2025 is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious and exciting years in the video game industry. So far this year, high-caliber titles have already been released, but what’s truly striking is everything that is still coming. Between new intellectual properties and the return of iconic sagas, expectations are at an all-time high. Every week, new trailers, leaks, or announcements appear that keep the community in constant suspense, and everything indicates that we are living a key moment for the medium.
In this list you will find the most anticipated video games of the year: productions that, due to their history, their developers, or simply what they promise to deliver, are generating great excitement among players. It doesn’t matter if you prefer RPGs, action, open worlds, or narrative adventures: there are offerings here for every taste. If you are looking for what to play in the coming months, or simply want to know which titles everyone is waiting for, this selection is for you.
1. Ghost of Yōtei
- Developer: Sucker Punch Productions
- Release date: October 2, 2025
- Genre: Action, Adventure (Open world)
After the success of Ghost of Tsushima, Sucker Punch returns with a new project set in the cold, remote lands of Hokkaido. Ghost of Yōtei is not a simple sequel: it is a narrative reinvention that explores themes like redemption, solitude, and the weight of the past. In this installment, we embody Atsu, an exiled warrior who, after being betrayed, finds a new purpose by protecting a forgotten village from the advance of the shogunate. The change of setting, with snow-covered landscapes, extreme climates, and a more hostile environment, gives rise to new stealth and survival mechanics.
The gameplay maintains the tense, precise combat of the previous title but refines it with new stances, environmental interactions, and a reputation system that directly affects the story. The visual approach also evolves, with a level of detail in environments and animations that borders on cinematic. Everything points to Ghost of Yōtei being a more intimate and emotional experience, without losing the saga’s signature epicness.
2. Borderlands 4
- Developer: Gearbox Software
- Release date: September 12, 2025
- Genre: First-person shooter, RPG
The Borderlands saga has consolidated itself as one of the leading references in the looter-shooter genre, and its fourth installment seeks to maintain that status with an even more ambitious approach. Borderlands 4 not only introduces new characters and planets to explore, but also refines RPG mechanics with deeper skill trees, narrative decisions, and a more organic mission design. The franchise’s trademark sarcastic humor is still present, now accompanied by a more developed narrative that intends to give its characters greater emotional weight.
In gameplay, chaos continues to be the norm: millions of procedurally generated weapons, frenetic combat, and fully integrated co-op with crossplay from day one. The cinematics, art direction, and sound design have been taken to a new level, making this installment a more robust experience in every sense. Borderlands 4 doesn’t just want to make us laugh, it also seeks to surprise us with a more mature story within its characteristic madness.
3. Lost Soul Aside
- Developer: UltiZero Games
- Release date: August 29, 2025
- Genre: Action RPG
Lost Soul Aside was born as an independent project, but over time it has become one of the most eye-catching productions in the current scene. With clear influences from Final Fantasy XV and Devil May Cry, this action RPG places us in a world in conflict where futuristic aesthetics merge with classic fantasy. The protagonist, Kazer, forms a bond with a symbiotic creature that grants him powers, but also drags him toward a destiny far greater than he imagines.
The combat unfolds with exceptional dynamism: dodges, aerial combos, transformations, and real-time weapon changes, all with visually striking fluidity. Add to this an impressive graphical presentation, large-scale environments, and a story that seems to focus as much on spectacle as on personal dilemmas. UltiZero promises an extensive campaign and challenging gameplay, perfect for those who seek stylish action without sacrificing narrative.
4. Doom: The Dark Ages
- Developer: id Software
- Release date: May 14, 2025
- Genre: First-person shooter
The DOOM franchise reinvents itself once again with The Dark Ages, a prequel that takes us to a medieval era devastated by the influence of hell. This time, the Slayer must carve his path through demonic armies in ruined castles, dark fortresses, and forgotten places, all with a visual focus that blends architectural brutalism with profane technology. The game introduces new melee weapons, demonic magic, and a more structured narrative that expands the character’s origins.
The action remains frantic, with combat arenas designed to keep the player in constant motion. The sound returns as a key element, with a guitar-heavy soundtrack accompanying each encounter. The Dark Ages represents a tonal shift for the series, but it does not renounce its identity: it continues to be aggressive, wild, and direct, now with a darker and more oppressive atmosphere that marks a new beginning for the Slayer myth.
5. Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Developer: Team Cherry
- Release date: To be confirmed (expected 2025)
- Genre: Metroidvania
The wait has been long, but all signs indicate that Hollow Knight: Silksong will finally see the light this year. In this sequel we take control of Hornet, a key figure from the original game, whose playstyle is much faster, more acrobatic, and offensive. The change of pace is reflected in a more vertical design, with complex platforming areas, aggressive enemies, and bosses that demand precise control mastery. The setting also changes: we leave Hallownest to explore a new, even vaster and more mysterious kingdom.
