GTA 6, Nintendo’s Next Console, and the Biggest Gaming Highlights to Watch in 2025

08.05.2025

Even after a holiday season filled with gaming gifts, the year 2025 is already drawing strong interest from players. The previous year brought many challenges to the industry, including mass layoffs and the closure of several studios. Despite that, there is a cautious sense of optimism that the months ahead could signal a recovery.

Taking center stage this year is Grand Theft Auto 6, which is set to launch more than ten years after the last entry in the series. The game’s first trailer reached 90 million views within just one day, a sign of the intense anticipation building around it. Rockstar has only revealed a few details so far, including two lead characters and a fictional setting inspired by Florida, but that has not slowed the excitement.

A major point of speculation now is whether the game will meet its scheduled release date. Rockstar titles are often delayed, and although nothing has been confirmed yet, a continued lack of updates as summer approaches could raise concerns about a potential delay into 2026.

The impact of Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to reach far beyond the game itself. Experts believe its launch could boost overall interest in gaming, encouraging people to buy new titles and finally upgrade to the latest console generation. Both Sony and Microsoft are likely counting on this release to help increase hardware sales.

Meanwhile, other big games such as Assassins Creed Shadows, Ghost of Yotei, and Civilization VII are also planned for 2025. However, many developers may choose to move their release dates to avoid direct competition. In many ways, the success and timing of Grand Theft Auto 6 will shape the rhythm of the entire year in gaming.