December 2025 brings a packed lineup of new games across every platform, from action-packed shooters to nostalgic beat-em-ups and RPG adventures. Red Dead Redemption arrives with native PS5 and Xbox Series enhancements including 60fps and full DualSense support, bundled with Undead Nightmare.
| Game / Update | Release date (Dec 2025) | Platforms | Core genre / type | Key feature or hook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dead Redemption (PS5/Series) | 2 | PS5, Xbox Series X/S | Action-adventure | Native current‑gen version with 4K, 60fps, HDR and DualSense support, includes Undead Nightmare |
| Marvel Cosmic Invasion | 1 | PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch | Side-scrolling beat‑’em‑up | 15‑hero roster with tag-team combat and full local/online co‑op |
| Avatar Frontiers of Pandora “From the Ashes” + 3rd‑person | 5 (update), 19 (DLC) | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC | Open‑world action DLC | New 3rd‑person mode, New Game Plus, darker story expansion tied to new film |
| Gran Turismo 7 Power Pack | 4 | PS5 | Racing DLC | 50 new races, 24‑hour endurance events, full race weekend format and bonus credits |
| Terminator 2D: No Fate | 12 | PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch | Run‑and‑gun / beat‑’em‑up | Retro pixel art story retelling the original film with short, challenging stages |
| Code Violet | 12 | PS5 | Survival horror | Third‑person dino horror with stealth, tight resources and conspiracy‑driven story |
| Octopath Traveler Zero | 4 | PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Switch | JRPG | Custom protagonist, town‑building, up to eight‑character parties in HD‑2D style |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator (PS5) | 8 (3 for Deluxe) | PS5 | Flight sim | Full world map, 100+ aircraft, firefighting and rescue missions with DualSense features |
| Skate Story | 8 | PS5 | Skateboarding action | Underworld setting with glass‑bodied skater, trick‑chaining flow and boss encounters |
Marvel Cosmic Invasion drops as a Streets of Rage-style brawler with 15 playable heroes and full co-op support. Avatar Frontiers of Pandora receives the long-requested third-person mode alongside a new DLC expansion. Gran Turismo 7 adds 24-hour endurance races through its Power Pack DLC. Octopath Traveler Zero launches with character customization and town-building mechanics.
Red Dead Redemption Enhanced for Current-Gen Consoles
Red Dead Redemption launches on December 2nd, 2025, as a native PS5 and Xbox Series title with 4K resolution, 60fps performance, and HDR support. The enhanced version includes full DualSense integration with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers during horseback riding and gunfights. Players who own the original game receive the update for free, and the title joins PlayStation Plus Extra on day one at no additional cost.
The package bundles Undead Nightmare DLC, transforming the Western adventure into zombie survival horror with an entirely separate storyline. The game also features a new trophy list for completionists to pursue. For players waiting for Red Dead Redemption 2 updates or GTA 6’s 2026 release, this native current-gen version offers the ideal way to revisit the original classic.
New Games December 2025 Bring Retro Action and Modern Thrills
Marvel Cosmic Invasion releases December 1st on PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC, and Switch as a side-scrolling beat-em-up from the developers behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The roster features 15 Marvel heroes including Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Iron Man with tag-team combat mechanics. Players select two characters per level and switch mid-fight while supporting both local and online co-op.
Terminator 2D No Fate drops December 12th across all major platforms with retro pixel art inspired by the 1990s movie. Players control Sarah Connor or the T-800 through fast-paced run-and-gun levels mixed with beat-em-up mechanics and boss fights against the T-1000. Code Violet also launches December 12th exclusively on PS5 as a third-person survival horror title featuring prehistoric beasts inside a mysterious facility. Players control Violet Sinclair while managing resources, sneaking through corridors, and uncovering conspiracy twists.
RPG and Racing Expansions Arrive This Month
Gran Turismo 7 receives its Power Pack DLC on December 4th, adding 50 new hardcore races across 20 categories and full race weekends with practice, qualifying, and main events. The expansion introduces 24-hour endurance races requested by fans since launch, along with 5 million in-game credits. The paid DLC launches alongside the free Spec III update bringing eight new cars and two additional tracks.
Octopath Traveler Zero releases December 4th on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Switch as a prequel requiring no prior series knowledge. Players build custom protagonists with appearance, traits, and skills before rebuilding their hometown and recruiting 30 allies. The game introduces town-building mechanics and eight-character battle parties, marking the first time the series allows full roster customization.
Avatar, Flight Sim, and Skateboarding Games Round Out December Releases
Avatar Frontiers of Pandora receives its third-person camera mode on December 5th through a free update with New Game Plus and enhanced challenges. The From the Ashes DLC launches December 19th alongside the new Avatar movie, featuring a darker storyline where players control a Na’vi warrior after an RDA ambush. Microsoft Flight Simulator arrives on PS5 December 8th with 125 aircraft, full-world exploration, and career missions including firefighting and search-and-rescue operations.
Skate Story releases December 8th on PS5 as a rhythm-action skateboarding game set in the underworld. Players control a glass-bodied demon skating through dark environments, chaining tricks, and battling bosses to devour the Moon. The game features hand-drawn anime-inspired art with DualSense controller integration and an original Blood Cultures soundtrack.
