Late 2025 is crowded in a way we haven’t seen in a while. Nintendo is rolling out the Switch 2, Sony and Microsoft are loading the end of the year with sequels, and we’re already seeing the early wave of 2026 headliners like GTA 6. If you’re tracking 2025 video game release dates on PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, or Switch, this is the window to start circling.
October 2025 — Big Month of Battles, Beasts, and Legends
October marks the real start of the holiday rush. It’s packed from top to bottom — shooters, horror sequels, monster hunts, and a sharp new samurai epic. Many of the biggest upcoming PS5 games 2025, upcoming Xbox Series X releases, and Nintendo Switch 2 launch titles arrive within days of each other.
Highlight Releases
Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Oct 16 — NS / NS2)
Kalos returns, Mega Evolution is back, and the open-world design feels bigger than ever. It’s one of Switch 2’s flagship launches — expect your feed to light up when it drops.
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Battlefield 6 (Oct 10 — PC / PS5 / XSX)
EA doubles down on chaos this year — urban maps crumble in real time, squads coordinate across vertical cityscapes, and near-future gear keeps the pace fast and brutal.
Little Nightmares 3 (Oct 10 — Multi)
The series turns cooperative, twisting its eerie tone into shared dread. Two small figures, one endless nightmare — handcrafted horror, now with teamwork and tension.
Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition (Oct 10 — PC / PS5 / XSX / NS2)
A remastered bundle of the first two games with updated lighting, textures, and dual-character mode support — perfect for players catching up before diving into Little Nightmares 3.
Ghost of Yotei (Oct 2 — PS5)
A quieter, colder take on the Ghost of Tsushima spirit — steeped in folklore, haunted mountains, and the weight of solitude. Traveler’s Maps help you uncover hidden shrines and secret paths as swords flash, snow falls, and legends grow.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (Oct 21 — PC / PS5 / XSX)
After years in limbo, the cult RPG returns. Seattle’s underworld feels alive again — full of politics, danger, and secrets.
Ninja Gaiden 4 (Oct 21 — PC / PS5 / XSX)
Ryu Hayabusa is back in motion. Razor-sharp combat, acrobatic speed, and a focus on precision make this one of the slickest action games of the year.
The Outer Worlds 2 (Oct 29 — PC / PS5 / XSX)
More satire, more choice, more chaos. Obsidian keeps the humor sharp and the stakes strange in its biggest sci-fi adventure yet.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 (Oct 21 — PC / PS5 / XSX)
You build the dream — and hope it doesn’t eat you. Smarter AI, wilder weather, and new prehistoric species keep the chaos constant.
Painkiller (Oct 21 — PC / PS5 / XSX)
Old-school speed, heavy riffs, endless demons — a modern revival that remembers when shooters were loud, fast, and a little unhinged.
Also Releasing in October
• Super Mario Galaxy + Galaxy 2 (Oct 2 — NS / NS2)
• Digimon Story Time Stranger (Oct 3 — PC / XSX / PS5)
• King of Meat (Oct 7 — PS5 / XSX / PC)
• Absolum (Oct 9 — Multi)
• Yooka-Replaylee (Oct 9 — Multi)
• Dreams of Another (Oct 10 — PS5)
• Ball x Pit (Oct 15 — Multi)
• Keeper (Oct 17 — PC / XSX)
• Lumo 2 (Oct 17 — Multi)
• Chicken Run: Eggstraction (Oct 21 — Multi)
• The Lonesome Guild (Oct 23 — PC / XSX / PS5)
• Persona 3 Reload (Oct 23 — NS2)
• Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted (Oct 23 — NS / NS2)
• Tormented Souls 2 (Oct 23 — PC / XSX / PS5)
• Bounty Star (Oct 23 — Multi)
• PowerWash Simulator 2 (Oct 23 — Multi)
• Once Upon a Katamari (Oct 24 — Multi)
• Arc Raiders (Oct 30 — PC / XSX / PS5)
• Majogami (Oct 30 — NS2)
• Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Oct 30 — NS / NS2)
• Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (Oct 30 — Multi)
• Tales of Xillia Remastered (Oct 31 — Multi)
• Mina the Hollower (Oct 31 — Multi)
November 2025 — Shooters, Strategy, and Surprise Sequels
November ramps up fast. You’ve got annual heavy hitters, slow-burn strategy titles, and a few projects that quietly turned into something much bigger than anyone expected. This is when the “holiday buy” pressure really kicks in.
