Gamers, gear up! 2025 is poised to be a phenomenal year for video games. Be it the new gaming consoles from Sony and Microsoft, or an all-new Grand Theft Auto title, there is a ton of fun in store.
One of the biggest events in the gaming industry in 2025 will be the launch of Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto 6. Confirmed to release in early 2025, GTA 6 will be the first sequel since 2013’s GTA 5, which has dictated the trends of this multi-million dollar industry for over a decade. With a satirical take on Miami, GTA 6 is expected to be a blockbuster open-world adventure title with two protagonists taking players on a wild ride.
Besides GTA 6, 2025 has a long list of splendid upcoming video games across all genres expected to deliver hours of entertainment. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is another blockbuster release confirmed for 2025, carrying over its Hollywood star-studded cast from its predecessor and a mind-bending storyline.
For superhero fans, Marvel plans to release a couple of video games featuring some of its prominent characters. 1943: Rise of Hydra will put Captain America and Black Panther together to fight an evolving Hydra against the backdrop of World War 2. Sony’s Insomniac Games is expected to release a standalone game on Venom and we could also be seeing Blade reaching our consoles soon.
These are just a few highlights of the exciting lineup of upcoming video games for 2025. If games fuel your adrenaline rush, sit down and grab a bucket of popcorn as we take you on a ride through everything we know about these upcoming video games.
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Platforms: PS5
After giving us a mind-bending cinematic experience with the first instalment, Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding 2: On the Beach promises to take us back to a fractured world in the aftermath of Death Stranding.
Sam Porter Bridges now leads the charge to reunite isolated pockets of humanity under the Chiral Network while battling BT (Beached Things) and relying on a BB (Bridge Baby) for progress. The star-studded cast from the previous game now welcomes Elle Fanning and Shioli Kutsuna.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will be a PlayStation 5 exclusive in 2025 and Kojima Productions could bring it to other platforms later
Grand Theft Auto 6
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Rockstar Games made us wait for over a decade to see the successor to GTA 5 and if the first trailer is indicative of what the overall experience could be, we’d say bring it on! GTA 6 recreates the world of Vice City and the fictional county of Leonida, which will be a satirical take on Florida. The open-world crime adventure makes you step into the shoes of Lucia – the first female lead in a Grand Theft Auto title – and another unnamed male protagonist.
Other than next-gen graphics, GTA 6 brings back the nostalgia of illegal road racers, cop chases, wacky civilians and lots of action for players to experience. GTA 6 is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2025 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Capcom’s upcoming title in the Monster Hunter series promises a refined hunting experience. Scheduled for a 2025 release on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, Monster Hunter Wilds builds upon the franchise’s hit formula of tracking, battling and crafting from imposing beasts.
With details like dynamic weather and territorial monster interactions, Capcom hints at a more immersive experience than its predecessors. Although an open-world setup seems unlikely in the first trailer video, there will be new mount mechanics, the return of old weapons like the Great Sword and Switch Axe and a massive upgrade in the visual quality.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
For fans of the Pokemon franchise, the Nintendo Switch will bring Pokemon Legends: Z-A in 2025. Focusing on an open-world exploration, this game will push players to focus on creating harmony between humans and Pokemon. There will be a lot of urban exploration and Pokemon catching.
The game is also expected to oversee the return of the popular battle mechanics from the previous iterations. The concept of Mega Evolution from the vintage Pokemon X and Pokemon Y games will also show up in Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
1943: Rise of Hydra
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC
Captain America and Black Panther battling the Hydra! Isn’t that reason enough to eagerly await the game’s release?
Under development by Skydance Media, 1943: Rise of Hydra uses the war-torn backdrop of Germany in 1943 to host an original story. Marvel’s Captain America and Black Panther team up (or fight) to save the world from the evil deeds of Hydra. Joining them will Howling Commando Gabriel Jones and Wakandan spy leader Nanali.
Although the trailer was more cinematic, the game showcased the visual prowess you can expect from the latest version of Unreal Engine 5.
Judas
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC
For die-hard fans of the BioShock series, Judas aims to re-create the same horror experience using modern-day game-building tools and techniques. Under development by Ghost Story Games, this first-person shooter puts you in the shoes of an enigmatic Judas stranded on a disintegrating spaceship. Just like BioShock, Ken Levine kept the game shrouded in mystery with the first teaser trailer.
The game’s plot revolves around forming alliances or betraying enemies for survival. Judas promises a thrilling sci-fi adventure where survival hinges on who you trust.
Venom
Platforms: PS5
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gave us a glimpse of what it feels like to be in control of an alien symbiote. Insomniac Games is now working on a spin-off that lets you see the world from Venom’s scary eyes.
Rumours suggest the game could offer a darker tone than previous Spider-Man titles, with the symbiote and Carnage causing much mayhem. Also, the game is rumoured to let you switch between Venom and Spider-Man in the story mode while navigating the city and facing off against symbiote-infected threats. Leaks further suggest a shorter gameplay of up to 10 hours in runtime.
Assassin’s Creed: Codename Red
Platforms: TBA
Assassin’s Creed: Codename Red, planned for 2025 release, could take us back to feudal Japan. Developed by Ubisoft Quebec, this instalment is expected to deliver an experience more akin to Ghost of Tsushima. A cinematic reveal trailer hinted at a Shinobi assassin wielding the franchise’s iconic hidden blade.
Rumours also suggest a revamped parkour system and more gore compared to previous titles in the series. The new Anvil game engine also promises a striking visual experience.
Instinction
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC
Instinction is an upcoming action-adventure video game by Hashbane Interactive that throws you into a prehistoric world unlike any other, promising to blend exploration, combat, and environmental puzzles involving dinosaurs. You’ll play as Isabel Sierra, a young ecologist who discovers a hidden valley teeming with dinosaurs coexisting with a mysterious human civilisation.
You can either use stealth to avoid gigantic predators or fight with ranged and melee weapons. If you choose to go noble, you can even solve environmental challenges.
Marvel’s Iron Man
Platforms: TBA
A dedicated Iron Man video game is finally on the horizon. In development by Motive Studio and Electronic Arts, Marvel’s Iron Man will be based on the graphically advanced Unreal Engine 5.
The game hints at capturing the essence of Tony Stark and his collection of armoured suits. Rumours suggest that you could get to play with all the cool weapons featured in MCU’s Iron Man movies. There will be lots of aerial combats against classic enemies from the comics as well as new threats.
Marvel’s Blade
Platforms: TBA
Under development by Arkane Lyon, Blade is an upcoming action-adventure game that puts you in the shoes of Blade, the Daywalker. You get to fight as the half-man, half-vampire hero in a monster-filled Paris, as the trailer suggests. Unlike other vampires, Blade can brave the sunlight and fight off hordes of zombies with great fighting dynamics and cool weapons.
Keep an eye out for more information regarding details on this upcoming superhero video game.
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(The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publishing)
(Hero and Featured Image Credits: Courtesy Rockstar Games)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What big games are coming out in 2025?
Grand Theft Auto 6, 1943: Rise of Hydra, Venom and Judas are some of the big games that are scheduled to drop in 2025.
– What game is still in development?
GTA 6, Iron Man, Venom and many more games planned for a 2025 release are still under development.
– What is the release date of GTA 6?
GTA 6 is confirmed to be released in 2025.
