Both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are in the running for the best Switch games, but they don’t tell the full story of this version of Hyrule. The various Warriors games have done a fantastic job of translating other franchises into massive hack-and-slash action games, but the two Hyrule Warriors games took things a step further by integrating themselves into the lore. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is the third entry in this Zelda spinoff series and might be the last time we can visit all the characters and places we have come to know. Don’t let your excitement for Mario Kart Worldand The Duskbloodstake all your attention. Just because it isn’t a mainline Zelda game doesn’t mean you should sleep on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, so let’s sharpen our blades and see what we can discover about this upcoming Switch 2 game.
Release window
Koei Tecmo
At the time of this writing, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment doesn’t have a specific release date. That said, you won’t be waiting years for this game since it will come out sometime in Winter 2025.
Platforms
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment isn’t a Switch 2 launch title, but it will be an exclusive. That means it won’t be coming to your old Switch and will only be released for the Switch 2.
Trailers
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment was announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct with a stunning trailer. It opens with a narration of the legend of the Zonai and Hylians joining forces that was upset by Ganon, thus beginning the Imprisoning War we only heard of during Tears of the Kingdom.
The trailer shows that this game will have Zelda travel back in time to this event to participate in this war and set in motion the events that will eventually lead to Tears of the Kingdom. Zelda will meet and fight alongside King Rauru and the other remaining Zonai to seal Ganondorf.
While we know how the story will end, there are enough mysteries and gaps in knowledge for plenty of drama and twists.
Gameplay
Koei Tecmo
Anyone familiar with previous Hyrule Warriors games, or any Musou game, will already know the basics of how Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment will play. You control a specific character on a large map with thousands of allied and enemy units. You will use various attacks, combos, and abilities to cleave through these hoards to eventually conquer the map for your side.
Each character has their own weapons, moves, and special attacks specific to their character to keep the combat from getting too repetitive. So far, we’ve seen King Rauru, Mineru, and Zelda as playable characters. Considering how vast the roster was in the previous games, we expect to see plenty more characters before the launch. The previous games also had light RPG elements, such as leveling characters and upgrading weapons, which we expect to see again.
The last game introduced new moves based on the Sheikah Slate for puzzle-solving, so we might see some of the new building abilities from Tears of the Kingdom here, though nothing like that was shown. However, we did see a massive construct that we might be able to control and Zelda using what looks like the Recall ability.
Preorder
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment isn’t too far away, but until we learn a more specific release date than the current Winter window, there won’t be any preorder options. Until then, keep checking back because we will be updating this page as new information drops.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct gave us a ton of upcoming Switch 2 games to look forward to. We already knew about Mario Kart World, but new reveals like Donkey Kong Bananzashowed what other games were on the way in 2025. However, there was one game that stood out from the crowd. At first, many (ourselves included) thought the impossible had become real and we were seeing Bloodborne 2. Instead, we got something that might be even better. The Duskbloods is a brand new IP made by FromSoftware that might be enough to convince holdouts to buy Nintendo’s new hardware. As with every FromSoft game, we were left with more questions than answers from the reveal, which is why we have dug through all the item descriptions and cut content to put together everything we know about The Duskbloods.
Release window
FromSoftware
When Nintendo revealed The Duskbloods, it was given the release window of 2026. Considering FromSoftware is also releasing Elden Ring: Nightreignthis year, 2026 sounds very possible based on how fast this team manages to build games.
Platforms
FromSoftware
It is somewhat fitting that The Duskbloods looks so much like Bloodborne because The Duskbloods is the first FromSoftware game since that will be a console exclusive. This game is currently only announced for the Switch 2.
Trailers
The first trailer for The Duskbloods came during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. The trailer shows off a gothic world and speaks of blood, moonlight, and other cryptic things that sound ripped right out of Bloodborne. The trailer quickly shifts to more modern technology, most notably a train and a man in a steampunk suit of armor with a jetpack, before showcasing a cast of characters posing with various weapons.
Bits of gameplay, monsters, and environments are showcased, but the dark narration is impossible to understand without context.
