The inevitable has arrived: GTA 6's release has been pushed back. Initially slated for 2025, the most awaited game in history will now launch on May 26, 2026.

However, 2025 remains packed with extraordinary gaming experiences. We've already seen remarkable titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Blue Prince, and Split Fiction, with many more on the way. From Ghost of Yotei for samurai enthusiasts to Borderlands 4 for chaotic co-op action, and even Nintendo's new console with exciting launch titles, this year is far from lacking.

Here’s what awaits you in 2025 beyond Grand Theft Auto 6.

Exciting Releases Ahead

Although GTA 6's delay opened up schedules, blockbuster titles are still coming soon. Doom: The Dark Ages arrives May 15 on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, delivering a gothic twist on the beloved franchise. For Soulslike fans, Elden Ring Nightreign releases May 30 as a co-op roguelike—FromSoftware's fresh take on their signature formula.

June brings Hideo Kojima's mind-bending sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, launching June 26 exclusively on PS5. Meanwhile, survival MMO Dune: Awakening hits PC on June 10—prepare for treacherous deserts and relentless sandworms.

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

The Nintendo Switch 2 debuts June 5 alongside Mario Kart World, followed by enhanced versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. The console also features third-party hits like Cyberpunk 2077 and Fortnite, plus platformer Donkey Kong Bananza arriving July 17.

Later releases include Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong—finally confirmed for 2025.

Holiday Season Highlights

The year closes strong with anticipated shooters like Borderlands 4 (September 12) and Bungie's Marathon (September 23). PlayStation's Ghost of Yotei launches October 2, continuing the samurai saga.

Other likely late-year arrivals include The Outer Worlds 2 and Crimson Desert, rounding out an already stellar lineup.

2025 Release Calendar

For a complete overview, here's a timeline of major confirmed releases:

Doom the Dark Ages - May 15
Blades of Fire - May 22
Elden Ring Nightreign - May 30
F1 25 - May 30
Mario Kart World - June 5
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - June 5
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - June 5
Deltarune: Chapter 3 + 4 - June 5
Dune Awakening - June 10
FBC: Firebreak - June 17
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - June 26
Tamagotchi Plaza - June 27
EA Sports College Football 26 - July 10
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 - July 11
Donkey Kong Bananza - July 17
Shadow Labyrinth - July 18
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - July 24
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game - July 29
Mafia: The Old Country - August 8
Madden NFL 26 - August 14
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - August 28
Lost Soul Aside - August 29
Hell Is Us - September 4
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion - September 5
Terminator 2D: No Fate - September 5
Borderlands 4 - September 12
Marathon - September 23
Ghost of Yotei - October 2
Directive 8020 - October 2
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 - October 2025
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - Winter 2025
Crimson Desert - Q4 2025
Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Late 2025
Little Nightmares 3 - 2025
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - 2025
Kirby Air Ride - 2025
Dying Light: The Beast - 2025
Hollow Knight Silksong - 2025
Ninja Gaiden 4 - 2025
The Outer Worlds 2 - 2025
Cronos: The New Dawn - 2025
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam - 2025
Witchbrook - 2025