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The Best Xbox Games Of 2025 According To MetacriticTo say that Xbox had a busy 2025 would be an understatement. It was a year full of big game launches, strategy shifts, and several unpleasant surprises from Microsoft's gaming division in the form of price increases and mass layoffs. The main takeaway for Xbox in 2025 was consistency , as there was a steady feed of new games on PC and Xbox Series X|S from Xbox Game Studios alongside the launch of an expensive Xbox-branded handheld PC. But what does it mean to be an Xbox game in 2025? Microsoft doubled down on bringing its console exclusives to PlayStation 5, and many of those games were bestsellers on Sony's hardware. Doom: The Dark Ages, Gears of War: Reloaded, and The Outer Worlds 2 all had day-and-date launches on multiple platforms, and next year will see Microsoft's crown jewel, Halo, arrive on PS5. If an Xbox is the only console in your home, 2025 was still a great year overall for grabbing new games. From GOTY contenders like Blue Prince and Hollow Knight: Silksong to interesting third-party titles like Mullet MadJack and The Alters, there was no shortage of exciting games to grab. Many of them earned high review scores, and you can see which ones were critically acclaimed, thanks to some number-crunching by our sister site Metacritic. For a deep dive into the best of 2025, you can also read up on GameSpot's GOTY pick , the best Xbox exclusives , and the biggest news stories of the year . We've also got a running list of the best Xbox games and Game Pass games to play right now. More Best Of 2025: Best of 2025 hub Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is GameSpot's GOTY 2025 GameSpot's 10 Best Games of 2025 The Best PS5-Exclusive Games Of 2025 The Best Nintendo Switch And Switch 2 Exclusives Of 2025 The Best-Reviewed Games Of 2025 2025's Biggest Gaming News: Banned Games, GTA 6 Delayed, Price Hikes Split Fiction Hazelight cemented its position this year as not only the best in the business when it comes to co-op games, but a force to be reckoned with when it comes to storytelling as well. Not just a triumph of inventive gameplay, Split Fiction complements that experience with a tale about the power of human creativity. Metascore: 93 | Read our Split Fiction review Blue Prince Blue Prince captures you from the outset thanks to the mystery of the shifting manor. Clever puzzles and a dose of RNG can be initially frustrating, but as you progress through the game and uncover the deeper lore and secrets, that frustration dissipates to make room for satisfaction and awe. Blue Prince offers so much more depth than it appears to at first glance, and when you start to put the pieces together, you’ll be hooked. Metascore: 92 | Read our Blue Prince review Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 One of the best RPGs of the year, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wows you with its stellar turn-based gameplay and breaks your heart with its elegantly melancholic storytelling. Innovative and beautiful to behold, Sandfall Interactive's debut game makes an incredible first impression. Metascore: 91 | Read our Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review Monster Hunter Wilds Capcom's previous Monster Hunter games have been terrific adventures, but Monster Hunter Wilds shows just how good the franchise's signature formula can be once all the friction has been removed from it. If you've been teetering on the edge and looking to play your first Monster Hunter game, Monster Hunter Wilds makes a strong case for the franchise with its polished gameplay and gripping story. Metascore: 90 | Read our Monster Hunter Wilds review Hollow Knight: Silksong Hollow Knight: Silksong more than lived up to the lofty expectations placed upon it by its eager fanbase, as the follow-up to 2017's Hollow Knight was pure metroidvania magic. Challenging and charming in equal measure, Team Cherry delivered an energetic sequel that could be ruthlessly difficult and incredibly satisfying when you overcame those obstacles. Metascore: 90 | Read our Hollow Knight: Silksong review Arc Raiders One of the best "stories" in video games this year was arguably Arc Raiders, which technically has little to no story, but the combination of its setting, lore, and player-to-player interactions have made it a fascinating storytelling vehicle, the likes of which rarely come around in games. Metascore: 88 | Read our Arc Raiders review Final Fantasy 16 One of the boldest reinventions of Final Fantasy since the franchise jumped from cartridge to CD-ROM, Final Fantasy 16 is a fascinating shift into new territory for the series. Featuring the darkest fantasy setting to date, gameplay that keeps you engaged with the battles on your screen, and several jaw-dropping boss fights, it's one of the all-time greats in the mainline series. Metascore: 88 | Read our Final Fantasy 16 review Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Being one of the longest games of the year doesn't automatically make it one of the best, but that was surely the case for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, an RPG that will easily take you 100+ hours if you plan to see all it has to offer. And you probably should, too, as it's easily one of the most interesting RPGs on Xbox in years. Metascore: 88 | Read our Kingcom Come: Deliverance 2 review Shinobi: Art of Vengeance This year has seen several great side-scrolling beat-'em-ups released, and you can count Shinobi: Art of Vengeance among their number. Not just a stylish resurrection of Sega's ninja mascot, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a slick and fast-paced action game that is a joy to play from beginning to end. Metascore: 87 | Read our Shinobi: Art of Vengeance review Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii With every Like a Dragon game, you know exactly what you're getting: familiar faces and locations, a completely over-the-top story, and some of the best action in modern gaming. