GTA 6 & AC Shadows: 2025’s Biggest Game Releases

2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for gamers, with a slew of major game releases promising graphical innovations, epic stories, and revolutionary gameplay. Here are some of the most anticipated titles you need to check out!

Monster Hunter Wilds – 28 February 2025

After the success of Monster Hunter World, Capcom is back with another monster-hunting adventure in a dynamic open world. Monster Hunter Wilds offers more realistic ecosystems, extreme weather, and new monsters with complex behaviors. Features like Seikret (animal mounts) and 4-player cooperative mode are ready to enrich the hunting experience.

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC.

Ghost of Yōtei – A sequel to Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Yōtei – A sequel to Ghost of Tsushima

Years after Jin Sakai’s story, Ghost of Yōtei follows Atsu, a female ronin who fights against a corrupt clan in 1603 Hokkaido. Gameplay features dual-sword and firearm combat and wilderness exploration with stunning visuals thanks to PS5 Pro technology.

Release Date: 2025 (unspecified).

Platform: PlayStation 5.

Grand Theft Auto VI – Fall 2025

After its first trailer received 232 million views in 24 hours, GTA 6 will finally be released in late 2025. Set in Leonida (Florida-inspired), the game features two protagonists, Lucia and Jason, with cooperative robbery missions and a map twice as large as GTA V.

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows – March 20, 2025

Ubisoft returns to feudal Japan with two protagonists: Naoe (shinobi) and Yasuke (African samurai). The game offers updated stealth mechanics, different combat systems for each character, and a detailed open world.

Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – 2025

Hideo Kojima returns with a more mysterious sequel. Sam Bridges’ story continues with the theme of human connection and the threat of extinction. New characters like Rainy (voiced by Shioli Kutsuna) and immersive open-world elements are the main attractions.

Platform: PlayStation 5.

Other Titles to Look Forward to

Elden Ring: Nightreign – A 3-player co-op mode against the legendary boss from Dark Souls.

DOOM: The Dark Ages – A brutal prequel with a medieval aesthetic (May 15, 2025).

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – A Yakuza-style pirate adventure (February 21, 2025).

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 – a realistic medieval RPG (February 4, 2025).

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – Remake with 4K graphics (August 28, 2025).

Note to Gamers

The year 2025 will also see intense competition between platforms, such as the release of Nintendo Switch 2 and exclusives like Civilization VII (February 11). Be sure to keep an eye out for official updates, as some release dates may change.