Highlight Releases
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (Nov 14 — PC / PS5 / XSX / PS4 / XBO)
Treyarch is going darker with this one. The campaign leans into near-future stealth and close-quarters ops, and multiplayer is built around tighter, more reactive maps.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero (Nov 14 — NS / NS2)
A Budokai Tenkaichi-style arena fighter with a huge roster, bright energy effects, and dramatic camera swings. It’s loud in the best way.
Europa Universalis V (Nov 4 — PC)
Paradox reworks its grand strategy series with deeper political systems and smarter AI. If you like spreadsheets, maps, diplomacy, and “what if my tiny nation took over the world,” this is it.
Anno 117: Pax Romana (Nov 13 — PC / PS5 / XSX)
City-building in the Roman Empire. You’re managing expansion, supply lines, and unrest at the height of Roman control — basically Sim Empire.
Escape from Tarkov (Nov 15 — PC)
After a long beta period, the hardcore extraction shooter goes “full release.” The appeal hasn’t changed: high risk, high tension, and “I just lost everything in my backpack” energy.
Demonschool (Nov 19 — Multi)
Tactics, occult creatures, and day-to-day school drama. It looks like someone mashed up a stylish tactics RPG with an after-hours horror manga.
Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive (Nov 17 — PC)
Based on the hit manhwa. Co-op raids and expanded class builds push it closer to a full action RPG than just an adaptation.
Deadpool VR (Nov 18 — PC)
Fourth-wall nonsense, rude commentary, and a lot of swords. It’s exactly what you think a Deadpool VR game would be.
Also Releasing in November
• Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori (Nov 4 — PC)
• Dinkum (Nov 5 — NS)
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (Nov 6 — NS2)
• Unbeatable (Nov 6 — Multi)
• Goodnight Universe (Nov 11 — Multi)
• Possessor(s) (Nov 11 — Multi)
• Lumines Arise (Nov 11 — PC / PS5)
• Winter Burrow (Nov 12 — Multi)
• Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack (Nov 13 — Multi)
• Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road (Nov 13 — Multi)
• Yakuza Kiwami 2 / Yakuza Kiwami (Nov 13 — NS2)
• The Berlin Apartment (Nov 17 — Multi)
• Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault (Nov 19 — Multi)
• Kirby Air Riders (Nov 20 — NS2)
• Terminator 2D: No Fate (Nov 26 — Multi)
December 2025 — End-of-Year Icons and Holiday Blockbusters
December closes out 2025 with a mix of long-awaited releases and some big holiday exclusives. Nintendo, Square Enix, and Rockstar dominate the month as Switch 2 steps fully into its new era and a few returning series get a fresh look.
Highlight Releases
Metroid Prime 4 (Dec 4 — NS / NS2)
Samus Aran is finally back. The long-teased sequel expands the galaxy with cinematic presentation, new biomes, and smooth next-gen performance on Switch 2.
Octopath Traveler 0 (Dec 4 — Multi)
A prequel that reimagines Square Enix’s signature HD-2D style, offering new protagonists and linked storylines set before the first game.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Dec 2 — NS2)
Ubisoft’s Feudal Japan chapter brings stealth and open-world adventure to Nintendo’s new hardware — proof the Switch 2 can handle full-scale Assassin’s Creed.
Skate Story (Dec 8 — Multi)
A surreal skateboarding journey through glass and light. Equal parts art piece and rhythm game, it’s about flow, not speed.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (Dec 8 — PS5)
A full upgrade of the genre-defining sim, featuring advanced weather, global data improvements, and new flight missions.
