Top 2025 Video Game Releases: GTA 6, Elden Ring DLC & More

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Latest Game Releases of 2025: What’s Hot Right Now

Updated Aug 2025 • 8–10 min read • NorthSmarterTech

From long-awaited blockbusters to bold new IPs, 2025 is packed with can’t-miss games. Below is a rolling guide to the year’s biggest launches—what they are, where to play, and why they matter. Bookmark this page; we’ll keep it fresh as new dates drop.

On this page Release Calendar (Quick View) Spotlight: Five Must-Watch Titles Best by Genre FAQ

Release Calendar (Quick View)

Title	Platforms	Window	Why it’s hot
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)	PS5, Xbox Series X|S (PC expected later)	2025	Rockstar’s next open-world epic with a new setting, dual protagonists, and massive sandbox potential.
Monster Hunter Wilds	PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC	2025	Ecosystem-driven hunts, seamless biomes, and next-gen co-op for the beloved action RPG series.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach	PS5	2025	Kojima’s surreal delivery-meets-connections saga returns with new locales, gear, and threats.
DOOM: The Dark Ages	PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC	2025	Medieval-flavored DOOM—brutal combat, inventive weapons, and larger-than-life demonic sieges.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A	Nintendo Switch family	2025	Open-world spin on the series set in Lumiose City—exploration and discovery front and center.

Dates/windows are subject to change. We’ll update this hub as publishers lock in final schedules.

Spotlight: Five Must-Watch Titles

Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S (PC expected later)

Why care: Rockstar scale, cutting-edge systems, and viral moments guaranteed. Expect deep emergent gameplay and a living city.

Open World Action

Monster Hunter Wilds

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Why care: Expansive biomes, reactive monsters, and a focus on memorable co-op hunts with next-gen fidelity.

Action RPG Co-op

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Platforms: PS5

Why care: A bold cinematic experience that blends traversal, community building, and haunting sci-fi storytelling.

Adventure Cinematic

DOOM: The Dark Ages

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

Why care: Id’s signature speed and intensity—reimagined with medieval war machines and devastating melee.

FPS Fast-paced

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Platforms: Nintendo Switch family

Why care: Open exploration returns with urban flavor; collectors and newcomers get a fresh template to play in.

Adventure Open World

Best by Genre (Quick Picks)

• Open World: GTA 6
• Action RPG / Co-op: Monster Hunter Wilds
• FPS: DOOM: The Dark Ages
• Cinematic Adventure: Death Stranding 2
• Family / Exploration: Pokémon Legends: Z-A

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FAQ

Will GTA 6 launch on PC in 2025?

Historically, Rockstar releases PC versions after console. A PC launch is widely expected later, but official timing may differ—watch this space.

Are these dates final?

Publishers frequently adjust timelines. Treat windows as guidance and check back for locked release days.

Which games are best for co-op?

Monster Hunter Wilds is a standout for coordinated co-op hunts. Expect more 2025 titles to ship with robust online modes.

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