The first half of 2025 was stacked with hits, from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree to Hades II. But the year’s far from over—some of the biggest titles are still on the horizon.
Here are the top 10 upcoming PC games that players, streamers, and critics are most excited for in late 2025.
1. Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Developer: BioWare
Release Date: October 2025
Why We’re Hyped: A long-awaited sequel with fresh combat, LGBTQ+ representation, and Bioware storytelling reborn.
Alt text: Dragon Age Veilguard key art featuring companions in a magical forest
2. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Developer: MachineGames (Bethesda)
Release Date: November 2025
Why We’re Hyped: First-person whip combat, historical puzzles, and Tomb Raider meets Wolfenstein in an iconic IP.
3. ARK 2
Developer: Studio Wildcard
Release Date: Q4 2025
Why We’re Hyped: Full Unreal Engine 5 rebuild, enhanced survival realism, and Vin Diesel… yes, seriously.
4. Silent Hill 2 Remake
Developer: Bloober Team / Konami
Release Date: TBD Fall 2025
Why We’re Hyped: One of horror’s most legendary games gets a faithful yet modern update with haunting visuals and re-scored music.
5. The Witcher: Polaris (Prequel Trailer Teased)
Developer: CD Projekt Red
Release Date: Late 2025 (Rumored Early Access/Tech Demo)
Why We’re Hyped: If even a slice of the next Witcher saga lands in 2025, expect the internet to melt.
6. Avowed
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Release Date: December 2025
Why We’re Hyped: Open-world RPG magic from the minds behind Pillars of Eternity—set in the same universe.
7. Crimson Desert
Developer: Pearl Abyss
Release Date: Q4 2025
Why We’re Hyped: Stunning visuals, massive open world, and brutal real-time combat that could outshine many AAA RPGs.
8. Replaced
Developer: Sad Cat Studios
Release Date: November 2025
Why We’re Hyped: A cinematic pixel-art platformer drenched in retro-futuristic dystopia and Blade Runner vibes.
9. Project Mugen
Developer: NetEase
Release Date: December 2025
Why We’re Hyped: Urban open-world anime-style action with Genshin-like mechanics and Spider-Man-style traversal.
10. Beyond Good & Evil 2 (Maybe?)
Developer: Ubisoft
Release Date: TBA 2025 (rumored re-reveal at Gamescom)
Why We’re Hyped: The myth. The legend. If it releases, it’ll break the internet.
🧠 Bonus Mentions
Dead Cells: Legacy – Final expansion of the indie darling
Planet of Lana 2 – Rumored to shadow drop
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater – PC version may land late 2025.
🏁 Final Thoughts
PC gaming in 2025 isn’t slowing down. Whether you’re into RPGs, horror, action, or indie storytelling, the second half of the year is packed with blockbusters and surprises.
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Which game are you most excited for in the second half of 2025? Leave your hype list below or share with your Discord squad.
