Intro
It’s time to be excited because with each new year comes a fresh roster of upcoming games 2025 and beyond that are sure to capture your attention. With the Developer Direct just airing on the 23rd, we’ve gotten a sneak peek at a slew of games hitting the market soon—ranging from E to M-rated titles, AAA blockbusters to indie gems, and genres spanning shooter, simulation, and everything in between.
Whether you’re into single-player experiences, multiplayer action, or cooperative adventures, there’s something for everyone. And don’t forget to keep an eye out for some hidden gems among the upcoming games 2025 and beyond that could take you by surprise. Be sure to keep up with the Blerd blog for any updates on these releases and more as things evolve. Check out the Blerd blog here.
January
Aloft
For the survival co-op fans, jump into the world of Aloft and build your airship base from an island with up to 7 of your friends. It’s cozy and all about exploration. Find lost knowledge, cure the fungal corruption, and brave the hurricane to restore the ecosystem. Currently in early access on Steam.
Hyper Light Breaker
Already out for early access on Steam, this rogue-like RPG is a 3-player online co-op. Traverse landscapes with a variety of abilities like wall-dashing, hoverboard, a glider, and more around the procedurally generated worlds, all with unique layouts, enemies, and loot rewarding multiple playthroughs.
Upcoming games 2025 and beyond continue to offer a blend of exciting experiences like Aloft and Hyper Light Breaker that bring fresh concepts to co-op survival and rogue-like gameplay.
February
Civilization 7
It goes without saying, Civilization is a mainstay in the industry. If you look on Metacritic, the entire franchise has overwhelmingly positive scores, so you can never go wrong with any installment, and this next one won’t be any different. Boasting their crisis events that happen when transitioning between the ages, the game promises even more dynamic gameplay and comes out February 11 on NS, PC, PS5, XSX.
Avowed
Made by the devs of Fallout New Vegas and Grounded, Avowed takes place in the world of Pillars of Eternity. Although players are saying it looks a lot like Skyrim, the developers wanted to emphasize it’s closer in tone to The Outer Worlds, so we can expect a sprawling high fantasy world driven by a focused narrative. Avowed is set for release on February 18 on PC and XSX.
Upcoming games 2025 and beyond will continue to feature high-profile RPGs like Civilization 7 and Avowed, offering both strategy fans and narrative-driven adventurers plenty to look forward to.
March
Split Fiction
Lead by a femme fatale duo and made by the same team of It Takes Two, we get another co-op game where two writers (one sci-fi and the other fantasy) become trapped in their own stories after being hooked up to a machine designed to steal their creative ideas. They are taken through multiple worlds to break free with their memories intact. Probably the best feature of this game is the “Friends Pass.” Hazelight devs promise Split Fiction will push the boundaries of cooperative play when it releases on March 6 on PC, PS5, XSX.
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows
The 14th installment features an all-new campaign never before done in the franchise, where players experience two characters this time around with opposite playstyles: Naoe as shinobi (a ninja), and Yasuke as a samurai. Regardless of the game’s controversy, Ubisoft promised to bring the game back closer to its roots, as fans of the earlier series loved. It comes out March 20 on PC, PS5, XSX.
Tales of the Shire
Ever wondered what it’s like living life as a Hobbit? Now players don’t have to wonder anymore. This cartoony life sim purely focuses on Hobbit life. Eat, drink, and be merry in the world of Lord of the Rings that people all over the world have fallen in love with when it comes out March 25 on NS, PC, PS5, XSX.
Atomfall
For fans of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Fallout, this is an action survival experience. Set in an alternate history of 1960s Northern England, after a nuclear disaster, it has been turned into a radioactive quarantine zone. Players can get their hands on it March 27 on NS, PC, PS5, XSX.
AI Limit
For fans of Code Vein and Nier: Automata, civilization is on the verge of extinction. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi JARPG, you play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, exploring the city ruins to find the hope of a new life. It releases March 27.
inZOI
“If you could become a god and do anything you wanted, what choices would you make?” Projected by some to be The Sims killer, inZOI wants you to create your dream life. Design hyper-realistic characters, furnish your home, edit the city you’re in down to the plants, animals, and weather, and even participate in the game’s social media app with other players. It also has AI features to be utilized by the player and comes out March 28 on PC.
Upcoming games 2025 and beyond bring new twists to familiar genres with titles like Split Fiction and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, keeping fans of co-op and action-adventure games excited for March releases.
