10 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2025

2025 is coming in hot with some of the most exciting games currently in the works. GTA VI, of course, has officially been promised to arrive in Fall 2025. But also, more thrilling games draw heavy anticipation from gamers worldwide, like Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Doom: The Dark Ages, Avowed, Death Stranding 2, and much more. Throughout the coming year, developers from Triple-A to indie studios will be delivering long-awaited hot titles, some of which we’ve been patiently waiting for years now. While there are a ton of upcoming games to look forward to, here are the most anticipated video games of 2025 you don’t want to miss out on.

10. Borderlands 4

The Borderlands have been ripe with lots of ways to loot and shoot with friends. It’s been such a great rollercoaster to have hopped on, so much so that we’ll be getting Borderlands 4 in 2025. This time, you’ll be a vault hunter who, as the name suggests, specializes in finding treasure. There’s alien treasure stashed away somewhere in the game’s universe, and you have to basically blast your way through everything that moves to reach it.

Release Date: TBD 2025

9. DOOM: The Dark Ages

The DOOM series is also no stranger in gaming, popular for placing you in the doom slayer’s role and wiping out hordes of demons from reaching the surface world. In DOOM: The Dark Ages, you’ll take on the same role, fighting in a medieval-like war against the demons sprouting from hell. Despite their overwhelming numbers, you’ll have sweet super weapons on your side. Also, the upcoming game will give fans of the series a special bonus, where you discover the origin story of the demon slayer’s abounding rage.

Release Date: TBD 2025

8. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Another continuation of a highly successful series is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Bounty hunter Samus Aran returns, this time on a new mission. Unfortunately, the game will be released exclusively on the Nintendo Switch. Also, we don’t quite have a ton of details on what you can expect in the final game. We do have a trailer that pulls the curtain back, ever so slightly, on gameplay that looks similar to previous titles. You’ll steer Samus’ famous ship as you explore an immersive world, finesse your morph ball skill, scan space pirates, and go head-to-head with your bounty hunter rival, Sylux.

Release Date: TBD 2025

7. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

If you ever wondered what the origin story for Naked Snake and his mentor, The Boss, was, you’ll soon find out in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, that’s if you haven’t already in the original 2004 title. As the fifth entry in the series, you can look forward to proficiency in the gameplay and mechanics. Most of all, the story looks to be quite an invigorating one. Of course, the usual stealth mechanics will return. Aspects like camouflaging through the environment using face paint and crawling through grass. Further, intense action will feature, too, from martial arts melee to ranged. 

Release Date: TBD 2025

6. Fable

Good news! Fable will be coming to Xbox Game Pass from Day One. So, brace yourself as you venture into the fantasy land of Albion. There’ll be heroic quests to jump into, as well as a dark threat to squash. Ultimately, the choices you make will impact the outcome of the story and the fate of your home.

Release Date: TBD 2025

5. Monster Hunter: Wilds

You can already preorder Monster Hunter: Wilds for $69.99. This makes it the most anticipated video game of 2025, simply because gamers can’t stop talking about it. Especially with the launch coming up soon, gamers cannot wait to delve into the world of monsters versus humans. Who will win?

Release Date: February 28 ,2025

4. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach aims to build on the heartfelt journeys of its predecessor to portray yet another inspiring quest through the worst of times. You’ll control Sam as he strives to save humanity from extinction. A great journey lies ahead, even as you run into strange enemies, random obstacles, and much more. Oh, and you’ll have companions at your side, too; the only ask is to forge a connection so strong that it can help you survive.

Release Date: TBD 2025

3. Ghost of Yotei

After the Ghost of Tsushima, the anticipation for the Ghost of Yotei is only that much higher. This time, you’ll be controlling a wandering warrior as they navigate Feudal Japan. Rather than a human, the protagonist is a ghost wearing a mask and embarking on a completely new journey.

Release Date: TBD 2025

2. Assassin’s Creed: Shadows

Continuing the legends of the assassins is Assassin’s Creed: Shadows. It’ll take place in feudal Japan. Exciting, right? You’ll control a shinobi assassin as well as a legendary samurai who must explore a stunning open world raked in mayhem. You’ll be free to switch between the two characters, each with unique skills and abilities. But you’ll also soon connect the dots on their connection while also leading feudal Japan into a new era. That makes it one of the most anticipated video games of 2025.

Release Date: February 14, 2025

1. Grand Theft Auto VI

It’s a no-brainer that Grand Theft Auto VI is the most anticipated video game of 2025. There are some rumors that the game could slip into 2026, but those rumors remain unfounded. GTA 6 is still on track for a 2025 release, with Rockstar narrowing it further down to Fall 2025. Now, we do have some leaks, which some have been confirmed. We’ll be heading to the state of Leonida, where neon colors brim off of the streets of crime. According to Rockstar, the upcoming game will be the “biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.” So, can’t wait.

Release Date: Fall 2025

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