Look, 2024 was a pretty great year for games, delivering gems like Metaphor: ReFantazio, Astro Bot, Balatro, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Off the Grid, and more. But we’re an optimistic bunch, and we think 2025 could be even better.
That’s the vibe we’re getting from the early batch of games expected to launch this year, spanning sequels and original titles alike, ranging from Grand Theft Auto 6 to (potentially) Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and plenty more in between.
Wait, let's linger on that for a moment: GTA 6 is indeed expected to come out later this year, only a dozen years after its predecessor. Let's hope that promise holds true. And the Nintendo Switch 2 is likely just around the corner, as well.
GG’s 2024 Game of the Year: Off the Grid
Off the Grid has only been available for a couple months, but it's by far the best crypto game of the year—and it’s not even really close. If we're talking pure numbers, then Hamster Kombat blew most games out of the water by racking up 300 million players this summer. But the monotonous tap-to-earn mini app ultimately felt like a financialized gimmick thinly veiled as a game, and the resulting airdrop hardly justified the hype. As for Off the Grid, the game impressed both Web2 and Web3-native g...
There’s a lot to get excited about already, and we’ve started highlighting the biggest hitters coming down the pipeline in 2025. You’ll find some of our early picks below for games to keep your eye on, but stay tuned as we’ll be updating this list regularly throughout the year to expand it and swap in newly revealed games.
GTA 6 Preview: Everything You Need to Know About the New Grand Theft Auto
It’s been over a decade since Grand Theft Auto 5 was released—but what will the sequel bring? The massively popular open-world action franchise has sold over 430 million copies as of August 2024, putting it in the pantheon of the all-time best-selling game series. And that success has ignited widespread excitement over the next entry. Now Grand Theft Auto 6 has been officially revealed, and there’s plenty we already know from the first trailer and announcement, along with subsequent reveals. Her...
Grand Theft Auto 6
Release Date: Late 2025
Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S
This is undoubtedly the most anticipated game of 2025—and perhaps one of the most eagerly awaited games of all time. The last entry in the Grand Theft Auto franchise remains incredibly popular, bringing in billions of dollars and still boasting 24 million monthly players despite being nearly 12 years old.
That’s part of why we’re all waiting for Grand Theft Auto 6. Set in the fictional state of Leonida, which is quite clearly based on Florida, players will be able to revisit Vice City in a story revolving around two protagonists in what looks to be a Bonnie and Clyde-esque story.
Bitcoin and Ethereum in GTA 6? It’s All Still Rumors—For Now
Rumors that the widely anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 will utilize cryptocurrency have been circulating for more than a year now—and they’re swirling again. On Wednesday, a pseudonymous Crypto Twitter influencer called Gordon—apparently named after Gordon Gekko from the iconic 1987 film “Wall Street”—shared to his nearly 500,000 followers that “GTA 6 will enable cryptocurrency payments,” and that “so far only Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT [are] confirmed.” But in reality, no cryptocurrencies have...
There have been all sorts of rumors around cryptocurrency featuring in the game, whether it’s Bitcoin or Ethereum, or perhaps an original token created by Rockstar Games. But as of now, they’re completely unsubstantiated.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Release Date: February 14
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC
Ubisoft is back with Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which will see players transported to 16th century Japan to fight as a Japanese shinobi, Naoe, and a historical samurai, Yasuke. The story will see the two protagonists clash as their respective factions fight as part of the political unification of Japan.
Doom: The Dark Ages
Release Date: 2025
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5
The eighth core entry into the iconic shooter franchise, Doom: The Dark Ages is set to be developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. The first-person shooter will act as a prequel to the 2016 Doom title, following the franchise protagonist fighting through hell.
But the game promises to set itself apart from the rest of the series by adding dragon riding and focusing on melee battle. It’s a bit of a vibe shift, but not too much—after all, it’s still wildly, hilariously violent.
The 7 Best Video Game Remakes and Remasters of 2024
There's a reason so many of us get the same thing every time we go to a restaurant or have a movie we can watch dozens of times. Sometimes, the comfort of a known quantity enhances its enjoyment. Sometimes, we have too many remakes and remasters, but that just means there's comfort food for everyone. Right? This year's release calendar was no different, with a pile of remakes and remasters available, ranging from a simple texture refresh to a complete, ground-up philosophical rethinking of the...
