The gaming industry is gearing up for an eventful 2025, with a slate of highly anticipated titles set to launch across various platforms. Here's a look at some of the standout releases:

GTA 6

Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 is the most anticipated release of the year, and potentially the decade. Building on the monumental success of GTA 5, which sold over 185 million copies, the next entry promises to set new standards in open-world gaming. While no specific release date has been confirmed, industry analysts predict it will dominate sales charts in 2025.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins 

Expected release date: 17 January 

Tecmo Koei revives its musou series, leveraging modern hardware to deliver action-packed battles against hordes of enemies. It will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Sniper Elite: Resistance 

Expected release date: 30 January 

The long-running tactical shooter returns with its signature WWII-themed gameplay. The game will be available on all major consoles and PC.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 

Expected release date: 4 February

This sequel continues the immersive, historically grounded RPG experience in 14th-century Bohemia. Launching on current-gen consoles and PC.

Civilization 7 

Expected release date: 11 February

Sid Meier's iconic strategy series expands its legacy with new features and platforms, including Linux.

Poster of Assassin's Creed Shadows. Image: Ubisoft.

Assassin's Creed: Shadows 

Expected release date: 14 February

Ubisoft's latest instalment explores feudal Japan, introducing dual protagonists for players to embody as a ninja or samurai. The game will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Date Everything! 

Expected release date: 14 February

Anyone lonely on valentine's day, can explore this sandbox dating simulator featuring anthropomorphised inanimate objects with full voice acting. It will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC.

Avowed 

Expected release date: 18 February

Obsidian's first-person RPG set in the Pillars of Eternity universe. Promising a compact yet immersive experience, it launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Monster Hunter Wilds 

Expected release date: 28 February

Capcom's action RPG series returns, promising refined mechanics and accessibility for newcomers. It will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Split Fiction 

Expected release date: 6 March

Hazelight's latest co-op adventure blends sci-fi and fantasy narratives, offering a unique two-player experience on current-gen consoles and PC.

Tales of the Shire 

Expected release date: 25 March

A life simulation game set in Middle-earth, focusing on the everyday lives of hobbits. Launching on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC.

Key visuals of The First Berserker: Khazan. Image: Nexon.

The First Berserker: Khazan 

Expected release date: 27 March

A single-player action RPG set in the Dungeon & Fighter universe. It will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Atomfall

Expected release date: 27 March

A survival game inspired by Fallout and Stalker, set in a radioactive English countryside. Available on all major platforms except Switch.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

Expected release date: 24 April

SNK brings back its fighting game series after more than two decades. Launching on both PlayStations, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.