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii does just that and more, as this spin-off gives fan-favorite character Goro Majima a chance to shine in a high-seas adventure. Metascore: 87 | Read our Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii review Two Point Museum After adventures in the health sector and academia, Two Point Studios turned its attention to history this year. Two Point Museum is another winner in the studio's quirky library of management games and is packed with new ideas to help you build the finest repository of history on the block. Metascore: 86 The Alters The Alters is another fascinating exploration of the human condition from 11 Bit Studios, as the game weaves together tight resource-management gameplay and base-building with a philosophical look at how our choices shape us over the course of our lives. Human resources taken to the extreme, it's an introspective mixture of genres that's pulled off successfully. Metascore: 86 | Read our The Alters review Mullet MadJack Roguelite games are tough to get right, especially when mashed up with a genre as popular as the first-person shooter, but Mullet MadJack is a massive success. Blending cyberpunk aesthetics and surprisingly funny writing with its "just one more level" roguelite gameplay, it's never a huge disappointment to die. Instead, it's a great opportunity to see how things could go just a little differently with a new weapon or strategy. Metascore: 86 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from launch day, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is another excellent remake, this time from Iron Galaxy. The classic two skateboarding games play almost identically to 1 + 2 from a few years ago, and the new additions--like a sprawling waterpark level filled with secrets--make it worth checking out, even if you've never stopped playing the originals from back in the day. Metascore: 86 | Read our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 review . Helldivers 2 In a year that saw the barrier between console platforms break down more than ever, Xbox's big win from PlayStation was certainly Helldivers 2. Previously voted one of the best games of 2024 by GameSpot, among many others, Helldivers 2 made its Xbox debut and picked up where it left off: being one of the most exciting, hilarious games going today. Metascore: 85 | Read our Helldivers 2 review Doom: The Dark Ages A remarkably different game from its two predecessors, Doom: The Dark Ages not only sends us to a much different time period (and environments), it also radically alters the first-person shooter gameplay. Emphasis is put on parrying and countering enemies' attacks rather than zipping around them like Spider-Man, making the Doom Slayer feel like the ultimate demon-killing machine rather than just a vessel for large guns to do the work. Metascore: 85 | Read our Doom: The Dark Ages review . Gears of War: Reloaded Decades after it was first released, Gears of War still stands tall as one of the best blockbuster games of all time. The Reloaded edition doesn't offer any real surprises beyond its shinier coat of 4K paint and accessibility options, but it does show just how good the original game still is. Metascore: 85 Battlefield 6 It took a few tries, with some relative highs and lows in between, but Battlefield 6 feels like it's the series' return to form. With its huge maps, compelling class-based roles and warfare, and a free-to-play battle royale bringing in new players all the time, Battlefield 6 is Battlefield operating at peak performance. Metascore: 84 | Read our Battlefield 6 review WWE 2K25 In what was a big year for WWE, as it said goodbye to its decades-long main character, John Cena, its video game tie-in was also creating a splash. The series is now all the way back from its debacle of a few years ago, and 2K25 stands as a testament to Visual Concepts' remarkable comeback story as a studio, offering great in-ring gameplay, a deep selection of intriguing modes, and the very best character-creation suite in the medium. Metascore: 84 | Read our WWE 2K25 review Mortal Kombat: The Legacy Kollection Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is a celebration of the bloody fighting game franchise, spanning its early years and bringing to life a rich selection of behind-the-scenes content and curated classic games. It's a complete package that treats these games--even the bad ones--with reverence and respect, creating the ultimate time capsule for fans to crack open and enjoy. Metascore: 84 | Read our Mortal Kombat: The Legacy Kollection review The Outer Worlds 2 Obsidian is one of the most well-versed studios making RPGs, and it shows in The Outer Worlds 2, its latest sardonic take on a Fallout-esque experience. The Outer Worlds 2 is rarely dire but often adventurous, and sees players planet-hopping from one capitalistic dystopia to the next, always leaving space for the player to alter outcomes in their own special ways. Metascore: 83 | Read our The Outer Worlds 2 review Lego Voyagers In the same vein as games like It Takes Two and Split Fiction, Lego Voyagers is a mandatory co-op game, but it's also better for it. It's hard to imagine how two small Lego bricks, each with nothing but a googly eye sticker on them, could do some much emotional heavy lifting, but playing this with a loved one will surely have your eyes feeling not googly, but a bit misty, at least. Metascore: 83 | Read our Lego Voyagers review Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound The best Ninja Gaiden games are the ones that leave you breathless after you manage to overcome seemingly impossible odds by the skin of your teeth, and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound ticks that box. Part of the Ninja Gaiden hat-trick delivered in 2025, Ragebound