle indie title, Little Nightmares 3, hitting shelves in 2025 as well.
- Release Date: 2025
- Genre: Puzzle-Platformer, Survival Horror
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Supermassive Games
- Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
5 – Judas
The brainchild of Ken Levine, creator of the BioShock series, is also expected to be released in this game-packed year.
- Release Date: 2025
- Genre: First Person Shooter
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Ghost Story Games
- Publisher: Ghost Story Games
6 – Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra
The most important superhero video game of this year is definitely Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, as players take the roles of Captain America and Black Panther.
- Release Date: Holiday 2025
- Genre: Action-Adventure
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox series X|S, PC
- Developer: Skydance New Media
- Publisher: Plaion
7 – Metroid Prime 4
With the release of the new Nintendo console, players will finally get a chance to play the latest installment of the Metroidvania franchise.
- Release Date: 2025
- Genre: Metroidvania, FPS
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
- Developer: Retro Studios
- Publisher: Nintendo
8 – Ninja Gaiden 4
Yet another classic and brutal game of all time, Ninja Gaiden will return this year with a brand new game to challenge players.
- Release Date: Q3/Q4 2025
- Genre: Hack and Slash
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Team Ninja, PlatinumGames
- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
9 – The Outer Worlds 2
Obsidian’s new sci-fi action RPG will also get a sequel this year with bigger areas, bigger planets to explore, and enemies to kill with big guns.
- Release Date: 2025
- Genre: Action RPG
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
10 – The Wolf Among Us 2
The Wolf Among Us is considered one of the best episodic graphic adventures of all time, with great narrative and adult themes.
- Release Date: 2025
- Genre: Episodic Graphic Adventure
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Developer: Telltale Games
- Publisher: Telltale Games
2025 as the Peak of Gaming Year
The only problem gamers will face in 2025 will definitely be time management to play all these amazing games. The competition for best game of the year is already high thanks to titles like Split Fiction, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
FAQ: Upcoming Games of 2025
Q1: Which titles are the most important games of 2025?
While it depends on the style of each gamer, Ghost of Yotei, Judas, Mafia: The Old Country, Gears of War: Reloaded, Elden Ring: Nightreign, and Borderlands 4 are the most important titles to be released.
Q2: Which games have been delayed to 2026?
The most important title that got delayed to 2026 is most definitely Grand Theft Auto 6. Fable from Microsoft is another title that has been delayed to 2026.
Q3: What are the best upcoming shooter games of 2025?
For single-player gamers, Judas, Mafia: The Old Country, and Borderlands are the best, and for multiplayer fans, Killing Floor 3 and Marathon are great choices.
