GTA 6 Delayed to 2026: Top Games to Play in 2025

The long-anticipated release of GTA 6 has been delayed from its original 2025 schedule to May 26, 2026. Despite this delay, 2025 is shaping up to be a stellar year for gaming, with a lineup of impressive titles already released, such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Blue Prince, and Split Fiction. With more exciting releases on the horizon, including Ghost of Yotei for samurai enthusiasts, Borderlands 4 for co-op fans, and new games from Nintendo, 2025 promises to be anything but disappointing. Here’s a comprehensive look at what you can expect for the rest of the year.

What’s next?

With GTA 6's original release date now cleared, you might find some space in your gaming calendar. Get ready for some major releases starting with **Doom: The Dark Ages** on May 15, available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. This game offers a dark, gothic twist on the classic shooter series. Following closely on May 30, **Elden Ring Nightreign** will launch on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. This co-op roguelike from FromSoft promises a fresh take on their beloved formula, perfect for multiplayer enthusiasts looking for a faster-paced experience.

June brings more excitement with **Death Stranding 2: On the Beach**, set to release exclusively on PS5 on June 26. Hideo Kojima’s latest project is packed with innovative and bizarre concepts, pushing boundaries even further than its predecessor. Also in June, **Dune: Awakening** will hit PC on June 10, offering a thrilling adventure where navigating vast landscapes comes with its own set of challenges—watch out for those sandworms!

Switch 2

The spotlight in 2025 will also shine brightly on the **Nintendo Switch 2**, launching on June 5. The console will debut with **Mario Kart World**, alongside enhanced versions of **The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild** and **Tears of the Kingdom**, allowing players to enjoy these classics with improved resolutions and frame rates. The **Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour**, a mini-game-based tutorial, will also be available, along with a variety of third-party titles such as **Hogwarts Legacy**, **Spit Fiction**, **Street Fighter 6**, **Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut**, **Cyberpunk 2077**, and **Fortnite**.

The excitement continues into July with **Donkey Kong Bananza** on July 17, promising a delightful 3D platforming experience. Later in the year, look forward to **Metroid Prime 4: Beyond**, **Pokemon Legends: Z-A**, and **Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment**. And don't forget **Hollow Knight: Silksong**, which is finally set to release on Switch 2 and other platforms this year.

Big Hitters

As the year winds down, expect a flurry of big releases leading into the holiday season. While not officially announced, a new **Call of Duty** and **EA Sports FC 26** are likely to hit the shelves around this time.

September will see the launch of two major shooters: **Borderlands 4** on the 12th, promising even more kooky, violent fun with enhanced gun drops, and **Marathon** on the 23rd, an extraction shooter from the creators of Destiny that's definitely worth watching.

On October 2, PlayStation fans can dive into **Ghost of Yotei**, a long-awaited follow-up to Tsushima, featuring a gripping tale of vengeance against shadowy masked samurai. This should satisfy fans who enjoyed the narrative of this year’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Other highly anticipated titles expected to release in the latter part of 2025 include **The Outer Worlds 2** and **Crimson Desert**, though specific dates are yet to be confirmed.

2025 Release Timeline

Here’s a detailed timeline of the major game releases scheduled for the rest of 2025:

• 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