Code Violet (Dec 12 — PS5)
An indie team of former Capcom developers delivers a stylish mix of gothic horror, slick combat, and emotional storytelling.
Paralives (Dec 8 — PC)
A long-time life sim project arrives in Early Access, offering deep customization, smart AI, and a sandbox approach to everyday living.
Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut (Dec 8 — Multi)
The cult prequel gets a full visual overhaul and original Japanese voice acting — a perfect reason to revisit Kamurocho.
Also Releasing in December
• MARVEL Cosmic Invasion (Dec 1 — Multi)
• Let It Die: Inferno (Dec 3 — PC / PS5)
• Blood: Refreshed Supply (Dec 4 — Multi)
• Farming Simulator: Signature Edition (Dec 9 — NS2)
TBC 2025 — Games Confirmed but Waiting for Dates
A few major releases are still unpinned for 2025 — the kind that could drop at any showcase or end-of-year surprise. These are the ones to keep on your radar as we roll into next year.
Highlight Titles
Routine (PC / XSX)
A haunting sci-fi horror game that’s spent nearly a decade in development, set inside an abandoned lunar base lit only by flickering screens.
Judas (PC / XSX)
From the creator of BioShock, this new narrative shooter blends moral choice and chaos in a crumbling, high-tech utopia.
Ballad of Antara (PS5)
A dark fantasy action RPG inspired by Elden Ring — full of sweeping environments and layered combat.
Mio: Memories in Orbit (Multi)
A bright, hand-animated sci-fi platformer exploring AI consciousness and identity aboard a derelict space station.
Tanuki Pon’s Summer (Multi)
A cozy Japanese slice-of-life sim about community, small-town rhythms, and summer festivals.
Also Coming in 2025 (TBC)
• Mouse P.I. For Hire (PC)
• Opus: Prism Peak (PC / NS / NS2)
• POPUCOM (NS)
• Rockbeasts (PC / XSX / PS5 / NS)
• Solasta 2 (PC)
• Terminator: Survivors (PC / XSX / PS5)
• Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (PC / NS / NS2)
• Undusted: Letters from the Past (PC / NS)
• Suika Game Planet (NS2)
• The Wolf Among Us 2 (PC / XSX / PS5)
Early 2026 — The New Wave Begins
As 2026 starts, the industry wastes no time. The first quarter is stacked with remakes, horror revivals, and ambitious RPG sequels — a strong preview of what the next generation really looks like.
January–March 2026 Highlights
Nioh 3 (PS5)
Team Ninja refines its brutal samurai formula — deeper Yokai skills, faster duels, and punishing precision that rewards mastery.
Resident Evil Requiem (PC / PS5 / XSX / NS2)
Capcom’s latest horror story bridges the old and new. Built on the RE Engine’s latest tech, it pushes atmosphere and detail to unnerving levels.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (NS2)
The iconic remake arrives on Switch 2, rebuilt for portable play without losing its cinematic scale.
Deus Ex Remastered (PS5)
Two decades later, the cyberpunk classic gets a full visual overhaul, reworked dialogue, and smoother controls.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (Multi)
Capcom doubles down on its creature-taming RPG. Deeper stories, bigger hunts, and sharper combat bring new life to the series.
Mario Tennis Fever (NS2)
Fast rallies, new trick shots, and global tournaments — Nintendo’s take on competitive fun returns in top form.
High on Life 2 (Multi)
The wild FPS returns, louder, stranger, and even more self-aware. Now with full co-op and a handful of absurd weapons.
Crimson Desert (PC / PS5 / XSX)
Pearl Abyss steps out of Black Desert’s shadow with an open-world RPG built around cinematic quests and reactive combat.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (Mar 19 — PC / PS5 / XSX / NS2 / NS)
A full modern upgrade of Koei Tecmo’s iconic brawler. Improved visuals, expanded campaigns, and refined crowd combat bring back its trademark chaos.
