The tail end of 2025 promises to deliver some of the most exciting installments in cherished video game franchises and some original adventures. From long-awaited RPG epics to adrenaline-pumping action titles, here are the titles that gamers worldwide are eagerly anticipating.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
- Release date: August 28, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S
The remake of Metal Gear Solid 3 brings the iconic series back into the spotlight with a visual refresh powered by next-gen consoles. Snake Eater is often regarded as one of the greatest stealth-action games in history, and this remake stays true to its renowned storyline while significantly upgrading gameplay mechanics. Konami promises photorealistic graphics and dynamic environmental interactions, leveraging Unreal Engine 5 for an immersive jungle experience.
Players will follow the young Snake (Big Boss) as he undertakes a perilous Cold War-era mission filled with espionage, survival, and epic boss battles. While the core mechanics remain, updates such as a refined control scheme and subtle combat enhancements will help the game appeal to both series newcomers and veteran fans. With the original voice cast reprising their roles, Metal Gear Solid Delta is set to be both a nostalgic and cutting-edge experience.
Lost Soul Aside
- Release Date: August 29, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
Lost Soul Aside is an upcoming action-adventure role-playing game developed by Ultizero Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game follows Kaser, a young man on a mission to rescue his sister, Louisa, and protect humanity from the Voidrax, mysterious invaders from other dimensions. Set in a richly detailed world, the story explores themes of survival, family, and resistance against oppression.
The gameplay features fast-paced combat with Kaser wielding a variety of weapons, including swords and scythes, aided by his companion Arena, a dragon-like Voidrax capable of transforming into these weapons. The game combines visually stunning environments with fluid, dynamic action inspired by titles like Devil May Cry and Ninja Gaiden. As part of Sony’s China Hero Project, Lost Soul Aside represents a significant milestone for Chinese game development and probably aims at replicating Wukong’s success.
Borderlands 4
- Release date: September 12, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
The next chapter in the Borderlands franchise promises more over-the-top action, looting, and humor. Borderlands 4 takes players to entirely new planets with unique ecosystems, diverse enemy types, and sprawling open-world sections. Gearbox Software has hinted at expanded co-op mechanics, allowing up to six players to team up and tackle missions together.
The series’ signature cel-shaded visuals are now paired with enhanced lighting and particle effects to create dazzling battles and environments. While details on the story remain under wraps, the developers have teased the return of iconic characters such as Lilith and Tiny Tina. With new Vault Hunters, customizable skill trees, and chaotic weapon combinations.
Dying Light: The Beast
- Release date: September 19, 2025/ Late 2025
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S/ PlayStation 4, Xbox One
The next installment in Techland’s post-apocalyptic franchise was planned for release in August, but the premiere has been postponed. As a result, Dying Light: The Beast will come out in September. The game brings back the series’s original protagonist, Kyle Crane. Players will follow his quest for revenge that takes him to Castor Woods, a rural environment much different from the vast metropolis of the previous Dying Light games.
Despite the change of the setting, the series’ core mechanics, such as parkour traversal and melee combat, should be essential for The Beast. A 4×4 vehicle will also be impossible when it comes to exploring the open world of Dying Light: The Beast.
Silent Hill f
- Release date: September 25, 2025
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Silent Hill f is the eighth mainline entry in the iconic survival horror series. The upcoming game marks a significant departure from its predecessors by shifting the setting from the titular town in Maine to the fictional Japanese town of Ebisugaoka during the 1960s. Players will follow Hinako Shimizu, a high school student navigating a fog-consumed town while solving puzzles and battling grotesque monsters to survive and solve the mystery behind the town’s sudden desolation.
.Built on Unreal Engine 5, Silent Hill f emphasizes the Japanese horror concept of finding terror in beauty, blending unsettling visuals with a haunting atmosphere. The game introduces a standalone narrative written by Ryukishi07, known for his work on Higurashi When They Cry, and features music by Akira Yamaoka, a veteran composer of the series. The developers aim to deliver a deeply immersive experience, combining psychological horror with strategic close-quarters combat.
EA Sports FC 26
- Release date: September 26, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2
EA Sports FC 26 delivers the latest iteration of EA’s global football franchise, now with greater emphasis on player individuality through Archetype systems and live Manager Challenges. Career mode and Ultimate Team have been refined, while the title maintains its robust suite of official leagues, teams, and stadiums. Powered by Frostbite, animations and visuals are more lifelike.
