Despite the delay of Rockstar’s latest Grand Theft Auto game, it is still set to be a busy year for games.
From the beginning of 2025, we’ve already had releases such as Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Monster Hunter Wilds , as well as new and exciting intellectual property such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 making waves.
Despite GTA IV being delayed until May 2026, there is still plenty to look forward to in the gaming industry this year with big releases expected from a variety of studios around the world - including Scotland’s very own Build a Rocket Boy.
Founded by former GTA producer Leslie Benzies, the Edinburgh-based studio is gearing up to release its very own AAA action game MindsEye, with more highly anticipated titles out this year including Death Stranding 2 and Mafia: The Old Country. That is without mentioning the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 release in June, which will see dozens of games remastered for the console and new entries in franchises such as Pokémon.
Why not take GTA’s delay as an opportunity to explore something different? Here are 27 of the biggest games coming out in 2025.
17. Little Nightmares III
The third installment in the popular horror platformer series Little Nightmares is set to be released in 2025. Developed by Supermassive Games – the same team behind Directive 8020 – it will follow two new child protagonists Low and Alone as they navigate The Nowhere while escaping a looming threat. It will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and PC. | Supermassive Games / Bandai Namco
18. Anno 117: Pax Romana
The eighth entry in the real-time strategy series, Anno 117: Pax Romana is set to be published at some point in 2025. Developed by Ubisoft, the new instalment will take place during the times of Ancient Rome with players – for the first time – being able to choose their starting province, either the Celtic Wetlands of Albion or the traditional Roman heartlands of Latium. Anno 117: Pax Romana will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Amazon Luna. | Ubisoft
19. ARC Raiders
Following several delays, multiplayer extraction shooter ARC Raiders has finally been slated for release in 2025. Set in a post-apocalyptic future where humans have been forced underground by the ruthless ARC machines, players must fight for survival against the robots as well as other Raiders who stand in your way. Developed by Embark Studios, it is set for release on PC, PS5 and Xbox. | Embark Studios
20. Dying Light: The Beast
Developed and published by Techland, Dying Light: The Beast is a survival horror game set in an open world which has been ravaged by a zombie apocalypse. Continuing the story of 2015’s Dying Light, the upcoming title sees the return of protagonist Kyle Crane who is seeking revenge against the mysterious villain who experimented on him for fifteen years. Originally imagined as a DLC for the series, it is instead set for release some time in mid 2025 as its own game. It will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. | Techland