Although 2025 is almost halfway through, some of the year’s most anticipated titles are still incoming. May includes Doom: The Dark Ages, launching on May 15 for Xbox Series, PS5, and PC. A week later, Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny returns in remastered form for PC and Switch. Closing out the month is Elden Ring: Nightreign, available on every platform except Nintendo.
Switch 2 Brings a Packed Launch in June
June is when Nintendo debuts the long-awaited Switch 2. Leading the launch is Mario Kart World, an open-world racer that blends classic kart gameplay with sandbox exploration. Survival Kids and Fast Fusion also arrive day one, along with Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, a $10 tech showcase that many argue should be free for subscribers.
A wave of enhanced third-party ports launches alongside the new console. These include Cyberpunk 2077, Street Fighter 6, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, Hogwarts Legacy, Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster, and Hitman World of Assassination. Several titles will offer Switch 2-specific upgrades and bundled DLC.
June third-party launches also feature Dune: Awakening (June 13, PC first), Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic (June 15, PS5 and PC), Tron Catalyst (June 17), and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (June 26, PS5 only).
July and August Deliver Major Sequels and Remakes (Upcoming Games of 2025)
July begins with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4 Remake on July 11, followed by Donkey Kong Bonanza on July 17, which lands exclusively on Switch 2. On July 24, Super Mario Party Jamboree Plus Jamboree TV arrives with new minigames and webcam integration that shows real-time reactions during online play.
August delivers a strong lineup with Gears of War Reloaded on August 26. This enhanced version features 4K visuals, 120fps gameplay, and comes to PS5 for the first time. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater launches August 28 on PC, Xbox Series, and PS5, offering a full remake of the classic prequel. That same day, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance drops, followed by Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound—both modern takes on iconic action franchises.
Lost Soul Aside wraps up the month on August 29, promising polished action combat on PS5 and PC.
Fall Releases and Confirmed Titles Without Dates
September brings Hell is Us on September 4, blending lightsabers and third-person combat. Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion follows on September 5. On September 12, Borderlands 4 returns with co-op action across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. Marathon, an extraction shooter reboot from Bungie, lands September 23.
October 2 introduces Ghost of Yōtei, set centuries after Ghost of Tsushima. The next day, Directive 8020 expands the Dark Pictures Anthology into deep space.
Several titles are confirmed for 2025 but remain undated. Dying Light: The Beast, Mafia: The Old Country, and Mind’s Eye are all expected this summer. Judas, the next game from the creator of Bioshock, is planned for this year as well. Additional highlights include Lies of P: Overture, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, and Pokémon Legends ZA.
Other notable entries:
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Digimon Story Time Stranger (non-Nintendo platforms)
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The Outer Worlds 2 (new gen and PC)
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Slay the Spire 2 (PC)
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Light No Fire (co-op fantasy from Hello Games)
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Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra (holiday release)
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Skate (free-to-play reboot)
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Mecha Break (PvP mech combat)
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
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The Wolf Among Us 2
2025 Still Has Surprises in Store (Upcoming Games of 2025)
Even with dozens of games confirmed, more surprises are likely in the second half of 2025. The Switch 2 launch alone brings new hardware excitement, while long-anticipated sequels, enhanced remasters, and genre experiments round out the lineup. Stay tuned each month as new details and unexpected releases shake up the calendar. Whether it’s survival MMOs, platforming revivals, or stealth-action reboots, 2025 still holds plenty of big moments.
