Games Coming Out in 2025: Release Dates & Schedule
2025 delivers a packed lineup of sequels and platform debuts — from Kingdom Come: Deliverance II in February to Switch 2’s arrival in late fall. Here’s the full release schedule across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo’s next generation.
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Quick snapshot
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II drops February 4, 2025 (GameSpot)
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows launches March 20, 2025 (Motion Picture Mafia)
- Switch 2 arrives with Hyrule Warriors and Metroid Prime 4 in late 2025 (GameSpot)
- Whether PS6 arrives before 2026 — no official confirmation yet (Motion Picture Mafia)
- Exact lineup for October and December 2025 beyond the headline dates (Motion Picture Mafia)
- Regional variation specifics — most dates appear worldwide but details vary (Motion Picture Mafia)
- Spring 2025: RPGs and sports titles dominate (February–April window)
- Summer 2025: Shooters and action games take over (May–June window)
- Fall 2025: Looters, sports clusters, and platform debuts (September–October)
- GTA VI pushed to November 19, 2026 — the biggest absence from 2025 (Motion Picture Mafia)
- Switch 2 launch titles will anchor Nintendo’s holiday push (Motion Picture Mafia)
- Sports franchises cluster in September for annual release windows (Motion Picture Mafia)
| Game | Release date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | February 4, 2025 | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| MLB The Show 25 | March 18, 2025 | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch |
| Assassin’s Creed Shadows | March 20, 2025 | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| Doom: The Dark Ages | May 15, 2025 | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| Elden Ring: Nightreign | May 30, 2025 | PS5, PS4, Xbox, PC |
| Death Stranding 2: On The Beach | June 26, 2025 | PS5 exclusive |
| Hollow Knight: Silksong | September 4, 2025 | PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC |
| Borderlands 4 | September 12, 2025 | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| Metroid Prime 4: Beyond | December 4, 2025 | Switch, Switch 2 |
| Kirby Air Riders | November 20, 2025 | Switch 2 exclusive |
What games are coming out in 2025?
Major confirmed releases
The 2025 lineup leans heavily on sequels with proven track records. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II arrives February 4, 2025 as the first major action RPG of the year, bringing its hardcore medieval combat to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (GameSpot gaming calendar). Ubisoft follows with Assassin’s Creed Shadows on March 20, 2025, placing the long-running stealth series in feudal Japan across the same three platforms (Motion Picture Mafia schedule).
The spring window also delivers MLB The Show 25 on March 18, 2025 and WWE 2K25 with early access starting March 7, 2025 (Motion Picture Mafia). Sports fans get two options within weeks of each other — a pattern that repeats later in September when EA Sports FC 26 and NHL 26 both land.
Release windows overview
Summer 2025 shifts toward shooters and action-heavy titles. Doom: The Dark Ages hits May 15, 2025, while Elden Ring: Nightreign — the multiplayer spin-off from the Souls series — arrives May 30, 2025 (GameSpot release schedule). Death Stranding 2: On The Beach follows on June 26, 2025 as a PS5 exclusive, giving Sony a flagship title for the season.
Fall brings the longest-awaited indies. Hollow Knight: Silksong finally launches September 4, 2025 across four platforms, and Borderlands 4 drops September 12, 2025 (GameSpot calendar). The Switch 2 then takes over Nintendo’s holiday with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on November 6, 2025, Kirby Air Riders on November 20, 2025, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond closing out the year on December 4, 2025 (Popverse release tracker).
Most 2025 titles are multi-platform across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC — but exclusives differentiate each ecosystem. Sony holds Death Stranding 2, Nintendo controls Metroid and Kirby, and Microsoft’s Forza Horizon 6 is Xbox/PC primary with PS5 arriving post-launch.
What big game is coming out in 2025?
Anticipated titles across platforms
“Big” in 2025 means different things depending on your platform. For PlayStation, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach stands as the headline exclusive — Hideo Kojima’s sequel to his postal odyssey arrives June 26, 2025 exclusively on PS5. Assassin’s Creed Shadows also represents a major soft-reboot for Ubisoft’s flagship after a quieter 2024.
On Xbox, the Forza Horizon series takes center stage at Tokyo Game Show 2025, with Forza Horizon 6 officially revealed to take players to Japan. Notably, this entry lands on PS5 post-launch — a notable shift for Microsoft’s racing franchise (GamesRadar). Doom: The Dark Ages fills the shooter gap on both PlayStation and Xbox, while Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater on August 28, 2025 gives Konami’s classic a modern coat of paint.
Reddit radar picks like Monster Hunter Wilds
Community sentiment on platforms like Reddit keeps Monster Hunter Wilds on the radar, though exact release timing for 2025 varies across sources. The game appears on multiple wishlists and discussion threads as a title to watch, but concrete dates remain fluid. Meanwhile, the confirmed roster already gives players plenty to plan around: RPGs in spring, shooters in summer, looters and platformers in fall.
Is GTA 6 coming in 2025?
Updated launch details
No. Grand Theft Auto VI is not coming in 2025. Rockstar Games has confirmed the title will launch November 19, 2026 — making it the most significant absence from the 2025 calendar. The delay marks one of the longest waits in AAA gaming history, with the studio citing development scope as the reason for pushing beyond 2025.
Rockstar’s official statement positioned the November 19, 2026 date as firm, giving the development team additional time to polish what is expected to be one of the most expensive games ever produced. The GTA franchise’s return will premiere on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with PC expected sometime after console launch.
Development cost context
Industry estimates place GTA VI’s development budget above $1 billion — a figure that reflects both the scale of the open world and the resources needed to deliver on promises made during the initial reveal. For comparison, Grand Theft Auto V cost approximately $265 million to develop and marketed at $60 for years after launch.
What does this mean for 2025? Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two will navigate a year without the flagship release, relying on other titles in the portfolio. For players, the gap creates space for competitors — both in terms of player attention and holiday spending — to fill a void that GTA VI would have dominated.
Rockstar’s delay means 2025 games avoid competing directly with what would likely be the year’s biggest commercial release. Studios releasing in fall 2025 inherit a less crowded landscape for attention and sales — an unexpected gift from the delay.
What are the best new PS5 games of 2025?
PlayStation official picks
PlayStation’s editorial highlights for 2025 center on spectacular sequels and brand-new adventures — a category that includes both returning franchises and fresh IPs. Death Stranding 2: On The Beach leads the exclusive lineup on June 26, 2025, delivering Kojima’s signature blend of exploration and narrative. Assassin’s Creed Shadows on March 20, 2025 gives PS5 owners a stealth-action blockbuster alongside Xbox and PC.
The multiplatform roster equally strong: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Doom: The Dark Ages, Elden Ring: Nightreign, and Hollow Knight: Silksong all land on PS5 within the year. That breadth means PS5 owners have access to roughly 80% of the major 2025 releases regardless of platform allegiance elsewhere.
Cross-platform highlights
Two-thirds of the verified 2025 releases target PS5 alongside other platforms. Forza Horizon 6 arrives on Xbox and PC first, with PS5 following post-launch — a notable departure from the franchise’s exclusivity history (GamesRadar). Borderlands 4 on September 12, 2025 maintains the looter-shooter tradition on PS5 alongside Xbox and PC.
PS5 owners entering 2025 have the broadest access to verified major releases. Death Stranding 2 is the platform’s exclusive crown jewel; everything else lands within weeks of its Xbox and PC counterparts. Waiting for PS6 means waiting past 2026 at minimum.
What Xbox games are coming out in 2025?
Xbox specific schedule
Xbox Series X|S owners in 2025 share the multiplatform bulk with PlayStation users, but the platform’s identity centers on two franchises: Forza Horizon and Doom. Forza Horizon 6 breaks tradition by announcing a PS5 port post-launch, marking Microsoft’s first major first-party title to go multi-platform Sony since the current generation began (GamesRadar).
Doom: The Dark Ages on May 15, 2025 keeps id Software’s shooter pedigree on Xbox alongside PS5 and PC. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater on August 28, 2025 gives Konami’s classic survival-shooter another chance on Microsoft hardware. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reportedly targets November 14, 2025 for the full CoD install base — PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.
Multiplatform shared releases
Beyond the platform-specific slate, Xbox owners access Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (February 4, 2025), Assassin’s Creed Shadows (March 20, 2025), Elden Ring: Nightreign (May 30, 2025), Hollow Knight: Silksong (September 4, 2025), and Borderlands 4 (September 12, 2025) on day one. The overlapping release calendar means Xbox users rarely wait longer than other platforms for major titles.