Thanks to a Creator’s Voice blog with The Duskbloods’ director, Hidetaka Miyazaki, we have a bit more of an understanding of what The Duskbloods is about. The player will take control of one of many characters known as the “Bloodsworn” who are a group that have developed special abilities through blood. He describes them as similar to vampires, but they are not portrayed as monsters. These Bloodsworn will be competing in something called “First Blood” which is held when human society is about to end in something called the “Twilight of Humanity.”
How this plays out is that Bloodsworn are summoned to this Twilight of Humanity across space and time to compete for First Blood. This is the explanation for why there is such a diverse range of time periods and locations. However, as we will talk about more in the gameplay section, don’t expect a huge focus on narrative in The Duskbloods. Most of the game’s lore will be uncovered as you unlock more cosmetics based around the set Bloodsworn characters.
Gameplay
FromSoftware
The trailer showed bits of gameplay for The Duskbloods but buried the lede on what the game really is. While it looks like Bloodborne, The Duskbloods is actually far more similar to Nightrein. By that, we mean this game is an online-only, multiplayer PvPvE experience. You will choose from over a dozen different characters to play as, though there will be some customization elements. From there, you will start in a hub before entering multiplayer with up to 8 players. After a match, players return to this hub with whatever rewards they earned during the game to spend on more cosmetics.
The game itself is described as a battle royale where the last player standing wins, but apparently this isn’t the only way to win. Other victory conditions can appear, such as groups teaming up to defeat a boss, so it is more than just about hunting other players. Victory Points are awarded for more than just direct combat, but we don’t know the specifics yet. The player with the most Victory Points, of course, wins.
Random match variables can occur during games that create new objectives or powerful enemies that offer rewards as well to keep things unpredictable.
Roles are another aspect to gameplay highlighted, but we don’t have a clear picture of just yet. Miyazaki gives an example of one role being the “Destined Rivals” role. This marks another player as your rival, and slaying them will accomplish your role’s task. Another is the “Destined Companion” which marks another player for you to team up with and form a bond with. Roles are chosen before a match and are not randomly assigned.
Besides fighting with melee weapons and firearms, we see a jetpack, beast riding, magic leaping great distances, and even transformations to play with.
Preorder
With 2026 so far away and no specific release date within that window, there are no details for preordering The Duskbloods right now. Keep your eye on this page as we will be updating it as more information spills out.
There were a lot of surprises during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the most exciting being all the upcoming Switch 2 games. While the show opened with the highly anticipated Mario Kart World, there was one surprise reveal that took everyone off guard. Donkey Kong Bananza is the first 3D Donkey Kong game since the N64 and has a whole new style and gameplay than anything our great ape has had before. We’re ready to smash our way through all the information there is about Donkey Kong Bananza and are willing to share it all with you.
Because Donkey Kong Bananza is a Switch 2 exclusive game, it isn’t included as an upcoming Switch game.
Release date
Nintendo
You will be able to start playing Donkey Kong Bananza on July 17, 2025.
Platforms
Nintendo
Unlike many games coming to Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza will not have a standard Switch version. If you want to see what DK’s next adventure for yourself, you will need to make the upgrade.
Trailers
Donkey Kong Bananza – Nintendo Direct | Nintendo Switch 2
The reveal trailer for Donkey Kong Bananza is mainly here to reintroduce us to DK and show off the mechanics of the game. However, we do know a bit about what is going on.
Donkey Kong Bananza will be set on Ingot Isle, where DK and all the other miner monkeys have come to investigate the rumors of golden bananas buried in the earth. But, a group of villains known as VoidCo has stolen DK’s precious bananas. It is a familiar setup, but the three new villains appear interesting and unique for the franchise.
DK isn’t going on this quest alone, though. We haven’t seen any of the other members of the Kong family, but a new talking rock named Odd Rock is shown riding on his shoulder.
Gameplay
Nintendo
The gameplay for Donkey Kong Bananza is unlike any other DK game before it. While it is another 3D platformer, the main feature here is the almost completely destructable environments. DK can smash, punch, and pound his way through almost any surface in the game, or even rip up chunks of the environment to swing and throw. They can even be used to destroy obstacles and hazards like pointy vines.
