In the video game industry, 2025 is expected to see the release of many new video games.
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Major events
Month | Day(s) | Event |
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TBA | TBA | Super Nintendo World is scheduled to open to the public alongside Universal Epic Universe in Florida.[1][2] |
Game releases
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January–March
Month | Day | Title | Platform(s) | Genre(s) | Developer(s) | Publisher(s) | Ref. |
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J A N U A R Y |
TBA | Cloudy Valley | Win | Adventure | Surau Games | TyGAMES | [3] |
F E B R U A R Y |
TBA | Dragonkin: The Banished | Win, PS5, XSX | Action role-playing | Eko Software | Nacon | [4] |
DRINKRIME | Win | Adventure | 72studio | room6 | [5] | ||
Sea Fantasy | Win, consoles | Action role-playing | Metalsa | [6] |
April–June
Month | Day | Title | Platform(s) | Genre(s) | Developer(s) | Publisher(s) | Ref. |
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A P R I L |
TBA | Nanuka: Secret of the Shattering Moon | Win | Puzzle-platform | OutOfTheBit | [7] | |
Ratatan | Win, NS, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX | Rhythm | Ratata Arts, TVT, pH Studio | [8] |
Unscheduled releases
Video game-based film and television releases
Title | Release / premiere date | Type | Distributor(s) | Franchise(s) | Original game publisher(s) | Ref. |
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The Last of Us (season 2) | TBA | Television series | HBO (United States) | The Last of Us | Sony Interactive Entertainment | [84] |
Untitled Raiden anime | TBA | Anime television series | MBS (Japan) | Raiden | Seibu Kaihatsu | |
Minecraft | April 4, 2025 | Feature film | Warner Bros. Pictures | Minecraft | Mojang Studios | [85][86] |
Mortal Kombat 2 | October 24, 2025 | Mortal Kombat | Midway Games | [87] | ||
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 | December 5, 2025 | Universal Pictures | Five Nights at Freddy's | Scott Cawthon | [88][89] |
Notes
- ^ The calendar year is divided into four quarters, often abbreviated Q1 (January to March), Q2 (April to June), Q3 (July to September) and Q4 (October to December).
References
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- ^ Romano, Sal (May 25, 2024). "Adventure game DRINKRIME for PC to be published by room6". Gematsu. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
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The Early Access period will last for around 10 months.
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- ^ Romano, Sal (June 2, 2024). "Corsairs: Battle of the Caribbean launches in 2024 for PC; 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch". Gematsu. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (May 9, 2024). "Cotton Reboot! High Tension! announced for PS5, PS4, and Switch". Gematsu. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
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- ^ Webster, Andrew (2024-06-09). "Doom: The Dark Ages is launching in 2025". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ Romano, Sal (May 30, 2024). "Dynasty Warriors: Origins announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Jarvis, Matt (March 29, 2024). "Celeste creators' next game Earthblade won't be out this year, but studio assure development is "not stagnant"". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (February 29, 2024). "Endurance Motorsport Series announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (June 8, 2024). "Narrative-focused stealth strategy game Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (June 12, 2023). "Everhood 2 announced for Switch, PC". Gematsu. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
Due out in early 2025.
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- ^ Romano, Sal (June 7, 2024). "Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves adds B. Jenet and Vox Reaper; confirmed for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (June 9, 2024). "Free-to-play first-person hero shooter FragPunk announced for Xbox Series, PC". Gematsu. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (May 20, 2023). "Glaciered launches in 2025, published by PLAYISM". Gematsu. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ Romano, Sal (June 9, 2024). "Go-Go Town! launches in Early Access for PC on June 18". Gematsu. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
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- ^ Romano, Sal (May 16, 2024). "GreedFall II: The Dying World 'Doneigada' trailer, Early Access roadmap". Gematsu. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (May 30, 2024). "Roguelite real-time strategy game Grit & Valor: 1949 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (May 23, 2023). "Giraffe and Annika studio announces sci-fi action RPG Haruka: Beyond the Stars for PS5, Switch, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
Due out in 2025.
- ^ Romano, Sal (March 21, 2024). "INDUSTRIA II announced for PC". Gematsu. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
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- ^ Romano, Sal (June 9, 2024). "Killing Floor III launches in early 2025". Gematsu. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (August 17, 2023). "Musical adventure game Koira announced for PC". Gematsu. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
- ^ "Retro-style first-person survival horror game Labyrinth Of The Demon King for PC launches in 2025". Gematsu. June 6, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (May 31, 2024). "Little Nightmares III delayed to 2025". Gematsu. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
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Launching 2025.
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- ^ Romano, Sal (December 7, 2023). "Monster Hunter Wilds announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ Stewart, Marcus (December 12, 2023). "Vintage Animation Shooter Mouse Gets New Gameplay Trailer and 2025 Release Window". Game Informer. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ Romano, Sal (May 25, 2024). "PIGGY ONE SUPER SPARK – Steam store page opened". Gematsu. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Watts, Steve (February 27, 2024). "Pokemon Legends Z-A Announced For Switch, Releasing In 2025". GameSpot. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
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Due out in 2025.
- ^ Romano, Sal (November 29, 2023). "Professor Layton and the New World of Steam launches in 2025". Gematsu. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ Romano, Sal (November 3, 2023). "Voltage announces otome visual novels Project Code Kaleido Tower, Project Code Neon Mafia, and Project Code Vampire Hunter for Switch". Gematsu. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Romano, Sal (April 29, 2024). "Kaizen Game Works announces 'open-world mascot management crime drama' Promise Mascot Agency for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (June 8, 2024). "The Relic: First Guardian – Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2024 trailer". Gematsu. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (May 16, 2024). "Pocket Bravery developer Statera Studio announces 2D platform fighter Shield Strike for PC". Gematsu. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
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Stormgate's early access period [...] will kick off at some point later this year, and Frost Giant plans for it to last right around one year in total. After this, Stormgate will fully launch.
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- ^ Romano, Sal (May 25, 2024). "'High tension adventure game' ULTRA MUSHROOM announced for PC". Gematsu. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (December 7, 2023). "Third-person action adventure game Usual June announced for PC". Gematsu. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (June 9, 2024). "Cozy woodland survival game Winter Burrow announced for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ Romano, Sal (March 21, 2024). "City builder Worshippers of Cthulhu announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
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