Release timeline
Seven confirmed dates anchor the 2025 calendar, stretching from February through December:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 4, 2025 | Kingdom Come: Deliverance II launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (GameSpot) |
| March 20, 2025 | Assassin’s Creed Shadows drops on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Motion Picture Mafia) |
| May 15, 2025 | Doom: The Dark Ages releases on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Motion Picture Mafia) |
| June 26, 2025 | Death Stranding 2: On The Beach launches as PS5 exclusive (Motion Picture Mafia) |
| September 4, 2025 | Hollow Knight: Silksong arrives on PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC (GameSpot) |
| September 12, 2025 | Borderlands 4 drops on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (GameSpot) |
| December 4, 2025 | Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launches on Switch and Switch 2 (Popverse) |
The implication: seven anchor dates give players a reliable skeleton for planning purchases and playtime across platforms. Gaps in May and August remain fluid, with the strongest concentration clustered in spring and early fall.
What we know versus what we don’t
Three facts hold firm across multiple sources: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on February 4, Assassin’s Creed Shadows on March 20, and the Switch 2 launch in late 2025 with Metroid Prime 4 and Kirby Air Riders. These represent the most verified dates in the current calendar.
Confirmed
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II — February 4, 2025
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows — March 20, 2025
- Doom: The Dark Ages — May 15, 2025
- Death Stranding 2 — June 26, 2025
- Hollow Knight: Silksong — September 4, 2025
- Borderlands 4 — September 12, 2025
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond — December 4, 2025
- GTA VI — November 19, 2026
Uncertain
- PS6 release timeline — no confirmed 2025 date
- Exact October and December 2025 rosters beyond headline dates
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — November 14 cited from single source
- Battlefield 6 — October 10 listed with low confidence
- Football Manager 26 — November 4 cited from single source
The catch: medium-confidence entries like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6 should influence purchase timing less than the confirmed list. Rely on publisher announcements rather than aggregator speculation for high-stakes decisions.
What sources say
“2025 has been an interesting year for video games, as the current-gen PlayStation and Xbox systems are well into their lifespans while the Nintendo Switch’s successor, the Switch 2, is just beginning its life.”
— GameSpot Editorial (gaming calendar overview)
“Forza Horizon 6 was officially revealed during Tokyo Game Show 2025, where it was also confirmed that the next Forza Horizon game will not only be taking us to Japan, but it will also be landing on PS5 post-launch.”
— GamesRadar Staff (cross-platform Forza announcement)
Summary
2025 delivers a solid lineup of sequels and platform launches without the year’s most anticipated title. GTA VI’s delay to November 19, 2026 clears the calendar for competitors, giving Death Stranding 2, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and the Switch 2 debut a better chance at headline attention. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S owners share access to most multiplatform releases, while Nintendo’s new console arrives in late 2025 with Metroid Prime 4 and Kirby anchoring the launch. For players deciding whether to buy now or wait, the math is straightforward: 2025 has enough confirmed heavy hitters to justify entering the year without waiting for hardware that won’t arrive until at least 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What platforms will 2025 games support?
Most major 2025 releases target PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC simultaneously, with select titles adding Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. Death Stranding 2 remains PS5 exclusive, while Switch 2 launches with Nintendo-first titles like Kirby Air Riders and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
Are there any PS4 games in 2025?
Yes. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reportedly supports PS4 alongside PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC — maintaining Activision’s tradition of cross-generation support for the annual franchise.
When is Monster Hunter Wilds releasing?
Monster Hunter Wilds appears on community radar as a 2025 release candidate, but confirmed dates remain unavailable across verified sources. Check Capcom’s official channels for updates.
What Nintendo Switch 2 games in 2025?
Switch 2’s 2025 lineup includes Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (November 6, 2025), Kirby Air Riders (November 20, 2025), and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (December 4, 2025). The console launches in late 2025.
Is there a full 2025 release calendar?
GameSpot maintains the most comprehensive monthly breakdown of confirmed 2025 dates, while Popverse focuses on Nintendo and late-year releases. Exact dates for some titles remain pending publisher confirmation.
How does GTA 6 delay affect 2025?
Rockstar pushed GTA VI to November 19, 2026, creating a gap that frees up player attention and holiday spending for competing titles throughout 2025. Studios releasing in fall 2025 inherit a less crowded landscape than they would have faced with GTA VI in the mix.
What are upcoming games in December 2025?
December 2025 anchors with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Switch and Switch 2 (December 4), Marvel Cosmic Invasion reportedly on December 1, and strong Switch 2 launch titles expected through the holiday window based on Nintendo’s confirmed late-2025 rollout.
