Look, 2024 was a pretty great year for games, delivering gems like Metaphor: ReFantazio, Astro Bot, Balatro, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Off the Grid, and more. But we’re an optimistic bunch, and we think 2025 could be even better.
That’s the vibe we’re getting from the early batch of games expected to launch this year, spanning sequels and original titles alike, ranging from Grand Theft Auto 6 to (potentially) Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and plenty more in between.
Wait, let’s linger on that for a moment: GTA 6 is indeed expected to come out later this year, only a dozen years after its predecessor. Let’s hope that promise holds true. And the Nintendo Switch 2 is likely just around the corner, as well.
There’s a lot to get excited about already, and we’ve started highlighting the biggest hitters coming down the pipeline in 2025. You’ll find some of our early picks below for games to keep your eye on, but stay tuned as we’ll be updating this list regularly throughout the year to expand it and swap in newly revealed games.
Grand Theft Auto 6
Release Date: Late 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5 a…