While pinpointing a single “most anticipated” game can be subjective and vary among players, several titles are generating significant buzz and excitement for their 2025 release. Based on current information, **Hollow Knight: Silksong**, **Death Stranding 2: On the Beach**, and **Doom: The Dark Ages** stand out as top contenders for the most anticipated game of 2025.

Here’s a breakdown of the highly anticipated games:

* **Hollow Knight: Silksong**
This long-awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed *Hollow Knight* is slated for release on September 4, 2025, across PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and the Nintendo Switch 2. Fans have been eagerly awaiting news and a release date for years, making its confirmed 2025 launch a major event in the gaming community. The game promises a new kingdom to explore, over 150 new enemies, and a fresh protagonist in Hornet, the princess-protector of Hallownest.

* **Death Stranding 2: On the Beach**
Hideo Kojima’s next enigmatic title, *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach*, is scheduled to arrive on PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025. The sequel continues the unique narrative and gameplay style of its predecessor, with Sam Porter Bridges embarking on a new mission to connect humanity, facing otherworldly enemies and profound questions along the way. The involvement of Kojima Productions ensures high anticipation for its innovative storytelling and distinctive atmosphere.

* **Doom: The Dark Ages**
Serving as a prequel to the acclaimed *Doom (2016)* and *Doom Eternal*, *Doom: The Dark Ages* is set to unleash its demon-slaying action on May 15, 2025, for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. Players will once again step into the boots of the Doom Slayer, engaging in intense first-person combat against the forces of Hell, promising a return to the brutal and fast-paced gameplay the series is known for.

Other highly anticipated games for 2025 include:

* **Elden Ring: Nightreign**
An expansion to the immensely popular *Elden Ring*, *Nightreign* is expected on May 30, 2025, for PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Given the original game’s massive success and critical acclaim, this expansion is highly anticipated by fans eager to delve deeper into the Lands Between.

* **Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater**
This remake of the beloved classic *Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater* is generating considerable excitement. While a specific date within 2025 is not always firm, it is consistently mentioned among the most anticipated releases for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

* **Borderlands 4**
The next installment in the popular looter-shooter franchise, *Borderlands 4*, is slated for release on September 12, 2025, across PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. Fans are looking forward to more chaotic action, unique characters, and a vast arsenal of weaponry.

* **Kingdom Come Deliverance 2**
This sequel to the immersive historical RPG is set to launch on February 4, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Players can expect a rich, story-driven experience in a historically accurate medieval setting.

* **The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered**
A grand remaster of the classic RPG, *The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered*, is expected on April 22, 2025, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This will allow both new and returning players to experience the iconic world of Cyrodiil with updated visuals.

It’s important to note that while **Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)** was a frequently mentioned anticipated title, its release has been officially delayed by Rockstar Games to November 19, 2026, meaning it will not be launching in 2025.