a promising year for gamers

While the year 2024 is coming to an end with its share of notable releases, the year 2025 promises to be just as captivating for video game enthusiasts. Between the return of iconic franchises and new immersive experiences, publishers are competing in ingenuity to attract players. Here is a selection of the most anticipated titles of 2025, which promise to make an impression.

Grand Theft Auto VI: Return to Vice City

Scheduled for fall 2025 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, GTA VI is undoubtedly the most anticipated game of the year. Rockstar Games offers a return to Vice City, the fictional version of Miami, where players will play a new duo: Jason and Lucia. Spectacular heists, gigantic open world and ultra-realistic graphics promise total immersion.

But GTA is also a satire of contemporary society, a captivating story and unparalleled gaming freedom. The community is impatiently waiting to discover the technical and narrative innovations that will make this opus a masterpiece.

Doom: The Dark Ages: the Slayer in a medieval era

The franchise Doom reinvents itself with a dive into a medieval era. Doom: The Dark Agesplanned for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, introduces a gothic universe where the Doom Slayer faces demonic hordes in settings inspired by medieval castles and villages.

Fans hope to rediscover the nervous and brutal gameplay of the series, with new weapons and an atmosphere that mixes horror and historical epic.

Monster Hunter Wilds: open-world monster hunting

Capcom continues to expand its franchise with Monster Hunter Wildsexpected on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This new opus focuses on an open world more alive than ever, dynamic ecosystems and ever more intelligent monsters.

Hunters will be able to customize their equipment and collaborate with other players to defeat colossal creatures. With its strategic and immersive gameplay, this title promises to be a must-play.

Fable: the return of a legend

After more than ten years of absence, Fable returns to Xbox Series X/S and PC. This action-adventure RPG immerses players in the world of Albion, where their moral choices will influence the course of the story. Playground Games promises to modernize this cult license while retaining the British humor and magic that made it successful.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Samus Aran is back

Expected on Nintendo Switch, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond marks the big return of Samus Aran in an intergalactic adventure. The game combines exploration, intense combat and puzzle solving in vast, interconnected environments. Fans hope to rediscover the DNA of the series while discovering new gameplay mechanics.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: a mysterious sequel

Hideo Kojima returns with Death Stranding 2planned for PS5. This new opus promises to immerse players in an even more intriguing post-apocalyptic universe. Norman Reedus reprises his role as Sam Porter in an adventure that combines philosophical reflection, exploration and visually stunning sequences.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII: strategy at its peak

On February 11, 2025, Civilization VII will land on all major platforms. This new opus of the famous strategy game series introduces revisited gameplay mechanics, with choices that will profoundly affect the development of civilizations. Strategy enthusiasts are already waiting to build empires that will stand the test of time.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II: the story at the service of the game

Kingdom Come: Deliverance IIscheduled for February 11, 2025, extends the immersive experience of the first opus by immersing players in a Middle Ages faithful to historical reality. Expected on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, the game focuses on improved graphics, captivating storytelling and realistic combat.

Pokémon Legends ZA: an ambitious new opus

Exclusively on Nintendo Switch, Pokémon Legends Z-A transports players to an open world inspired by Lumiose City, a fictional version of Paris. This RPG revisits capture mechanics and offers a plot centered on the coexistence between humans and Pokémon. A new legendary Pokémon is also expected to debut, further adding to fans’ excitement.

Mafia: The Old Country: a dive into the roots of the mafia

Scheduled for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, Mafia: The Old Country offers a return to the origins of the saga. The plot takes place in Sicily and explores the beginnings of the mafia through careful storytelling and immersive graphics. Fans hope to rediscover the cinematic atmosphere that made the franchise successful.

With ambitious titles and constantly evolving technologies, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for the video game industry. Whether you’re a fan of open worlds, strategic combat or immersive narratives, this year will have something for all types of players. So, prepare your controllers and your PCs, the adventure begins soon!