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The year 2025 is set to be huge for gamers around the world. With long-awaited titles and beloved franchises making a comeback, the lineup of games for 2025 has something to offer everyone, whether playing on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or the new Nintendo Switch 2.
Some of the biggest games originally slated for last year are finally seeing the light of day, while others are brand-new entries that have generated considerable hype. The likes of Doom: The Dark Ages, GTA VI, and Death Stranding 2 are leading the charge for what’s already becoming a stellar year in gaming.
Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of the upcoming games 2025 you should mark on your calendar:
April 2025
April kicks things off strong with Xbox’s South of Midnight and the PC debut of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. Other major releases include:
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Fatal Fury: City of Wolves – April 24 (PS5, PS4, XSX|S, XBO, PC)
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – April 24 (PC, PS5, XSX|S)
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Days Gone Remastered – April 25 (PS5)
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Forza Horizon 5 – April 29 (PS5)
May 2025
May delivers both brand-new IPS and exciting sequels:
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Metal Eden – May 5 (PS5, PC)
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The Midnight Walk – May 8 (PS5, PC)
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Doom: The Dark Ages – May 15 (XSX|S, PS5, PC)
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Sonic Wings Reunion – May 29 (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch)
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Lost Soul Aside – May 30 (PS5, PC)
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Elden Ring: Nightrein – May 30 (All major platforms)
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Revenge of the Savage Planet – May TBC
June 2025
June is another strong month featuring the release of Death Stranding 2 and several Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives:
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Mario Kart World, Survival Kids, and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – June 5
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Dune Awakening – June 5 (PC)
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Five Nights At Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic – June 13 (PS5, PSVR2)
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Death Stranding 2 – June 26 (PS5)
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Stellar Blade – June TBC
July 2025
July sees nostalgia and new experiences collide:
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 – July 11
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Donkey Kong: Bananza – July 17 (Switch 2)
August & September 2025
From remakes to next-gen shooters:
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – August 28
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – August 29
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Hell Is Us – September 4
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Borderlands 4 and Marathon – September 23
Rest of 2025 and Beyond
Several highly anticipated titles are set for late 2025 or are still awaiting confirmed dates:
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Directive 8020 – October 2
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GTA 6 – Fall 2025
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MindsEye, Arc Raiders, Ghost of Yotei, Forever Skies, and Ballad of Antara – 2025
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Fable, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Saros – 2026
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Numerous TBC titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong, BioShock 4, The Witcher 4, Marvel’s Wolverine, and more
With such a packed schedule, gamers have every reason to be excited about what lies ahead. Whether you’re chasing sequels, new IPs, or long-awaited remakes, the upcoming games 2025 list is full of blockbusters that promise to keep you busy all year long.