This allows DK to carve his own path through levels, finding secrets buried in the walls, and even tunnel straight down. DK has the ability to climb almost any wall to make sure you can’t dig yourself into a situation you can’t get out of.
But Donkey Kong Bananza isn’t just about smashing things. There are still plenty of things to collect, from gold to bananas. One of DK’s moves, the Hand Slap, is an AOE move that also hits nearby collectibles and draws them to you so you don’t have to collect every gold nugget individually.
With such incredible freedom to terriform the levels, DK also has a handy whistle. By holding the L button down he will whistle a tune that creates a musical path leading you to your next objective so you don’t get lost.
Preorder
Even with a release date, Donkey Kong Bananza isn’t available for preorder yet. We know it will cost $70, but for now, all you can do is check back on the game’s official page or this article until we learn more.
Even in its first year, the Nintendo Switch 2 has a stacked lineup of upcoming video games. A lot of that is thanks to all the upcoming Switch games being backwards compatible on the Switch 2, but there are also tons of brand new Switch 2 titles in the works to really show off your new system. Technically, comparing the Switch 2 vs Switch has a clear winner in the Switch 2, but software is where it counts most. Not all of the best Nintendo franchises are represented quite yet, but you won’t have to wait long for most of them. Let’s map out what games you can look forward to playing most on the Switch 2 through the rest of 2025 and beyond.
The lineup of Switch 2 games kicks off halfway through 2025, but we already have a nice roadmap of new games, Switch 2 Editions, and third-party games ready to fill up your library.
June
Mario Kart World
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2
Genre:
Racing
Publisher:
Nintendo
Release:
June 05, 2025
The Switch 2 is hitting the ground running (or racing) with Mario Kart World. This new entry in the beloved kart racing series offers tons of new game modes, more characters, a completely connected world map, and support for up to 24 players in a single race.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2
Publisher:
Nintendo
Release:
June 05, 2025
While it looks more like a tech demo, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is being sold as a full release so we had to include it here. This experience lets you learn all about the features of the Switch 2, play a few minigames, and generally come to grips with the new console.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2
Genre:
Adventure
Developer:
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3
Publisher:
Nintendo
Release:
June 05, 2025
If you missed out on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild the first time or want to experience it again with better visuals and frame rates, there will be a Switch 2 Edition of the game available on release for the Switch 2. Aside from improved performance, it also adds in a new companion app with some nifty features like a voice-controlled map.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2
Genre:
Adventure
Developer:
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3
Publisher:
Nintendo
Release:
June 05, 2025
The same Nintendo 2 Edition treatment is also coming to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Once again, this version bumps up the frame rate and visuals for a smoother experience, but is still the same core game.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Genre:
Simulator
Developer:
Marvelous
Publisher:
Marvelous
Release:
May 30, 2025
While we wait for the next Animal Crossing, there’s Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma ready to hold you over if you haven’t played it yet. This is the latest entry in the long-running RPG life simulator game. Unlike other games in the genre, the action and plot are much more of a focus, though there are plenty of ways to chill out and enjoy the quiet life.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
Metacritic:
65%
Platforms:
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
The perfect game to justify the new mouse-like functionality of the Switch 2 Joy-Cons is Civilization 7. This hit 4X game has been out for several months already but has gotten plenty of updates and improvements. While it is perfectly playable on a controller, the Switch 2 might be the ideal way to experience this game besides on PC.
Tamagotchi Plaza: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2
Release:
June 27, 2025
Tamagotchi Plaza is coming to the Switch at the same time, but it will be best on Switch 2. Unlike Rune Factory, this is a much cozier life sim with no combat at all. You will help ruin several shops in Tamahio Town, take on various jobs, and generally help all the adorable and friendly NPCs.
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
Metacritic:
99%
Platforms:
Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac
Genre:
Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer:
CD Projekt RED
Publisher:
CD Projekt RED
Release:
September 26, 2023
We can’t be sure until it is in our hands, but there’s a good chance that this console version of Cyberpunk 2077 will be great. The FPS RPG has been meticulously updated and improved over the years, and the Switch 2’s hardware should be up to snuff in terms of presenting the game in at least a decent state. This version also includes the excellent Phantom Liberty DLC for the full experience. If the Witcher 3 fit onto the Switch, we feel that Cyberpunk could pull a similar trick on the Switch 2.