is an exciting addition to the franchise that successfully channels the spirit of classic NES games. Metascore: 83 | Read our Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound review Ready or Not This former PC hidden gem went 1.0 in 2025 and became similarly beloved on Xbox. In it, you'll command a SWAT team in first-person while using strategy-genre-like commands to your squadmates (or play it in co-op) as you try to navigate life-or-death active crime scenes. This one's not for the faint of heart. Metascore: 83 F1 25 Just like the real-life sport, F1 25 is a showcase of speed and precision. Codemasters delivered another winner this year--while also addressing several areas of the game that were the subject of heavy criticism from fans last year--resulting in a racing game that plays as well as it looks. Metascore: 82 EA Sports College Football 26 Football fans are spoiled for choice lately, but if you could only choose one game from the gridiron gang, then EA Sports College Football 26 was hard to beat. This year's entry in the reborn franchise built on the momentum of last year's game, while several gameplay improvements helped tighten up the sports simulator. Metascore: 82 | Read our EA Sports College Football 26 review Lego Party All Lego Party really had to do was be the decent Mario Party clone it was probably first expected to be, but the developers at SMG Studio went well beyond that by actually improving on a number of Mario's past setbacks, like eliminating some RNG and changing how scoring is done, all while wrapping it in a colorful Lego exterior that gives it a vibe of its own. Metascore: 82 Silent Hill F For years, Silent Hill 2--and its remake--have been considered the gold standard for the franchise, but Silent Hill F has successfully raised the bar for the series. Atmospheric and hauntingly beautiful, Konami's gamble on reimagining Silent Hill through a vintage Japanese lens makes for one of the best survival-horror games of the year. Metascore: 82 | Read our Silent Hill F review Ninja Gaiden 4 It might have a forgettable story and a protagonist blander than watered-down coffee, but Ninja Gaiden 4 is still a rollercoaster of sublime shinobi action. Capping off a year of Ninja Gaiden remasters and spin-offs, the fourth mainline entry in the modern series keeps you on the edge of your seat with gameplay that demands your utmost attention. Metascore: 82 | Read our Ninja Gaiden 4 review The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered What's old is new again, as Bethesda shadow-dropped one of the biggest surprises of the year with The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. It looks as good as you could ask for, but the real charm is that the gameplay has been tweaked just enough to keep the game's trademark jank in place while several other pain points have been addressed. Almost 20 years later, returning to Cyrodiil has never felt better thanks to this polished remaster. Metascore: 82 | Read our The Elder Scrolls : Oblivion Remastered review NBA 2K26 Annual sports games often get criticized for feeling too similar year over year, but such criticism rarely suits NBA 2K, which offers some of the gameplay, modes, and features of any sports sim. This year's game fixed what a lot of players felt was off about shooting, while it continued to expand on its open world, The City, as the destination hub for NBA fans between real-life contests and games of H.O.R.S.E. at the gym. Metascore: 82 | Read our NBA 2K26 review MotoGP 25 Milestone might have a near-monopoly on racing games, but the studio has put in some serious work with its MotoGP games over the years. The 2025 entry is one of the best yet for newcomers looking to check out some high-speed two-wheeled action, thanks to the arcade mode, while series veterans can put their skills to the test by diving into an authentic championship season. Metascore: 82 Borderlands 4 Ignoring the disappointing campaign, everything else about Borderlands 4 is a huge leap forward for the looter-shooter series. The new open-world environment of Kairos is a toybox of destructive fun, new gameplay systems made players feel like agile war machines in the heat of battle, and buildcrafting is better than ever thanks to the robust selection of options present in the game. Metascore: 81 | Read our Borderlands 4 review Assassin's Creed Shadows After years of saying Assassin's Creed would never go to Japan, Ubisoft finally relented and transported the series to the country in the 16th century. The action-adventure game features two playable protagonists: shinobi Naoe (who you should always try to play as) and samurai Yasuke (who you should only play when you must), and returns to the franchise's familiar well of seeking revenge for a dead family member and killing a cabal of masked villains. Metascore: 81 | Read our Assassin's Creed Shadows review and Assassin's Creed Shadows: The Claws of Awaji DLC review Elden Ring Nightreign Elden Ring Nightreign is not an expansion, nor a DLC, but a standalone roguelike experience. As one of eight Nightfarers, or classes, you’ll traverse the Lands Between taking on familiar Elden Ring mobs. All the while, a lethal storm is encroaching upon you, closing the playable area until you’re forced into the path of powerful bosses. Its satisfying gameplay loop and engaging narrative have cemented it as a meaningful installment in the franchise. Metascore: 84 | Read our Elden Ring Nightreign review

GameSpot - All ContentDec 24

'We're Stuck in This Loop of 5 American Cities. Let's Just Get Used to It' — Former Rockstar Dev Reveals GTA: Tokyo 'Almost Actually Happened' but Fell by the WaysideFor years Grand Theft Auto fans have wondered whether Rockstar might take the franchise out of its traditional America setting into cities in other countries. But according to one former developer, that’s never going to happen — and fans just need to accept it.

