10 Most Anticipated Games Releasing In 2025

2025 is going to be a big year for gamers. Many big titles that players have been waiting for are expected to be released this year. Gamers have already seen the release of the new 50 series GPUs from Nvidia and Nintendo’s unveiling of the brand-new Switch 2. While the release of new hardware will always happen, the games play a key role this year.

So, if you were wondering what the big and most anticipated games are set for release in 2025, you have come to the right place.

10 Must-Play Games Dropping in 2025

When it comes to video games, there are numerous platforms, including PC, mobile, or game consoles. This list contains games from all platforms. Sit back and enjoy.

Grand Theft Auto VI

Ever since Rockstar dropped the first-ever trailer for the game back in 2023, everyone has been eagerly waiting for this game. While GTA VI is the most anticipated game, it will also be taking the titles for being the game of the year and will also sell out for more than a million copies on the first day itself. The new Grand Theft Auto game will be taking place in Vice City, so expect a lot of cool and funky 80s styling in the game, a good selection of music as well as a lot of areas to explore.

Release Date: 2025/2026
Platforms: PC, Xbox, PlayStation
Store Page: N/A

Avowed

Do you like first-person games? If yes, then 2025 is your year! Obsidian Entertainment is set to release its brand-new fantasy RPG game Avowed very soon. Avowed is an RPG game where all of your choices will lead to a path of war and the discoveries of ancient mysteries. Your goal is to investigate a plague that has taken over your city, Living Lands. While you are free to make choices, be aware that they will either be an advantage or disadvantage to the people of Living Land.

Release Date: 18th February 2025
Platforms: OC, Xbox Series X, and Series S
Store Page: Steam

Dune Awakening

Are you a fan of open-world multiplayer games? Funcom is coming out with one of its biggest titles later this year! Dune Awakening is a survival game where you and hundreds of other players will get to complete various tasks to survive on the universe’s most dangerous planet. You play the role of a prisoner who gets sent to Arakis on the hunt for the mysterious disappearance of the Fremen. This survival game requires you to look for resources, craft various items, and above all discover and earn rewards on the large desert.

Release Date: 2025
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
Store Page: Steam

InZOI

While Project Rene from EA has been shelved, that doesn’t mean you have to continue playing the Sims 4. InZOI is an upcoming life sim game aimed to bring character creation and house-building tools to make your in-game character live its best life. The game has various experiences and unique stories for you to experience, InZOI will be one of the few games that lets players use prompts to generate textures for their character’s clothes. These prompts can also be used to create interior design items for your houses.

Release Date: 28th March 2025
Platform: PC
Store Page: Steam

DOOM: The Dark Ages

If you have loved playing the previous DOOM games, The Dark Ages is the game for you in 2025. Releasing as a prequel to the 2016 DOOM game, you will now be playing the role of the DOOM Slayer. The game will continue to have all of your favorite weapons from the DOOM game franchise. DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to have an action-packed storyline with a lot of combat for you to experience. This is one of the few games where RTX is mandatory and yes the game does come with steep system requirements.

Release Date: 15th May 2025
Platform: PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS5, PS5 Pero
Store Page: Steam

Split Fiction

Split Fiction is another game that a lot of people are waiting for. Developed by the same team behind popular co-op games such as It Takes Two and A Way Out, Split Fiction has two main characters: Mio and Zoe. Both characters are writers but for different genres-one for sci-fi and the other for fantasy. Lost in a sci-fi and fantasy field world, you will have to guide these characters who have been trapped within their own stories. This is a great couch co-op game coming later this year.

Release Date: 6th match 2025
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS5, PS5 Pro
Store Page: Steam

Assassin’s Creed Shadows

The Assassin’s Creed franchise has pushed out numerous games over the years. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is yet another action-adventure game that a lot of the Assassin’s Creed fans have been waiting for. Shadows will be taking place in Japan As expected from any Assassin’s Creed game, you play as an assassin. However, with the game-taking palace in Japan, you also become a samurai. Originally slated for a 2024 release, the game has been pushed back twice and is now set for a 2025 March release.

Release Date: 20th March 2025
Platforms: PC, Xbox, PS5, and macOS
Store page: Steam

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

The Metal Gear Series is another great franchise that has a large fan base. With Snake Eater coming out this year. Snake Eater brings new graphics, realistic sound effects, and a very immersive storyline to the players. Your goal as a soldier is to infiltrate the enemy and stop a terrible problem -a mass destruction weapon that is at the hands of the enemy. The game takes place during the Cold War years of the 1960s. There are a lot of traps out there to catch the enemy, don’t let yourself get caught in one.

Release Date: 28th August 2025
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5
Store Page: Steam

Little Nightmares III

Little Nightmares III continues with the two-player adventure game mode that has been a staple of the Little Nightmare franchise. In this third installment, you play the roles of Low and Alone- two lost friends who are trapped in this nightmare. Both characters have unique abilities, and together you must work out a way to escape, survive, and defend yourselves from the enemies. This is a great second game to play with your friend after you are done playing Split Fiction.

Release Date: 2025
Platforms: PC, Xbox, PS, Nintendo Switch
Store Page: Steam

Paralives

Yes! Another highly anticipated life sim game that is slated for release this year! Of course, we have seen EA bring out the re-releases of the Sims 1 and the Sims 2. As you would expect from a life sim game, Paralives is all about building up houses, creating characters, and of course, managing your character’s lives. In terms of creativity, the developers stated that players will have complete freedom as to what they want to create and how they want to create. The game is said to bring support for mods via the Steam Community workshop. Paralives is set for an early access release later this year.

Release Date: 2025
Platforms: PC macOS
Store Page: Steam

Other Anticipated Games for 2025

Sid Meir’s Civilization VII: 11th February
Elden Ring Nightreign
Monster Hunter Wilds: 28th February
Sub Nautica 2
Slay the Spire 2
JDM Japanese Drift Master: 26th March
Atomfall: 27th March
Fable

Closing Thoughts

These are some of the most anticipated games that are set to be released throughout 2025. What games are you excited for that will be coming soon in 2025? Let us know below and we will add it to this list!

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