What started as a year where we finally got our hands on grand theft auto viAnd then the thought of anything else immediately became unexpected when Rockstar Games moved the launch date to 2026, shedding light on some of the most important releases of the year. These included a new game from gaming writer Hideo Kojima, death stranding 2However, some of the best games came from the most unexpected places, here’s a celebration of gaming in 2025:
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From a small French studio comes a love letter to turn-based Japanese RPGs Claire vague, It had a stellar performance at The Game Awards, winning nine out of 10 nominations. Every voice in gaming unanimously agrees that this is an absolute stunner of a game. From its poignant story, beautiful and haunting setting, to the excellent performances of its voice actors in multiple languages ​​and the battle of nostalgia, it has created a distinctive genre. A must play and must experience for anyone out there.
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battlefield 6
Shooters today are a patchwork blanket of ridiculous cosmetics and skins that distract from serious fighting gaming. out of nowhere battlefield 6 The multiplayer landed with its no-nonsense approach to military shooters. With excellent sound design, mechanics and fantastic maps, as well as a surprising level of destruction that not only looks good, but is also quite functional, the game has surpassed its launch. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
See www.ea.com/en/games/battlefield/battlefield-6
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Whoever thought that a post-apocalyptic walking simulator in which you play a sci-fi guy delivering parcels would become so famous. However, when the original death stranding came out, COVID-15 hit and gaming met reality. death stranding 2 It picks up where the first game left off, telling the story of Sam Bridges and his adopted child Lou, as they cross the harsh lands of Mexico and Australia to try to make the world whole again. Hideo Kojima has done it once again, expanding a world full of deadly ghosts, strange technology, and some unique characters with a star-studded cast.
See www.igdb.com/games/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach
ea sports fc 26
Considering the packed stadiums to watch Messi, it is safe to say that India loves football. right here ea sports fc 26 Pushing the technological envelope of bringing the feeling of being on the pitch to your home with vibrant dribbling and natural movements, smart AI and goalkeepers as well as realistic animation. By bringing more depth and playmaking ability to the game, they have taken things further with better team management and player ideals to create your ideal footballer.
Check out www.igdb.com/games/ea-sports-fc-26
split fiction
a scene from split fiction
Couch co-op is growing and split fiction This is a perfect example of a job well done. First, you get two copies for the price of one, which you can gift to a friend, and experience the magic together. You play two hungry writers who encounter an evil corporation bent on stealing your book ideas through a mind machine. You fight back and, along with your friend, play some amusing stories through the minds of Zoe and Mio as they break free. In fact it is worth playing with your significant other, child or best friend as you spend quality time together.
See www.igdb.com/games/split-fiction
hollow night silksong
The highly anticipated sequel to 2017’s Phenomenal hello night Ultimately delivered in 2025. Heralded as one of the best Metroidvanias, a sub-genre of action-adventure games inspired by the game design of Metroid, silksong Brings excellent platforming, challenging action and fluid mechanics as you discover a new land.
Check out www.igdb.com/games/hollow-knight-silksong
ark raiders
Releasing late this year ark raiders Brought the extraction shooter paradigm into the mainstream. You descend to the surface to escape from hostile robots and get some hard-won loot. The twist is, other players can either team up and help you loot or shoot you from behind, take all your loot, and then take the loot themselves. A fun, tense experience with some really scary enemies.
Check out www.igdb.com/games/arc-raiders
Two Obsidian Masterpieces
now streaming, fallout season 2 Takes place in New Vegas. It is one of the best games of the Fallout series made by Obsidian Games and 2025 has been a great year for them with excellent launches. was the first AcceptedA beautiful hack-and-slash fantasy RPG, with excellent dual wild mechanics, set in the world of their Pillars of Eternity IP. the second was a cheeky follow up outside world With a sequel that lived up to its promise of more intergalactic antics in a universe filled with a few stellar corporations wreaking havoc on consumerism, that brings Obsidian full circle in a game that feels and plays like a fresh New Vegas.
Check out www.igdb.com/games/the-outer-worlds-2
shadows of assassins creed
A geographical location of every fan of Historical Murder Simulator assassin’s creed Japan is asking. finally, later ghost of tsushima It did, finally we got it Shadows With two unique heroes, one of them the famous Yasuke, a real-life African samurai who lived in Japan in the late 1500s. With Nao, a Ninja, you explore a gorgeous open world, experience a piece of Japanese history and a capable assassin’s creed Story.
See www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed
published – December 21, 2025 07:21 PM IST