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2026 video game release date calendar There are simply too many good games coming out all the time these days to play everything, but dang it, I will try. The calendar year of 2026 has plenty of big titles to look forward to, including Grand Theft Auto 6 in November (please, please, please, no more delays) and many others. The year starts strongly with titles like Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light , so it's sure to be another good campaign for gamers. Lock in for another great year of gaming and check the list below to see what is coming out and when. Table of contents 2026 upcoming video game release dates January 2026 game releases February 2026 game releases March 2026 game releases April 2026 game releases May 2026 game releases June 2026 game releases July 2026 game releases August 2026 game releases September 2026 game releases October 2026 game releases November 2026 game releases December 2026 game releases Notable 2026 TBD titles 2026 upcoming video game release dates Image via Rockstar Games This is looking to be a very big year for games. Many upcoming titles have release windows but no concrete date yet (such as Marvel's Wolverine due in fall 2026), and so once those days are locked down, our list will be updated. January 2026 game releases Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2. Image via Nintendo Jan. 5 - DuneCrawl (PC) Jan. 7 - Fairy Tail: Dungeons (Switch) Jan. 8 - I Am Future (Switch, PS5, XSX) Jan. 9 - Pathologic 3 (PC) Jan. 10 - Code Violet (PS5) Jan. 13 - Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights (Switch) Jan. 15 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) Jan. 15 - Cassette Boy (PC, Switch, PS5, PS5, XB1, XSX) Jan. 15 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5) Jan. 16 - BrokenLore: Unfollow (PC, PS5, XSX) Jan. 20 - Mio: Memories in Orbit (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) Jan. 22 - Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven (PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XB1, XSX) Jan. 22 - Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Switch 2) Jan. 22 - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2, XSX) Jan. 22 - Hermit and Pig (PC) Jan. 22 - SEGA Football Club Champions 2026 (PC, PS4, PS5, iOS, Android) Jan. 26 - Highguard (PC, PS5, XSX) Jan. 23 - Escape from Ever After (PC, Switch, PS5, PS5, XB1, XSX) Jan. 28 - Core Keeper: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) Jan. 28 - The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (PC, PS5, iOS, Android) Jan. 28 - Steel Century Groove (PC) Jan. 29 - Cairn (PC, PS5) Jan. 29 - Card-en-Ciel: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) Jan. 29 - Chrono Ark Deluxe Edition (Switch) Jan. 29 - City Tales: Medieval Era (PC) Jan. 29 - Dark Auction (PC, Switch, PS5) Jan. 29 - Don't Stop, Girlypop! (PC) Jan. 29 - Dusk Index: Gion (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX) Jan. 29 - I Hate This Place (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX) Jan. ?? - 2XKO (PS5, XSX) February 2026 game releases Image via Capcom Feb. 1 - Starsand Island (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) Feb. 5 - Deus Ex Remastered (PC, Switch, PS, XSX) Feb. 5 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX) Feb. 6 - My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PC, PS5, XSX) Feb. 6 - Nioh 3 (PC, PS5) Feb. 6 - PGA Tour 2K25 (Switch 2) Feb. 10 - Mewgenics (PC) Feb. 11 - Lost & Found Co. (PC) Feb. 11 - Romeo is a Dead Man (PC, PS5, XSX) Feb. 12 - Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2) Feb. 12 - BlazBlue Entropy Effect X (Switch, PS5, XSX) Feb. 12 - Cash Cleaner Simulator (PS5, XSX) Feb. 12 - ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) Feb. 12 - Ride 6 (PC, PS5, XSX) Feb. 12 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (PC, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, XSX) Feb. 13 - REANIMAL (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) Feb. 13 - High On Life 2 (PC, PS5, XSX) Feb. 13 - Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (PS5, XSX) Feb. 17 - Calamity Angels: Special Delivery (Switch, PS4, PS5) Feb. 19 - Death Howl (Switch, PS5, XSX) Feb. 19 - Death Match Love Comedy (PC, Switch, PS5, PS5, XB1, XSX) Feb. 19 - Gear Club Unlimited 3 (Switch 2) Feb. 19 - Showgunners (PS4, PS5, XB1, XSX) Feb. 19 - Styx: Blades of Greed (PC, PS5, XSX) Feb. 19 - WiZmans World Re;Try (PC, Switch, PS4, PS5) Feb. 20 - Ys X: Proud Nordics (PC, Switch 2, PS5) Feb. 24 - Tides of Tomorrow (PC, PS5, XSX) Feb. 26 - City Hunter (PS, Switch, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) Feb. 26 - Maid Cafe on Electric Street (Switch) Feb. 26 - No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files (PS4, PS5, XSX) Feb. 26 - Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death (Switch) Feb. 26 - Raiden Fighters Remix Collection (Switch, PS4, PS5) Feb. 26 - Tokyo Xtreme Racer (PS5) Feb. 27 - Resident Evil Requiem (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) Feb. 