It looks like 2025 is going to be a very busy year forPlayStation 5owners, as its lineup features a number of huge sprawling 100+ hour-long adventures. From giant Ubisoft-style open-world games to handcrafted indies worth checking out, there are a lot of amazing-looking titles releasing in 2025, putting PlayStation’s award-winning 2024 lineup to shame.
While 2024 markedPlayStation’s well-celebrated 30th anniversary, 2025 is a showcase of the kind of experiences those picking up a PS1 back in 1995 could never have dreamed of.There really is something for everyone releasing in 2025, but those who love RPGs, great indie experiences, open-world titles, and horror games have a lot to look forward to.
10Ghost of Yotei (Sucker Punch Productions)
One Of The Biggest PlayStation Exclusives In 2025
Ghost of Yoteiis PlayStation’s big exclusive of 2025, bringing players back into Sucker Punch Productions' romanticized and rather gruesome version of Feudal Japan. Set hundreds of years after the events of the first game, players will take on the role of a whole new protagonist, Atsu, as she takes up the titular Ghost mantle as part of her new quest. There is a lot about the sequel that remains a mystery, but early trailers have showcased it’ll be as breathtakingly beautiful asTsushima.
One of the reasons for this is its setting, Hokkaido. Situated in the north of Japan, this diverse region is the perfect place to stage a story of revenge and redemption. Players will be able to dictate the direction of Atsu’s narrative, just as they could with Jin inGhost of Tsushima. In fact, plenty ofTsushima’sbest mechanicsare carrying over into this sequel. However,Sucker Punch Productions have given players even more choice over Atsu’s story and fate. It looks set to be the perfect PlayStation experience and a good reason to pick up a PS5 in 2025.
9Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Kojima Productions)
A Bizarre Sequel To A Very Unique Game
Death Strandingwas a divisive video game when it was released back in 2021, but since then it has become a bit of a cult classic. Fortunately for fans, its success commercially has allowed Kojima to make its sequel,Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Featuring an even bigger cast of celebrities,Death Stranding 2has somehow managed to look even more bizarre than its predecessor, which is saying something.
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A big part of this is theextremely bizarre photo modethat took the internet by storm when it was first announced, thanks to how revolutionary and slightly off-putting it is. Nevertheless, PlayStation fans who love a thoroughly cinematic video game experience directed by one of the greatest auteurs in the industry should absolutely get excited for this bigger and bolder sequel.
8Outer Worlds 2 (Obsidian Entertainment)
An Xbox Production Coming To PlayStation
The Outer Worlds 2was initially announced as an Xbox exclusive. However, luckily for PlayStation fans,during The Game Awards 2024, it was revealed that it would be launching on the PS5 as well in 2025. Of course, this makes sense considering Xbox’s newfound love ofall platforms outside its own, as well as the fact that the originalOuter Worldswas a cross-platform release.
The Outer Worlds 2looks like a bigger and better sequel, sporting enhanced visuals and more distinct planets. It’s really leaning into the colorful and diverse aspect of its universe, making it a great alternative toStarfield. Of course,it’s also coming from Obsidian Entertainment, who has learned a lot since the release of the firstOuter Worldsgame. As such, PlayStation fans should absolutely get excited for this new sci-fi RPG.
7Elden Ring Nightreign (FromSoftware)
A Surprise Addition To 2025’s Lineup
One game absolutely no one expected to be announced at the 2024 Game Awards was anElden Ringspin-off. After reports thatElden Ring 2isn’t in development, fans had all but given up hope of getting anything even remotely related. Luckily,FromSoftware had a co-op adventure cooking in the backgroundand proudly announced it with all the flair one has come to expect from the talented developer.
Elden Ring Nightreignis a cooperative game and has been designed with that in mind. However, for those who prefer to play souls games alone,Nightreigncan be played entirely solo.
Elden Ring Nightreignis a fully standalone co-op experience in which players attempt to take down some of the toughest bosses FromSoftware has designedwhile exploring the vast open world. It’s everything fans have come to love only with a more fleshed-out co-op element. PlayStation fans should absolutely keep their eyes out for this when it launches in 2025.
A New Dark Fantasy ARPG
Ballad of Antarais an epic new open-world soulslike action RPG in which players take on the role of an Emissary as they navigate a harsh fantasy world. With multiple diverse regions to explore and a plethora of characters to meet,Ballad of Antaralooks like it could be 2025’s answer toDragon’s Dogma 2. It can also be played entirely in multiplayer, which is great for those looking for a co-op experience on PS5.
