GTA 6 Postponed to 2026: Exciting Games to Play in 2025 Unveiled

The news we all expected has arrived: GTA 6 has been delayed. Initially set for a 2025 release, this highly anticipated title is now slated to launch on May 26, 2026.

However, 2025 promises to be anything but a letdown for gamers. This year has already delivered stellar titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Blue Prince, and Split Fiction, with many more on the way. From the samurai adventure Ghost of Yotei to the co-op mayhem of Borderlands 4, and even a new console from Nintendo, there’s plenty to keep you busy.

Here’s a rundown of the top games to enjoy in 2025, minus Grand Theft Auto 6.

What’s Coming Up?

With GTA 6 originally planned for later in 2025, your gaming schedule for the next few months is likely wide open. Fear not—major releases are just around the corner. Doom: The Dark Ages hits Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC on May 15, offering a thrilling gothic twist on the classic shooter. Shortly after, Souls fans can dive into Elden Ring Nightreign on May 30 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. This co-op roguelike ventures into new territory for FromSoft, promising a faster-paced take on their signature style, perfect for multiplayer sessions.

In June, Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding 2: On the Beach arrives exclusively on PS5 on June 26, packed with bold, unconventional ideas that push beyond its delivery-sim predecessor. Meanwhile, Dune: Awakening launches on PC on June 10, where you’ll navigate treacherous sands—stay hydrated and watch for sandworms!

Nintendo Switch 2

With GTA 6 delayed, the Nintendo Switch 2 steals the spotlight as 2025’s biggest event, launching on June 5 alongside Mario Kart World. On the same day, enhanced Switch 2 versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom arrive, boasting improved resolutions and frame rates. The Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour offers a fun, mini-game-based tutorial, joined by third-party titles like Hogwarts Legacy, Spit Fiction, Street Fighter 6, Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut, Cyberpunk 2077, and, naturally, Fortnite.

June is just the beginning. On July 17, Donkey Kong Bananza brings a vibrant 3D platformer to the Switch 2, looking like a must-play. Later, expect Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, set to release across platforms in 2025.

Major Releases

The year’s end will bring a flurry of blockbuster titles leading into the holidays. While not yet confirmed, expect staples like a new Call of Duty and EA Sports FC 26 around Christmas.

September kicks off with two heavy-hitting shooters: Borderlands 4 on the 12th, promising even wilder gun drops, and Marathon on the 23rd, an intriguing extraction shooter from the creators of Destiny. On October 2, Ghost of Yotei arrives on PlayStation, delivering a gripping tale of revenge against masked samurai, perfect for fans still craving more after Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Other exciting titles, like The Outer Worlds 2 and Crimson Desert, are expected to land in late 2025, though exact dates are still pending.

2025 Release Timeline

Plenty more awaits in 2025. Check out this timeline of the biggest confirmed games for the rest of the year.

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