2025 is getting ready to welcome some of the most exciting games so far, including a major ace: Grand Theft Auto VI. The game succeeded in stirring a sky-rocketing buzz, feeding the rumor mill with some of the craziest ideas and plots. But the wait will soon come to an end and we will all see why Rockstar Games is the powerhouse that it is!
Until that big release event, which will happen in the summer, let’s find out what other exciting games ended up on our list. Check them all out below:
The Stone of Madness (PC, Playstation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S|X)
The Stone of Madness features quite the story based on an 18th-century background inspired by Umberto Eco’s classic novel, The Name of the Rose. Well, as poetic as that might sound, we should definitely except quite the bloody environment filled with fighters, killers, and some other strange characters!
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (PC, Playstation 5, Xbox Series S|X)
Kingdom Come Deliverance II will take us by storm with one of the best game plots so far: a breathtaking medieval landscapes that promises to stick with authenticity and a challenging adventure. The new game also continues where the first part left, with Henry, the protagonist, who sees a higher transformation.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X)
Assassin’s Creed Shadows will definitely make a big splash this year, featuring a bold samurai that will put you through some of the most intriguing and breathtaking challenges. Some fans believe that this new Assassin Creed entry could be the best one so far!
Despelote (PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S)
Despelote impressed us a great deal back in 2023 when it was presented at Tribeca’s on-point games showcase, and we cannot wait to see how a ‘a slice-of-life adventure about childhood and soccer in Quito, Ecuador 2001,’ will actually develop. What’s best is that the game features amazing field recordings of the real Quito. Neat!
Grand Theft Auto VI (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X)
Well, if isn’t the lost puzzle piece finally falling right where it belongs: to some of the most nervous fans that have waited for 12 years long for this to happen! It is indeed crazy to think how much have we actually waiting for this new GTA entry to be announced, and this year, it will finally hit our gaming library. Grand Theft Auto VI will welcome for the first time, a woman as the new protagonist. Talking about a much-needed change, right?!
Cairn (PC and consoles)
Cairn is a cute, challenging climbing game by the French studio, The Game Bakers, that promises quite the adventure! Following in Aava’s steps, we will get to see some extraordinary places and try being bold.
Herdling (PC, Playstation 5, Xbox Series S|X)
Herdling will take us on a journey of joy, mourn, and strong bonding with animals that might seem strange yet familiar and warm. The game is designed to offer agrarian game players a new approach of what’s like to be a bit in control of mother nature!
Doom: The Dark Ages (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X)
Doom: The Dark Ages will offer us the chance to take over Doomguy as a knight wielding a massive, scary shield along with a sword! Well, isn’t that curious?! We will definitely come across major surprises, too.
darkwebSTREAMER (PC)
FInally, we end our list of some of the most anticipated games in 2025, with something quite intriguing yet buzzing: darkwebSTREAMER! This game promises to take us to the strange and unnerving world of dark web, but with quite the plot twist. We will soon find out why no single run will ever be the same!
What are some of the games you are really excited about this year and why? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
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