The news we've all been bracing for has finally arrived: the release of GTA 6, originally slated for 2025, has been pushed back to May 26, 2026. While this delay might seem like a letdown, fear not—2025 is shaping up to be a stellar year for gaming, brimming with exciting new titles and even a new console launch.
We've already seen remarkable releases like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Blue Prince, and Split Fiction, setting the stage for a phenomenal year. With more games on the horizon, including Ghost of Yotei for samurai enthusiasts, Borderlands 4 for cooperative chaos, and a new console from Nintendo, 2025 promises to be anything but disappointing.
Here’s a glimpse at what awaits you in the remaining months of 2025, excluding the now-delayed GTA 6.
What’s next?
With GTA 6's original release date cleared, you might have some room in your gaming schedule. Fear not, as massive releases are on the horizon. **Doom: The Dark Ages** is set to launch on May 15 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, offering a gothic reimagining of the iconic shooter. Not long after, on May 30, **Elden Ring Nightreign** will arrive on the same platforms. This co-op roguelike from FromSoftware promises a fresh take on their beloved formula, perfect for your multiplayer sessions.
June brings Hideo Kojima's next masterpiece, **Death Stranding 2: On the Beach**, exclusively for PS5 on June 26. Expect the unexpected with its trailers already showcasing innovative concepts. Meanwhile, **Dune: Awakening** hits PC on June 10, where you'll need to navigate the treacherous sands and stay hydrated.
Switch 2
The highlight of the year is undoubtedly the launch of the **Nintendo Switch 2** on June 5. Alongside it comes **Mario Kart World**, and enhanced editions of **The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild** and **Tears of the Kingdom**, offering improved resolutions and frame rates. The **Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour** will introduce you to the console through engaging mini-games, while a slew of third-party titles like **Hogwarts Legacy**, **Split Fiction**, **Street Fighter 6**, **Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut**, **Cyberpunk 2077**, and **Fortnite** will also be available.
July 17 sees the release of **Donkey Kong Bananza**, a must-have 3D platformer for the Switch 2. Later in the year, look forward to **Metroid Prime 4: Beyond**, **Pokemon Legends: Z-A**, **Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment**, and the long-awaited **Hollow Knight: Silksong**, all set to grace the Switch 2 and other platforms.
Big Hitters
As the year winds down, expect a flurry of big releases leading into the holiday season. While not officially announced, a new **Call of Duty** and **EA Sports FC 26** are likely to drop around this time.
September brings two major shooters: **Borderlands 4** on the 12th, promising even more kooky, violent fun with enhanced gun drops, and **Marathon** on the 23rd, an extraction shooter from the creators of Destiny that's worth watching.
On October 2, PlayStation fans can dive into **Ghost of Yotei**, a tale of vengeance against shadowy samurai, perfect for those craving more of the narrative style seen in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Other highly anticipated titles like **The Outer Worlds 2** and **Crimson Desert** are expected to launch towards the end of the year, though exact dates remain unconfirmed.
2025 Release Timeline
Here's a comprehensive timeline of the major games set to release in the remaining months of 2025:
- Doom: The Dark Ages - May 15
- Blades of Fire - May 22
- Elden Ring Nightreign - May 30
- F1 25 - May 30
- Mario Kart World - June 5
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - June 5
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - June 5
- Deltarune: Chapter 3 + 4 - June 5
- Dune: Awakening - June 10
- FBC: Firebreak - June 17
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - June 26
- Tamagotchi Plaza - June 27
- EA Sports College Football 26 - July 10
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 - July 11
- Donkey Kong Bananza - July 17
- Shadow Labyrinth - July 18
- Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - July 24
- Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game - July 29
- Mafia: The Old Country - August 8
- Madden NFL 26 - August 14
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - August 28
- Lost Soul Aside - August 29
- Hell Is Us - September 4
- Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion - September 5
- Terminator 2D: No Fate - September 5
- Borderlands 4 - September 12
- Marathon - September 23
- Ghost of Yotei - October 2
- Directive 8020 - October 2
- Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 - October 2025
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - Winter 2025
- Crimson Desert - Q4 2025
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Late 2025
- Little Nightmares 3 - 2025
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - 2025
- Kirby Air Ride - 2025
- Dying Light: The Beast - 2025
- Hollow Knight: Silksong - 2025
- Ninja Gaiden 4 - 2025
- The Outer Worlds 2 - 2025
- Cronos: The New Dawn - 2025
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam - 2025
- Witchbrook - 2025
