The PlayStation 5 has been out for some time now, and its reception has been mostly positive. It includes lots of quality-of-life improvements over its predecessor, the PlayStation 4, such as faster load times, a solid-state drive (SSD) instead of a regular hard disk drive (HDD), and an improved controller in the form of the new DualSense. There’s even the PS5 Pro, which boasts even better performance than the base version. However, a console is only as good as the games available on it and, thankfully, the PS5 has you covered on that front as well.
While the machine already has a worthy library of great PS5 games, there are even more to look forward to — most of the best upcoming video games are going to hit PS5. Some will be completely free PS5 games, some will be PS5 exclusives, and others will be completely cross-platform so you can play with friends on Xbox, PC, and Switch.
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In the video game world, it’s not uncommon to be aware of games that are still several years out from release. It’s also normal for a new game to be revealed and launched within just a couple of months. In this comprehensive list, we’ll go through the major PS5 releases scheduled for 2024 and speculate on future games.
These are the best upcoming PS5 games to look forward to.
Upcoming PS5 releases 2025
March
Assassin's Creed Shadows
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Ubisoft Québec
Publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
Release
February 14, 2025
Ubisoft is finally bringing the Assassin’s Creed series to ancient Japan after all these years. While we did have two protagonists in one game prior, this is the first time each one will have drastically different skills and abilities. Naoe will focus on stealth, traversal, and tools, while Yasuke faces combat head-on, wears armor, and wields heavy weapons. You’re free to swap between them as you wish to play the game however suits you. There will also be dozens of sidequests and activities to keep you busy in the open world.
Split Fiction
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Adventure
Developer
Hazelight Studios
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Release
March 06, 2025
The next project from Hazelight Studios, best known for A Way Out and It Takes Two, is yet another experimental co-op adventure. Split Fiction also can only be played with a partner, and focuses on two writers who are transported into the fictional worlds they have created. This will lead to the two worlds colliding and each writer experiencing the world of the other. We got some hands-on time with this title if you want a deeper look at what to expect.
WWE 2K25
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Genre
Fighting, Simulator, Sport
Developer
Visual Concepts
Publisher
2K
Release
March 14, 2025
Wrestling fans have a lot to look forward to with this year’s entry in the acclaimed WWE franchise. Featuring the biggest roster yet, plus all new modes like the open-world island, WWE 2K25 feels like anything but a cheap yearly update. This is the first game to feature intergender wrestling, chain wrestling, and the return of promos.
Killing Floor III
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Developer
Tripwire Interactive
Publisher
Tripwire Interactive
Release
March 25, 2025
As great as this year’s Zombies mode in Call of Duty was, there’s always room for a new co-op Zombie shooter. Killing Floor 3 is focused solely on providing the most satisfying and difficult zombie experience out there. This entry is poised to be the biggest and most polished yet, and the perfect game to gather some friends together to see how long you can survive.
Atomfall
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Rebellion
Publisher
Rebellion
Release
March 27, 2025
If you need something to scratch that Fallout itch before The Outer Worlds 2, Atomfall might be exactly what you’re looking for. Set in 1957 Northern England after a nuclear disaster, you will explore the dangerous wilderness in this survival-action game while searching for answers.
April
Forza Horizon 5
85%
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Genre
Racing
Developer
Playground Games
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios, Microsoft Corporation
Release
November 09, 2021
The next former Xbox exclusive heading to PS5 is one of the best racing games of the generation: Forza Horizon 5. Not only is this an amazing game visually, but it is going to be even better on PS5 thanks to all the DLC and updates it’s received. This is more of an arcade racer than a simulator, making it easy for anyone to jump into and have fun.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
Sandfall Interactive
Publisher
Kepler Interactive
Release
April 24, 2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 comes from a new developer but has the promise to be one of the best games in a stacked year already. The plot revolves around a mysterious painter who reduces the number painted on a distant tower by 1 every year. Anyone who is that age will vanish into thin air, which will eventually lead to the extinction of humanity. However, each year an expedition is sent to try to stop her. It is a turn-based RPG with real-time elements that look stunning in action. Everything so far promises to be unique, dire, and like a cult classic in the making.