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
Release date: February 11
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Switch
Fancy world domination, but don’t want to get your shoes dirty? Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, developed by Firaxis, allows you to control famous leaders from history to fulfill your warlord fantasies without the messy part—or, alternatively, strive for greatness without causing so much destruction. It’s up to you.
New to the series will be urban title development, a new diplomacy screen, a new “age” system, and new civilizations at the dawn of every age—and Harriet Tubman as a new leader.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Release Date: 2025
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was initially announced at E3 2017—yep, that long ago—initially under development by Bandai Namco Studios . However, it moved hands in 2019 to Retro Studios, the team behind the original Prime trilogy.
It does mostly look like more of the same at this point, but given the quality of the previous entries—and how long it’s been since Prime 3 in 2007—fans are likely to be happy with it. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been announced for Switch, but we suspect it will also release on the upcoming Switch 2 as well.
The Best Co-Op Games of 2024 to Play With Your Pals
Playing games on your own can, after long enough, get a little lonely. Playing competitive games can get your blood pumping, but it can also make your blood boil. That's where cooperative games come in. Decent co-op games can be hard to find, but a good one can cement itself as a permanent activity with your group, or even be a way to make new friends if you start diving into the community. They demand communication and focus, but also skip over the frustration of getting stomped by the same t...
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Release Date: TBA
Platform: PlayStation 5
Naughty Dog’s first totally new IP since The Last of Us, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet takes the third-person action genre to space.
In the trailer, we meet Jordan A. Mun, a bounty hunter on a mission on Sempiria, a planet that hasn’t received any communications for over 600 years. She is in search of a member of the Five Aces crime syndicate, who Mun appears to have history with. Once on the ground, our protagonist shows off a futuristic melee weapon and starts slaying robots. The trailer gives a cool retro-future vibe, and Naughty Dog rarely misses. This is one to be excited for.
Ghost of Yōtei
Release Date: 2025
Platform: PlayStation 5
Sucker Punch Productions’ return after the success of Ghost of Tsushima is not quite a sequel, but definitely (somehow) related—although how exactly is unclear. Set some 300 years after Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei is expected to have the same stealth action-fighting gameplay loop set in even more beautiful landscapes.
Fable
Release Date: 2025
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PC
Developed by Playground Games, known for racing game Forza Horizon, action role-playing game (RPG) Fable 4 looks to transport us back to the world of Albion for the first time since card game Fable Fortune released in 2017. Fable 4 looks to turn gamers into their own heroes, fighting through enemies using a mixture of swordplay and magic as player choices build or break their reputation.
Next-Gen Xbox Preview: Everything You Need to Know About the Console and Crypto Plans
It’s been over four years since the release of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, a pair of game consoles that offer different performance and price options for players. But Microsoft is already thinking about the next big thing in Xbox land. Unsurprisingly, a next-generation Xbox is already in development, But what is surprising is that we’ve already heard official details on how Microsoft plans to position it, thanks to documents that were accidentally shared publicly in the FTC’s case again...
Elden Ring: Nightreign
Release Date: 2025
Platforms:PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X/S + One, PC
Elden Ring: Nightreign—developed by From Software and published by Bandai Namco—will take place in Limveld, a similar location to Limgrave from the original title. This three-player co-op spinoff throws players through another gauntlet of mythical creatures and challenging boss fights. Have you (and two pals) got what it takes?
Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: TBD
Yes, the Nintendo Switch 2 is hardware rather than software—but besides Grand Theft Auto 6, is there anything in gaming more broadly anticipated than Nintendo’s next device?
The original Switch has been an undeniable smash after the deeply underwhelming Wii U, and Nintendo has continued to ride its momentum for nearly eight years now. Leaks and reports point to a successor that doesn’t scrap the winning hybrid formula, but makes some key upgrades in terms of power and hopefully durability. We’re ready, Nintendo.
Nintendo Switch 2 Preview: Release Date, Price and Launch Games
The Switch is Nintendo’s best-selling home console of all time, and widely beloved for its rich library of games—a dramatic turn from the middling Wii U before it. But it’s been eight years since the Switch launched, and fans are getting antsy for Nintendo’s next big thing. Luckily, it's coming. Following years of leaks and rumors, and even a couple official acknowledgments that the next-gen model was coming, Nintendo formally revealed the Switch 2 console in January 2025—and now we know when we...
Editor's note: This story was originally published on December 16, 2023 and was last updated with new information on January 1, 2025.
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