Hundreds of highly anticipated games are now behind us but there are even more to come. If 2024 felt like a bit of a lull, then good news – there are big-name sequels, blockbusters, brand-new IPs, and much more to look forward to. With so many top-tier offerings, narrowing them down is a challenge but without further ado, here are our 30 most anticipated games in 2025 and beyond.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Years of no information, a reboot in development at Retro Studios, and long-awaited gameplay finally confirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is indeed on the way. Arriving for Nintendo Switch, it features Space Pirates, Samus’s rival Sylux, and the Morph Ball. Even with so much hype around the Switch’s successor, if any Nintendo title deserves a closer look, it’s definitely the next Metroid Prime.