May
The Midnight Walk
Platforms
PlayStation VR2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Developer
Zoink Games
Release
May 08, 2025
Made entirely in clay, The Midnight Walk can be played on your TV or in VR for a fully immersive experience. This creepy cozy game looks and moves like nothing else out there and is sure to be one of the year’s most unique games if nothing else.
Doom: The Dark Ages
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter
Developer
id Software
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Release
December 31, 2025
It’s time to go medieval on some demons. Doom: The Dark Ages is the next chapter in the series that was rebooted in 2016 and looks like more of what we loved about those games. Aside from some crunchy new weapons we can’t wait to get our hands on, the game promises both dragons and giant mechs to pilot.
Lost Soul Aside
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Developer
Ultizero Games
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release
May 30, 2025
After 10 years in development, this stylish action game is finally arriving on PS5 and PC. Summon various weapons to unleash flashy combos while taking on tough bosses in a quest to save your sister and the world. Anyone craving a new RPG that rewards skill and precision, this is the one to play.
Elden Ring: Nightreign
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
FromSoftware
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release
December 31, 2025
This isn’t a proper sequel or expansion to Elden Ring, but instead more of a co-op roguelite spinoff that will be the biggest departure from the typical souls formula we’ve seen from the series yet. Nightreign will allow you to fight alone or with three friends as specific character classes in a randomized run through a version of The Lands Between filled with bosses from across multiple FromSoftware games to try to survive all three nights. It won’t be another 50+ hour RPG, but a more bite-sized experience with a bigger focus on combat.
June
Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic
Platforms
PlayStation VR2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Indie
Developer
Steel Wool Studios
Release
June 13, 2025
The next entry in the FNAF series looks like the most terrifying yet. You’re tasked with exploring the abandoned Murray’s Costume Manor to retrieve the exoskeleton made to inhabit any costume it is put inside perfectly. In the end, we expect the real challenge will be avoiding the mimic rather than finding it.
July
Tales of the Shire
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Indie
Developer
Weta Gameshop
Publisher
Private Division
Release
March 25, 2025
So many Lord of the Rings games focus on epic battles and challenging journeys. Why not take a cue from the Hobbits and relax a bit with a cozy charming sim like Tales of the Shire? Set in a new town in the Shire, you can decorate your own Hobbit hole, grow your garden, and enjoy the quiet life far from all that nonsense about the One Ring.
August
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
Developer
Konami
Publisher
Konami
Release
August 28, 2025
Snake is back and looking better than ever. This is a fully remade version of Metal Gear Solid 3, but retains the original voice cast and script so it won’t be altering the story you know and love. However, it will completely update the visuals and controls to bring the game up to modern standards.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Developer
Sega, Lizardcube
Publisher
Sega
Release
August 29, 2025
Retro platformers are back in style lately, and Shinobi: Art of Vengence looks like the most stylish one yet. This is another throwback helmed by the team that brought us Streets of Rage 4 and looks like just as lovingly crafted. Playing as Joe Musashi, the art and gameplay on display have us very excited.
September
Borderlands 4
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Gearbox Software
Publisher
2K
Release
December 31, 2025
Borderlands 4 was only teased, but it is supposedly going to land in 2025. If that’s the case, the only things you can count on are an unlimited number of guns to find and loot, colorful environments to explore, a new cast of wacky Vault hunters to meet, and a great co-op experience. Anything else is still up in the air.
October
Directive 8020
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Adventure
Developer
Supermassive Games
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release
October 02, 2025
The next narrative adventure game from Supermassive Games is heading into space. After your ship crashes onto an alien world, your crew will be infiltrated by an organism that can mimic anyone at any time. Who will you trust and what choices will you make? Every decision has consequences, making this the perfect horror game to kick off October.
Expected 2025 releases
These games are confirmed to be coming to PS5 at some point soon. Some have been given vague 2025 release plans while we’re just speculating on others. We have hope for them all though.
Little Nightmares III
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Platform, Puzzle, Adventure
Developer
Supermassive Games
Publisher
BANDAI NAMCO Games Inc
Release
December 31, 2024
In Little Nightmares III, you follow the journey of Low & Alone, as they search for a path that could lead them out of the Nowhere. Trapped within the Spiral, a cluster of disturbing places, the two friends will have to work together to survive in a dangerous world full of delusions and escape the grasp of an even greater threat lurking in the shadows. This time around, it’s all about co-op play — you’ll be able to adventure with a friend online or with an AI companion.
