Most Anticipated Games of 2025

The year 2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling one for gamers, packed with an impressive range of upcoming releases. Whether it’s the next chapter in beloved franchises or fresh, innovative projects that could redefine the gaming landscape, there’s something for every fan. Let’s take a closer look at the most anticipated games in 2025 that you won’t want to miss.

Grand Theft Auto 6, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Doom: The Dark Ages, Ghost of Yōtei, Mafia: The Old Country, Civilization 7, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Judas, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Elden Ring Nightreign, Subnautica 2, Avowed, Showa American Story, inZOI, Conclusion

Grand Theft Auto 6

If tomorrow we were told that a giant meteorite was about to strike Earth, gamers would only worry about whether GTA 6 would be delayed. There's no need to discuss the game too much, as you already know everything. Let's focus on the major news and rumors:

• The game will be set in Vice City.

• The map will be the largest and most detailed in the series.

• There will be less humor and satire for a more mature and serious story.

• Two main protagonists – a man and a woman (the first female protagonist since 2000).

• Insider Jason Schreier is confident the release will be pushed to 2026.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

A direct sequel to the hardcore, realistic, and highly enjoyable RPG set in the medieval era. The protagonist will once again be the young warrior Indřich. He must survive, rise through the social ranks, and save his homeland, Bohemia, from the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund.

Developed by Czech studio Warhorse Studios, led by game designer Daniel Vávra, the creator of Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven and Mafia 2.

The sequel promises to surpass the original in every aspect: a larger, more immersive open world, a longer and more epic storyline, deeper and more engaging combat, and a total of five hours of cutscenes. According to Vávra, the success of the first game allowed the team to realize all the dreams for the sequel.

Doom: The Dark Ages

A story prequel to Doom and Doom Eternal, exploring the backstory of the Doom Slayer.

After experimenting with gameplay and genre, id Software is returning to the roots. The Dark Ages will not feature the verticality, insane speed, or platforming from Eternal, but it will offer a record number of demon types, the ability to control a giant robot and a dragon, as well as a gun that shoots skull fragments.

Creative director Hugo Martin is still on board, meaning demon-slaying to the music of Mick Gordon will remain as fun and thrilling as before.

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Ghost of Yōtei

A continuation of Ghost of Tsushima in the style of Assassin's Creed, with a new protagonist and set in a different historical period – Japan at the start of the Edo period, more than 300 years after the original. The main character will be a girl named Atsu, and the plot will focus on revenge.

The game promises a significant graphics upgrade and a more dynamic, interactive open world. Players will influence the story's development, and the weapon arsenal will include firearms and dual swords. Sounds like the perfect continuation of the best samurai action game of recent years.

Mafia: The Old Country

A new entry in the legendary criminal franchise. Unlike the previous three parts, this time the setting is in Italy (early 20th century Sicily).

Hangar 13 urges players not to compare this game to GTA 6. Though it will feature an open world, the main focus will be on the Sicilian flavor and a linear story about the rise of the Sicilian Mafia.

Nick Baynes, president of Hangar 13, insists that Mafia: The Old Country will capture the spirit of the original Mafia – cinematic storytelling, morally gray characters, and a complex, captivating plot.

Civilization 7

The new installment in the most popular 4X strategy series. While the basic elements will remain, the game will undergo a conceptual shift. There will be a clear division into three historical eras, with players able to choose a new civilization for each. The developers also promise numerous small changes, from an updated district system to the absence of workers.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

A remake of the cult stealth-action game by Hideo Kojima, originally released 20 years ago. Set in the 1960s, CIA agent Naked Snake heads to the Soviet Union to rescue scientist Nikolai Sokolov.

Konami aims to preserve the key gameplay features of the original while focusing on improving graphics, animation, and the overall gameplay experience. The Soviet jungles will look even more beautiful and realistic on Unreal Engine 5.

There will be only a few gameplay updates: the story, locations, and key mechanics will remain largely the same, with a few tweaks (e.g., crouch movement). For full immersion, there will be two modes: one with modern controls and a third-person perspective, and the other with a fixed camera and the classic layout from Snake Eater.

Judas

While 2K hints at BioShock 4, the father of the series, Ken Levine, has made BioShock in space. The plot and gameplay trailers leave no doubt: this is the spiritual successor to the franchise. Levine himself welcomes comparisons.

Set on a giant spaceship the size of a city, something has gone wrong, and the utopia has turned into a dystopia. The inhabitants blame a girl named Judas, who must unravel the situation and fix it.

Gameplay-wise, Judas is a first-person shooter with RPG elements. The right hand holds the weapon, and the left is responsible for special abilities like shooting electric bursts or setting enemies on fire. As with BioShock, the gameplay is immersive, relying on combining abilities, interacting with the environment, and having multiple solutions to problems.