July
Donkey Kong: Bananza
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2
Genre:
Platform, Adventure
Developer:
Nintendo EPD
Publisher:
Nintendo
Release:
July 17, 2025
We’ve been waiting since the N64 days for a new 3D Donkey Kong game, but the wait is nearly over. Donkey Kong: Bananza gives DK a new look (and pants) and a new world to smash through. And we mean that literally; this game is all about ripping up and digging through the environment in an unstoppable rampage. We just hope there aren’t quite as many collectibles as last time.
Shadow Labyrinth
Platforms:
Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
Genre:
Platform
Developer:
Bandai Namco Studios
Publisher:
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Release:
July 18, 2025
Your eyes do not deceive you — this is a Pac-Man game. Shadow Labyrinth is a dark take on the old arcade game that transforms the maze structure into a full Metroidvania. As The Swordsman, you and Pac-Man will explore this grim world, eat enemies, and grow your power in what will almost certainly be the largest tone change in gaming history.
Super Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2
Genre:
Card & Board Game
Developer:
NDCube
Publisher:
Nintendo
Release:
July 24, 2025
Jamboaree is another Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade, but this time around it comes with a little something extra. Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV includes more new minigames that take advantage of the Switch 2’s unique features, such as mouse controls, sound recognition, the camera attachment, and enhanced rumble.
August
Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2
Genre:
Platform, Adventure
Developer:
HAL Laboratory
Publisher:
Nintendo
Release:
August 28, 2025
If you didn’t join in on Kirby’s latest adventure or are ready to go back in for more, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is another highlight for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games. Besides the technical improvements, the new Star-Crossed World story adds all new levels and mouthful modes to the base game for some extra value.
September
2025 games with no release date
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2
Genre:
Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
Developer:
Koei Tecmo Games
Publisher:
Nintendo
Release:
December 31, 2025
The Warriors series has dabbled with a ton of great IP, but the Hyrule Warrior games are easily the best. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is another prequel set in the Tears of the Kingdom timeline that promises more action, story revelations, characters to play as, and thousands of enemies to rampage through.
Kirby Air Riders
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2
Genre:
Racing
Developer:
Sora
Publisher:
Nintendo
Release:
December 31, 2025
The GameCube original was a bit of a cult hit so it is a pleasant surprise to see a sequel coming to Switch 2 called Kirby Air Riders. This will be another Kirby racer where the pink puff ball and all his friends (and foes) will mount up on all sorts of vehicles in high speed races.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
Genre:
Shooter, Adventure
Developer:
Nintendo, Retro Studios
Publisher:
Nintendo
Release:
December 31, 2025
You can still get Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on the original Switch, but it is going to be best on Switch 2. The upgraded version will have up to 4K graphics at 60fps docked or a performance mode that can get up to 120fps. The real selling point, though, is the ability to use the new mouse functionality for precise aiming.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
Genre:
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer:
Game Freak
Publisher:
Nintendo
Release:
December 31, 2025
Pokémon Legends: Z-A will bring players back to Lumiose City, which was first featured in PokémonX and Y. Already revealed for the Switch, there’s no reason to settle for that version when the Switch 2 will already be out. The last thing you want is another Scarlet and Violet situation where the performance becomes such an issue that you can’t enjoy the Pokemon adventure.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Platforms:
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre:
Platform, Adventure, Indie
Developer:
Team Cherry
Publisher:
Team Cherry
Release:
December 31, 2025
One of 2017’s absolute best games is getting a sequel in Hollow Knight: Silksong, and it’s headed to Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in the future. It will take the stunning visuals, Metroidvania gameplay, and atmosphere of the original Hollow Knight and put you in the shoes (do these creatures wear shoes?) of Hornet, a princess who is tasked with protecting Hallownest. Silksong was announced in 2022 and we haven’t gotten much of an update on its development, but hopefully, we won’t have to wait much longer. If it’s half as good as the original, we’re all in for a treat.
