Top 10 Must-Play Games of 2025 – Part 2

2025 continues to be a spectacular year for video games, with developers pushing boundaries and delivering some of the most ambitious titles yet. In Part 1, we introduced five highly anticipated games. Now, we bring you the next five upcoming releases you simply can't miss—spanning genres from open-world action to historical strategy.

6. Monster Hunter: Wilds

Capcom’s iconic franchise returns on February 28, 2025, with Monster Hunter: Wilds, launching on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC—with full cross-platform multiplayer.
This entry takes a bold leap into open-world design, offering new freedom in character creation and exploration. Players will traverse mysterious forbidden lands, ride majestic Seikret mounts, and battle massive monsters with new tools like the Focus Mode and grappling hook. The experience promises to be deeper, faster, and more dynamic than ever.

7. Assassin’s Creed: Shadows

Ubisoft’s newest entry in the legendary Assassin’s Creed series, Shadows, is set in feudal Japan and launches on March 20, 2025.
For the first time, players will control two protagonists: Yasuke, a powerful Black samurai, and Naoe, a female ninja from the Iga clan. Gameplay features intense stealth, swordplay, and tactical missions across castles and countryside. A revamped dual-assassination system and ally recruitment bring fresh depth to the open-world formula.

8. Sid Meier’s Civilization VII

The king of turn-based strategy returns with Civilization VII, launching on February 11, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
This latest chapter enhances the classic 4X formula with a new Era System, spanning Classical, Exploration, and Modern Ages. Your choices now shape not just your empire’s culture and tech, but the global narrative. With stunning visuals and deeper mechanics, Civ VII is poised to be a genre-defining strategy title.

9. Where Winds MeetAn atmospheric action RPG set in late Ming Dynasty China, Where Winds Meet blends ancient Chinese myth with cosmic horror.
You play as Wu Chang, a mysterious swordswoman suffering from a deadly "Feathering Disease." As you venture through war-torn Sichuan, you’ll uncover ancient secrets, fight twisted enemies, and adapt your combat style with magical skills, stealth, and traditional Chinese weapons. Coming in 2025 and available day one on Xbox Game Pass, this title adds a unique Eastern flavor to the action RPG genre.

10. GTA VIRockstar’s most anticipated game ever, Grand Theft Auto VI, is slated for release in Fall 2025, starting with console platforms.
Set in the state of Leonida (a fictional Florida), the game features dual protagonists—Lucia and Jason—on a crime-fueled journey through Vice City and beyond. Expect the most expansive GTA map to date, a highly dynamic open world, advanced AI systems, and a gripping Bonnie & Clyde-style narrative. This will likely define the gaming generation.

🔚 Final Thoughts
From samurai legends to cybernetic criminals, ancient China to futuristic cities, these five upcoming games promise unforgettable stories, world-class gameplay, and genre-defining experiences. With 2025 shaping up as a landmark year in gaming, be sure to keep these titles on your radar—they’re poised to become instant classics.