The game's standout feature, according to Levine, will be the "Lego narrative." Each player decision, like a Lego block, fits into the overall story, influencing future events and character fates. This block structure will allow for unique stories and greatly enhance replayability.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

On the Beach feels like a typical sequel – bigger, grander, and more ambitious. But of course, with Kojima's unique twist.

Sam will get a new vehicle – a flying ship called "Magellan," which seems to be able to teleport anywhere in the world. The star-studded cast will include actress Elle Fanning, film directors George Miller ("Mad Max") and Fatih Akin ("The Golden Glove"). Expect significant improvements and updates to the gameplay, though the core mechanics will likely remain the same.

Elden Ring Nightreign

FromSoftware continues to explore the most popular genres, and now they've ventured into survival simulators. Elden Ring: Nightreign is a cooperative survival game set in the Elden Ring universe. Players, either solo or in teams of three, must survive a three-day and night cycle, making joint decisions and exploring a changing world. Each day ends with a battle against terrifying bosses.

The game will feature eight unique characters with their own abilities and powerful ultimates. Replayability will be ensured with roguelike elements – enemies, rewards, and the world will change with each session. Given the love for Souls games and survival genres, we expect a lot of success.

Subnautica 2

The long-awaited sequel to the popular survival simulator set in the underwater world of a mysterious planet. The developers promise to retain all the key mechanics of the original and Below Zero expansion, but with plenty of new features. For the first time in the series, a four-player cooperative mode will be added, allowing players to explore the world together, complete missions, and battle enemies. Players will also be able to modify their character's DNA, granting them new abilities.

The success of Subnautica 2 will largely depend on whether the game can continue to evoke the sense of interacting with a beautifully mysterious and dangerous underwater world.

Avowed

A first-person RPG from Obsidian Entertainment set in the magical universe of Pillars of Eternity. The protagonist must uncover the causes of a mysterious plague affecting the souls of settlers on the island of the Living Lands. The story combines political intrigue, metaphysical conflicts, and interactions with gods, giving players the choice to either submit to chaos or eradicate it.

The marketing for Avowed has been less than stellar. The game doesn't offer many expected RPG mechanics, such as romantic relationships with companions or choosing anyone other than a human or elf as the protagonist. However, the developers promise to make up for these absences with a rich world, non-linear quest progression, and a combat system reminiscent of Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, focusing on combining spells and hand-to-hand combat.

Showa American Story

An eccentric action RPG, interesting primarily due to its unconventional setting. Showa American Story takes place in an alternate 1980s America, bought by Japanese corporations. A mysterious catastrophe has turned much of the country into wastelands inhabited by zombies and monsters. The main protagonist, a stuntwoman named Teko, embarks on a journey through this strange world, which blends Japanese culture with American landscapes, retrofuturism, neon lights, and post-apocalyptic elements.

Gameplay-wise, Showa American Story is a classic action RPG: explore an open-world sandbox, move around on various forms of transportation, complete quests, and fight hordes of zombies and giant bosses.

inZOI

A life simulator from Korean company Krafton, often referred to as the Sims killer. The project mainly draws attention due to its photorealistic graphics, character editor, and the use of AI. The gameplay of inZOI will be similar to competitors, allowing players to choose their appearance, profession, and home decoration. The major innovation is the live environment: realistic (and customizable) weather, as well as a complete simulation of life in a densely populated city using AI.

The game looks stunning, and the Sims you create are so attractive that, if the promises hold true, inZOI could not only crush its competitors but also replace real life for many.

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Conclusion  

2025 promises to be a year of great anticipation and significant surprises in the world of video games. Gamers can expect new, ambitious projects from top studios that will take us to incredible worlds and offer engaging gameplay. We will return to the world of criminal empires with Grand Theft Auto 6, explore the story of the first mafia families in Mafia: The Old Country, and delve into the echoes of the past with Death Stranding 2 from Kojima Productions. These projects promise not only new mechanics and stunning graphical solutions but also deep, multi-layered narratives.

Moreover, fresh ideas await us, such as Avowed, where we will find ourselves in a fantasy world full of magic and political intrigue, or Showa American Story, which will transport us to an alternate America with a retrofuturistic vibe. Fans of action games will also find something to look forward to, like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Monster Hunter Wilds, which will be worthy continuations of beloved series.

2025 will also bring long-awaited sequels like Borderlands 4, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, as well as innovative games like inZOI, with its unique city-building mechanics. Each project promises to be more than just a game—it will be a true event for all video game enthusiasts.

Thus, 2025 will be a time when a wide variety of exciting and diverse games are released, capable of satisfying the tastes and preferences of every player. We can expect not only thrilling adventures and innovative mechanics but also stories that will stay in our minds for a long time.