The year 2025 will be that of video game releases. Besides GTA 6, other new features are expected and gamers will be over the moon.
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), the next opus highly anticipated from the famous video game series developed by Rockstar Games. But this is not the only game eagerly awaited by gamers.
GTA 6: a highly anticipated game
Expectations around GTA 6 are immense. All the more than his predecessorGTA V, has sold more than 190 million copies since its release in 2013.
Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, the parent company by Rockstar Gamesrecently said that GTA 6 will be much bigger, better and more exciting than players can imagine. However, rumors are circulating.
And all of them concern a possible postponement of the release to 2026. Internal sources indicate that the studio has missed several deadlines, which could cause a delay.
Despite these speculations, Rockstar Games has not confirmed any changes to the release schedule. Fans therefore remain awaiting official announcements, in particular a second trailer who is desired.
Regarding the platforms, GTA 6 will therefore be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Concerns had been expressed about the game’s performance on the Xbox Series S.
This is due to its lower power. However, Strauss Zelnick assured that this would pose no problemRockstar developers being able to optimize the game for this console.
Rumors that persist
Furthermore, GTA 6 will not be available on subscription services. Such as Xbox Game Pass upon its release. Take-Two Interactive maintains its strategy of not offering its flagship titles on these platforms from day one.
This favors premium pricing. While waiting for its release, fans continue to speculate on the new features that GTA 6 could bring, particularly in terms of gameplay, scenario and environment.
Previous opuses having often pushed the limits of the open world, the expectations are high. As for the innovations that Rockstar could introduce in this new episode.
The State of Play, which was held a little over a month ago, sparked the enthusiasm of the players. Among the notable announcements, two games in feudal Japanese universes are expected for next year.
First of all, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the release of which was postponed to February 14 by Ubisoft. And Ghost of Yotei, the highly anticipated sequel to Ghost of Tsushima.
These titles will therefore be available on the new Sony console, the PS5 Pro, which arrives on November 7. These two games are not the only licenses to make a comeback.
GTA 6: all these games will be released in 2025
Borderlands 4 was also announced for August 2025, a year after the film based on the saga universe. In February, players will be able to dive into the world of Japanese crime with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, expected on February 21.
If pirates are not your cup of tea and you prefer SF universes and contemplatives, Hideo Kojima confirmed Death Stranding 2: On The Beach for 2025. Without specifying a date, however.
During TGS 2024, the public was also able to test a demo of Monster Hunter Wilds from Capcom, scheduled for February 28. Beyond GTA 6, major licenses and news franchises will mark the year.
We are particularly awaiting the return of Fable as a reboot on PC and Xbox. As well as that by Professor Layton in The New World on Steam. A first without the puzzles created by Akira Tago.
Several new licenses also stand out. Among them, The Alters, a survival game in a dystopian space universe developed by 11 Bit Studios and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, whose casting has just been revealed and which will be released on PC, PS5, et Xbox.
The Obsidian Entertainment studio is also in full swing with two major projects. Avowed, an open-world adventure expected for February 18, 2025, and Outer Worlds 2, planned for 2026.
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