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Here's what you'll be playing this year

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Now that we're well into 2025, there's plenty of big games to look forward to in the coming months. These include a few games that were delayed out of last year, as well as some very highly anticipated titles indeed.

From Donkey Kong Bananza to Borderlands 4, the games slated for upcoming release look to be a very fine line-up indeed, regardless of whether you're playing on console or PC. Some games are much closer than others however, so it can be a little tricky to keep track of everything. That's where we come in.

Below, we’ve collated release dates and windows for the biggest confirmed games of 2025 and beyond. So whether you’re playing on PC or consoles, there will likely be at least one game on this list that you’ll want to mark on your calendar. Here's the upcoming games to look forward to in 2025.

Upcoming games 2025: this year’s biggest games

  • Death Stranding 2 - June 26, 2025 (PS5)
  • Donkey Kong: Bananza - July 17, 2025 (Switch 2)
  • Borderlands 4 - September 23 (XSX|S, PS5, PC)
  • Ghost of Yōtei - October 2, 2025 (PS5)
  • The Outer Worlds 2 - October 29, 2025 (XSX|S, PC, PS5)
  • Pokemon Legends Z-A - October 16, 2025 (Switch, Switch 2)

June

Sam Bridges glowers at the camera in his Porter's outfit

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We'll finally get our hands on Death Stranding 2 in June. Here's what else is coming out:

  • MindsEye - June 10, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • Five Nights At Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic - June 13, 2025 (PS5, PSVR2)
  • Wizards of Legend 2 - June 12, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • Wuchang Fallen Feathers - July 24, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • I Am Your Beast - June 25, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S)
  • Death Stranding 2 - June 26, 2025 (PS5)

July

Donkey Kong Bananza

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Now onto July, which sees a new Donkey Kong game launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.

  • Mecha Break - July 1, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 - July 11 (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch)
  • Donkey Kong Bananza - July 17, 2025 (Switch 2)
  • Ninja Gaiden Ragebound - July 31, 2025 (PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC)

August

Naked Snake balancing on a tree branch in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

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August brings the long awaited release of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. Here's what else is planned:

  • Mafia: The Old Country - August 8 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • Sword and the Sea - August 19, 2025 (PS5)
  • Dying Light The Beast - August 22, 2025
  • Gears of War Reloaded - August 26, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • Metal Solid Delta: Snake Eater - August 28 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • Lost Soul Aside - August 29 (PS5, PC)
  • Shinobi: Art of Vengeance - August 29 (PS5, PS4, XSX|S, XBO, Switch, PC)

September

Borderlands 4

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Players will be able to jump into a brand new Borderlands game in September, as well as the new shooter from Bungie:

  • Hell Is Us - September 4, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC - September 4, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • Everybody's Golf Hot Shots - September 5, 2025 (PS5, Switch 2, PC)
  • Baby Steps - September 8, 2025 (PS5, PC)
  • Borderlands 4 - September 23, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • Marathon - September 23, 2025 (PS5, PC)
  • Silent Hill f - September 25, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • Sonic Racing Crossworlds - September 25, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - September 30, 2025 (PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC)

October

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  • Directive 8020 - October 2, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • Ghost of Yōtei - October 2, 2025 (PS5)
  • Digimon Story Time Stranger - October 3, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • Pokemon Legends Z-A - October 16, 2025 (Switch, Switch 2)
  • Ninja Gaiden 4 - October 21, 2025 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • Jurassic World Evolution 3 - October 21 (PS5, XSX|S, PC)
  • The Outer Worlds 2 - October 29, 2025 (XSX|S, PC, PS5)
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Rest of 2025 and TBC

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Finally, here's a list of games that have been announced, but either don't have more than a release year attached to them yet, or are much further out. For now, they're simply TBC, but once each game does receive a release date, this page will be updated.

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Jake Green

Jake is a freelance writer who currently works regularly with TRG. Hailing from the overcast shores of Brighton in the United Kingdom, Jake can be found covering everything from features to guides content around the latest game releases. As seen on NME.com, Eurogamer.net, and VG247.com, Jake specializes in breaking games down into approachable pieces for guides, and providing SEO advice to websites looking to expand their audiences.

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