Look, 2024 was a reasonably nice yr 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 might 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 unique 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 come back 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 effectively.
There’s loads 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 under for video games to maintain your eye on, however keep tuned as we’ll be updating this checklist usually 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 Collection X/S
That is undoubtedly probably the most anticipated sport of 2025—and maybe probably the most eagerly awaited video games of all time. The final entry within the Grand Theft Auto franchise stays extremely in style, bringing in billions of {dollars} and nonetheless boasting 24 million month-to-month gamers regardless of being almost 12 years outdated.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 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 sport, whether or not it’s Bitcoin or Ethereum, or maybe an unique 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 battle as a Japanese shinobi, Naoe, and a historic samurai, Yasuke. The story will see the 2 protagonists conflict as their respective factions battle 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 preventing by hell.
However the sport guarantees to set itself other than 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 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 need 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, attempt for greatness with out inflicting a lot destruction. It’s as much as you.
New to the collection will likely 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 arms in 2019 to Retro Studios, the staff behind the unique Prime trilogy.
It does principally seem like 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 can additionally launch on the upcoming Change 2 as effectively.
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 in quest of a member of the 5 Aces crime syndicate, who Mun seems to have historical past with. As soon as on the bottom, our protagonist reveals off a futuristic melee weapon and begins slaying robots. The trailer offers 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 (someway) 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, recognized for racing sport Forza Horizon, motion role-playing sport (RPG) Fable 4 appears to move us again to the world of Albion for the primary time since card sport Fable Fortune launched in 2017. Fable 4 appears to show players into their very own heroes, preventing 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 buddies) acquired what it takes?
Nintendo Change 2
Launch Date: TBD
Sure, the Nintendo Change 2 is {hardware} moderately than software program—however apart from 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 journey its momentum for almost eight years now. Leaks and experiences level to a successor that doesn’t scrap the profitable hybrid method, 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 info on January 1, 2025.
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