Best Games to Play in 2025 – Our Most Anticipated Releases!

Key Takeaways

• Summer Blockbusters: Summer 2025 kicks off with huge sequels and remasters, including Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and the System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, both launching on June 26, 2025.

• Sci-Fi Explosion: Mid-June is packed with sci-fi adventures like Dune: Awakening (June 10) and the twin releases of FBC: Firebreak and TRON: Catalyst on June 17, 2025.

• Fall & Winter Thrills: The year heats up with Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion (September 5) and Borderlands 4 (September 12), while Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (August 28) and the haunting Ghost of Yōtei (October 2) round out the season.

• Horror Highlight: Horror fans get their dose of chills on June 13 with Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic.

Introduction: A Year for Every Gamer

2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years in gaming history. From long-awaited sequels to ambitious remasters and original IPs, the calendar is brimming with titles that promise to redefine genres, push graphical boundaries, and deliver unforgettable narratives.

Whether you’re a fan of sprawling open worlds, heart-pounding horror, or high-octane mech action, there’s something on this list for you. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the ten most anticipated releases of 2025, explore what makes each unique, and help you plan your next gaming marathon.

1. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

• Release Date: June 26, 2025

• Platform: PS5

• Developer: Kojima Productions

After years of speculation, Hideo Kojima’s enigmatic follow-up arrives this summer. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach picks up the story of Sam Porter Bridges in a world still reeling from mysterious “Beached Things” (BTs). The original hooked players with its unique “strand” mechanics and philosophical themes of human connection. Previews suggest even more ambitious traversal mechanics, an expanded cast, and cinematic set pieces that blur the line between film and gameplay.

2. System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

• Release Date: June 26, 2025

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PS4, Xbox One

• Developer: Nightdive Studios

One of the most influential survival horror FPS titles ever made gets a modern makeover. Nightdive Studios brings System Shock 2 into the current generation with fully overhauled graphics, a revamped UI, and enhanced controls. The core experience—surviving a space station overrun by the rogue AI SHODAN—remains intact, making this the perfect entry point for newcomers and a breathtaking nostalgic trip for veterans.

3. Dune: Awakening

• Release Date: June 10, 2025

• Platforms: PC, Consoles

• Developer: Funcom

Set in Frank Herbert’s iconic universe, Dune: Awakening is an MMO that thrusts players into the sand-scarred world of Arrakis. Early access feedback praises its colossal open deserts, real-time sandworm encounters, and player-driven faction warfare. If the promise of harvesting spice, forging alliances, and navigating political intrigue draws you in, this is poised to be the definitive Dune adaptation.

4. FBC: Firebreak

• Release Date: June 17, 2025

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

• Developer: Remedy Entertainment

From the creators of Control comes an all-new supernatural FPS. In Firebreak, players join a clandestine government task force confronting a reality-bending event known as “The White Shroud.” Expect physics-based combat, a nonlinear mission structure, and Remedy's signature flair for environmental storytelling.

5. TRON: Catalyst

• Release Date: June 17, 2025

• Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

• Developer: Bithell Games

Bithell Games brings us back to the Grid in this action-adventure adaptation of Disney’s TRON IP. Catalyst blends parkour traversal, disc-based combat, and hacking puzzles to capture the frantic energy of the TRON universe. An original synth-wave soundtrack and procedurally generated levels promise a fresh experience with every playthrough.

6. Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic

• Release Date: June 13, 2025

• Platforms: PC, PS5

• Developer: Steel Wool Studios

The Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise evolves with this latest entry, swapping static cameras for first-person exploration of an abandoned animatronic factory. You’ll evade twisted creatures that adapt to your tactics by mimicking sounds and shadows, powered by advanced AI that ensures no two nights feel the same.

7. Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion

• Release Date: September 5, 2025

• Platforms: PC, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

• Developer: Marvelous First Studio

Mech-combat fans, get ready. Titanic Scion introduces towering “Leviathan” Arsenals—colossal mechs with modular weapon loadouts that transform mid-battle. A deep customization system and missions ranging from aerial dogfights to city-scale sieges promise mech warfare on an epic scale.

8. Borderlands 4

• Release Date: September 12, 2025

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2

• Developer: Gearbox Software

The vault hunts continue! Borderlands 4 brings back the series’ signature cel-shaded art style, over-the-top humor, and loot-driven co-op gameplay. New features include dynamic weather that affects gun physics and procedural weapons with elemental mashups. With four new Vault Hunters and dedicated cross-play, this is set to be the ultimate shooter of 2025.

9. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

• Release Date: August 28, 2025

• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

• Developer: Konami Digital Entertainment

This full reimagining of the acclaimed Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater rebuilds the jungle infiltration thriller on modern hardware. Enhanced AI, an overhauled CQC (Close Quarters Combat) system, and photorealistic cutscenes with the original voice actors promise the definitive way to experience Naked Snake’s Cold War saga.

10. Ghost of Yōtei

• Release Date: October 2, 2025

• Platform: PS5

• Developer: Sucker Punch Productions

From the studio behind Ghost of Tsushima comes a brand-new supernatural samurai adventure. Ghost of Yōtei transports players to an ethereal version of Japan’s Northern Island, where they will wield spirit-infused katanas and harness elemental exorcism spells. This original IP showcases Sucker Punch’s talent for merging history, myth, and action into a beautiful, poignant experience.

Conclusion: A Diverse Year Ahead

From summer blockbusters to spine-tingling horror and epic fall sagas, 2025’s lineup promises something for every type of gamer. Mark your calendars, prepare your wish lists, and get ready: 2025 is the year we’ll all be gaming like never before.