Highly Anticipated Sequels and New Titles in 2025
Highly anticipated sequels like Grand Theft Auto 6, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Death Stranding 2 promise thrilling experiences.
New titles like Avowed, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Civilization 7 offer fresh adventures with innovative mechanics.
A jam-packed 2025 release calendar with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Fable guarantees an exciting year.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wild 1st Trailer. Image Credits: Monster Hunter
As 2024 is approaching its end, it is time to turn our attention to the exciting world of 2025 gaming. The upcoming year is already shaping up to be full of highly anticipated titles.
Big and Exciting Releases in 2025
There are certain installments for whom players have been eagerly waiting, the information pertinent to all most awaited games is mentioned below.
Grand Theft Auto 6 (2025): Rockstar Games is set to make a massive comeback with Grand Theft Auto 6, bringing players back to Vice City. While it’s the most anticipated release of the year, a PC launch date remains unconfirmed, and potential delays could still occur.
Doom: The Dark Ages (2025): Doom: The Dark Ages takes the legendary FPS series in a bold new direction. This prequel shifts the setting to a dark medieval fantasy world, offering a fresh perspective on the Doom universe. With its focus on grim, atmospheric storytelling, it’s poised to be another standout entry in the series.
Civilization 7 (February 11, 2025): Firaxis is redefining the 4X strategy genre with Civilization 7. This iteration introduces a layered historical approach, featuring longer eras and civilizations evolving dynamically at the start of each new age. It promises a fresh take on the classic gameplay formula fans adore.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows (February 14, 2025): The Assassin’s Creed series ventures into feudal Japan with Shadows. Departing from recent open-world action adventures, the game marks a return to its original experience, focusing heavily on stealth mechanics. Fans of the franchise’s earlier style will find plenty to look forward to.
Avowed (February 18, 2025): Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed is an open-world RPG set in the Pillars of Eternity universe. Often compared to Skyrim, this game distinguishes itself with compelling world-building and unique mechanics that bring a fresh twist to the genre.
Monster Hunter Wilds (February 28, 2025): Monster Hunter Wilds aims to elevate the franchise with a more immersive and responsive open world. Drawing from the success of Monster Hunter World, this new entry is expected to deliver a thrilling evolution of the monster-hunting experience.
Death Stranding 2 (2025): Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding 2 brings Sam Bridges back for another surreal journey across a post-apocalyptic world. Packed with Kojima’s signature blend of bizarre storytelling and innovative mechanics, the sequel promises to expand on its predecessor’s unique appeal. Whether it will debut on PC in the same year remains uncertain.
Upcoming Games Release Schedule
Upcoming Installments releasing on each month of 2025 are listed below:
January
January 10 — Freedom Wars Remastered Available on PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC.
January 14 — Threefold Recital Available on PC.
January 15— Aloft Available in Early Access on PC.
January 16 — Assetto Corsa EVO Available on PC.
January 16 — Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Available on Switch.
January 16 — Things Too Ugly Available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.
January 17 — Tales of Graces f Remastered Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.
January 20 — IDUN Available on PC.
January 20 — Magic Inn (Early Access) Available on PC.
January 20 — The Curse of Mount Madre Available on PC.
January 23 — Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Available on PC.
January 23 — Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles Available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.
January 24 — SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada Available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
January 28 — Cuisineer Available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch.
January 28 — Eternal Strands Available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
January 28 — Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos Available on PS4, PS5, and Switch.
January 28 — Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Available on Xbox Series X/S and PC.
January 28 — Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.
January 28 — The Stone of Madness Available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.
January 28 — Warside Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
January 30 — Hello Kitty Island Adventure Available on Switch and PC.
January 30 — Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Available on PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC.
January 30 — Sniper Elite: Resistance Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
January 30 — Spider-Man 2 Available on PC.
January 31 — Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.
January 31 — Genso Manège Available on Switch and PC.
January 31 — Heart of the Machine Available on PC.
February
February 4 — Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Available on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC.
February 5 — Rift of the NecroDancer Available on PC; console release coming later.
February 6 — Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator Available on Steam.
February 6 — Moons of Darsalon Available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch.
February 7 — Ailuri Available on Switch, PC.
February 11 — Civilization 7 Available on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC.
February 13 — Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate Available on Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC.
February 13 — Slime Heroes Available on Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC.
February 14 — Assassin’s Creed: Shadows Available on Epic, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC.
February 14 — Date Everything! Available on Steam, PC.
February 14 — Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 Available on Steam, PS4, PS5, Switch, PC.
February 14 — Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Available