The inevitable has occurred: GTA 6's release has been pushed back. The most anticipated game in history, originally slated for 2025, will now launch on May 26, 2026.
However, 2025 remains stacked with phenomenal releases. We've already seen standout titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Blue Prince, and Split Fiction – with dozens more on the way. From Ghost of Yotei for samurai action to Borderlands 4 for cooperative mayhem, plus Nintendo's next-generation console, gaming prospects remain strong.
What's Next?
The adjusted GTA 6 timeline leaves room for spectacular upcoming releases:
- Doom: The Dark Ages (May 15) - A gothic reimagining of the iconic shooter
- Elden Ring Nightreign (May 30) - FromSoftware's cooperative roguelike adventure
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (June 26, PS5) - Kojima's mind-bending new vision
- Dune: Awakening (June 10, PC) - Survive Arrakis' treacherous landscapes
Nintendo Switch 2
The next-gen Switch arrives June 5 alongside marquee titles:
- Mario Kart World - The franchise's biggest entry yet
- Enhanced editions of Zelda classics
- Donkey Kong Bananza (July 17) - A vibrant 3D platformer
- Anticipated exclusives including Metroid Prime 4 and Hollow Knight: Silksong
Holiday Season Highlights
The latter half of 2025 delivers major releases:
- Borderlands 4 (September 12) - More chaotic loot-shooting
- Marathon (September 23) - Bungie's extraction shooter
- Ghost of Yotei (October 2) - PlayStation's samurai epic
- The Outer Worlds 2 and Crimson Desert likely arriving Q4
2025 Release Timeline
A snapshot of notable upcoming titles:
- May: Doom, Elden Ring
- June: Switch 2 launch titles, Death Stranding 2
- July: Donkey Kong Bananza
- September: Borderlands 4, Marathon
- October: Ghost of Yotei
- Winter: Major Nintendo exclusives
While GTA 6's delay disappoints, 2025's gaming calendar remains packed with can't-miss experiences across all platforms.