Saros (Mar 20 — PS5)
A moody sci-fi action game with fluid melee systems and haunting environments. It’s a new IP to keep an eye on — sleek, fast, and unpredictable.
007: First Light (Mar 27 — PS5 / NS)
Bond’s origin story gets the modern treatment. Stealth, gadgets, and globe-trotting missions mix with a grounded spy-thriller tone.
Also Coming in Early 2026
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (Jan 30 — Multi)
• Code Vein 2 (Jan 30 — Multi)
• Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined (Feb 5 — NS / NS2)
• Tides of Tomorrow (Feb 24 — PS5)
• Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (Feb 27 — NS2)
• Resident Evil Village (Feb 27 — NS2)
• Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Jan 22 — NS2)
• Directive 8020 (H1 2026 — Multi)
Mid to Late 2026 — Giant Franchises Return
The second half of 2026 looks stacked. Rockstar, Microsoft, and Marvel headline the year with long-awaited sequels, while a few classic series finally make their return. It’s the phase where scope, technology, and pure ambition start to show what this console cycle can really do.
Highlight Releases
GTA 6 (May 26 — PS5 / XSX)
Rockstar heads back to Vice City with dual protagonists, a dynamic world that evolves over time, and next-level visuals. It’s not just a release — it’s the cultural event of the year.
Fable 4 (PC / XSX)
Playground Games gives Albion a modern revival full of wit, moral chaos, and lush environments. Everything fans loved about the original — just bigger, sharper, and more reactive.
Forza Horizon 6 (PC / XSX)
The Horizon festival heads to Japan, blending tight city racing with mountain drift routes and neon-lit festivals that redefine “open-world racing.”
Marvel’s Wolverine (PS5)
Insomniac’s darker take on Logan swaps flashy heroics for raw, close-quarters action. Gritty, cinematic, and fully grounded in the streets of Madripoor.
MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra (Multi)
A cinematic prequel pairing Captain America and Black Panther in a WWII spy story. Expect pulpy espionage, period detail, and Marvel flair.
Halloween: The Game (Multi)
The slasher classic goes multiplayer — one player hunts, the rest run. It’s asymmetrical horror built around tension and silence.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (Multi)
The realistic tactical shooter moves to the dense jungles of Vietnam, trading fields of Europe for foliage, ambushes, and team-based survival.
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Multi)
A haunting classic rebuilt for modern hardware. Flashlight in hand, camera ready — still one of the most unsettling horror stories ever made.
Also Expected in 2026
• Beast of Reincarnation (Multi)
• Cairn (PC / PS5)
• Edge of Memories (Multi)
• Gears of War: E-Day (PC / XSX)
• Instinction (Multi)
• Lords of the Fallen 2 (Multi)
• Mortal Shell 2 (Multi)
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Multi)
• Pokémon Pokopia (NS2)
• Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave (NS2)
• John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando (Multi)
• Witchbrook (PC / NS / NS2)
• Sea of Remnants (PS5)
• The Long Dark 2: Blackfrost (PC)
• Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 (PC)
• Professor Layton and the New World of Steam (NS2)
• Super Meat Boy 3D (Multi)
• Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf (PC / XSX / PS5)
• Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (NS2)
• There Are No Ghosts at the Grand (Multi)
• Mudang: Two Hearts (Multi)
• Game of Thrones: War for Westeros (PC)
• Blighted (Multi)
• Glaciered (PC / NS2)
• Neverway (Multi)
• Subnautica 2 (PC / XSX / PS5)
• Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (NS2)
• The Blood of Dawnwalker (Multi)
• The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Multi)
• Witchspire (PC / NS2)
• PVVK (Multi)
• Denshattack! (NS / NS2)
• Starsand Island (Multi)
• At Fate’s End (PC / PS5 / XSX)
• 1348 Ex Voto (Multi)
TBC 2026 and Beyond — The Future Beckons
Past 2026, the horizon stretches even further. Studios are deep into long-term projects — from sprawling RPGs to bold indie worlds that could shape the next decade. Most still have no clear release window, but every name on this list is already stirring excitement.