27 - Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Gold Edition (Switch 2) Feb. 27 - Resident Evil Village Gold Edition (Switch 2) Feb. 27 - Tales of Berseria Remastered (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX) March 2026 game releases Image the The Pokemon Company March 5 - Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2) March 5 - Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse (PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XSX) March 5 - Coffee Talk Tokyo (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX) March 12 - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando (PC, PS5, XSX) March 12 - Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) March 12 - Solasta II (PC) March 12 - Replaced (PC, XSX) March 12 - RoadOut (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX) March 12 - R-Type Tactics I-II Cosmos (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, XSX) March 13 - Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) March 19 - Crimson Desert (PC, Mac, PS5, XSX) March 19 - Mouse: P.I. For Hire (PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, XB1, XSX) March 19 - Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) March 19 - Psyvariar 3 (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) March 19 - Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX) March 19 - Virtual Ties: Isekaijoucho Musoukyoku (PC, Switch, PS4) March 20 - Ghost Master: Resurrection (PC, Switch, PS5, XSX) March 26 - Copa City (PC, PS5, XSX) March 26 - Etrange Overlord (PC, Switch, PS4, PS5) March 26 - Neopets: Mega Mini Games Collection (PC, Switch, PS5) March 26 - Nutmeg! (PC) March 26 - Taito Milestones 4 (Switch) March ?? - Marathon (PC, PS5, XSX) April 2026 game releases Pragmata . Image via Capcom April 16 - Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (PC, PS5, XSX) April 22 - Clockwork Ambrosia (PC) April 23 - Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster (PC, Switch, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) April 24 - Pragmata (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) April 28 - Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred (PC, PS5 XSX) April 30 - SAROS (PS5) April 30 - Invincible VS (PC, PS5, XSX) April 30 - Perennial Dusk: Kinsenka (Switch) May 2026 game releases Lego Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight . Image via Warner Bros. Games May 27 - 007 First Light (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) May 28 - Wandering Sword (PS5) May 29 - Lego Batman: Legacy of The Dark Knight (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) June 2026 game releases Nothing here just yet. July 2026 game releases Nothing here just yet. August 2026 game releases Nothing here just yet. September 2026 game releases Phantom Blade Zero . Image via S-GAME Sept. 8 - Halloween (PC, PS5, XSX) Sept. 9 - Phantom Blade Zero (PC, PS5) October 2026 game releases Nothing here just yet. November 2026 game releases GTA 6. Image via Rockstar Games Nov. 19 - Grand Theft Auto 6 (PS5, XSX) December 2026 game releases Nothing here just yet. Notable 2026 TBD titles Many games are scheduled for 2026 with no confirmed date yet. Here are just a few notable ones: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (PC, PS5, XSX) The Duskbloods (Switch 2) Lords of the Fallen 2 (PC, PS5, XSX) Fable (PC, XSX) Gears of War: E-Day (PC, XSX) Marvel's Wolverine (PS5) Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra (TBA) Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (PC, PS5) Control: Resonant (PC, PS5, XSX) Star Wars: Zero Company (PC, PS5, XSX) Star Wars: Galactic Racer (PC, PS5, XSX) Phantom Blade Zero (PC, PS5) MUDANG: Two Hearts (PC, PS5, XSX) Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (PC, PS5, XSX) Atomic Heart 2 (TBA) Halo: Campaign Evolved (PC, PS, XSX) Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (PC, PS5, XSX) Chrono Odyssey (PC, PS5, XSX) Forza Horizon 6 (PC, XSX) Total War: Warhammer 40,000 (TBA) Ace Combat: Wings of Theve (TBA) Deltarune: Chapter 5 (PC, Mac, Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5) Scott Pilgrim EX (PC, Linux, Switch, PS4, PS5, XSX) Valor Mortis (PC, PS5, XSX) Crisol: Theater of Idols (PC, PS5, XSX) Warhammer Survivors (PC) Phasmophobia (Switch 2) Tankrat (PC, PS5) Bradley the Badger (PC) Stupid Never Dies (PC, PS5) South of Midnight (PS5) 4:LOOP (PC, PS5) ONTOS (PC, PS5, XSX) Order of the Sinking Star (PC) Out of Words (PC, Switch 2, PS5, XSX) This article will be updated periodically over time as more and more release dates are revealed. Make sure to bookmark it and check back every now and then to see what's in the pipeline. The post 2026 video game release date calendar appeared first on Destructoid .

DestructoidDec 23

IOI Delays James Bond Video Game 007 First Light to GTA 6's Previous Release Date007 First light is delayed two months for “further polish,” developer and publisher IO Interactive has announced. It now has the release date previously occupied by GTA 6.

