The PC Gaming Show Most Wanted 25 has revealed the year’s most anticipated PC games, showcasing an incredible mix of massive franchises, indie gems, and groundbreaking new titles. Voted on by a panel of over 80 industry experts, these games represent the future of PC gaming, setting the stage for 2025 to be one of the most exciting years yet.
Here’s the complete list of the 25 most anticipated PC games coming in 2025 and beyond:
The Top 25 Most Wanted PC Games
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
- Developer: Firaxis Games | Release Date: February 11, 2025
- The king of 4X strategy returns with bold innovations and deeper systems to redefine the genre.
- DOOM: The Dark Ages
- Developer: id Software | Release Date: 2025
- The Doom Slayer’s origin story dives into medieval hellscapes, blending brutal combat with dark fantasy.
- Monster Hunter Wilds
- Developer: Capcom | Release Date: February 28, 2025
- Venture into expansive ecosystems in this next-generation entry of the beloved monster-slaying RPG.
- Slay the Spire 2
- Developer: Mega Crit | Release Date: 2025
- The sequel to the genre-defining deckbuilding roguelike, promises fresh mechanics and challenges.
- Grand Theft Auto VI
- Developer: Rockstar Games | Release Date: Fall 2025
- Rockstar’s open-world juggernaut is slated for release, though the PC launch may require some patience.
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Developer: Kojima Productions | Release Date: 2025
- Hideo Kojima’s enigmatic sequel builds on his unique vision with deeper storytelling and gameplay twists.
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
- Developer: Warhorse Studios | Release Date: February 4, 2025
- A richly detailed medieval world awaits in this sequel to the cult-favorite RPG.
- Avowed
- Developer: Obsidian Entertainment | Release Date: February 18, 2025
- Step into the Pillars of Eternity universe in a first-person fantasy RPG with epic scope.
- Wanderstop
- Developer: Ivy Road | Release Date: March 2025
- A narrative-driven journey from the creator of The Stanley Parable, blending introspection with innovation.
- The Thing: Remastered
- Developer: Nightdive Studios | Release Date: Available Now
- Relive the terror of the 2002 classic in this beautifully reimagined survival horror experience.
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
- Developer: Konami | Release Date: TBD
- A stunning remake of the legendary stealth-action adventure, ready to captivate a new generation.
- Light No Fire
- Developer: Hello Games | Release Date: TBD
- From the creators of No Man’s Sky, explore a lush, single-planet sandbox filled with survival challenges.
- Atomfall
- Developer: Rebellion | Release Date: March 27, 2025
- A post-nuclear survival game set in a uniquely British catastrophe.
- Project 007
- Developer: IO Interactive | Release Date: TBD
- The creators of Hitman bring us a James Bond origin story, steeped in espionage and intrigue.
- Skate.
- Developer: Full Circle | Release Date: 2025
- A fresh, free-to-play revival of the skateboarding series, launching in early access next year.
- Witchbrook
- Developer: Chucklefish | Release Date: TBD
- A cosy pixel-art RPG that combines magical schooling with farming and social sim elements.
- Dune: Awakening
- Developer: Funcom | Release Date: Early 2025
- An ambitious open-world survival MMO set in the vast deserts of Arrakis.
- Mafia: The Old Country
- Developer: Hangar 13 | Release Date: 2025
- Explore the Mafia’s origins in this atmospheric prequel set in early 20th-century Sicily.
- Menace
- Developer: Overhype Studios | Release Date: 2025
- Tactical combat and sci-fi storytelling meet in this successor to Battle Brothers.
- Perfect Dark
- Developer: The Initiative | Release Date: TBD
- The legendary franchise is reborn, promising to blend nostalgia with modern gameplay.
- Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
- Developer: Jump Over the Age | Release Date: January 2025
- A captivating sequel with deeper systems and an enhanced narrative-driven experience.
- Crescent County
- Developer: Electric Saint | Release Date: TBD
- A whimsical life sim packed with “witch tech,” broom races, and cosy world-building.
- Control 2
- Developer: Remedy Entertainment | Release Date: TBD
- Remedy’s surreal thriller returns, promising more mind-bending action and storytelling.
- Killing Floor 3
- Developer: Tripwire Interactive | Release Date: Early 2025
- Take on the horrors of 2091 in this co-op horde shooter with futuristic new twists.
- Judas
- Developer: Ghost Story Games | Release Date: TBD
- From the creator of BioShock, this narrative-driven FPS explores alliances aboard a doomed starship.
Beyond the Games
This year’s show wasn’t just about the games. Fans were treated to exclusive trailers, developer insights, and surprise announcements, including:
- Cairn, a survival climber from The Game Bakers.
- Blue Prince, a genre-defying atmospheric puzzle adventure.
- Eternal Strands, an enchanting magical adventure from Yellow Brick Games.
- A mysterious new project from Strange Scaffold, the indie team behind El Paso, Elsewhere.
Where to Watch
Did you miss the show? Catch the full 120-minute presentation on Twitch or YouTube. Wishlist your favourites on Steam and prepare for an unforgettable year of PC gaming!
PC Gaming Show 2025 Stream
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