Biggest Games Still to Come in 2025

2025 is already proving to be a packed year for games, and we’re only halfway through. With current-gen consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S hitting their stride and Nintendo rolling out its new Switch 2, there’s a lot on the horizon for players across all platforms. From long-awaited sequels and fan-favorite remasters to ambitious new IPs, the rest of the year has something for just about everyone—whether you’re into RPGs, sports sims, strategy games, or indie gems.

To help you keep track of it all, we’ve pulled together every major game release confirmed for the rest of 2025. That includes hard dates and general 2025 windows (which are grouped at the end). We’ll be updating this list as new announcements come in, so be sure to bookmark it if you’re planning your backlog.

July: Remakes, Revivals, and Return of Classics

July kicks off with Missile Command Delta on July 8, bringing a new twist to the arcade classic on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC. Just a couple of days later, EA Sports College Football 26 returns after a long hiatus, launching July 10 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

That same week, Patapon 1 + 2 Replay drops on July 11 for PS5, PC, and Switch, alongside Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, the latest remaster collection from the legendary franchise, rolling out across virtually every platform. Edens Zero follows on July 15 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and the PC-exclusive Medievaly: Battle Simulator lands July 16 for players who enjoy chaotic, physics-driven warfare.

July 17 brings a trio of releases: Donkey Kong Bananza debuts on the Nintendo Switch 2, The Drifter arrives on PC, and The Wandering Village expands to Xbox and Switch. The following day, Shadow Labyrinth drops across all major platforms, while Hell Clock and Monument Valley 3 launch on July 22.

Closing out the month, Killing Floor 3, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV all hit on July 24. No Sleep For Kaname Date, a new entry in the AI: The Somnium Files series, launches on July 25 for Switch, with Relicbound, Grounded 2 Preview, and Tales of the Shire all arriving in the final days of July.

August: Sports Season and Story-Driven Surprises

Gradius Origins kicks off the month on August 7, followed by Mafia: The Old Country on August 8, which takes the franchise back to its Prohibition-era roots. Madden NFL 26 returns on August 14 with support for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2.

On August 19, Sword of the Sea—from the developers behind Abzû and The Pathless—lands on PS5 and PC. Just a week later, Gears of War: Reloaded launches August 26, reigniting the iconic series on PS5, Xbox, and PC.

August 27 is packed, with both Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar and Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World launching on Switch platforms. August 28 is no slouch either, with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Super Robot Wars Y, and The Knightling all landing on that day. The month closes with Lost Soul Aside and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance—two action adventure heavy titles launching August 29.

September: Blockbusters and Big Returns

September is headlined by some heavy hitters. Hell is Us and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Order of Giants DLC both drop on September 4. The next day, Everybody's Golf Hot Shots brings the beloved arcade golf series back to PlayStation, Switch, and Windows PC.

September 12 marks the return of Borderlands 4, while Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor joins the mix a few days later on September 17. JRPG fans will want to keep an eye on September 19, when Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree and Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter both release.

Marathon returns on September 23 with Bungie's fresh take on the classic title. Just two days later, Silent Hill f and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds both drop, and NBA Bounce follows on September 26. September ends strong with Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles launching September 30.

October: Monsters, Mechs, and Mutants

October opens with Directive 8020, Ghost of Yotei, and Neon Inferno all launching on October 2. The next day, Digimon Story: Time Stranger adds a new chapter to the long-running series.

Mid-month, Pokémon Legends: Z-A drops October 16 for Switch and Switch 2, and Keeper follows on October 17 for Xbox and PC. October 21 is a big day, featuring Escape Simulator 2, Jurassic World Evolution 3, and Ninja Gaiden 4. Classic brawler fans can check out Double Dragon Revive on October 23. Toward the end of the month, The Outer Worlds 2 arrives on October 29, with Arc Raiders closing things out on October 30.

November: Wrapping the Year with Strategy and Exploration

Looking into November, Cairn hits PS5 and PC on November 5. The big strategy title Anno 117: Pax Romana follows on November 13, launching across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. More games are expected to be dated soon for Q4, including major holiday releases and potential mobile, indie, and web3-related launches.

Biggest Games Still to Come in 2025

This list is constantly evolving as new release dates are confirmed and games are announced. Whether you’re keeping your eye on long-awaited sequels, indie debuts, or next-gen exclusives, there’s still a lot of 2025 left—and even more to play. Here is a full breakdown of all the games listed:

July Releases:

Missile Command Delta (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 8
EA Sports College Football 26 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - July 10
Patapon 1 + 2 Replay (PS5, Switch, PC) - July 11
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2, PC) - July 11
Edens Zero (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 15
Medievaly: Battle Simulator (PC) - July 16
Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) - July 17
The Drifter (PC) - July 17
The Wandering Village (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - July 17
Shadow Labyrinth (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 18
Hell Clock (PC) - July 22
Monument Valley 3 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - July 22
Killing Floor 3 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 24
Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (Switch 2) - July 24
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 24
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files (Switch) - July 25
Relicbound (PC) - July 28
Grounded 2 Preview (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 29
Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy (PS5, PS4, Switch) - July 29
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game (PC, consoles) - July 29
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - July 31

August Releases:

Gradius Origins (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - August 7
Mafia: The Old Country (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 8
Madden NFL 26 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC) - August 14
Sword of the Sea (PS5, PC) - August 19
Gears of War: Reloaded (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 26
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (Switch, PC) - August 27
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World (Switch 2) - August 27
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 28
Super Robot Wars Y (PS5, Switch, PC) - August 28
The Knightling (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - August 28
Lost Soul Aside (PS5, PC) - August 29
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - August 29

September Releases:

Hell is Us (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 4
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Order of Giants DLC (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 4
Everybody's Golf Hot Shots (PS5, Switch, PC) - September 5
Baby Steps (PS5, PC) - September 8
Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 10
Borderlands 4 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 12
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (PC) - September 17
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - September 19
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (PS5, Switch, PC) - September 19
Marathon (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 23
Silent Hill f (PS5, PC) - September 25
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - September 25
NBA Bounce (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - September 26
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) - September 30

October Releases: