Top 10 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2025-2026

Bethesda Game Studios' follow-up to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been in development since 2018 and remains one of gaming's most eagerly awaited titles. Skyrim sold over 30 million copies and was re-released on nearly every platform imaginable, so the pressure on its successor is immense. While Bethesda has revealed almost nothing beyond a brief teaser, the promise of a new open-world RPG in the Elder Scrolls universe — with a decade of technological advancement behind it — means anticipation has only grown with every passing year.

Team Cherry's long-awaited sequel to the beloved indie Metroidvania Hollow Knight stars Hornet, the fierce daughter of the Pale King, as she fights through a vast new kingdom called Pharloom. Announced in 2019, Silksong has spent years near the top of "most anticipated" charts despite almost no new information being released — a testament to the extraordinary goodwill earned by the original game. With over 150 new enemy types, a full orchestral score, and a world described as far larger than its predecessor, expectations for the finished product are extremely high.

Hideo Kojima returns with the sequel to his divisive 2019 strand-type game, reuniting Norman Reedus as Sam Porter Bridges alongside new cast members Elle Fanning and Shioli Kutsuna. Launched on PS5, it expands the original's meditative delivery gameplay with new traversal tools, more aggressive enemy encounters, and a deeper narrative about human connection. Kojima Productions' signature auteur filmmaking approach — blurring the line between game and cinema — has only grown more ambitious, and the sequel promises to be one of the most visually striking games ever made.

Konami's faithful remake of the 2004 PS2 classic brings the Cold War-era Soviet jungles of Snake Eater to life in Unreal Engine 5, with a full graphical overhaul and re-recorded voice performances while keeping the original's iconic story intact. Releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, it marks Metal Gear's long-awaited return to console after years of silence following the controversial departure of series creator Hideo Kojima. For a generation who never played the original, and for veterans who consider Snake Eater the greatest entry in the series, the remake represents one of gaming's most anticipated homecomings.

Playground Games' reboot of the beloved British RPG series returns players to the fairy-tale world of Albion with a brand-new story, a female protagonist, and the series' signature blend of humour, moral choices, and whimsical world-building. Releasing on Xbox Series X and PC via Game Pass, it is one of Microsoft's most important first-party exclusives in years, carrying the weight of enormous nostalgia from fans of Lionhead Studios' originals. Early previews suggest Playground have captured the irreverent tone while updating the open-world ambition to modern standards.

Sucker Punch Productions' follow-up to the acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima is set in 1603 Hokkaido, Japan, with a new protagonist, Atsu, a female ronin hunting a group of killers known as the Yotei Six. Exclusive to PS5, it builds on Ghost of Tsushima's extraordinary 13 million copies sold with a reportedly larger open world, new combat systems, and the same breathtaking natural beauty that made the original a visual benchmark. The shift to Hokkaido's snow-capped mountains and volcanic landscapes promises one of the most distinctive open-world settings in recent memory.

Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds launched in February 2025 and immediately shattered franchise records, selling 8 million copies in its first three days to become the fastest-selling game in Capcom's history. The living ecosystem world — where weather, time of day, and monster migrations all interact dynamically — set a new standard for environmental design in the series. With major title updates introducing new elder dragons and regions already confirmed, Wilds is the rare game that exceeded its enormous pre-release hype in almost every regard.

Gearbox Software's fourth mainline entry in the looter-shooter franchise arrives with four new Vault Hunters, a new alien planet, and a villain the developers claim will rival Handsome Jack — the iconic antagonist whose shadow has loomed over every Borderlands sequel. The massively expanded skill tree system and seamless four-player co-op structure have drawn strong previews, and the series' signature blend of procedurally generated weapons, irreverent humour, and addictive loot loops remains as compelling as ever.

id Software's prequel to Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal sends the Doom Slayer into a medieval-inspired hellscape where he wields a spiked power shield, a mechanical flail, and the series' signature arsenal against demons riding dragons. Releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, The Dark Ages is the first Doom title to emphasise a grounded, stand-and-fight combat philosophy over the hyper-mobile arena style of its predecessors. The stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals and the audacity of the premise — essentially Doom meets Game of Thrones — have made it one of the most talked-about upcoming games.

Bethesda Game Studios' follow-up to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been in development since 2018 and remains one of gaming's most eagerly awaited titles. Skyrim sold over 30 million copies and was re-released on nearly every platform imaginable, so the pressure on its successor is immense. While Bethesda has revealed almost nothing beyond a brief teaser, the promise of a new open-world RPG in the Elder Scrolls universe — with a decade of technological advancement behind it — means anticipation has only grown with every passing year.

Team Cherry's long-awaited sequel to the beloved indie Metroidvania Hollow Knight stars Hornet, the fierce daughter of the Pale King, as she fights through a vast new kingdom called Pharloom. Announced in 2019, Silksong has spent years near the top of "most anticipated" charts despite almost no new information being released — a testament to the extraordinary goodwill earned by the original game. With over 150 new enemy types, a full orchestral score, and a world described as far larger than its predecessor, expectations for the finished product are extremely high.

Hideo Kojima returns with the sequel to his divisive 2019 strand-type game, reuniting Norman Reedus as Sam Porter Bridges alongside new cast members Elle Fanning and Shioli Kutsuna. Launched on PS5, it expands the original's meditative delivery gameplay with new traversal tools, more aggressive enemy encounters, and a deeper narrative about human connection. Kojima Productions' signature auteur filmmaking approach — blurring the line between game and cinema — has only grown more ambitious, and the sequel promises to be one of the most visually striking games ever made.

Konami's faithful remake of the 2004 PS2 classic brings the Cold War-era Soviet jungles of Snake Eater to life in Unreal Engine 5, with a full graphical overhaul and re-recorded voice performances while keeping the original's iconic story intact. Releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, it marks Metal Gear's long-awaited return to console after years of silence following the controversial departure of series creator Hideo Kojima. For a generation who never played the original, and for veterans who consider Snake Eater the greatest entry in the series, the remake represents one of gaming's most anticipated homecomings.

Playground Games' reboot of the beloved British RPG series returns players to the fairy-tale world of Albion with a brand-new story, a female protagonist, and the series' signature blend of humour, moral choices, and whimsical world-building. Releasing on Xbox Series X and PC via Game Pass, it is one of Microsoft's most important first-party exclusives in years, carrying the weight of enormous nostalgia from fans of Lionhead Studios' originals. Early previews suggest Playground have captured the irreverent tone while updating the open-world ambition to modern standards.

Sucker Punch Productions' follow-up to the acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima is set in 1603 Hokkaido, Japan, with a new protagonist, Atsu, a female ronin hunting a group of killers known as the Yotei Six. Exclusive to PS5, it builds on Ghost of Tsushima's extraordinary 13 million copies sold with a reportedly larger open world, new combat systems, and the same breathtaking natural beauty that made the original a visual benchmark. The shift to Hokkaido's snow-capped mountains and volcanic landscapes promises one of the most distinctive open-world settings in recent memory.

Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds launched in February 2025 and immediately shattered franchise records, selling 8 million copies in its first three days to become the fastest-selling game in Capcom's history. The living ecosystem world — where weather, time of day, and monster migrations all interact dynamically — set a new standard for environmental design in the series. With major title updates introducing new elder dragons and regions already confirmed, Wilds is the rare game that exceeded its enormous pre-release hype in almost every regard.

Gearbox Software's fourth mainline entry in the looter-shooter franchise arrives with four new Vault Hunters, a new alien planet, and a villain the developers claim will rival Handsome Jack — the iconic antagonist whose shadow has loomed over every Borderlands sequel. The massively expanded skill tree system and seamless four-player co-op structure have drawn strong previews, and the series' signature blend of procedurally generated weapons, irreverent humour, and addictive loot loops remains as compelling as ever.

id Software's prequel to Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal sends the Doom Slayer into a medieval-inspired hellscape where he wields a spiked power shield, a mechanical flail, and the series' signature arsenal against demons riding dragons. Releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, The Dark Ages is the first Doom title to emphasise a grounded, stand-and-fight combat philosophy over the hyper-mobile arena style of its predecessors. The stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals and the audacity of the premise — essentially Doom meets Game of Thrones — have made it one of the most talked-about upcoming games.