Top 9 Anticipated Games of 2025

2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for gaming, packed with major releases that span a variety of genres. From RPGs and open-world adventures to first-person shooters and cooperative experiences, the gaming industry is pulling out all the stops to deliver some of the most highly anticipated titles in recent memory. Here’s a look at the top upcoming games of 2025 that have fans eagerly waiting.

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

What We Know

The Yakuza franchise is back with a wild spin-off. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii puts fan-favorite character Goro Majima in the spotlight as he wakes up with amnesia and embarks on a swashbuckling adventure. Set against the tropical backdrop of Hawaii, this RPG promises intense brawling, hilarious side quests, and the kind of wacky storytelling that has made the series a cult favorite.

What to Expect

If this game captures even a fraction of the magic that Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth delivered, then it’s bound to be one of the best games of the year. With Majima leading the charge and the promise of chaotic pirate action, this could be one of the franchise’s most unique and entertaining entries yet.

Release Date: February 21

Monster Hunter Wilds

What We Know

Capcom is back with another entry in its long-running Monster Hunter series. Monster Hunter Wilds builds on the success of Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter Rise, delivering a new open-world experience where players track and hunt ferocious beasts in dynamic ecosystems.

What to Expect

With cooperative multiplayer, evolving monster behaviors influenced by weather changes, and a massive new environment to explore, Monster Hunter Wilds is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious entries in the series. Fans of deep, strategic combat and cooperative gameplay have a lot to look forward to.

Release Date: February 28

Split Fiction

What We Know

From Josef Fares, the mind behind It Takes Two, comes Split Fiction, an action-adventure game blending fantasy and sci-fi elements. Players will need to work together to solve platforming puzzles and navigate a vibrant world filled with challenges.

What to Expect

Fares has a track record of delivering innovative co-op experiences that emphasize storytelling and gameplay in equal measure. If Split Fiction can capture the same magic as It Takes Two, it’s bound to be one of the best co-op games of 2025.

Release Date: March 6

Assassin’s Creed Shadows

What We Know

Ubisoft is taking its Assassin’s Creed franchise to feudal Japan with Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Players will control two protagonists—Yasuke, a legendary Black samurai, and Naoe, a stealthy shinobi—each offering different gameplay styles.

What to Expect

Fans have been begging for an Assassin’s Creed set in Japan for years, and now it’s finally happening. With an open-world setting, intricate combat mechanics, and dual protagonists, Shadows could be one of the best entries in the series to date.

Release Date: March 20

Doom: The Dark Ages

What We Know

Doom: The Dark Ages serves as a prequel to the modern Doom reboot, bringing medieval weaponry and brutal combat to the FPS franchise. Players will wield a variety of new weapons—including a shield and a flail—as they tear through demonic hordes.

What to Expect

This entry aims to blend the classic feel of the original Doom with new mechanics that focus on strategic, up-close combat. Also, there’s a mech dragon—do we need to say more?

Release Date: May 15

Elden Ring: Nightreign

What We Know

Despite FromSoftware’s initial claims that Elden Ring wouldn’t get a direct sequel, Elden Ring: Nightreign is arriving in 2025 as a multiplayer-focused spin-off. The game features a mix of Souls-like combat, roguelike mechanics, and even battle royale elements, making it a bold evolution for the franchise.

What to Expect

Nightreign takes the Elden Ring formula and injects it with cooperative and competitive elements, ensuring a fresh experience even for longtime fans. The beta generated immense buzz, proving that this might be one of the biggest multiplayer experiences of the year.

Release Date: May 30

Death Stranding 2

What We Know

Hideo Kojima is back with a sequel to his 2019 cult hit. Death Stranding 2 continues the story of Sam Porter Bridges in a world filled with strange supernatural occurrences, cryptic messages, and deeply immersive storytelling.

What to Expect

Kojima is known for pushing the boundaries of video game narratives, and with an even bigger budget and expanded vision, Death Stranding 2 could deliver one of the most mind-bending gaming experiences ever.

Release Date: TBA

Borderlands 4

What We Know

The beloved looter-shooter series is making a big comeback with Borderlands 4. With Borderlands 3 selling over 15 million copies, the fan base is more than ready for the next installment of chaotic gunplay, wild humor, and over-the-top storytelling.

What to Expect

With an arsenal of insane new weapons and the signature humor the series is known for, Borderlands 4 looks like it could be the best entry yet. The game promises a deeper RPG system, improved multiplayer options, and an even crazier storyline.

Release Date: September 23

Grand Theft Auto 6

What We Know

Easily the most anticipated game of the decade, Grand Theft Auto 6 takes players back to Vice City in what is shaping up to be the biggest open-world experience Rockstar Games has ever created.

What to Expect

With a massive world, a dual-protagonist story inspired by Bonnie & Clyde, and groundbreaking AI advancements, GTA 6 is set to redefine open-world gaming.

Release Date: TBA

2025 is going to be a stacked year for gaming. From RPGs and first-person shooters to co-op adventures and open-world epics, there’s something for every type of player. Whether you’re eager to wield a samurai sword in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, hunt monsters in Wilds, or create mayhem in GTA 6, one thing is certain—gaming in 2025 is going to be legendary.