The much-anticipated release of GTA 6 has been pushed back to May 26, 2026, leaving 2025 open for a slew of other exciting titles. This year has already seen fantastic releases like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Blue Prince, and Split Fiction. But the excitement doesn’t stop there. With titles like Ghost of Yotei, Borderlands 4, and new offerings from Nintendo on the horizon, 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for gaming.
Here’s what you can look forward to in the rest of 2025:
What’s next?
With GTA 6's delay, your gaming calendar for the next few months is likely wide open. Get ready for some major releases. **Doom: The Dark Ages** is set to hit Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC on May 15, promising a dark, gothic twist on the beloved shooter. Shortly after, on May 30, **Elden Ring Nightreign** will launch on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. This co-op roguelike from FromSoftware offers a fresh take on their iconic formula, perfect for multiplayer gaming enthusiasts.
Moving into June, prepare for Hideo Kojima's latest masterpiece, **Death Stranding 2: On the Beach**, arriving exclusively on PS5 on June 26. Its trailers are brimming with innovative concepts, suggesting a game that will surpass its predecessor's ambitions. Also in June, **Dune: Awakening** will be released on PC on June 10, promising an immersive experience with the ever-present threat of sandworms.
Switch 2
The **Nintendo Switch 2** is set to be the highlight of 2025, launching on June 5. Alongside it, **Mario Kart World** will debut, offering a thrilling racing experience. Also available on launch day are enhanced versions of **The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild** and **Tears of the Kingdom**, boasting improved resolutions and frame rates. The **Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour** will serve as an engaging tutorial, while a host 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.
Just weeks later, on July 17, **Donkey Kong Bananza** will ensure the Switch 2 has its signature 3D platformer. 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 major 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 will see the launch of two significant 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 sure to capture attention.
On October 2, PlayStation fans can dive into **Ghost of Yotei**, a follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima that promises a gripping tale of vengeance against shadowy samurai. Other highly anticipated titles like **The Outer Worlds 2** and **Crimson Desert** are expected to round out the year.
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