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The Best PC Games Of 2025 According To MetacriticHas there ever been a better time to be a PC gamer than right now? Sure, the sheer number of games available to play made deciding on one hard, but whether you're sitting down in front of a custom-built gaming rig or you've purchased a handheld PC for some bedtime fun, there's bound to be something that catches your eye. In 2025, PC gamers were spoilt for choice. Several early-access games were released in full, the best of Xbox and PlayStation launched on those platforms, and quirky indies offered unique experiences to savor. Games like Hades 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Absolum were a blast of fun, while other releases like Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, The Roottrees are Dead, and The Seance of Blake Manor are destined to become cult classics in the years to come. Our sister site Metacritic has been keeping a close eye on everything that was released this year, and you can scroll down to explore the best-reviewed PC games of the year. We also have a list of what we think are the best PC games to play right now and the best PC games of 2025 . For a closer look at the best of the year , you can also check out GameSpot's 2025 game of the year and 2025's biggest gaming news . More Best Of 2025: Best of 2025 hub Why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is GameSpot's GOTY 2025 GameSpot's 10 Best Games of 2025 The Best PS5-Exclusive Games Of 2025 The Best Nintendo Switch And Switch 2 Exclusives Of 2025 The Best-Reviewed Games Of 2025 2025's Biggest Gaming News: Banned Games, GTA 6 Delayed, Price Hikes Hades 2 Hades 2 takes everything that made the original game work and expands on it in meaningful ways. Combat is fleshed out and encourages experimentation, its story frequently surprises you with wild twists, and there's a sense of progression that feels tangible with every run you make. Metascore: 94 | Read our Hades 2 review Blue Prince One of the year's biggest surprises, Blue Prince is a cerebral dive into the worlds of puzzles and architecture. Featuring one of the best gameplay loops of the year--if RNG is on your side--this is one digital labyrinth of mystery you won't want to escape. Metascore: 92 | Read our Blue Prince review Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 There's a good reason why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has earned so much critical acclaim throughout the year, as Sandfall Interactive's debut game is both a nostalgic blast of fun and a shining example of what turn-based RPGs are capable of. It's a soul-stirring journey anchored by captivating gameplay systems, rich storytelling, and one of the year's best soundtracks. Metascore: 91 | Read our Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review Hollow Knight: Silksong Hollow Knight: Silksong is admittedly a painful game to play. It's ruthlessly difficult and full of enemies who are more dangerous than a Dark Souls DLC boss, but that's what makes it so special. It's vibrant, colorful, and packed with an absurd amount of content, but nothing beats the sheer thrill of overcoming the seemingly impossible in this long-in-development metroidvania masterpiece. Metascore: 90 | Read our Hollow Knight: Silksong review Split Fiction Hazelight is in a league of its own when it comes to co-op games, and Split Fiction is yet another win for the studio. Wildly ambitious and overflowing with creativity, Split Fiction is a love letter to fiction that's perfectly executed in video-game form. Metascore: 90 | Read our Split Fiction review Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Final Fantasy fans didn't have to wait too long for the next chapter of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake saga to land on PC. A rock-solid port--albeit one that could use some more dedicated graphical options on PC--that continues the story of Cloud Strife and his party, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a grand and ambitious exploration of life, death, and multiverses--oh, and really big swords too. Metascore: 90 | Read our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review The Last of Us Part II Remastered The remastered version of The Last of Us Part II takes the 2020 PS4 game and reimagines it for PS5 and PC with better graphics, DualSense controller integration, and a roguelike survival mode called No Return. If you've already played the game, this isn't worth it unless you're desperate to play through Ellie and Abby's journey again and reexperience their respective handlings of revenge. But if you haven't yet gone through the duo's intertwining quests through the post-pandemic United States, this is the best way to see their violent rivalry play out. Metascore: 90 | Read our The Last of Us Part II review Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a labor of love: a glorious return to a game that launched one of the best RPG franchises of the modern era. Its remake gives newcomers to the franchise the perfect jumping-on