April
Nintendo Direct
On April 2nd, gamers will get all the latest and confirmed information about the Switch 2 and the most anticipated games and features centered around the direction of the company.
South of Midnight
Set in the bayous of the deep south and led by a strong female lead, South of Midnight boasts deep storytelling, focusing on the rich lore of American southern folktales. It’s dark, it’s fantasy, it’s action, it’s RPG, and it releases April 8 this year on PC, XSX.
Bokura: Planet
Two criminally convicted cosmonauts find themselves on an unfamiliar red planet after a ship malfunction. An 8-bit two-player puzzle adventure, this game is a sequel to the cult hit, and players must focus on communication as you won’t always be near each other to see what the other is doing or where they even are. Explore new possibilities with a friend when it releases on April 24.
Upcoming games 2025 and beyond are sure to delight fans of all genres, from RPGs like South of Midnight to puzzle games like Bokura: Planet, offering a unique variety to explore in April.
May
Doom: The Dark Ages
In the past Doom games, you were like a Ferrari. Now you’re like a monster truck. The goal is to decimate every enemy in your path with brutality and strength—from riding on the backs of dragons to piloting colossal-sized Mechs. Doom’s third modern installment releases May 15 on PC, PS5, XSX.
Upcoming games 2025 and beyond continue to expand the Doom franchise, giving fans even more explosive action and heavy combat to enjoy in May.
Fall Window
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
From the studio of The Last of Us and Uncharted comes an all-new sci-fi franchise. In development since 2020, it stars Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter who ends up stranded on a planet that has had no communication with outside planets for hundreds of years. Expect an emotional, character-driven story. As of now, there’s no hard release date, but we’ll likely hear more about this PlayStation exclusive during Sony’s State of Play event.
Ninja Gaiden 4
Over a decade later, Ryu Hayabusa returns. Coming out in the fall, the game delivers what fans know and love, introducing all-new aspects and visuals to make us want to come back for more. Releases on PC, PS5, XSX.
Tears of Metal
A 4-player co-op cel-shaded dark medieval hack-n-slash roguelike for fans of Dynasty Warriors, Tears of Metal takes place in Scotland, where you need to reclaim your island with the help of your battalion while discovering the motive of the large enemy invasion and the mystery of the dragon meteor.
Subnautica 2
The sequel will finally have players diving and crafting with friends. So far, all we have is a cinematic trailer, but it’s supposed to be releasing this year. More to come as more is revealed, set to release on PC, XSX.
DuneCrawl
Traverse the dune seas in this hand-drawn online co-op action-adventure game, where players take on the roles of desert-faring privateers. Unfold the story surrounding the mystery of the Dune Crawlers, take on multiple quests, defend the local towns, find hidden plunder, and defend your title as the greatest freebooter this side of the seven sands.
Dune: Awakening
The Fremen have vanished, and Paul Atreides was never born. As a prisoner sent to the world of Arrakis to uncover the mystery of their disappearance, play alone or with hundreds of players as you survive, explore, and discover the most dangerous planet in the universe. This new MMO by Funcom is expected to feature gameplay and features you love while experiencing new technology, weapons, and events.
Light No Fire
By the team that brought you No Man’s Sky, Light No Fire brings you to a planet true to scale 1:1 of Earth. It’s about adventure, building, survival, and exploration. Every mountain peak can be climbed, and every ocean can be traversed. It promises to bring the depth of an RPG to the freedom of a survival sandbox.
Lunar Remastered
Released in 1992 and loved by many, this remaster brings together Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2 Eternal Blue with enhanced graphics, audio, and quality-of-life improvements. Releases on NS, PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX.
Upcoming games 2025 and beyond are ready to thrill players this fall with titles like Dune: Awakening and Ninja Gaiden 4, bringing a fresh batch of experiences to look forward to.
Conclusion
The excitement surrounding upcoming games 2025 and beyond is palpable, and with such a diverse lineup, it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable year for gamers. From thrilling AAA titles to unique indie experiences, the variety of gameplay styles and genres offers something for everyone. While release dates can shift, the future of gaming remains bright, and upcoming games 2025 and beyond will surely continue to amaze and delight players across the globe. Keep up with the Blerd blog for the latest updates and news on these games as we get closer to their launch dates. Stay updated on the Blerd blog.
