2025’s Most Anticipated Games – Nickbait’s Picks

2025's Most Anticipated Games - Nickbait's Picks

2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years in video games of all time. No matter whether you play on PC, PlayStation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series X|S, or the Nintendo Switch, and maybe the upcoming Switch successor, you’re going to have a lot to play in 2025. Given that, we couldn’t simply pool the team’s thoughts into one top 10 countdown of the most anticipated games, so we solicited 10 from each person to discuss. Today, hear what Nickbait has to say about their 10 most anticipated games of 2025.

10. Dynasty Warriors Origins

The Dynasty Warriors games have been needing a reboot for quite a while now, with each entry in the franchise seemingly falling further and further out of favour with fans. This culminated with Dynasty Warriors 9. Origins thus far, looks to be an interesting title to say the least. From the early gameplay footage we’ve seen, it looks as though strategy on the field is paramount, and that battles will see more enemies than ever before.

P2 Most Anticipated 2025 - Wylde Society

9. Wylde Society

Studio Drydock are back with another entry in the Wylde universe. This time, it’s a period drama life sim! While this game has a very specific audience, I know they are going to be over the moon with it when it releases. Wylde Flowers had phenomenal voice acting and rich storytelling, if Wylde Society has more of the same, it’s going to be a must play for witchy fans of cozy, queer-friendly games.

P2 Most Anticipated 2025 - Agent 64

8. Agent 64: Spies Never Die

It should be obvious why Agent 64 has had viral moments on social media. It looks a glorious return to the low-poly FPS era when titles like Perfect Dark and Goldeneye 007 reigned supreme on the Nintendo 64. More than a simple copy-paste of design aesthetics, Agent 64 blends low poly graphics with modern game visual design such as particle effects and volumetric lighting. I can’t wait!

P2 Most Anticipated 2025 - Wanderstop

7. Wanderstop

A cozy farming sim from the creator of The Stanley Parable, Wanderstop sees a skilled swordfighter taking a break from combat to brew tea. What really hooks me is the trailer from the developer telling his story about dealing with burnout and how it helped him create a reluctant curmudgeon of a protagonist. This looks charming and very different for the genre.

P2 Most Anticipated 2025 - inZOI

6. inZOI

I honestly just want to see how this ambitious rival to The Sims will impact the gaming space. Far more realistic looking than The Sims, inZOI will see players offered more unique, individual stories to experience in the life sim. There’s also a 3D printer in-game that can replicate real-life objects from photos!

P2 Most Anticipated 2025 - Streets Of Rogue 2

5. Streets Of Rogue 2

The original Streets of Rogue is one of the most fun indie games I have ever played. It featured a multi-level city connected by elevators where almost anything can happen. You can pickpocket, shoot, punch, club, persuade, threaten your way to the top, where you can kill, replace, or do nothing to the existing mayor, for the good or bad of the city. Streets of Rogue is bigger, better, and this time, it’s open-world with the ability to build homes and even establish towns. It’s going to be a great time!

P2 Most Anticipated 2025 - John Carpenters TOXIC COMMANDO

4. John Carpenter's TOXIC COMMANDO

I’m going to be honest, I have zero idea how involved John Carpenter actually is, but if there’s one thing the man loves, it’s video games. Here’s hoping he puts his influence to good use for this open-world co-op zombie shooter. And hey, it’s got vehicles!

P2 Most Anticipated 2025 - Vampire The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2

3. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2

Even though this is in my top ten anticipated games list, I’m still cautiously optimistic about this one. It’s been a long time between entries in the series and it’s been going through multiple developmental hiccups (including being rebuilt entirely anew). Still, if they get this right, we will finally have another enthralling vampire RPG!

P2 Most Anticipated 2025 - Thick As Thieves

2. Thick As Thieves

If there’s one genre of game I adore, it’s stealth games – and this one is from Warren Spector! A multiplayer crime-sim, Thick As Thieves looks to be a PVPVE game set in a fictional version of England. I’m sold already.

P2 Most Anticipated 2025 - Skate 4

1. Skate 4

Yes, EA’s return to the Skate franchise is meant to be coming out some time in 2025. The old man skater in me knows that what the world needs right now, is online virtual skateboarding sessions. I can or cannot say if I have been playing the playtests for this one, but I’ve heard it’s shaping up to be very fun indeed, with a city that has more character than ever before – and a new sense of verticality.

So that concludes Nickbait’s list of their most anticipated games of 2025. What are some of yours? Hit us up via social media to let us know what games you are keen on in 2025!

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