Ninja Gaiden 4
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Developer
Team NINJA, PlatinumGames
Publisher
Koei Tecmo, Xbox Game Studios
Release
September 30, 2025
It’s been years, but a new Ninja Gaiden game is in the works from Team Ninja and Platinum. We will get a new protagonist this time with his own skills and abilities, as well as the return of Ryu. Everything we’ve seen looks like a fast, fluid, and adrenaline-pumping action game.
Marathon
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter
Developer
Bungie
Release
April 27, 2025
Bungie is looking to reaffirm its mastery in sci-fi shooters (see Destiny 2 and Halo) by giving a nostalgic nod to the ’90s with the revamped classic Marathon. The PvP-focused extraction shooter unfolds on the enigmatic Tau Ceti IV, where players become cybernetic mercenaries navigating the remnants of a lost colony. Solo or in crews of three, they hunt for alien artifacts, loot, and gear.
The Outer Worlds 2
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Release
December 31, 2025
It wasn’t a sure thing at first that The Outer Worlds 2 would come to PS5 after Microsoft purchased developer Obsidian, but thankfully we can look forward to this next space comedy RPG sometime in 2025. The basic plot states that you will be investigating the cause of various rifts appearing across multiple planets. If this game is anything like the first, expect a lighthearted journey with great companions, plenty of side missions, and a biting commentary on capitalism and consumerism.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Adventure
Developer
MachineGames
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Release
December 09, 2024
While Xbox players will get the first crack at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, PlayStation players won’t have to wait too long to go on this adventure. Follow Indy on this new globe-trotting adventure with brutal first-person combat, open zones to explore, and plenty of puzzles to solve.
Ghost of Yotei
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Developer
Sucker Punch Productions
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release
December 31, 2025
Ghost of Yotei follows a new female hero named Atsu and takes place in 1603, more than 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima. The setting is Mount Yotei, which is part of Ezo, now known as Hokkaido. In 1603, Mount Yotei was outside of Japan’s rule, and it features a vast array of different environments including grasslands and tundra. The story also seems to shy away from the organized samurai clans that were in Tsushima, but no other story details have been provided yet.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Platforms
Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Platform, Adventure, Indie
Developer
Team Cherry
Publisher
Team Cherry
What began as a Hollow Knight DLC add-on eventually turned into a fully-fledged sequel. Silksong is the all-new game from Team Cherry, building upon the foundation of its predecessor but with a few new twists. In Silksong, you play as Hornet, a character who appeared as a boss in the first installment. This game will send players on a journey through the kingdom of Pharloom with the goal of reaching the top. It’ll still feature the tough-as-nails action gameplay, with Metroidvania elements, but there’s a new story and some additional gameplay elements.
Grand Theft Auto VI
Platforms
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter, Adventure
Developer
Rockstar Games
Publisher
Rockstar Games, Take Two Interactive
Release
December 31, 2025
Grand Theft Auto VI finally has an announcement trailer. Set in the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City (inspired by Florida and Miami), GTA 6 will feature busy cities, swamps filled with gators and hillbillys, and plenty of crime. The game is tentatively expected to launch sometime in 2025.
Mafia: The Old Country
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Shooter, Adventure
Developer
Hangar 13
Publisher
2K
Release
September 30, 2025
Perhaps it isn’t the smartest move to release Mafia: The Old Country in the same year as GTA VI, but it might be different enough to stand apart from its bigger open-world brother. Set in the early 1900s Sicily, you will experience the life of a mafia man from their first day in the family. The plot is still under wraps but promises a dramatic and bloody tale of the underworld.
Light No Fire
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
Hello Games
Publisher
Hello Games
From the creators of No Man’s Sky comes a fantastical exploration adventure with a lot of promise. Light No Fire takes place on an alternate Earth where mythical creatures like animated skeletons and dragons roam. We don’t know a lot about this title yet, but it looks similar to Hello Games’ previous hit — there will be lots of foraging, crafting, and trekking across a massive world. Platforms haven’t officially been announced but we expect it to launch of PS5.
Death Stranding 2 - TBD
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Genre
Shooter, Adventure
Developer
Kojima Productions
First announced by Hideo Kojima at the Game Awards 2022, Death Stranding 2 is a real project that’s in development. We know that actor Norman Reedus will be reprising his role as Sam, and that’s about it. We won’t see this game for a few years.
