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

The news we all anticipated has finally come to pass: the release of GTA 6 has been pushed back. Initially slated for 2025, this eagerly awaited game is now set to launch on May 26, 2026. However, this delay doesn't spell doom for 2025; on the contrary, the year is shaping up to be a blockbuster for gaming enthusiasts. We've already been treated to stellar releases like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Blue Prince, and Split Fiction, with a plethora of exciting titles still on the horizon. Whether you're craving the samurai action of Ghost of Yotei, the co-op madness of Borderlands 4, or eagerly awaiting a new console from Nintendo, 2025 promises to be a memorable year for gamers.

What’s next?

With GTA 6 no longer on the immediate horizon, you might have cleared your gaming schedule for the coming months. Fear not, as there are several significant releases right around the corner. **Doom: The Dark Ages** is set to launch on May 15 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, promising a thrilling gothic twist on the beloved shooter series. Hot on its heels, **Elden Ring Nightreign** arrives on May 30 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. This co-op roguelike marks new ground for FromSoftware, offering a faster-paced take on their signature gameplay that could become a staple for your multiplayer sessions.

Fast forward to June, and you can prepare for Hideo Kojima's next masterpiece, **Death Stranding 2: On the Beach**, which will debut exclusively on PS5 on June 26. The trailers hint at an even more audacious and innovative experience than its predecessor. Also in June, **Dune: Awakening** will hit PC on the 10th, offering a challenging journey through the desert, where you'll need to keep an eye out for those notorious sandworms and remember to stay hydrated.

Switch 2

With GTA 6 out of the picture, the spotlight now shines on the **Nintendo Switch 2**, launching on June 5. Accompanying the new console will be its first major title, **Mario Kart World**, alongside enhanced editions of **The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild** and **Tears of the Kingdom**, offering improved resolutions and frame rates. The **Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour** will serve as an engaging tutorial, introducing players to the system through mini-games. Additionally, a range of third-party titles, including **Hogwarts Legacy**, **Spit Fiction**, **Street Fighter 6**, **Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut**, **Cyberpunk 2077**, and **Fortnite**, will be available at launch.

The excitement continues into July with **Donkey Kong Bananza** arriving on the 17th, 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, of course, the long-awaited **Hollow Knight: Silksong** is slated to make its debut on the Switch 2 and other platforms this year.

Big Hitters

The end of 2025 will be packed with blockbuster releases, leading into the holiday season. We can anticipate a new **Call of Duty** title and **EA Sports FC 26** around this time. September brings two major shooters: **Borderlands 4** on the 12th and **Marathon** on the 23rd. Borderlands 4 promises even more chaotic fun and better gun drops, while Marathon, an extraction shooter from the creators of Destiny, is a title to watch closely.

On October 2, PlayStation fans can dive into **Ghost of Yotei**, a gripping tale of vengeance against a group of shadowy masked samurai. This should satisfy any lingering cravings left by this year’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Other highly anticipated games like **The Outer Worlds 2** and **Crimson Desert** are expected to launch later in the year, though exact dates remain unconfirmed.

2025 Release Timeline

Here's a more extensive look at what's on the horizon for the remainder 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