point, while veterans can revisit this old favorite and enjoy updated visuals and several welcome quality-of-life upgrades in this charming adventure. Metascore: 89 | Read our Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter review Despelote It's no knock against games to say many of them could easily translate to other media, such as TV or movies, but Despelote is a memorable video game partly because it could really only be a video game. Played in first-person, it's sort of like a memoir of a boy's life as he grew up in Ecuador in 2002, when World Cup fervor was overtaking the entire country. It's an incredible expression of what it would be like to walk in someone else's shoes in a way no other medium could replicate. Metascore: 89 The Talos Principle Reawakened The Talos Principle was a thought-provoking puzzle game when it was first released, and more than a decade later, this remake resurrects a world of philosophical intrigue for a new audience. As relevant today as it was in 2014, The Talos Principle Reawakened embodies the best of the original game with new content, updates, and profound questions about the human condition. Metascore: 89 Dispatch Harkening back to the golden age of Telltale's narrative adventures, Dispatch is a potent blend of superhero action and workplace drama. Within eight episodes, developer AdHoc Studio delivers an earnest and interactive superhero saga full of top-notch acting, storytelling, and style. Metascore: 89 | Read our Dispatch review Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has the feel of a kind of RPG that would do well on PC, so it was no surprise that it did exactly that. But no RPG is a guaranteed success. To become so beloved, KCD2 had to also be immersive, thrilling, and unpredictable, and it's those qualities that will make it be remembered as a great PC game in 2025. Metascore: 88 | Read our Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 review Abiotic Factor Everyone's doomed in Abiotic Factor, but at least you won't have to face oblivion on your own in this quirky survival-crafting game. The co-op experience is where this game shines, because when you're trapped between universal threats and a military crusade, you might as well ride out the apocalypse in comfort. Choose a PhD, customize a scientist, and watch out for all kinds of danger in this tribute to '90s sci-fi games. Metascore: 88 The Seance of Blake Manor Easily one of the best--and overlooked--games of the year, The Seance of Blake Manor is a spellbinding supernatural mystery set in an Irish mansion. A game that challenges your deductive skills and offers stellar storytelling, it's a detective game full of Irish folklore, twists, and skullduggery as you make every minute count. Metascore: 88 Monster Hunter Wilds Capcom's Monster Hunter series has grown into a global phenomenon over the years, and the latest entry in the franchise is a whirlwind ride of fun, brilliantly crafted gameplay systems, and a focus on removing as much friction as possible. With refined combat and a surprisingly engaging narrative, Monster Hunter Wilds is ideal for newcomers to the series and veteran hunters alike. Metascore: 88 | Read our Monster Hunter Wilds review Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Some of the best reimaginings of time-honored video games are the ones that keep the core of those classics intact. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake does just that and so much more. The HD-2D visuals complement the world of Dragon Quest perfectly, while several other gameplay tweaks enhance the classic swords-and-sorcery adventure for the modern age. Metascore: 88 | Read our Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake review Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Another RPG from the past given a new lease on life, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles doesn't rock the proverbial boat with its modernization of the classic strategy-RPG. Refined and polished for a new generation of console and PC gamers, the timeless gameplay of Final Fantasy Tactics feels better than ever. Metascore: 87 | Read our Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles review Monster Train 2 The original Monster Train is one of the defining games of the deckbuilding roguelite genre, and its sequel builds on that success. Once again proving itself to be at the top of the food chain in a very crowded genre, Monster Train 2 offers superb action and satisfying combos to master as you take on seemingly endless challenges. Metascore: 87 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo An adorable blend of metroidvania exploration and Zelda-like adventuring, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo is a nostalgic trip back in time thanks to its retro-inspired visuals. While it's clearly inspired by some of the best Game Boy Advance titles of all time, it also brings a few new ideas to the table with its yo-yo combat and quirky characters. Metascore: 87 Lumines Arise Following the same formula as the phenomenal Tetris