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

The inevitable has occurred: the much-anticipated release of GTA 6, initially set for 2025, has been pushed back to May 26, 2026. Despite this delay, 2025 promises to be an exceptional year for gaming enthusiasts, with a plethora of exciting releases already gracing the scene and many more on the horizon. From the captivating worlds of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to the innovative gameplay of Blue Prince and Split Fiction, the year is shaping up to be anything but disappointing. Additionally, fans of samurai-themed adventures can look forward to Ghost of Yotei, co-op chaos lovers have Borderlands 4 to dive into, and Nintendo enthusiasts will be thrilled with the launch of a new console and its accompanying titles.

Here's a detailed look at what you can expect from the rest of 2025, aside from GTA 6:

What's Next?

With GTA 6's original release date cleared from your gaming calendar, there's ample room for other blockbuster titles. Kicking things off, **Doom: The Dark Ages** will hit Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC on May 15, offering a thrilling gothic reimagining of the beloved shooter franchise. Close on its heels, **Elden Ring Nightreign** will launch on May 30 across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. This co-op roguelike marks a fresh venture for FromSoftware, promising a fast-paced twist on their signature formula perfect for multiplayer enthusiasts.

Moving into June, brace yourself for Hideo Kojima's next masterpiece, **Death Stranding 2: On the Beach**, set to release exclusively on PS5 on June 26. The trailers hint at an even more innovative and boundary-pushing experience than its predecessor. On June 10, **Dune: Awakening** will land on PC, inviting players to navigate the perilous desert landscapes while avoiding those notorious sandworms and staying hydrated.

Switch 2

The highlight of the year, now that GTA 6 is off the table, is the launch of the **Nintendo Switch 2** on June 5. Alongside the console, **Mario Kart World** will debut, offering a new racing adventure. On the same day, you can revisit the classics with enhanced versions of **The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild** and **Tears of the Kingdom**, both optimized for the Switch 2's superior resolution and frame rates. The **Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour** will serve as a fun, mini-game-based tutorial, and a variety of third-party titles will also be available, including **Hogwarts Legacy**, **Split Fiction**, **Street Fighter 6**, **Yakuza 0 Director's Cut**, **Cyberpunk 2077**, and **Fortnite**.

Just a few weeks later, on July 17, **Donkey Kong Bananza** will launch, ensuring the Switch 2 has its quintessential 3D platformer. 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** is slated to finally arrive on the Switch 2 and other platforms this year.

Big Hitters

As the year progresses towards the holiday season, expect a lineup of major releases. Although 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 massive shooters: **Borderlands 4** on the 12th, promising even more kooky, violent fun with enhanced gun drops, and **Marathon** on the 23rd, an intriguing extraction shooter from the creators of Destiny.

On October 2, PlayStation fans can immerse themselves in **Ghost of Yotei**, a tale of vengeance against shadowy masked samurai, perfect for those craving more of the narrative style seen in this year's Assassin's Creed Shadows. While release dates are yet to be confirmed, keep an eye out for highly anticipated games like **The Outer Worlds 2** and **Crimson Desert**, expected to arrive in the final quarter of the year.