20 Huge Game Announcements of 2025 That Could Shock Everyone
We’re into February 2025 and with the January blues well and truly behind us we can start looking forward to the year ahead and begin speculating on what video games are in store. There’s plenty of big game announcements – from new title reveals to gameplay – which we’d love to see sooner rather than later. Some of the entries on this list are pipedreams, some are overly hopeful, but alas here’re twenty big game announcements that’d drive us wild were they revealed for this year.
Half-Life 3 announcement
Valve have a problem with the number three. Portal 3 is a no-go, but more ferocious is the appetite for a third entry in their storied sci-fi FPS, discounting VR exclusive Alyx. Half-Life 3 was quietly cancelled and brushed under the carpet, seemingly never to be spoken of by Valve Corp. again since revealing dismay at the impossible task up one-upping the greatest FPS games ever.
Metal Gear Solid Remake announcement
Why are Konami remaking Metal Gear Solid 3 but ignoring their PS1 magnum opus? Well, remaking Metal Gear Solid – and, indeed, MGS2 – would require a thorough modernising of both gameplay and level design, a process series producer Noriaki Okamura states as overly intricate and complicated. A Metal Gear Solid Remake isn’t out of the question though. Perhaps Konami is waiting to see how MGS Delta fares.
Bloodborne 2 or Bloodborne Remake
Bluepoint Games, the studio behind Demon’s Souls’ excellent remake, recently had an unannounced live service game cancelled by Sony. Whilst an original title may still be in the works, perhaps their schedule is now clear to pick up a Bloodborne remake? After all, fan demand for a return to Yharnam is overwhelming, so much so FromSoftware’s Hidetaka Miyazaki addressed fans’ desires when Shadow of the Erdtree dropped by neither confirming nor denying future Bloodborne. Whether a Bluepoint-helmed remake or FromSoft sequel, fans will be enraptured.
The Elder Scrolls VI gameplay reveal
We’re still years away from the sixth entry in Bethesda’s storied fantasy RPG, but imagine the surprise were The Elder Scrolls VI gameplay unveiled before the year is out. There isn’t much to go off, just some drone-esque footage hovering over a rugged coastline which, of course, expectant fans have been pouring over to try and establish the Skyrim follow-up’s location. We know it’s in production, but how far along is a mystery. Come on Bethesda, show us what you’re cooking.
The next 3D Mario reveal
With Switch 2 announced, expectant Nintendo fans have swiftly moved on to discussing the console-handheld-hybrid sequel’s launch titles, and one name sits top of the pile: yes, our plucky plumber mascot Mario. Mario Kart, Zelda, these titles are also expected, but OG Switch title Super Mario Odyssey was such a spellbinding experience that the world is waiting with bated breath for Mario’s next 3D foray to be revealed. Gameplay would drive us crazy, too.
Hollow Knight: Silksong release date announced
This feels like a big one. We’ve gone from early 2023 to 2025, and yet the follow-up to one of the most celebrated platformers Hollow Knight is still floating in the ether with no release date in sight. Fans have gotten to the point where they’re begging Team Cherry for something – anything – to confirm Silksong is still coming.
The next God of War announcement
Santa Monica Studio are working on a couple of games which, unlike Bluepoint, haven’t been cancelled. It’s unconfirmed, but they’re undoubtably working on the next God of War, with rumours abound that Kratos and co.’s Norse setting is being eschewed for ancient Egypt. PS6 is the most likely destination, but with that possibly still a few years away there’re slivers of hope the next God of War could be announced sooner rather than later.
A new Dino Crisis (or Dino Crisis remake)
It’s hard to know what to prefer in this scenario. Resident Evil 9 is definitely coming at some point. Monster Hunter Wilds is due soon and there are already reports about Resident Evil remasters in work. However, survival horror fans are hopeful attention will steer to their much-loved but oft-overlooked survival horror Dino Crisis. Remakes would undoubtably be fantastic, but is a new entry or reboot out of the question?
Halo coming to PlayStation
Xbox boss Phil Spencer states there are no “red lines” in terms of Microsoft legacy titles coming to other platforms. Whilst specific franchises haven’t been mentioned, the possibility of Halo heading to PlayStation in the future is real. Fuelling speculation, the next Halo game is being constructed in Unreal Engine 5 which some commentators reckon will make the transition to Sony’s hardware easier. There’s meat to these rumours, but Halo coming to PlayStation will still be shocking.
