GTA 6 Is Delayed to 2026 – Here Are the Awesome Games Coming in 2025 You Can Play Instead

The much-anticipated release of GTA 6, originally slated for 2025, has now been pushed back to May 26, 2026. While this news might disappoint some fans, 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for gaming, with a plethora of exciting titles already released and many more on the way. From the stunning narrative of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to the medieval adventure of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the quirky puzzle-solving in Blue Prince, and the innovative storytelling of Split Fiction, gamers have no shortage of options. And that's just the beginning! If you're craving more samurai action, Ghost of Yotei awaits. For those who love cooperative mayhem, Borderlands 4 is on the horizon. Plus, a new console from Nintendo and an array of accompanying games are set to make 2025 unforgettable. Here's a rundown of what you can look forward to in the rest of 2025, excluding GTA 6.

What’s next?

With GTA 6's original release date now cleared from your gaming calendar, you might be looking for what to fill that space with. Fortunately, there are some massive releases right around the corner. On May 15, **Doom: The Dark Ages** will hit Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, offering a gothic twist on the beloved shooter franchise. Following closely, on May 30, **Elden Ring Nightreign** arrives for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. This co-op roguelike from FromSoft promises a fresh take on their iconic formula, perfect for multiplayer enthusiasts.

June brings Hideo Kojima's latest masterpiece, **Death Stranding 2: On the Beach**, exclusively to PS5 on June 26. The trailers suggest it will be a wild ride filled with innovative ideas, pushing boundaries beyond its predecessor. Also in June, on the 10th, **Dune: Awakening** launches on PC. Prepare for an immersive experience, but remember to stay hydrated and watch out for those sandworms!

Switch 2

With GTA 6 out of the picture, the spotlight shines brightly on the **Nintendo Switch 2**, set to launch on June 5. Alongside it comes **Mario Kart World**, the first major game for the new console. Also launching on the same day are 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 a fun tutorial, introducing players to the new system. A variety of third-party titles will also be available, including **Hogwarts Legacy**, **Spit Fiction**, **Street Fighter 6**, **Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut**, **Cyberpunk 2077**, and **Fortnite**.

The excitement doesn't stop there. On July 17, **Donkey Kong Bananza** will hit the shelves, promising a delightful 3D platforming experience. Later in the year, look forward to **Metroid Prime 4: Beyond**, **Pokemon Legends: Z-A**, **Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment**, and the long-awaited **Hollow Knight: Silksong**, all set to grace the Switch 2.

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 drop 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 thrilling follow-up to Tsushima that explores a tale of vengeance against shadowy masked samurai. This should satisfy those who enjoyed the narrative of this year's Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Other highly anticipated titles like **The Outer Worlds 2** and **Crimson Desert** are expected to arrive later in the year, though exact dates remain unconfirmed.

2025 Release Timeline

Here's a comprehensive timeline of the major games set to release in the remaining months 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