The long-dreaded announcement is official – GTA 6's release has been pushed to May 26, 2026. While this news might sting, 2025 remains packed with groundbreaking titles. We've already witnessed stellar releases like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, with much more on the horizon. Whether you crave Ghost of Yotei's samurai action, Borderlands 4's chaotic co-op, or Nintendo's next-gen console, this year delivers gaming excellence beyond Los Santos.
What's Launching Soon?
With GTA 6's delay freeing up your schedule, exceptional titles now demand attention. The gothic reimagining Doom: The Dark Ages arrives May 15 across platforms, while FromSoftware ventures into co-op roguelikes with Elden Ring Nightreign on May 30.
June brings two radically different experiences: Hideo Kojima's mind-bending Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5 exclusive, June 26) and the treacherous sands of Dune: Awakening (PC, June 10). Both promise to redefine their respective genres.
Nintendo Switch 2 Revolution
June 5 marks gaming's biggest hardware event – the Switch 2 launch. Alongside Mario Kart World and enhanced Zelda editions, third-party powerhouses like Cyberpunk 2077 ensure the system's strong start. Summer brings Donkey Kong Bananza (July 17), with Metroid Prime 4 and Hollow Knight: Silksong rounding out a stellar lineup.
Holiday Blockbusters
Fall unleashes Borderlands 4 (September 12) and Bungie's mysterious Marathon (September 23). Sony's Ghost of Yotei (October 2) promises to satisfy samurai cravings, while potential Q4 surprises include The Outer Worlds 2 and Crimson Desert.
2025 Release Calendar
- Doom: The Dark Ages - May 15
- Elden Ring Nightreign - May 30
- Switch 2 & Mario Kart World - June 5
- Dune Awakening - June 10
- Death Stranding 2 - June 26
- Donkey Kong Bananza - July 17
- Borderlands 4 - September 12
- Ghost of Yotei - October 2
- Metroid Prime 4 - 2025
- Hollow Knight: Silksong - 2025
This curated selection highlights 2025's must-play titles. While we'll miss exploring Vice City this year, the gaming landscape remains packed with innovation across all platforms.