Hades II
Metacritic:
80%
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Genre:
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Adventure, Indie
Developer:
Supergiant Games
Publisher:
Supergiant Games
Release:
May 06, 2024
Hades 2 will be a dream come true on the Switch 2. We already love the game on our Steam Decks in early access, so bringing the full product to Switch 2 should be even better with the enhanced visuals. Even if you already have sunk dozens of hours into it, it will be worth it to do it all again on Switch 2.
Elden Ring
Metacritic:
95%
Platforms:
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Switch owners got the Dark Souls remaster but were left out of the fun when Elden Ring came along. The Switch 2 is somehow up to the task of bringing FromSoftware’s biggest game to life and we can’t wait to explore The Lands Between all over again on the go.
2026 Games
The Duskbloods
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2
Developer:
FromSoftware
Publisher:
FromSoftware, Nintendo
Release:
December 31, 2026
No, it isn’t Bloodborne 2, but we wouldn’t blame you if you thought so. The Duskbloods is a new IP from FromSoftware coming exclusively to the Switch 2. Unlike its more traditional games, though, this is an online PvPvE game where players compete for “First Blood.” It looks fast, deadly, and delightfully gothic, but the multiplayer focus might not be to everyone’s taste.
Switch 2 games with no release window
Enter the Gungeon 2
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genre:
Adventure
Developer:
Dodge Roll
Publisher:
Devolver Digital
One of our favorite roguelikes is getting a sequel for the Switch 2, simply called Enter the Gungeon 2. Besides the new 3D graphics, this looks like another awesome twin-stick bullet-hell game with wacky weapons and charming enemy designs.
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Metacritic:
88%
Platforms:
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Genre:
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer:
Square Enix Business Division 1, Square Enix Creative Business Unit I
Publisher:
Square Enix
Release:
April 10, 2020
Final Fantasy 7 Remake, one of the best video game remakes of all time, is finally branching out to another console. Experience what the hype is for yourself as you start this new telling of the classic JRPG. Hopefully this means the rest of the trilogy will come after as well.
One of the pioneers in free MMORPGs, RuneScape has enjoyed decades of success. From its humble beginnings as a browser game to where it stands today, both as RuneScape 3 and Old School RuneScape, almost everyone has at least dabbled in this world at least once. While the MMOs are still going strong, Jagex has been hard at work on a secret new upcoming video game called RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Like Ninja Gaiden 4and Okami 2, this is yet another old franchise that is still seeing new entries. Set in the same universe as the MMO, this game plays almost nothing like its siblings. There’s a whole new world to discover, so equip your best gear as we explore everything we know about RuneScape: Dragonwilds.
So far, RuneScape: Dragonwilds does not have a release date or even a window. However, Jagex has stated that the game will go into early access sometime in Spring 2025, which should be within the next month or two.
We expect to learn the early access date at the next gameplay livestream coming on April 15.
Platforms
RuneScape: Dragonwilds is only confirmed for PC as of now. While the MMOs have stuck to the PC exclusivly, because of how different this game plays, it wouldn’t be impossible to see it come to consoles. Until Jagex comments one way or another on the subject, assume this will also be a PC exclusive.
Trailers
The first of two small trailers for RuneScape: Dragonwilds released is the World Teaser. This trailer doesn’t give us any idea about what Dragonwilds, but just focuses on the new continent called Ashenfall. There are pletny of diverse biomes, and each looks visually impressive while still having that classic style.
The second trailer is even shorter but starts to explain what Dragonwilds is going to be. The trailer shows off some third-person combat with swords, bows, and magic, base building, and a giant battle with a dragon.
For those who are invested in the lore of the series, we know that Dragonwilds is set in the new continent of Ashenfall, that is called a “land hidden since time immemorial.” Beyond that, and the appearance of what looks like The Wise Old Man, it is hard to say how much story connection there will be between the two titles.
What we know for the plot of Dragonwilds is that an evil dragon queen and her spawn are posing a threat to Gielinor. You play as one of the few survivors of a group sent to deal with the threat and wake up in this unknown land.
Gameplay
Right off the bat, Dragonwilds is not an MMORPG. This is a co-op focused open-world survival game where you will be exploring a world, collecting resources, building a settlement, crafting gear, and more. We see a hint of how deep the building tools are, but not much of the other mechanics. We do know that it is playable either alone or with up to three friends.
