10 Highly Anticipated Games You Can't Miss in 2025

The gaming world is abuzz with excitement as we edge closer to 2025, which is shaping up to be a monumental one for gaming in the industry. There's no shortage of highly anticipated titles and developers pushing the envelope of technology and storytelling in their creations.

Here’s a look at ten games that will keep you hooked to your consoles. So, buckle up for a thrilling ride!

Grand Theft Auto VI

Release Date: Unannounced

Platform(s): PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S

Grand Theft Auto VI, also known as Grand Theft Auto 6 or simply GTA 6, is generating immense anticipation as it will be the first GTA game in 12 years and the maiden installation with a female protagonist.

Set in the fictional open-world state of Leonida (based on Florida) which includes Vice City (a fictionalized version of Miami), the trailer showed visual improvements including clouds and landscape. The game will feature exciting new features with rumours of the game allowing faster character switching between protagonists Jason and Lucia making rounds.

Doom: The Dark Ages

Release Date: Unannounced

Platform(s): Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC

DOOM: The Dark Ages introduces several exciting new features that enhance the gameplay experience while maintaining the franchise's signature intensity. Players will get to kill evil monsters with a variety of new weapons such as Shield Saw, a throwable weapon that combines defense and offense along with a gun that uses the skulls of fallen enemies as ammo.

Players will experience epic battles against both new and returning demonic foes. They get to pilot colossal machines, such as a skyscraper-sized mech and a powerful Mecha Dragon, to engage in large-scale battles against Hell's forces. It will provide a fresh yet familiar DOOM experience.

Fable

Release Date: Unannounced

Platform(s): Xbox Series X|S and PC. It will

The highly anticipated Fable reboot promises to deliver a fresh take on the beloved fantasy RPG series. Players can expect an immersive open world to explore, with a focus on player choice and consequences affecting the story and the hero's appearance.

The game will feature a morality system, allowing players to align themselves with good or evil. Also, there are different options of weapons to choose and fans will get acquainted with a new cast of characters, including the retired hero Humphrey who is a mentor to the protagonist. The signature British humor and charm give a fresh, modern look to the series while staying true to its roots.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Release Date: Announced

Platform(s): PlayStation 5

This upcoming action game will continue from where the prequel left off.  We play as Sam Porter Bridges who works with Fragile and Higgs Monaghan to connect new regions to the chiral network, eliminating the need for porters once areas are linked.

This shift from traditional delivery missions to connecting networks hints at a more action-oriented gameplay style in dynamic terrain challenges such as earthquakes and fires. These improvements are sure to provide an immersive gaming experience.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Release Date: Announced

Platform(s): PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra will show the beloved superheroes Steve Rogers (Captain America), Azzurri (T'Challa's grandfather and the WWII-era Black Panther), Gabriel Jones, and  Nanali overcoming their differences and form an uneasy alliance to confront their common enemy, Hydra in Occupied France.

The game uses Unreal Engine 5 to provide state-of-the-art visuals and immersive gameplay inspired by Marvel's comics and live story adaptations. Players will control the characters at different points in the story which provides an action-packed combat experience against Hydra's notorious forces and other threats.

Sniper Elite: Resistance

Release Date: Unannounced

Platform(s): PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC

Sniper Elite: Resistance turns a new leaf in the franchise where gamers take on the role of Captain Harry Hawker who infiltrates Nazi-occupied France to stop the development of a destructive weapon dubbed the "Wound W."

The gameplay focuses on players taking down enemy forces in various modes. Its key features are advanced gunplay physics and authentic World War II weaponry. The weapons can be customized in different ways. Players can engage in propaganda missions as part of the French Resistance and can play tense online multiplayer modes, delivering an immersive experience for fans.

Avowed

Release Date: February 18

Platform(s): PC, and Xbox Series X

Avowed lets players take on the role of an envoy from the Aedyr Empire. The protagonist investigates a mysterious plague called the "Dream Scourge" that corrupts its victims' souls in Living Lands. Players have to decide whether they stay true to their mission or take a different path in the unfolding chaos.

The new features include a flexible combat system where players can quickly swap between magic, melee weapons, and firearms. The weapons can be upgraded with different qualities like Common and legendary along with plenty of dialogue options that reflect the player's attitude towards the unfolding chaos. The players can seek assistance from companions having unique personalities and combat skills in diverse environments ranging from lush forests to arid deserts.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

Release Date: April 24

Platform(s):  PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and PC

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will mark the first new entry in the Fatal Fury series in 26 years. It features a distinctive art style and introduces an innovative REV system that enhances the combat experience. Players can pick between two control schemes: "Arcade Style," and "Smart Style." designed for newcomers with simplified controls.

The gameplay retains mechanics from its predecessor and introduces new features like "Rev Arts" and "Rev Guard" as well. There is an online multiplayer feature featuring rollback net code and cross-platform play. The Single-player mode, titled "Episodes of South Town," incorporates RPG elements and character customization. The roster consists of 17 characters with more planned to be added in an additional DLC.

Eternal Strands

Release Date:

Platform(s): PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S

Eternal Strands follows the story of Brynn, a warrior who seeks to uncover the secrets of the long-lost civilization known as the Enclave. The game is a third-person action-adventure game where players manipulate elements to take down enemies using a magical cloak.

The gameplay includes encounters with nine distinct bosses, each offering new magical abilities upon defeat. It stresses physics-based combat and exploration, encouraging creativity in how players use the environment to their advantage.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Release Date: January 16

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a revamped take enhanced version of the classic featuring all levels from the original game along with eight additional levels introduced in the 3DS port.

This provides a comprehensive gameplay experience with new features such as local multiplayer, allowing players to team up as Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, and an easier mode that offers extra hearts and bonuses which appeals to seasoned and amateur gamers alike.

Wrapping Up

2025 is looking to be an exceptional year for gamers, with these ten titles leading the charge. Whether you’re exploring the vast reaches of Vice City in GTA 6, or diving or killing monsters in Doom: The Dark Ages with heavy artillery, there’s something here for everyone. So, get your controllers ready and your anticipation high as these games will provide high-octane action with immense fun!