2025 is already shaping up to be a legendary year for gaming. From long-awaited sequels to brand-new worlds we can’t wait to lose ourselves in, the hype is very real. As a gamer who would rather spend the day grinding achievements than touching grass, I had to put together a list of the biggest upcoming releases that are going to absolutely dominate our playlists.
Grab your energy drinks, cozy up at your setup, and let’s dive into the most anticipated games dropping in 2025!
1. The Elder Scrolls VI
It’s been over a decade since Skyrim dropped and completely took over our lives. Now, Bethesda is finally bringing us back to Tamriel with The Elder Scrolls VI. Details are still super guarded, but rumors suggest a massive open world, deeper faction systems, and a fresh engine that makes the world feel more alive than ever. Whether you’re more of a stealthy assassin or a chaos-causing mage, you already know we’re going to sink hundreds of hours into this.
2. GTA VI
Rockstar finally dropped the first trailer for GTA VI and it broke the internet — like, literally. Set in a modern-day Vice City, this is shaping up to be the most ambitious, detailed open world we’ve ever seen. Dual protagonists (including the first-ever female lead for the series!) dynamic weather, insane attention to detail… I’m not sure my PS5 is even ready for this.
3. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Hideo Kojima’s mind is a strange and beautiful place, and Death Stranding 2 looks even more haunting and surreal than the first game. Expect emotional storytelling, bizarre mechanics, breathtaking landscapes, and probably like 40 hours of cutscenes we won’t understand (but will somehow love anyway).
4. Avowed
Obsidian (the geniuses behind Pillars of Eternity and The Outer Worlds) are bringing us a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora. Think Skyrim, but with a heavier focus on magic, deep dialogue choices, and meaningful decisions that actually change the world. The trailers give off dark, mysterious, slightly spooky vibes — and honestly, I’m here for it.
5. Hollow Knight: Silksong
It’s been a long, painful wait for Silksong, but our patience is finally about to pay off. Hornet’s adventure takes us to an entirely new kingdom, with faster, more acrobatic gameplay than ever. If you love tight platforming, deep lore, and boss fights that make you scream (in a good way), Silksong is about to own your life.
6. Fable
The Fable reboot is looking absolutely magical. Playground Games (the studio behind Forza Horizon, believe it or not) is reinventing Albion with stunning visuals, classic British humor, and more focus on storytelling. We don’t know everything yet, but the teasers hint at the same whimsical spirit we loved, just on a whole new scale.
Final Thoughts
2025 is going to be chaotic in the best way. I’m already planning which games I’m going to mainline with unhealthy amounts of caffeine and which ones I’ll take my time exploring slowly (okay, probably none of them — patience is not my strong suit).
One thing is for sure: whether you love open-world adventures, heartbreaking indies, or fast-paced action, 2025 has something that’s going to wreck your sleep schedule — and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
🎮 Which game are you most excited for? Drop your top picks in the comments — let’s scream about the hype together!