Gothic 1 Remake
Genre
Role-playing (RPG)
Developer
Alkimia Interactive
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Cult classic RPG Gothic is getting a complete remake for the PlayStation 5. We don’t know much about the title, but we do know that THQ Nordic opened a new studio to work solely on this project. A playable teaser is available on PC, and it looks to be shaping up nicely. Let’s hope it gets the attention it deserves and Gothic fans get the game they’ve wanted for years.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer
Hardsuit Labs
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
It’s been forever since we last walked the vampire-ridden streets of Bloodlines, and we can’t wait to see how much has changed during that time. Recent footage of the game displayed more chaos, a grittier Seattle locale, and a deep, branching storyline. Unfortunately, the game suffered a recent delay, pushing it to an unknown release window.
2026 games
Saros
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Developer
Housemarque
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release
December 31, 2026
The next game from Housemarque appears to be another AAA roguelike similar to Returnal. Set on a new alien world, we will be shooting, dodging, and dying many times as we attempt to uncover the mystery of this world. This entry promises deeper progression, a stronger story, and even more bullets to dodge.
Games with no release window
All we know about the games listed below is that they’re in development. Most of them are probably a few years away from launch.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Genre
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Developer
Naughty Dog
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Once we learned that the Last of Us Online was canceled, everyone was wondering what Naughty Dog would make next. Some thought The Last of Us Part 3 would be the logical thing, but instead, we’re getting an entirely new sci-fi adventure called Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Following a bounty hunter named Jordan A. Mun, we will be hunting down a target who is hiding out on a planet that no one has escaped from in over 600 years. No gameplay or solid plot details beyond that setup are known yet, but Naughty Dog has earned a reputation as one of the best teams in the business so we’re very optimistic about this new title.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre
Racing
Developer
Sonic Team
Publisher
Sega
While we will never see Mario Kart 9 on the PS5, we do know that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will still hit PS5. This isn’t just a Sonic-themed knock-off, either, but a fantastic racer in its own right with tight controls, great courses, and fun power-ups.
Fairgames
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genre
Adventure
Developer
Haven Studios
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
With the utter and embarrassing collapse of Concord, there’s a lot of newfound pressure on what is likely PlayStation’s next live-service attempt: Fairgames. Besides being a competitive heist game about stealing from the rich, very little is known about this new project from Haven Studios. This is one to keep a cautious eye on.
Okami Sequel
Developer
Clovers
Publisher
Capcom
The cult classic Okami is finally getting a sequel over a decade later now that its director has formed a brand new studio. Okami 2 is very early in the making so it likely won’t see the light of day for a couple of years, but will no doubt be a unique and artistic adventure just like the first.
Project Century
Genre
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Developer
Ryu ga Gotoku Studios
Publisher
Sega
Despite releasing a new Like a Dragon game every year, Ryu Ga Gotoku has somehow found the time to also work on a completely new game currently called Project Century. Besides the setting of 1915 Japan and the fact that it is a real-time action game like the classic Yakuza games, we know next to nothing about this game so far.
Marvel's Wolverine
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Genre
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Developer
Insomniac Games
Publisher
Sony Interactive Entertainment
One of the greatest surprises during the 2021 PlayStation Showcase was the reveal of Marvel’s Wolverine, a project in development by Insomniac Games. That’s right, the studio is juggling Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and this game simultaneously, which just goes to show how impressive the team is. This one is even earlier in development than Spider-Man 2 and doesn’t have a release window just yet. It’s unclear if it will tie to the Spider-Man games or if it will be its own separate story — though we’re inclined to believe they’ll be connected. The reveal trailer doesn’t give us a glimpse of gameplay, but we can probably expect it to be a third-person action adventure with a large open world to explore. We know that you’ll need a PS5 to play this one when it comes out.
Project 007
Developer
IO Interactive
Publisher
IO Interactive
Coming from Hitman developer IO Interactive, the team is now working on a James Bond game under the working title Project 007. It will be an original story with a new Bond character, divorced from any of the likenesses of previous actors. The team expects this to be part of a trilogy of games, though not much else is known about the project(s). Much like a lot of the games on this list, Project 007 likely won’t launch for a few years.
