2025 promises to be one of the most exciting years in gaming history
With blockbuster sequels, bold new franchises, and groundbreaking technology, the industry is going to deliver experiences that will never be forgotten. Here's the most anticipated list of games to be released in 2025
Grand Theft Auto VI
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Rockstar Games' GTA 6 is possibly the most-waited game of this decade. According to leaks, it's going to have a huge map that would include several cities, a dual-protagonist system, and get back to Vice City. With improved AI, dynamic weather, and live-service multi-player mode, GTA 6 could change open-world gaming for good.
The Elder Scrolls V
- Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC (Game Pass Day One)
Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls VI promises a massive, lore-rich world powered by a revamped Creation Engine. Details are scarce, but Todd Howard has teased "unprecedented player freedom" and a focus on next-gen immersion.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of the Past
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2 (rumored)
Nintendo's next step from Tears of the Kingdom would apparently go live alongside the Switch 2. Patents leaked online expose temporal travel mechanics and a darker, more twisted atmosphere. Here's one's classic charm, mixed with bold new ideas.
RPG Renaissance
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard (previously Dreadwolf) promises a return to form with a narrative-driven campaign, deep companions, and tactical combat. Fans want it to capture the magic of Origins.
Final Fantasy XVII
- Platforms: PS5, PC
The next mainline Final Fantasy entry from Square Enix is going to be about returning to high fantasy, along with a new combat system which combines real-time action and strategic party mechanics.
Starfield: Odyssey
- Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC (Game Pass)
Bethesda’s first major Starfield expansion, Odyssey, reportedly adds new star systems, alien civilisations, and ship-building upgrades. Expect a 2025 release to coincide with the game’s second anniversary.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
After years of delays, Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally slated for 2025. Play as Hornet in a hauntingly beautiful insect kingdom packed with challenging bosses and Metroidvania exploration.
Replaced
- Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC
This retro-futuristic action-platformer wowed audiences with its pixel-art dystopia. Replaced combines cinematic storytelling with brutal combat—a potential indie gem.
Metroid Prime 4
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2
Retro Studios' Metroid Prime 4 launches with the Switch 2 after a troubled development cycle. Expect slick FPS exploration and a return to Samus' iconic sci-fi roots.