Effect, Lumines Arise is an audio-visual treat for the senses. The classic Lumines puzzle-based gameplay is alive and kicking here, but with expertly crafted synesthesia woven into the mix, it becomes an unforgettable experience. Metascore: 87 | Read our Lumines Arise review Bionic Bay Some of the best games lock you in with a flow-state of movement and quick reflexes: something that Bionic Bay excels at. It's a highly challenging platformer with a take-no-prisoners attitude, but once you dial in and commit to it, you'll find that you're in for a ride that constantly delights and surprises you with its gameplay twists. Metascore: 87 Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Developed by the same studio behind the zen-like downhill mountain-biking game Descenders, Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is a cathartic take on mastering the slopes. There's a beauty to its design, as the game gives you the freedom to enjoy its digital frontier or test your skills with challenges that demand utmost concentration to complete successfully. Metascore: 87 Absolum To call Absolum Streets of Rage with a Hades influence would be to do the game a disservice. Not just a successful fusion of two different genres, Absolum is an enjoyable romp through rich fantasy lands as you master its moment-to-moment beat-'em-up gameplay and leverage its roguelike elements to create the ultimate warrior. Metascore: 86 | Read our Absolum review The Roottrees Are Dead The Roottrees Are Dead takes the traditional murder mystery and flips it on its head--the victims’ cause of death is already known, and it’s allegedly not sinister at all. Instead, you’ll be tasked with uncovering a complex family tree, unearthing red herrings, and figuring out a mystery spanning generations. Prepare to feel like a professional detective as you analyze evidence in the form of web articles, literature, photographs, and even music. Metascore: 86 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor If any game is going to come close to toppling Vampire Survivors from its bullet-heaven throne, it's Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. A confident expansion on the survivors-like genre, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor builds on those ideas with a satisfying grind, unique mining gameplay mechanics, and hard-hitting graphics. All of that makes for a game that's hard to put down, even after you've sunk dozens of hours into it. Metascore: 86 Arc Raiders Arc Raiders showed up later than most to the debate about the year's best games, but thanks to its way of creating unique memories in every round, it quickly won over critics and players alike. Nearing the end of the year, the game just received its second major update, the frosty and freezing Cold Snap update, that should once more have players glued to the game. Metascore: 86 | Read our Arc Raiders review Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker Sea of Stars has been one of our favorite retro-inspired RPGs since it launched in 2023, and the free expansion Throes of the Watchmaker makes a great game even better. It's everything you know and love about Sea of Stars, amplified with greater challenges, moments of introspection, and inventive combat scenarios. Metascore: 86 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance This year has been terrific for ninja fans, as Art of Vengeance brought the Shinobi franchise back from near-obscurity. Developer Lizardcube has applied lessons learned from its time on Streets of Rage 4 to the classic Sega franchise, and the result is a side-scrolling adventure that's anchored by some of the best 2D action of the year, stylish visuals, and a killer soundtrack. Metascore: 86 | Read our Shinobi: Art of Vengeance review Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time manages to hook you with a compelling story and keep you around with well-implemented cozy mechanics. Chopping trees and picking flowers quickly turns into chatting with your rescued island friends, choosing a profession to level up over a long grind, and exploring caves and dungeons to engage in combat and uncover the secrets of Ginormosia. Metascore: 86 Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is a game that is designed to put pressure on you. New gameplay mechanics, stressed-out crewmembers, and unlucky rolls of the dice remind you that no decision should be made lightly, and all of this unfolds in a hostile galaxy full of gripping stories and fascinating characters. It's a sci-fi tabletop adventure to savor, improving on its predecessor while diving deep into transhumanist themes. Metascore: 86 Age of Mythology: Retold - Immortal Pillars Chinese units and folklore made their grand return in Age of Mythology Retold this year. Immortal Pillars doesn't just add exciting new units and tactics to the real-time strategy game; it also gives the Age of Empires spin-off one of its best campaigns yet, with an epic story of gods, humans, and war. Metascore: 86

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