Even from that brief teaser, we also see that Dragonwilds takes a third-person perspective and is much more action-oriented. However, leveling up skills and taking on quests are still the core of the experience.
A Q&A with Mod Dutch revealed that the game will include plenty of classic skills, spells, monsters, NPCs, and more familiar elements.
Preorder
While we wait for Dragonwilds to come to early access, we at least know that it won’t follow the same pricing model as the MMOs. This game will be a one-time purchase, though the price hasn’t been revealed yet. For now, you can show your interest and keep up with the latest news by wishlisting the game on Steam.
Who hasn’t wondered how much damage you could do if you brought an assault rifle to a medieval battleground? Kingmakers aims to answer that question, but take things even further by throwing in a host of other modern weapons like grenade launchers, snipers, and even trucks. Even though it is set in a historical period like Ghost of Yoteiand Metal Gear Solid Delta, it is clearly taking a lot more liberties. The oddity alone has made it one of the most interesting upcoming video games, but there’s more to this game than just the absurdity of plowing through a battalion of knights in a pickup truck. Let’s throw on our plate mail and reload our rifles as we learn everything there is to know about Kingmakers.
As of the time of this writing, Kingmakers doesn’t have a firm release date. All we know is that the game is expected to come out in the second quarter of 2025.
Platforms
tinybuild
Sorry console players, but Kingmakers is currently a PC exclusive. Based on the size and scope of the game, we wouldn’t expect any console ports but would love to be proven wrong.
Trailers
Kingmakers – Official Announcement Trailer
Kingmakers was announced in February 2024 with a quick trailer that gets straight to the point. The narrator talks up a mysterious hero who led a nation to greatness before cutting to a soldier in a pickup truck driving through a rift and into a medieval war. The rest of the trailer highlights the massive battles and weapons you will be using, as well as some of the other gameplay mechanics.
Kingmakers Gameplay Overview – Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2025
The gameplay overview trailer from Future Games Show in 2025 gives a deeper dive into the mechanics of the game but keeps the narrative elements light.
While the story is not focused on much, there is a bit of lore worth diving into. Your character has traveled 500 years into the past to try and change the course of history and avert a future apocalypse. Players can choose to fight on behalf of England, Scotland, or Wales to earn one of several different endings.
Gameplay
tinybuild
While there is a plot, it is clear that gameplay is king in Kingmakers. The core experience is a third-person shooter set in epic medieval battles of incredible scale. While all your enemies and allies are equipped with time-appropriate swords, bows, and horses, you have pistols, shotguns, rifles, grenade launchers, cars, and even helicopters. In that way, the game has a similar feel to a Musou game where your character cleaves through hundreds and thousands of enemies with little effort. Destruction is also incredibly dynamic and all done in real-time.
But Kingmakers isn’t just a straight action game with thousands of units acting at once. There’s also a strategy element where you will seamlessly shift to a tactical view to direct your troops on the fly. Beyond that, you can also build various walls and buildings to bolster your defenses.
The entire game can be played solo or in co-op with up to four players who can all control their own armies in one massive war simulation.
Preoder
Kingmakers has no release date set quite yet but is expected to have an early access period before launch. Until we learn more and update this article, feel free to wishlist the game to stay in the loop.
There are a few big franchises that stick out when thinking of the best FPS games of all time, but an often overlooked one is Painkiller. A bit like Doom: The Dark Ages, this upcoming video game is not a remake but a new entry that reimagines the series, though the story has never been much of a focus. This isn’t going to be like other FPS games like Borderlands 4where you have a ton of RPG systems and skills, but more focused on fast-paced action. If you’ve been craving a taste of that classic FPS action, let’s see if this new Painkiller will bring the pain.
Release window
Saber Interactive
Painkiller is coming sooner than expected. It is set to arrive sometime in Fall 2025.
Platforms
Saber Interactive
Painkiller has been confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. There will not be last-generation ports or a Switch version. It is possible that it could come to the Switch 2 later, though.