The artistic style retains the essence of the first title, but with a more vibrant color palette and greater variety of environments. The music, once again composed by Christopher Larkin, reinforces that unique atmosphere that blends beauty and desolation. Silksong not only seeks to expand the Hollow Knight universe, but aims to offer a complete experience on its own, with more than 150 new enemies, side quests, unique items, and hidden secrets to discover.
6. Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
- Developer: The Chinese Room
- Release date: October 2025
- Genre: RPG, Open world
After years of troubled development, Bloodlines 2 is ready to offer a deep experience in the dark universe of Vampire: The Masquerade. Set in Seattle, the game puts us in the skin of an ancient vampire who awakens in the middle of a city fragmented by clan wars, political manipulations, and both human and supernatural threats. The story adapts to the player’s decisions, from the clan they join to the alliances they form or destroy.
The progression system allows customization of supernatural abilities, combat approaches, and styles of social interaction, making each game different. The urban setting, full of sinister corners and hidden secrets, reinforces a tense and mature atmosphere. This RPG opts for a slower pace, focused on narrative and character development, ideal for those who seek a mature experience with dramatic weight and replayability.
7. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Developer: Kojima Productions
- Release date: June 26, 2025
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Science fiction
Hideo Kojima returns with a sequel that promises to be even more enigmatic, experimental, and provocative than its predecessor. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach continues the story of Sam Porter Bridges, this time facing a new threat that puts the fragile connection between the world’s communities at risk. Desolate landscapes, dreamlike sequences, and metaphysical concepts remain central pillars, now with a more hopeful and epic tone.
The gameplay system has been improved with new tools, collaborative structures, and more varied enemies. The narrative, as usual with Kojima, will be filled with symbolism, unexpected twists, and strange characters with complex motivations. This game is not for everyone, but for those who connected with the first, this second installment promises an emotionally more intense, more cinematic, and, above all, more memorable experience.
8. The Alters
- Developer: 11 bit studios
- Release date: June 13, 2025
- Genre: Narrative adventure, Science fiction
The Alters is one of the most original games of the year. It puts us in the shoes of Jan, a man trapped on a hostile planet who, to survive, resorts to creating alternative versions of himself: the so-called “alters.” Each one represents a different life he could have lived, with their own abilities, thoughts, and personalities. Throughout the game, you will manage the relationships between them, solve internal conflicts, and make decisions that will test your judgment and empathy.
The experience combines elements of adventure, simulation, narrative, and resource management. The story revolves around themes such as identity, loneliness, and regret, all wrapped in a carefully crafted retro-futuristic aesthetic. 11 bit studios, known for This War of Mine, once again bets on a mature and introspective approach that prioritizes emotional content over action. The Alters promises to be one of those games that leave a mark.
9. MindsEye
- Developer: Build A Rocket Boy
- Release date: June 10, 2025
- Genre: Action, Narrative thriller
Created by the former director of GTA, MindsEye presents itself as an interactive thriller set in the near future where artificial intelligence and corporations control every aspect of human life. In this story, we embody a rogue agent who seeks to dismantle a global mind control system while navigating a world full of surveillance, betrayal, and moral dilemmas.
The game combines intense action sequences with moments of exploration and decision-making that affect the plot’s development. Visually impressive, with a dark and detailed futuristic setting, MindsEye offers a cinematic narrative with multiple branches and complex characters. Everything points to it being one of the year’s biggest surprises in terms of story and atmosphere.
10. Marathon
- Developer: Bungie
- Release date: September 23, 2025
- Genre: Extraction shooter, PvP
Marathon marks Bungie’s return to one of its foundational franchises, now reimagined as a multiplayer extraction shooter set in a sci-fi universe. Instead of traditional campaigns, the game focuses on matches where several teams compete for resources and must escape the map alive, facing both enemies and other players.
Although not all details are known yet, Bungie has confirmed persistent progression, environments full of environmental storytelling, and PvP balanced through strategic zone and objective design. The clean aesthetic, saturated colors, and competitive focus position it as a fresh proposal for fans of the genre. Although it already had a closed alpha test, general access remains one of the most anticipated moments of the year.
So…
The upcoming releases of 2025 stand out not only for their scale or ambition, but also for the diversity of experiences they present. Each title on this list represents a different creative direction, a bet on pushing the limits of design, storytelling, or gameplay. Whether through immense open worlds, deep narrative proposals, or revolutionary combat systems, developers are making it clear that this year still has a lot to offer.
Technology keeps advancing, ideas are becoming bolder, and the community is more attentive than ever. All of this contributes to making 2025 much more than just a good season for gaming: it is a showcase of what the medium can achieve when talent, ambition, and passion come together. So make sure your console is updated, your PC is ready, or your library is prepped, because what’s coming promises to mark a before and after in this generation. And this is when we invite you to stop by the comments and tell us which of these titles are your favorites, or which of these games you’re most looking forward to! You know gamer, we’ll be reading you! 🙂
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