Arguably, the most intriguing thing about FC 26 is that EA Sports claims that most changes and improvements are based on the players’ feedback. We’re extremely curious about how much truth lies in this statement. However, if the game has indeed been altered in line with the community’s wishes, it can become the best FIFA/FC in years.
Ghost of Yotei
- Release date: October 2, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5
Ghost of Yōtei is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima. Like its predecessor, it’s an action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Set in 1603, the game takes place in the scenic yet treacherous environs of Mount Yōtei in Ezo (modern-day Hokkaido). Players assume the role of Atsu, a wandering rōnin who adopts the persona of an onryō, a vengeful spirit from Japanese folklore. Driven by a quest for revenge, Atsu seeks to confront the Yōtei Six, a group of renegade samurai responsible for her family’s destruction.
The game features a third-person perspective, blending sword combat, stealth, and exploration. Players can wield a variety of weapons, including katanas, odachi, and kusarigama, while engaging in dynamic, non-linear quests. With its richly detailed open world, dynamic weather effects, and cultural authenticity, Ghost of Yōtei promises an immersive journey into feudal Japan.
Battlefield 6
- Release date: October 10, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Battlefield 6, the eighteenth installment in the iconic Battlefield series, continues the franchise’s legacy of large-scale, immersive warfare. The game is set in 2027 and shows a fictional conflict between NATO and a private army called Pax Armata. The popularity of the beta tests and very positive feedback suggest that Battlefield 6 won’t disappoint and can be one of the biggest hits of late 2025.
Little Nightmares III
- Release date: October 10, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
Little Nightmares III advances the horror-platformer franchise with a new story set in a disturbing world filled with grotesque creatures and surreal settings. You will play as Low and Alone, two nightmare friends, each with unique abilities.
There are two diverse protagonists because Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games have confirmed a focus on two-player online co-op, as players work together to solve clever puzzles and escape nightmarish threats. If you prefer playing alone, you can embark on the adventure with an AI companion.
Jurassic World Evolution 3
- Release date: October 21, 2025
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Jurassic World Evolution 3 expands on its predecessors with over 80 species of prehistoric animals, including new additions like Lokiceratops and Patagotitan. Each species features distinct male, female, and juvenile variants, adding depth to the park’s ecosystem. The game introduces enhanced park creation tools, allowing extensive terrain modification and modular scenery placement. Players can share their custom parks, buildings, and enclosures with others via the Frontier Workshop.
In addition to sandbox and challenge modes, Jurassic World Evolution 3 offers a campaign mode set in diverse locations such as Japan and Hawaii. Jeff Goldblum reprises his role as Dr. Ian Malcolm, adding authenticity to the narrative.
The Outer Worlds 2
- Release date: October 29, 2025
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X|S
Obsidian Entertainment’s The Outer Worlds 2 expands the satirical, choice-driven RPG universe introduced in 2019. This sequel ventures into a new star system, giving players a larger playground filled with corporate dystopias, alien wildlife, and morally ambiguous decisions. The colorful, retro-futuristic aesthetic remains intact, now enhanced with next-gen graphical fidelity and deeper environmental storytelling.
Players will once again assemble a quirky crew of companions, each with their own skills and backstories. The game introduces new mechanics that reward exploration, including advanced ship customization and dynamic world-building elements. Fans of the original will appreciate the sharp dialogue and dark humor, while RPG enthusiasts can look forward to the freedom to shape the story through their choices.
Anno 117: Pax Romana
- Release date: November 13, 2025
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Anno 117: Pax Romana is the eighth installment in the acclaimed city-building and real-time strategy series. This time, Ubisoft takes players to the era of Ancient Rome, marking the franchise’s earliest historical setting. You will assume the role of a governor, managing provinces in either the Roman Empire’s Latium or the Celtic kingdom of Albion. The game introduces a dual-path system, allowing players to choose between loyalty to Rome or rebellion, focusing on either power or economic growth.
The gameplay emphasizes cultural influence, with players spreading Roman or Celtic traditions to shape city development and trade networks. New mechanics include modular city-building, optional needs for population advancement, and strategic placement of production buildings to optimize benefits. Anno 117 also addresses historical themes like Romanization and the role of Liberti, freed slaves. With built-in modding support and enhanced diplomacy, the game aims to deliver a fresh yet familiar experience.
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