I’m going to keep this post short as Rachel Kaser gives this topic the real treatment. I want to weigh in on my own list of the most anticipated games of 2025. The list is in reverse order and No. 1 most anticipated game is below this post.

While much of this is subjective, it is always critical for the gaming industry to look ahead and maintain optimism about the future. These titles are a mix of small and large games that should inspire gamers and those working in the game industry.

Here is my list, and some of the pictures/videos associated with these games. Cheers and happy holidays! and here is a list from earlier this year.

14 Metroid 4 Prime: More

Nintendo and Retro Studios for Nintendo Switch

No. 13 Kingmakers

TinyBuild

No. 12 Judas

Ghost Story Games by Ken Levine

No. 11 Marvel 1943: Rise of the Hydra

Skydance New Media and Marvel Games

No. 10 Fables

Playground Games and Third-Party Games for Xbox

9 South of midnight

Compulsion Games for Xbox

No. 8 Assassin’s Creed: Shadows

Ubisoft

No. 7 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Kojima Productions

No. 6 Mafia: The Old Country

Hangar 13 for Windows PC

No. 5 Destruction: The Dark Ages

ID software

No. 4 Ghost of Yotei

Sucker Punch Productions for PlayStation

No. 3 Civilization VII

2K Games/Firaxis Games for PC/Mac/Linux

No. 2 Intergalactic: Heretical Prophet

Naughty Dog for PlayStation

No. 1 Grand Theft Auto VI

Rockstar Games/Take-Two Interactive