Top 10 Games to look forward to in 2025

10. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Marvel is planning to release a brand-new story driven game in 2025. During the chaos of World War II, two completely different worlds collide. Four heroes must come together to fight a common enemy. These heroes are: a young Captain America, Black Panther, a spy from Wakanda and an American soldier. Can these four overcome their differences and stop the ultimate rise of Hydra? 

This Marvel-epic is set to release in 2025 under the lead of Amy Henning, who you might know as the director of the Uncharted games.

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• Genre: Action-adventure
• Developer: Skydance New Media
• Consoles: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
• Release date: 2025
  
  

9. Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

When the first Professor Layton games were released on the Nintendo DS, they were an instant hit. The adorable art style, engaging puzzles and mysterious stories have made this series into a beloved fan-favourite. In 2025, we can finally return to this magical world after eight years. 

The story of Professor Layton and the New World of Steam takes place a year after the events of Professor Layton and the Unwound Future. It’s set in a world where giant steam machines lead to impressive new technological discoveries. In this place, Professor Layton and Luke have to solve a mysterious incident.

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• Genre: Puzzle
• Developer: Level-5
• Consoles: Switch
• Release date: 2025
  
  

8. Gears of War: E-Day

Are you a true fan of the Gears of War franchise? You’re in luck! The next instalment in this incredible series, called Gears of War: E-Day, is planned to release in 2025. This was first announced during the Xbox Showcase back in June. It’s a prequel that takes place fourteen years before the events of the first Gears of War game. 

You might have guessed from the title, but the game takes place during Emergence Day, which is the day when humankind first made contact with Locust. That means every second in this game counts!

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• Genre:Shooter
• Developer: The Coalition Studio
• Consoles: Xbox Series X and S, PC
• Release date: 2025
  
  

7. Little Nightmares 3

Little Nightmares is an adorable puzzle platformer where you follow the story of Six. This faceless heroine has to escape the Maw, which is an iron prison filled with gruesome monsters. As of now, two games in the franchise have been released and both were met with unbelievable praise. Supermassive Games announced Little Nightmares III at Gamescom 2023 with an initial release date in 2024. 

However, in May the developer posted a statement on X saying that the release date will be moved to 2025 as they need more time. That means we have more to look forward to!

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• Genre: Puzzle, Platformer
• Developer: Supermassive Games
• Consoles: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
• Release date: 2025
  
  

6. Fable

The Fable gaming franchise is finally set to make a return after 14 years. The new instalment that is called Fable will follow the hero Humphry, who has to come out of retirement to stop a mysterious enemy. Aside from that, we can expect a fairytale-like world filled with insane monsters and tough choices to make. Exactly how we like our action RPG games!

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• Genre: Action RPG
• Developer: Playground Games
• Consoles: PC, Xbox Series X
• Release date: 2025
  
  

5. DOOM: The Dark Ages

Welcome to the dark ages! The latest instalment in the popular DOOM franchise will take place in a world inspired by mediaeval times. That means the slaying takes place in a dark fantasy realm filled with old castles and dragons. But don’t worry, the trailer clearly shows that The Dark Ages will be every bit as gruesome and gory as the other games in the franchise. 

Aside from that, the trailer shows that you play again as a Doom Slayer, who is also the main character in the other instalments. Are you ready for battle?

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• Genre: Action, First-person shooter
• Developer: id Software
• Consoles: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
• Release date: 2025
  
  

4. Pokémon Legends Z-A

In 2025, we hopefully can enjoy a brand-new Pokémon game! This instalment has a lot of promise. In Pokémon Legends Z-A we’ll return to Lumiose City, which you might recognise from the iconic Pokémon X and Y. It also carries the ‘Legends’ title that we first saw in Legends Arceus. This game introduced some exciting elements like an open-world environment, riding and flying on Pokémon and more focus on research. There’s a big chance we can expect these same elements in Pokémon Legends Z-A!

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• Genre: RPG
• Developer: Game Freak
• Consoles: Switch
• Release date: 2025
  
  

3. Monster Hunter Wilds

Have you been a loyal Monster Hunter fan and are you desperately waiting for the next instalment in this awesome gaming franchise? 2025 will be your year! Back in 2023 Monster Hunter Wilds was announced at The Game Awards. In the game, you play as a monster hunter and have to use the scarce resources in the land to craft better weapons. This new instalment will have the evolved action and improved immersion than any Monster Hunter game to date. 

With a bunch of interesting new characters and impressive monsters, you have no choice but to add this game to your wish list.

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• Genre: Adventure RPG
• Developer: Capcom
• Consoles: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
• Release date: 2025
  
  

2 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Ever since we saw the trailer for Death Stranding 2 during the State of Play presentation in May, we’ve been eagerly awaiting this game. In the follow-up to the iconic Death Stranding, we again follow Sam Porter Bridges as he tries to put a new population together. All the while he has to fight his way through a strange post apocalyptic world filled with gruesome monsters. 

The second instalment looks even bigger and more impressive than the first game. With incredible visuals and what seems to be a captivating story, we’re curious to see how the second instalment will live up to its iconic predecessor.

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• Genre: Action
• Developer: Kojima Productions
• Consoles: PS5
• Release date: 2025
  
  

1. GTA VI

At this point, it seems like the whole world is waiting for GTA VI to come out. Will 2025 finally be the year? In an interview with IGN, Take-Two Interactive's CEO says he’s very confident the game will come out next year and that the release date will be in fall 2025. But Reddit users are already putting this claim to the test, saying that fall 2025 means spring 2026 in Rockstar Games’ eyes. We’re keeping our hopes up that we can play this awesome game next year!

What can we expect from GTA VI? Lots of mayhem, gangsters, weirdos, heists, fast cars, guns, and alligators all set to the background of Vice City, a fictional place based off Miami.

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• Genre: Action-adventure
• Developer: Rockstar Games
• Consoles: PS5, Xbox Series X
• Release date: Fall 2025
  
  

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