Here are 10 highly anticipated upcoming PC games releasing in 2025, along with key highlights and early feedback from reviews or previews:
🎮 Top 10 Upcoming PC Games of 2025
1. Monster Hunter Wilds
Capcom continues the evolution of the franchise with expansive open ecosystems, strategic hunts, and crossplay multiplayer. Highly anticipated early 2025 release. (Analytics Insight, TheSixthAxis)
2. Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Set in feudal Japan, this entry introduces refined stealth, vertical exploration, and new combat mechanics. Reportedly due March 20, 2025. (Analytics Insight)
3. Doom: The Dark Ages
A prequel blending medieval themes with classic Doom intensity. Features slow‑motion glory kills, melee combat, dragon mounts, and mech sections. Released May 15, 2025 with positive reviews and 3M players first week. (The Sun, Wikipedia)
4. Borderlands 4
The next chapter in the looter‑shooter series brings seamless open world exploration, grappling hooks, new vault hunters, and co‑op support. Launching September 12, 2025. (Wikipedia)
5. Civilization VII
Turn-based grand strategy reboot with modular Age systems, new currency mechanics, legacy paths, and global crises. Released February 11, 2025. (The Sun, The Gamer)
6. Avowed
Obsidian’s action RPG set in the world of Eora (Pillars of Eternity), mixing first- and third-person perspectives, magic, firearms, and environmental storytelling. Released February 18, 2025. (Wikipedia)
7. Dune: Awakening
A survival MMO set on Arrakis with base building, spice mechanics, combat, and sandworm encounters. PC launch June 10, 2025 (early access June 5). (Wikipedia, PC Gamer)
8. Tempest Rising
An alt‑history real‑time strategy reminiscent of classic Command & Conquer, with modernized faction mechanics and global campaign. Launching April 24, 2025. (PC Gamer)
9. The Outer Worlds 2
Stand-alone sci-fi RPG sequel from Obsidian. Play across combat, stealth, and dialogue systems with branching narrative paths. Releasing October 29, 2025. (Wikipedia, Forbes)
10. Demonschool
A tactical horror‑strategy set in a supernatural university. Strategic combat is paired with relationship-building and story progression. Expected in 2025. (The Gamer)
🔍 Why These Got Picked
- Diverse genres: From RPGs and RTS to shooters and survival games
- Critical anticipation: Frequently listed in top upcoming games lists by TheGamer, PC Gamer, Forbes, GamesRadar etc. (Forbes, Polygon, Den of Geek)
- Confirmed release dates or strongly projected windows
🧠Early Review Highlights
- Doom: The Dark Ages received strong praise for its refined melee combat and narrative depth, reaching over 3 million players in its first week upon release. (Wikipedia, The Sun)
- Civilization VII introduces a bold reimagining of the franchise structure, though some UI and pacing issues were noted. (The Sun)
- Avowed impressed reviewers for combining immersive world-building with flexible combat mechanics. (Wikipedia)
âś… Quick Comparison Table
| Title | Genre | Expected / Actual Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Monster Hunter Wilds | Action RPG / Co-op | Early 2025 |
| AC: Shadows | Stealth-Adventure | March 20, 2025 |
| Doom: The Dark Ages | FPS / Action | May 15, 2025 (Released) |
| Borderlands 4 | Looter‑Shooter / RPG | September 12, 2025 |
| Civilization VII | Strategy / 4X | February 11, 2025 (Released) |
| Avowed | Action RPG | February 18, 2025 (Released) |
| Dune: Awakening | Survival MMO | June 10, 2025 (PC Release) |
| Tempest Rising | RTS | April 24, 2025 |
| The Outer Worlds 2 | Sci‑fi RPG | October 29, 2025 |
| Demonschool | Tactical Horror Game | 2025 (Expected) |
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