Look, 2024 was a fairly nice 12 months for video games, delivering gems like Metaphor: ReFantazio, Astro Bot, Balatro, Last Fantasy VII Rebirth, Off the Grid, and extra. However we’re an optimistic bunch, and we predict 2025 may very well be even higher.
That’s the vibe we’re getting from the early batch of video games anticipated to launch this 12 months, spanning sequels and authentic titles alike, starting from Grand Theft Auto 6 to (doubtlessly) Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and many extra in between.
Wait, let’s linger on that for a second: GTA 6 is certainly anticipated to return out later this 12 months, 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 nicely.
There’s loads to get enthusiastic about already, and we’ve began highlighting the most important 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 repeatedly all year long to increase it and swap in newly revealed video games.
Grand Theft Auto 6
Launch Date: Late 2025Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Sequence X/S
That is undoubtedly essentially the most anticipated recreation of 2025—and maybe one of the eagerly awaited video games of all time. The final entry within the Grand Theft Auto franchise stays extremely common, 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of {dollars} and nonetheless boasting 24 million month-to-month gamers regardless of being practically 12 years outdated.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 sort of clearly primarily based on Florida, gamers will have the ability to revisit Vice Metropolis in a narrative revolving round two protagonists in what appears 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 Sequence X/S, and PC
Ubisoft is again with Murderer’s Creed Shadows, which can see gamers transported to sixteenth century Japan to struggle as a Japanese shinobi, Naoe, and a historic samurai, Yasuke. The story will see the 2 protagonists conflict as their respective factions struggle as a part of the political unification of Japan.
Doom: The Darkish Ages
Launch Date: 2025Platforms: PC, Xbox Sequence X/S, and PS5
The eighth core entry into the enduring shooter franchise, Doom: The Darkish Ages is about 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 aside from the remainder of the collection by including dragon using and specializing in melee battle. It’s a little bit of a vibe shift, however not an excessive amount of—in spite of everything, it’s nonetheless wildly, hilariously violent.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
Launch date: February 11Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Sequence 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, lets you 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 can be city title growth, a brand new diplomacy display, 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 growth by Bandai Namco Studios . Nonetheless, it moved fingers in 2019 to Retro Studios, the workforce 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 would additionally launch on the upcoming Change 2 as nicely.
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 house.
Within the trailer, we meet Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter on a mission on Sempiria, a planet that hasn’t obtained 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 hardly ever 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 is just not fairly a sequel, however undoubtedly (one way or the other) associated—though how precisely is unclear. Set some 300 years after Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei is anticipated to have the identical stealth action-fighting gameplay loop set in much more stunning landscapes.
Fable
Launch Date: 2025Platforms: Xbox Sequence X/S, PC
Developed by Playground Video games, identified for racing recreation Forza Horizon, motion role-playing recreation (RPG) Fable 4 appears to move us again to the world of Albion for the primary time since card recreation Fable Fortune launched in 2017. Fable 4 appears to show avid gamers into their very own heroes, combating by enemies utilizing a mix of swordplay and magic as participant selections construct or break their repute.
Elden Ring: Nightreign
Launch Date: 2025Platforms:PS5/PS4, Xbox Sequence X/S + One, PC
Elden Ring: Nightreign—developed by From Software program and revealed by Bandai Namco—will happen in Limveld, an identical 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 buddies) bought what it takes?
Nintendo Change 2
Launch Date: TBD
Sure, the Nintendo Change 2 is {hardware} quite 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 simple smash after the deeply underwhelming Wii U, and Nintendo has continued to experience its momentum for practically eight years now. Leaks and experiences level to a successor that doesn’t scrap the successful hybrid components, however makes some key upgrades when it comes to energy and hopefully sturdiness. We’re prepared, Nintendo.
Editor’s notice: This story was initially revealed on December 16, 2023 and was final up to date with new data on January 1, 2025.
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