Upcoming Video Games Slated for Launch in 2025
Get ready, gamers! 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for video games, with several highly anticipated sequels and new releases set to hit the market. Here's a roundup of some of the most exciting games coming our way next year.
First off, fans of online slots will be thrilled to hear that Immortal Romance 2, the sequel to one of the top 10 most successful online slot games of all time, is expected to be released in early 2025. Developed by Microgaming, the game will feature modern features such as cascading reels, sticky wild symbols, respins, and huge multipliers.
For those who prefer action RPGs, Final Fantasy XVI is a must-watch. This summer, the game is set to be released on PlayStation 5, and with the franchise struggling to regain its former glory, a lot is riding on this 16th installment.
If you're a fan of space-themed games, Starfield, developed by Bethesda Game Studios, is a game you won't want to miss. Set in a space-themed world in the year 2330, the game is scheduled for release in the first half of 2025. Starfield takes place 20 years after the Colony War and allows players to assume the role of a customizable character who is a member of an organization of space explorers.
Kerbal Space Program 2, a sequel to the niche game often described as a "perfect blend between science and slapstick," is also scheduled for release in 2025. The game is expected to offer new and innovative ways to build spaceships and explore various galaxies. Kerbal Space Program 2 has been praised by Elon Musk and several NASA employees and a trailer for the game can be found on the official game's website.
For those who enjoyed the original Alan Wake game, which was released 12 years ago and played like a thriller-television series, the good news is that Remedy Games has announced the development of Alan Wake 2, signaling a continuation of the Alan Wake story. However, no specific release date for the game has been disclosed by Remedy Games. Alan Wake 2 consists of six episodes that must be played in order to complete the game, and the reveal trailer was released at the 2021 Game Awards.
Finally, for those who enjoy first-person shooters like Call of Duty, Starfield offers a variety of futuristic space-age weapons, exploration of facilities and planets, and gameplay reminiscent of Skyrim, with lock picking as a key feature.
With these exciting releases on the horizon, 2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for gamers. So mark your calendars and get ready for some thrilling new adventures!
