The news we've all been bracing for has finally arrived: GTA 6 has been delayed. Originally slated for a 2025 release, this eagerly anticipated game will now hit the shelves on May 26, 2026. However, don't let this dampen your spirits, as 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for gaming, with a slew of phenomenal titles already released like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Blue Prince, and Split Fiction. The year is brimming with exciting new games, including Ghost of Yotei for your samurai cravings, Borderlands 4 for co-op chaos, and a new console launch from Nintendo. Let's dive into what else 2025 has in store for us beyond Grand Theft Auto 6.
What’s Next?
With the original release date of GTA 6 looming later in the year, you might not have cleared your gaming calendar for the upcoming months. But fret not, because some blockbuster titles are on the horizon. Doom: The Dark Ages is set to launch on May 15 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, promising a thrilling gothic twist to the iconic shooter series. Hot on its heels is Elden Ring Nightreign, arriving on May 30 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. This new co-op roguelike from FromSoft is a fresh take on their beloved formula, perfect for your multiplayer nights.
Come June, buckle up for Hideo Kojima's latest venture, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, set to debut exclusively on PS5 on June 26. The trailers are already bursting with innovative concepts, hinting at a groundbreaking experience beyond its predecessor's delivery-focused gameplay. And for fans of treacherous terrain, Dune: Awakening will be available on PC from June 10. Remember to keep an eye out for those sandworms and stay hydrated!
Switch 2
With GTA 6 out of the picture, the spotlight shifts to the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, launching on June 5. Alongside it comes its flagship title, Mario Kart World, and enhanced versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, offering improved resolutions and frame rates. The Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour serves as a fun tutorial through mini-games, while a host of third-party titles such as Hogwarts Legacy, Spit Fiction, Street Fighter 6, Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, Cyberpunk 2077, and Fortnite will also be available.
June is just the beginning. A few weeks later, Donkey Kong Bananza will swing onto the scene on July 17, ensuring the Switch 2 isn't short on 3D platforming action. Later in the year, look forward to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, all set to grace the Switch 2 and other platforms.
Big Hitters
As the year winds down, expect a flurry of big releases leading into the holiday season. Though not officially announced, we're likely to see new installments of Call of Duty and EA Sports FC 26. September brings two major shooters: Borderlands 4 on the 12th and Marathon on the 23rd. Borderlands 4 promises even more chaotic fun with better gun drops, while Marathon, an extraction shooter from the creators of Destiny, is one to watch.
On October 2, PlayStation fans can dive into Ghost of Yotei, a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, offering a gripping tale of vengeance against masked samurai. While exact dates are pending, we anticipate other highly awaited titles like The Outer Worlds 2 and Crimson Desert to also make their mark later in the year.
2025 Release Timeline
Here's a comprehensive timeline of the major releases expected in the remaining months of 2025:
- Doom the Dark Ages - May 15
- Blades of Fire - May 22
- Elden Ring Nightreign - May 30
- F1 25 - May 30
- Mario Kart World - June 5
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - June 5
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - June 5
- Deltarune: Chapter 3 + 4 - June 5
- Dune Awakening - June 10
- FBC: Firebreak - June 17
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - June 26
- Tamagotchi Plaza - June 27
- EA Sports College Football 26 - July 10
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 - July 11
- Donkey Kong Bananza - July 17
- Shadow Labyrinth - July 18
- Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - July 24
- Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game - July 29
- Mafia: The Old Country - August 8
- Madden NFL 26 - August 14
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - August 28
- Lost Soul Aside - August 29
- Hell Is Us - September 4
- Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion - September 5
- Terminator 2D: No Fate - September 5
- Borderlands 4 - September 12
- Marathon - September 23
- Ghost of Yotei - October 2
- Directive 8020 - October 2
- Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 - October 2025
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - Winter 2025
- Crimson Desert - Q4 2025
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Late 2025
- Little Nightmares 3 - 2025
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - 2025
- Kirby Air Ride - 2025
- Dying Light: The Beast - 2025
- Hollow Knight Silksong - 2025
- Ninja Gaiden 4 - 2025
- The Outer Worlds 2 - 2025
- Cronos: The New Dawn - 2025
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam - 2025
- Witchbrook - 2025