Notably,Ballad of Antarais completely free-to-play, although how that will affect the base experience has yet to be disclosed by its developer. This isn’t Tipsworks Studio’s first game, as it previously released the somewhat well-received soulslikePascal’s Wager. It certainly has a lot of experience in this genre, soBallad of Antarahas strong foundations on which to build on. PS5 soulslike fans should definitely keep this in their wishlist.
5The Midnight Walk (MoonHood)
A PlayStation Indie To Keep Your Eye On
The Midnight Walkis the latest game from the developers behindLost in RandomandFe. It is a terrifying horror game in which players take on the role of The Burnt One as they attempt to navigate a Tim Burton-esque handcrafted world made entirely of clay. With creepy monsters to contend with and a truly surreal landscape to explore,The Midnight Walkis certainly one of the most unique indies to come out of 2025.
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What makes it stand out above the rest is its gameplay loop that sees players rely on their trusty friend Potboy to get through unscathed.Players can use Potboy’s flame to distract enemies while they hide, or use it to navigate through dark spaces. It feels reminiscent of the likes ofThe Last Guardian, although its stop-motion clay aesthetic certainly sets it apart.
4DOOM: The Dark Ages (Id Software)
A New DOOM Game To Rip Into
DOOM: The Dark Agesis yet anotherXbox exclusive coming to PS5, although this was always planned as a cross-platform release. It is a prequel to 2016’s phenomenal first-person shooterDOOM, and sees the DOOM Slayer explore a medieval-esque hellscape full of familiar and new foes. In fact,DOOM: The Dark Agesis an origin story of sorts for the DOOM Slayer, which is perfect for those who’ve found themselves deeply immersed in the latest set of games' mythos.
DOOM: The Dark Ageshas a plethora of new guns and weapons for players to use against the new hordes of enemies,as well as some terrifying bosses to face against. It’ll be the perfect game to get stuck into between the epic RPGs that are releasing on PlayStation 5 in 2025.DOOM: The Dark Agesis definitely one to keep an eye on moving into the already very busy 2025.
3Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (MachineGames)
It’s Coming To PlayStation After A Short Stint On Xbox
After releasing first on Xbox and PC,Indiana Jones and the Great Circleis finally coming to PlayStation 5 in 2025. While it would have undoubtedly done incredibly well on PS5 had it launched there at the same time, theimmensely glowing reviewsforIndiana Jones and the Great Circlehave only helped to build hype going into 2025.It is easily one of the best movie tie-in games ever made, and a stunning single-player adventure worth embarking upon.
From its impressive open hub areas to its frenetic combat that sees Indy go from weapon to weapon while attempting to take down the Nazis,Indiana Jones and the Great Circledoes a phenomenal job of both recreating the feel of the original films and offering long-time fans and newcomers something new. This is one Xbox-produced game that PlayStation fans should definitely not miss.
2Where The Winds Meet (Everstone Studio)
An Exciting New Open-World RPG
Where the Winds Meetlooks set to be a truly epic RPG, one that will be well worth checking out on PS5.It’s set across a gorgeous sprawling open world set in ancient China filled with thousands of points of interestfor players to uncover. It can be played entirely solo, but also features co-op and multiplayer modes, with the potential to play with thousands of other people. More PvP modes are planned for the future as well, which is great for those who enjoy playing online.
Where the Winds Meetcould be PlayStation’s answer to Ubisoft’s style of game design, as it puts a big emphasis on exploring a vast open world filled with endless activities while unlocking new skills and weapons through various RPG systems. If developer Everstone Studio manages to pull it off, PlayStation could have another epic open-world adventure on its hands.
1Monster Hunter Wilds (Capcom)
The Biggest Monster Hunter Game Ever
Monster Hunter Wildsis going to be the biggestMonster Huntergame ever made, with Capcom pouring everything it learned from past games and its other properties into it. Featuring a vast open world in which players can hunt giant monsters as well as AI companions to fight alongside for those who prefer to play offline, there is a lot to look forward to in Wilds.The seamless open world with its diverse and dynamic biomes is definitely the highlight ofWilds, and why so many people are already hyped to play it.
Monster Hunter Wilds Has The Best Features From Capcom’s Best Games
Monster Hunter Wilds feels like a culmination of everything Capcom has worked on in the last few years, and one feature, in particular, shines.
Of course, ifWildsis anything like the previousMonster Huntergames, then fans can expect to sink hundreds of hours into it. It seems to be a running trend with PlayStation’s lineup in 2025, as several of its exclusive and cross-platform games are set to last over 100 hours. Suffice it to say, it seems like those playing onPlayStation 5in 2025 are going to be very busy.
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