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The Most Anticipated Videogame Releases of 2025

The videogame industry is growing every year and 2025 looks to be the biggest one yet. Long-awaited sequels to beloved franchises are finally arriving after years of waiting. Big studios are also hyping up new IPs with new worlds to explore. Let’s get into some of the most anticipated videogame releases of 2025 and beyond.

Sequels to the Classics

Some of the best videogame series of all time are getting new games in 2025. In Witcher 4, Ciri is the main character and more dark medieval fantasy monster hunting is coming in this new chapter. RPG veterans CD Projekt Red are developing a branching narrative where your actions have consequences.

FromSoftware is releasing Elden Ring Nightreign, a roguelike game based on Elden Ring, where co-op is the focus. Their signature precise combat will be combined with procedurally generated terrain and permadeath.

Grand Theft Auto VI is a new Vice City for the next generation, where Lucia is the series' first female character. Partnered with Jason, they Bonnie-and-Clyde their way around Vice City.
Monster Hunter Worlds is bringing Capcom’s monster-hunting phenomenon to an open world for the very first time. Hunt solo or with friends online against dragons and dinosaurs. Franchise heavyweights don’t get much bigger than this.

Indies to Watch

While the big studios get the hype, the out-of-the-box creative experiences from smaller indie devs deserve some love. Stage Fright is an upcoming multiplayer horror game from the developers of Overcooked, and it promises to be loads of chaotic fun. As a player, you control the monster trying to hunt down a cast of bumbling actors across haunted sets.
While often overlooked or even ignored in favor of bigger releases, niche genres like romance game titles have a dedicated player base who love them. Immortal Romance 2 is an example of a highly anticipated title for its genre.

A human and a vampire’s forbidden love will keep you spinning the reels. The love-vampire theme is brilliant and has a rewardingly entertaining vibe to it.

New Gaming Worlds Beckon Adventurers

2025 will bring more than just sequels; there are new gaming worlds coming that could leave a lasting impact on the industry.

InZoi, from the makers of PUBG, is a life simulation game set in a super realistic world with deep customization. Players can craft their own virtual life down to the smallest detail. This level of freedom and personalization in a living, breathing world will resonate with many.

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game takes a fresh approach to the adventure RPG genre, where players are wide-eyed young hobbits exploring a Middle-earth-inspired world. Its innocent wonder and discovery are perfect for getting lost in a new imaginary world.

CrossWorlds has a mascot racing across alien planets in sci-fi worlds. Multiplayer speed running and intergalactic exploration could be a winner for players looking for fast-paced action in uncharted space.

Cloud Gaming Opens Worlds on Mobile

By 2025, cloud gaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming will make console-quality gaming available on mobile devices. Rich open worlds once exclusive to PC and home console will be available anywhere, anytime.

But mobile gaming is already happening today. Games like Netmarble’s upcoming Game of Thrones: Kingsroad show smartphones can deliver engrossing, expansive experiences just like the traditional platforms. This mobile RPG lets you customize your own great house and go to war over the Seven Kingdoms. It brings the world of Game of Thrones to life in your hand like never before.

Cloud gaming will soon make high-fidelity gaming ubiquitous. But mobile games are already pushing the boundaries, so you can play AAA quality gaming on the go. For franchises like Game of Thrones, it unlocks new ways to explore your favorite worlds through premium mobile gaming. The future has never been more free and flexible.

The Best Games of 2025

2025 is going to be a big year, with sequels to The Witcher, GTA, Monster Hunter and new IPs. These sequels will have massive worlds, compelling stories, and next-gen graphics that will redefine their series.

And new IPs like InZoi, Tales of the Shire, and CrossWorlds will bring new unexplored gaming worlds full of possibilities. Maybe one of them will be the next big thing.
Cloud gaming services are also bringing amazing, visually impressive gameplay to mobile devices with games like Game of Thrones: Kingsroad. Players can explore rich lore worlds through premium mobile RPGs.

And smaller indie devs are pushing boundaries and innovating in underserved genres with their passion projects.

Established studios and indie devs have a lot of creativity to draw from. Sequels will build on what’s come before and new IPs will lay the groundwork for future classics. With cloud gaming opening up more access, the stage is set for a new era of gaming that will shape the industry for years.