Trailers
This new Painkiller, which shares the name with the original, was revealed at the Future Games Show in March 2025. The announcement trailer is less than a minute long but is packed with gameplay. While we expect the story to remain light, we do know that the premise is that the player character has been trapped in Purgatory and given a chance by the Voice of the Creator to become a Champion and defeat Azazel before he can unleash his demons on the Earth. If you can succeed, you will earn your salvation.
Gameplay
Saber Interactive
The gameplay shown off in the trailer was heavily edited but showcases the speed and gore Painkiller is going for. There are already a host of weapons on display, from pistols and rifles to grenade launchers and some sort of fire beam weapon. Enemies are all the demonic minions of Azazel and come in all kinds of grotesque shapes and sizes that would be right at home in a Doom game.
Movement is also emphasized, with jumps, dashes, and grapples shown off to zip around the environments.
What is new here is that this Painkiller will be playable either solo or in online co-op with up to three players (or AI bots). But each person isn’t necessarily just a carbon copy of the same player. You will choose one of four characters; Ink, Void, Sol, and Roch, who each have different perks and stats. To further customize your character, there are also tarot cards that enhance various aspects of your build and can be used in conjunction with your partner’s cards for greater effect.
Preorder
Until we get a firm release date, there are no preorder options for Painkiller. That said, you can still wishlist the game to get updates or check back as we update this article as more information comes out.
We’re living in something of a horror game renaissance as of late. Besides all the great games that have come out already, there are tons of upcoming video games like Directive 8020and Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimicthat promise even more sleepless nights. Bloober Team has a long history with the horror genre, most recently delivering one of the best video game remakes with Silent Hill 2. The team’s next project isn’t another remake, but a new IP set in a new survival horror setting. Called Cronos: New Dawn, this next project shares a lot of similarities with games like Dead Space, but can it live up to the new standards the studio has set for itself? Let’s see what we can discover about Cronos: New Dawn.
Cronos: New Dawn doesn’t have a specific release date just yet. All we know is that the game is targeting a 2025 release, and would estimate that it won’t be until fall or winter. However, it is always possible that the game will be delayed into 2026.
Platforms
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Cronos: New Dawn is confirmed to be coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. There are no plans for last-gen versions or a Switch port, but there’s always a chance it could come to the Switch 2 later down the line.
Trailers
We got our first look at Cronos: New Dawn with its reveal trailer in October 2024. This trailer was mostly cinematic with only a small piece of gameplay and featured our mysterious protagonist in what looks like a space suit exploring a dark house while cutting to them playing a game of chess with an elderly woman in warm light. They are attacked and fire a pistol at a disfigured humanoid monster as furniture floats around the rooms. After crippling it, the gun reforms itself into brass knuckles and he strikes the beast.
Back in the other time/place, the Traveler wins the chess game and unfurls long metallic fingers he reaches toward the woman. We don’t see what happens next, but it doesn’t sound good.
The trailer ends with a visually striking image of a tower with the middle sections exploded out, but still standing defying gravity.
Cronos: The New Dawn | Deep Dive Into The World – Bloober Team Dev Diaries
Our next trailer is a deep dive with the development team shown at the Future Games Show. This is where we learned that our player, the Traveler, has somehow gone back in time to explore post-apocalyptic Poland in the 1980s. This is the time period we see, but Bloober states that time jumping will be a core component of the story.
The Traveler’s objective is to go back in time and save people from said apocalypse called The Change, though the cause of that is still unknown. In fact, Bloober is keeping almost all other details of the plot secret for the moment.
Gameplay
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While we haven’t seen a ton, we do know some details about how Cronos: New Dawn will play. It is a third-person survival horror game, as you can see, with plenty of eerie and dark environments to explore. The main method of combat is firearms, which we see include pistols, rifles, and something a bit like a flamethrower. The team has confirmed melee combat is included, as well as a different form of a dismemberment system somewhat like Dead Space.
It is implied that the Traveler is not exactly a tank and will die very quickly if you don’t proceed cautiously and make the most out of your limited resources.
Preorder
Without a release date, the only thing you can do is wishlist Cronos: New Dawn for now. Once we know when the game is coming and all the preorder details, we will update this article.
