With the current generation PlayStation and Xbox systems well into their lives and Nintendo most likely launching the successor to the Nintendo Switch, 2025 is shaping up to be a very fascinating year for video games. Not to mention all the exclusives that will undoubtedly be available on PC and mobile devices.

You may find some parallels if you look at the list of titles scheduled for 2025 below. So far this year, virtually few release dates have been announced. Developers are reportedly waiting for GTA 6 to reveal its release date. Nobody wants to compete with the eagerly awaited blockbuster, just like with Wicked: For Good or an unexpected Beyoncé album. This also applies to when the recently revealed Nintendo Switch 2 is available for purchase.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Almost all AAA game companies started developing a game with a main character wielding a samurai sword after Sekiro's popularity. I am referring to video games such as Rise of the Rōnin and Ghost of Tsushima. Naturally, Ubisoft finally decided to put one of their yearly Assassin's Creed games in Japan during the Edo era.

Doom: The Dark Ages

Appealing to some of the niche player fanbase, Bethesda finally announced a new Doom game. Narratively, Doom: The Dark Ages is a predecessor to the 2016 relaunch of the new Doom series. With all-new firearms, a shield, and a variety of flail-type weapons for close combat, it's more of a fresh twist on the formula than a sequel. A mech is also present. A mech dragon, too.

In a nod to the original Doom games, Doom: The Dark Ages is stepping back from the fast-paced action of Doom Eternal and returning to horizontal battlegrounds. We are excited for everything that it means because it appears to be a totally fresh concept for the series.

Elden Ring Nightreign

Honestly, this felt more like a wild card entry. After suffering from tremendous success and creating a beautiful story, we were sure of no Elden Ring sequel. Nevertheless, Elden Ring: Nightreign, which is scheduled for release in 2025, will make the terrible ordeal of repeatedly dying for the same boss a common event. By the end of May, the multiplayer version of Elden Ring will be available.

Given that the cooperative spin-off appears less like a full-fledged sequel and more like FromSoft made everyone's illicit multiplayer modifications an official product, I suppose Miyazaki was partially telling the truth. In addition to having elements of rogue-like, Monster Hunter, and battle royale games, it is still fundamentally a Souls game.

Death Stranding 2

Video game creator Hideo Kojima is working diligently to complete the follow-up to the controversial Death Stranding video game from 2019. Players navigated a vast terrain to repair a damaged planet in the action game and package-delivery simulator, which starred Mads Mikkelsen and Norman Reedus. When Death Stranding started to resemble the Covid-19 outbreak, which began just weeks after the game's release, its popularity began to grow. Kojima is now preparing the follow-up for a 2025 release.

On this one, Kojima is giving it his all. George Miller, the director of Mad Max, makes brief appearances, and there are men playing electric guitars and little talking puppets.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4

This summer, a brand-new Tony Hawk Pro Skater game will be released. In technical terms, it is both a sequel and a remake of the excellent Pro Skater 1+2 remake. Just a few months before to its summer release date, the title was revealed.

This will be the first time that generations of players have played these old games on a contemporary system. Numerous enthusiasts believe that THPS 3 is the finest in the series specifically. It will be interesting to revisit Pro Skater 4 with a new look because it is the most neglected of the original tetralogy.

Borderlands 4

Compared to the 2019 release of Borderlands 3, the well-known looter-shooter game has a lot of competition. However, Gearbox Software, the game's creator, is optimistic that devoted fans will return for the upcoming release. After all, Borderlands 3 sold over $15 million, and the fan base is clearly eager for a sequel.

Although I am unable to comment on the current situation of that terrible-looking Borderlands film, I can attest that Borderlands 4 is a much-anticipated video game that doesn't require any prior knowledge of the film. The firearms appear ill, too. After four tries, it appears like this follow-up is finally fulfilling the original Borderlands' promise.

The Witcher 4

The Witcher 4 intends to move away from Geralt and follow Ciri, his adoptive daughter. At the 2024 Game Awards, a cinematic teaser was unveiled, promising an expanded narrative that will expand on The Witcher's renowned lore.

The teaser included some of the most intriguing content from the Game Awards, but there isn't an official release date yet. Even if it wasn't gameplay, players will enjoy any updates made to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

2025 seems to be packed with great titles and even greater hype for all of them. From GTA 6 to Days Gone Remastered, everything seems to be chaotic. The wallets are definitely going to take a hit this year, but if the game is good, its money well spent.