Silent Hill f gameplay reveal
A series revived by Silent Hill 2’s remake, anticipation is growing for the first mainline Silent Hill entry since 2012’s Silent Hill: Downpour. Announced in 2022, Silent Hill f info has been scant. We know it’ll deviate from Silent Hill’s established formula in that the eponymous town is switched for Japan. Intrigue can only go so far though. Konami should show us some gameplay – we’re all dying to know if Silent Hill f will continue Silent Hill 2’s hot streak or whether it’ll be an uneventful traipse akin to The Short Message.
Resident Evil 9 announcement
Speaking of hot streaks, the series has been pinging out quality horror games in the form of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil Village Resident Evil titles, both a remake and a new entry, since Resident Evil 7, so it’s with good reason they’re under pressure to deliver another worthy entry with Resident Evil 9. Rumours point to once-rookie cop Leon Kennedy returning as primary protagonist but without an official announcement we can only guess at the horrifying surprises RE9 has up its sleeve.
Grand Theft Auto VI release actually confirmed for 2025
Whilst we don’t know the exact date, Grand Theft Auto’s return trip to Vice City should be dropping this fall. Grand Theft Auto VI’s second trailer should clue us in to when the game actually comes out, but at the time of writing we still don’t know when that’s coming either.
Max Payne 1&2 remake gameplay reveal
Despite their games’ mind-bending aesthetics and struggles to shift in big numbers, is there a studio better placed to remake Max Payne 1 and 2 than Control and Alan Wake developer Remedy Entertainment? Teases nearly 12-months ago aside, we’ve seen very little of Max’s remake odyssey through the grimy alleys of New York.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor sequel announcement
It feels too soon to be expecting the conclusion to Star Wars Jedi trilogy to be announced given Survivor isn’t even two years old. Such is the lingering intrigue following Survivor’s conclusion though that fans of the series can’t wait to see how Cal and his crew’s story ends. This one will be hugely anticipated when it’s announced.
The Division 3 gameplay reveal
Back in 2023, we got the announcement of the third entry for Tom Clancy’s The Division and since then we’ve seen practically nothing. Seemingly, the game is still a way from completion but, despite prior entries each displaying their fair share of problems, the series has a hardcore player base which are growing impatient. A gameplay reveal would be just the ticket to alleviate their concerns.
Final Fantasy VII Part 3 reveal
News coming at the end of January confirms that the culminating chapter in the monumental Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy has a completed story. In fact, it has been stated that the highly anticipated conclusion to the trio is trucking along nicely. This positivity, of course, is doing nothing to reduce the hope that Final Fantasy VII part 3 will appear on current-gen.
Okami sequel gameplay reveal
Another long-awaiting sequel announced at The Game Awards with a predecessor releasing in 2006, but the similarities between Okami’s follow-up and Onimusha: Way of the Sword end there. Okami is picture-perfect child-like glee, a unique experience which has aged gracefully. The fact there’s another coming after so long, after many followers of this cult classic have given up on, is fantastic.
The Witcher 4 gameplay reveal
With no release date on the horizon there’s high chance we’ll be waiting a long time before we get to take part in Ciri’s adventure in The Witcher 4. Still, with CD Projekt Red hyping up this sequel coming ten years after its predecessor as the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date, the hype is gathering and shows no signs of slowing down. The cinematic trailer looks gorgeous; let’s hope we get to see how controlling Ciri within comes soon.
Next Halo announcement
Yes, 343 Industries rebranding to Halo Studios alongside news that multiple new titles are in the works was music to the ears of Master Chief fans, but aside from working in Unreal Engine 5 we don’t know what shape these next entries in Microsoft’s iconic sci-fi shooter will take. That said, there’s a feeling of redemption in the air, of Halo maybe going back to basic with a stellar story and fantastic shooting.
Bioshock 4 gameplay reveal
Despite having the longest-serving announcement on this rundown at five years, we still don’t have a clue when Bioshock 4 will be revealed in detail. We don’t know where it’ll be set – a return to Rapture? Or somewhere else entirely. Will it be linear, or open world? Will it still be first person? There’s so much to ponder here it’s surprising 2K Games haven’t given us anything since Bioshock 4’s big confirmation back in 2019.
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