The long-anticipated release of GTA 6 has been delayed, shifting its eagerly awaited debut from 2025 to May 26, 2026. This news, while disappointing, does not mean 2025 will be a lackluster year for gaming. On the contrary, it's set to be a stellar year with a lineup of incredible titles already hitting the shelves, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Blue Prince, and Split Fiction. The year promises even more excitement with upcoming releases like Ghost of Yotei for samurai enthusiasts, Borderlands 4 for fans of co-op chaos, and a brand-new console launch from Nintendo.
Here’s what you can look forward to in the rest of 2025 that doesn't involve GTA 6.
What’s next?
With GTA 6 no longer on the immediate horizon, you might have cleared your gaming calendar for the upcoming months. Fear not, because some major releases are just around the corner. **Doom: The Dark Ages** is set to launch on May 15 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, promising a gothic reimagining of the iconic shooter. Shortly after, on May 30, **Elden Ring Nightreign** will arrive on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, offering a fresh co-op roguelike experience from FromSoftware that could become a staple for your multiplayer sessions.
June brings more excitement with **Death Stranding 2: On the Beach** on June 26, exclusive to PS5. Hideo Kojima’s latest venture is already teasing mind-bending concepts that promise to push the boundaries beyond its predecessor. And for fans of expansive worlds, **Dune: Awakening** will hit PC on June 10, where navigating the vast deserts and avoiding sandworms will be key.
Switch 2
The most significant event of 2025, now that GTA 6 is delayed, is the launch of the **Nintendo Switch 2** on June 5. This next-gen console will debut with **Mario Kart World**, and will also release enhanced editions of **The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild** and **Tears of the Kingdom**, allowing you to experience these classics with superior resolution and frame rates. The **Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour** will introduce new players to the system through engaging mini-games, and a host of third-party titles will be available at launch, including **Hogwarts Legacy**, **Spit Fiction**, **Street Fighter 6**, **Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut**, **Cyberpunk 2077**, and **Fortnite**.
July will see the release of **Donkey Kong Bananza** on the 17th, a must-have 3D platformer for the Switch 2. Later in the year, look out for **Metroid Prime 4: Beyond**, **Pokemon Legends: Z-A**, **Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment**, and the long-awaited **Hollow Knight: Silksong**, which is finally slated to arrive on the Switch 2 and other platforms.
Big Hitters
The end of the year traditionally brings a flurry of major releases leading up to the holiday season. While not yet officially announced, we can expect a new **Call of Duty** and **EA Sports FC 26** to hit the market around this time.
September will be packed with two major shooters: **Borderlands 4** on the 12th, promising even more kooky, violent fun with enhanced gun drops, and **Marathon** on the 23rd, an intriguing extraction shooter from the creators of Destiny.
On October 2, PlayStation fans can dive into **Ghost of Yotei**, a follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima that promises a gripping tale of vengeance against shadowy masked samurai. This should satisfy those who enjoyed the narrative of this year's Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Other highly anticipated titles expected to release in the latter part of 2025 include **The Outer Worlds 2** and **Crimson Desert**, though specific dates are yet to be confirmed.
2025 Release Timeline
Here's a comprehensive timeline of the major games set to launch in the remaining months of 2025:
- Doom the Dark Ages - May 15
- Blades of Fire - May 22
- Elden Ring Nightreign - May 30
- F1 25 - May 30
- Mario Kart World - June 5
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - June 5
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - June 5
- Deltarune: Chapter 3 + 4 - June 5
- Dune Awakening - June 10
- FBC: Firebreak - June 17
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - June 26
- Tamagotchi Plaza - June 27
- EA Sports College Football 26 - July 10
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 - July 11
- Donkey Kong Bananza - July 17
- Shadow Labyrinth - July 18
- Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - July 24
- Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game - July 29
- Mafia: The Old Country - August 8
- Madden NFL 26 - August 14
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - August 28
- Lost Soul Aside - August 29
- Hell Is Us - September 4
- Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion - September 5
- Terminator 2D: No Fate - September 5
- Borderlands 4 - September 12
- Marathon - September 23
- Ghost of Yotei - October 2
- Directive 8020 - October 2
- Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 - October 2025
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - Winter 2025
- Crimson Desert - Q4 2025
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Late 2025
- Little Nightmares 3 - 2025
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - 2025
- Kirby Air Ride - 2025
- Dying Light: The Beast - 2025
- Hollow Knight Silksong - 2025
- Ninja Gaiden 4 - 2025
- The Outer Worlds 2 - 2025
- Cronos: The New Dawn - 2025
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam - 2025
- Witchbrook - 2025
