This year players, be excited for the newest games of 2025! We are entering a new era of entertainment in gaming, with the newest sensory experiences that these latest games offer, immersing players into whole new worlds with classic games offering completely new settings with the continuation of renowned series and other completely new gaming experiences. Here is our countdown for this year’s top 15 highly anticipated new game releases:
15. “Hollow Knight: Silksong”
The highly anticipated sequel to the “Hollow Knight” game, “Silksong” lets players take on the role of Hornet, a skilled warrior, with her own unique abilities in a platformer, adventure style game. “Silksong” is set in a completely new kingdom from the original, with new enemies, new challenges, and new story lines. Fans are eager to explore new environments while reminiscing on this classic by Nintendo. Although fans of the “Hollow Night” series are excited for a whole new-yet nostalgic-experience; they have been on a hiatus for seven years, leaving many to question if “Silksong” will live up to the hype?
14. “Tales of The Shire”
A game set in J. R. R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” universe, the “Tales of The Shire” is a simulator game where you can live out your dreams as a Hobbit in the Shire. Enjoy the simplicities of Hobbit life and the landscape of the Shire with fishing, farming and decorating your Hobbit home.
13. “Fable 4”
The “Fable series,” a beloved classic known for its amazing story development and plot, is making a comeback. “Fable 4” is set in the medieval world of Albion and this reboot is expected to give players a brand new, yet nostalgic experience that embraces the charm of its predecessors. Players will enjoy the introduction of innovative gameplay mechanics, loads of the “Fable series’” humor and dynamic character development.
12. “Monster Hunter Wilds”
As the latest entry into Capcom’s “Monster Hunter” series, this installment brings a new open world aspect along with new game mechanics and an engaging, action packed storyline to “Monster Hunter Wilds.”
11. “Elder Scrolls VI”
As always, this new entry into the “Elder Scrolls” saga is a monumental event in the gaming community; we hope by bringing attention to it and hype we can speed up its release to early Dec. 2025! Although early development details are still sparse, the promise of an even vaster open world, still more deep lore, and yet the most immersive experience that Bethesda Game Studios and the “Elder Scroll” series are known for has us eager fans awaiting its release.
10. “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth”
The continuation of the “Final Fantasy VII” remake saga, “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” aims to go further into the iconic story lines while expanding the captivating setting of Gaia. With promises of stunning visuals and a brand-new combat system, fans are looking forward to experiencing the next chapter in this legendary tale on their PC’s with the Windows release in Jan. after the PS 5 version came out to laudatory reviews last year.
9. “Star Wars: Eclipse”
With its mainly story-focused gameplay, “Star Wars: Eclipse” is set in the High Republic era. As players traverse through moral dilemmas and complex storylines within the iconic universe, this title could redefine how “Star Wars” stories are told in games.
8. “Doom: The Dark Ages”
“Doom: The Dark Ages” follows the story of the Doom Slayer battling his way through the legions of hell as a single player, first person shooter; as the prequel to The Doom and Doom Eternal, it brings loads of new action and story to the series.
7. “Bioshock 4”
Though nothing is set in stone yet, rumors have been swirling about the next installment in the Bioshock franchise. While the specific 2025 date remains elusive, the possibility of a mind-bending narrative and atmospheric design has fans eager to plunge back into the franchise’s thought-provoking universe.
6. “Metroid Prime 4”
After a series of delays, fans are excited to finally see “Metroid Prime 4” come to fruition. As the classic Samus returns to confront new threats, players can expect classic exploration and action in a beautifully crafted world that has been a hallmark of the “Metroid” series.
5. “The Outer Worlds 2”
The highly anticipated sequel to “The Outer Worlds” promises to immerse players further into its quirky, retro-futuristic galaxy that is more imaginable in 2025 than ever with its Halcyon stellar system pioneered by megacorporations. With new factions, improved combat, and deeper character customization, fans will enjoy the franchise’s signature storytelling, multiple diverse path choices and moral decisions including taking down irresponsible corporate enterprises. This year we will see if “The Outer Worlds 2” matches or surpasses the charm of its predecessor coming in 2025 on PS 5, Windows or Xbox Series X/S.
4. “Grand Theft Auto VI”
The next entry in the “Grand Theft Auto” (GTA) series has been a hot topic since its announcement, leaving players eagerly anticipating an expansive open world, complex characters, and the signature satirical humor that makes the “GTA” series a cultural phenomenon. Set to be released in the fall of 2025 with a female lead protagonist for the first time; return to Vice City (a fictionalized Miami) in the state of Leonida (based on Florida) and it will be a pleasure with completely new vehicles available on this release on PS 5 and Xbox series X/S.
3. “Assassin’s Creed Red”
Set in feudal Japan, “Assassin’s Creed Red,” now to be titled “Assassin’s Creed: Shadows” (ACS), is poised to be the game-changer. Many fans have longed for a samurai-focused game, and Ubisoft’s commitment to historical accuracy, overhauled animations, and immersive environments we believe is sure to deliver an epic experience. With the return of two classic powers of double assassination and eagle vision-your samurai immersion experience cannot come soon enough to dissipate the tension looming in the air. While making your spring break “to do” list, add downloading “ACS” and you will be satisfied with this game to be released on March 20, 2025!
2. “Ghost of Yotei”
“Ghost of Yotei” has a new protagonist and setting following a change by the developer Sucker Punch Productions to fans’ very high expectations of the newest, highly anticipated game release for 2025. The PS 5 game will be set 300 years after “Ghost of Tsushima” in the Hokkaido region of Japan around Mount Yotei. What dangers await? We are eagerly anticipating the release.
1. “Civilization VII”
“Civilization VII” (Civ 7) was released on Feb. 11, 2025 by Firaxis Games, coming just in time for the most recent snow storm letting you play inside-out of the cold! You will enjoy exploring, expanding, exploiting, and exterminating all 4X strategies in this new strategy focused release. We hope you will enjoy building a civil society with next generation gameplay!