Highlight Titles
The Elder Scrolls 6 (PC / XSX)
Bethesda’s long-awaited return to Tamriel remains a mystery, though early teasers suggest a windswept Hammerfell coastline and the studio’s most open world yet.
The Witcher 4 (PC / PS5 / XSX)
CD Projekt RED begins a new Witcher saga — a different school, a fresh cast, and a world rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 for deeper immersion.
Fallout 5 (PC / XSX)
Coming after Elder Scrolls 6, Bethesda’s next wasteland aims to push next-gen tech to its limits. Expect scale, systems, and plenty of dark humor.
Control 2 (PC / PS5 / XSX)
Remedy expands the strange halls of the Federal Bureau of Control, linking deeper into the Alan Wake universe and pushing its surreal architecture even further.
Marvel’s Blade (PC / XSX)
Arkane Lyon trades stealth for supernatural combat in a vampire-hunting story set in a rain-soaked Paris. Stylish, violent, and cinematic.
BioShock 4 (TBC)
Cloud Chamber takes the franchise above the clouds — a brand-new city, new ideals, and the same haunting questions about control and belief.
Mass Effect 5 (TBC)
BioWare revisits its space epic with new heroes and an old heart, aiming to balance nostalgia with modern storytelling.
Star Wars Eclipse (TBC)
Quantic Dream’s Star Wars story unfolds in the High Republic era — branching choices, political tension, and moral gray zones in every dialogue.
In Development and Awaiting Dates
• Ark 2 (PC / XSX)
• Assassin’s Creed Hexe (TBC)
• Chrono Odyssey (PC / XSX / PS5)
• Crysis 4 (TBC)
• Darwin’s Paradox! (PC / XSX / PS5)
• Good Boy (PC / PS5 / NS2)
• Jurassic Park Survival (PC / XSX / PS5)
• Kingdom Hearts 4 (TBC)
• Marathon (PC / XSX / PS5)
• Max Payne Remake (PC / XSX / PS5)
• Project Mara (PC / XSX)
• State of Decay 3 (PC / XSX)
• The Division 3 (TBC)
• Turok: Origins (PC / XSX / PS5)
• Valor Mortis (PC / XSX / PS5)
Platform Cheat Sheet — Where You’ll Be Playing
As 2026 unfolds, each platform has its rhythm. Sony continues pushing cinematic stories, Xbox leans on Game Pass, Nintendo rides the Switch 2 wave, and PC keeps its role as the place for experimentation, mods, and strategy giants.
PlayStation 5
Sony’s direction hasn’t changed — it’s still all about strong stories. Marvel’s Wolverine, Ghost of Yotei, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and Code Violet lead the charge, keeping PS5’s spot as the go-to platform for big, single-player adventures.
Xbox Series X / Game Pass
Microsoft continues its “play anywhere” approach. Avowed, Forza Horizon 6, and Gears of War: E-Day all hit Game Pass day one, keeping the subscription model at the center of Xbox’s ecosystem.
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo’s new hybrid console is hitting its stride with a confident mix of titles — Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Metroid Prime 4, Super Mario Galaxy Collection, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The upgraded hardware brings cleaner visuals and smoother performance while keeping that easy, handheld charm that made the Switch special.
PC
PC remains the wild west of gaming — open, flexible, and always busy with experiments. Deep strategy, endless mods, and early-access projects keep it fresh. Civilization 7, Europa Universalis V, Crimson Desert, and Paralives headline another strong year for players who build rather than just play.
Staying Updated
Here’s how the release schedule looks right now for late 2025 and 2026. Dates can shift a bit as developers finish work or adjust launch plans, but most of these games are already on the horizon.
Save this calendar to remember when your favorite titles arrive — from big fall releases to the next wave of 2026 adventures.