Upcoming 2025 Games (As of Sep 2025)

Introduction

As of September 12, 2025, Q4 is shaping up to be a packed quarter for video game releases, with a mix of major sequels, remakes, and holiday-themed titles across platforms like PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, and PC.

Many dates are confirmed from recent announcements at events like Gamescom 2025, but some could shift—keep an eye on official updates. Below is a curated list of notable releases, organized by month, focusing on high-profile and confirmed titles.

Once Upon a Katamari

Once Upon a Katamari is an upcoming puzzle-action adventure game developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, marking the first entirely new entry in the beloved Katamari Damacy series in 14 years (since Touch My Katamari in 2011).

It's set to release on October 24, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, with both Standard and Deluxe (King of All Sounds) editions available. Pre-order bonuses include early access to three face customization parts, and players with save data from Katamari Damacy REROLL or We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie can unlock a playable Young King character at launch.

Call of Duty Black Ops 7

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (often abbreviated as BO7) is an upcoming first-person shooter video game co-developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, and published by Activision. It's the 22nd main installment in the Call of Duty franchise and the eighth entry in the Black Ops sub-series, serving as a direct sequel to Black Ops 6 (2024) and tying back to the events of Black Ops II (2012).

The game emphasizes a "mind-bending" narrative with psychological warfare, innovative gameplay mechanics, and a return to the series' roots in immersive, grounded action, responding to community feedback about toning down overly whimsical elements in recent titles.

Black Ops 7 launches worldwide on November 14, 2025, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam, Battle.net, and Xbox PC). It's available day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

An open beta is planned (with early access for pre-orders or Game Pass subscribers), and PC players will need Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 enabled for anti-cheat via RICOCHET.

Kirby Air Riders

Kirby Air Riders is an upcoming racing-action video game developed by HAL Laboratory, Sora Ltd., and Bandai Namco Studios, and published by Nintendo exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2.

As a spin-off in the long-running Kirby series, it serves as the direct sequel to the cult-classic Kirby Air Ride (2003) for the Nintendo GameCube, reviving its frantic vehicular combat and racing mechanics with modern expansions.

Kirby Air Riders launches worldwide on November 20, 2025, priced at $69.99 USD (pre-orders live on the Nintendo eShop). It's a Switch 2 exclusive at launch, with no backward compatibility confirmed for original Switch—though enhanced editions of other Kirby games (like Forgotten Land) are slated for the new console.

The Outer Worlds 2

The Outer Worlds 2 is an upcoming action role-playing game (RPG) developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios, serving as a standalone sequel to the critically acclaimed 2019 title The Outer Worlds.

Announced in 2021 with a tongue-in-cheek CG trailer that poked fun at its early development stage, the game builds on the original's satirical take on corporate dystopia in space, blending sharp wit, player-driven choices, and immersive first-person exploration.

It promises to be "twice the size" of its predecessor, with enhanced visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, deeper RPG systems, and a focus on refined combat and companion dynamics.

The Outer Worlds 2 launches on October 29, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam, Battle.net, and Xbox app). It's available day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, and cloud gaming.