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.
21. FBC: Firebreak – Summer 2025
Set for release in Summer 2025, FBC: Firebreak is a first person shooter from Remedy Entertainment set sometime following the events of 2019 title Control. A team-based multiplayer which pits players against enemies infected by the Hiss, it is set for release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S some time this summer. | Remedy Entertainment
22. Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
More than twenty years following its release in 2004, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines is finally getting a direct sequel in 2025. Developed by The Chinese Room, the same team behind Still Wakes The Deep, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 sees players take on the role of an elder vampire in 21st century Seattle. After another delay, devs are hoping for an October 2025 release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. | The Chinese Room / Paradox Interactive
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23. Baby Steps
First revealed back in 2023, Baby Steps is a walking simulator that got people talking. With a 2025 release date confirmed, players will soon be able to take on the role of Nate “an unemployed failson with nothing going for him” until he discovers that yes, he can in fact put one foot in front of the other when he is whisked away to a mysterious land. The really interesting aspect of Baby Steps is the physics-based walking gameplay that will have players falling flat on their face. Due out at some point in 2025, the highly-anticipated title from developers Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch and Bennett Foddy and publisher Devolver Digital will be available on PS5 and PC. | Devolver Digital
24. Mouse: P.I. for Hire
Loosely based on early Mickey Mouse character designs (now that the Mouse is in the public domain) is an indie first person shooter that sees players assume the role of private investigator Jack Pepper. Developed by Fumi Games and published by PlaySlide It is for release in 2025 on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC. | Fumi Games / PlaySlide