Look, the world of upcoming PC games isn’t exactly short on buzz. Every week there’s some trailer or leak or teaser that gets everyone shouting “Game of the Year!” before it’s even out.
But honestly? Most of them don’t stick. They come and go, and you’re left thinking, “That’s it?”
Still, once in a while, you see something — a trailer, a dev interview, a screenshot even — and something clicks. It feels different. Like it might just be special.
Here are 5 upcoming PC games in 2025 that actually have me excited. And maybe, just maybe… they’ll live up to it.
🧠 1. Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
📅 Release Date: February 11, 2025
I didn’t expect to be excited for another Civ game, honestly. After hundreds of hours in Civ VI (don’t judge), I thought I was burned out. But then they dropped the trailer for Civilization VII, and it hit different.
They’re adding new layers like Happiness and Influence. Sounds simple, but it might shake up the way we play entirely. Plus, the visuals? Cleaner, more grounded, and yeah… somehow more “alive.”
🧂 Why It Stands Out:
- Smarter, more reactive AI
- Cultural victories feel more meaningful
- Massive improvements in diplomacy
- Modding tools look promising
This one feels like Civ growing up a bit. Less board game, more real world.
🐉 2. Monster Hunter Wilds
📅 Release Date: February 28, 2025
This one came out of nowhere for me. I’ve never been deep into the Monster Hunter series — too grindy, I thought. But Wilds feels… different. More dynamic. More immersive. And definitely more unpredictable.
Think living, breathing environments where weather, terrain, and wildlife behavior actually matter in combat. Imagine being mid-hunt and a sandstorm hits — forcing you to adapt or get wrecked.
🧂 What’s New:
- Seamless open world with day-night cycles
- Weather affects both you and the monsters
- Mounts with combat support
- Reactive co-op gameplay
It’s the kind of game that might punish you hard — but in the best way possible.
⚔️ 3. Avowed
📅 Release Window: Mid 2025 (Rumored around June)
Obsidian’s Avowed might be the quietest big RPG of 2025 — and honestly, that’s what makes it so intriguing. It’s not trying to shout over Starfield or Cyberpunk. It’s doing its own thing.
It is set in the setting of Pillars of Eternity and has a strong fantasy feel reminiscent of Skyrim with a lot of magic. First-person combat, deep lore, and the kind of choices that leave you wondering if you did the right thing.
🧂 What’s the Hype:
- Dual-wielding magic and weapons
- Your decisions actually change the world
- Built on Unreal Engine 5 — it looks gorgeous
- Gritty and personal storytelling
Might be a sleeper hit. Or it might be massive. I’m okay with either.
💥 4. Borderlands 4
📅 Release Date: September 12, 2025
Alright… confession time. I’ve got a love-hate relationship with Borderlands. I adored Borderlands 2. Borderlands 3? Ehh. But now comes Borderlands 4, and I’ve got that spark again.
It’s set on a new planet, there’s vertical movement, and finally — custom weapons. Not just looting hundreds of useless guns, but actually crafting chaos your way.
🧂 The Cool Bits:
- More vertical, explorable worlds
- Weapon crafting = pure madness
- New Vault Hunters, deeper skill trees
- Co-op that’s designed for synergy, not just chaos
The tone still worries me (please, less forced humor), but mechanically? This could be killer.
🕷️ 5. Hollow Knight: Silksong
📅 Release Date: December 24, 2025
Let’s end with a personal favorite. Silksong has been in dev hell for years — and we’ve all been patiently (or not-so-patiently) waiting. But it’s finally happening. Hornet is taking the lead, and the kingdom looks wild.
Where Hollow Knight was moody and meditative, Silksong feels fast, sharp, and beautifully brutal.
🧂 What Makes It Special:
- Hornet’s acrobatics = smoother, more aggressive combat
- 165+ new enemies to study, dodge, and defeat
- Hand-drawn world with vertical design
- Deeper NPC stories and side quests
It’s indie magic in motion — the kind of game that makes you sweat and smile in equal measure.
💭 So… Which One’s The One?
Honestly? I have no idea.
There is something new in each of these forth upcoming PC games. Turn-based strategy is redefined. Weather is another factor that affects monster hunting. And while cutting shadows, one merely wants you to feel something.
Could all five be great? Maybe. Could one disappoint? Absolutely. That’s the gamble we play as gamers.
But if I had to guess… I think Avowed might be the surprise win. And Silksong? That’s just pure heart.
🔁 Quick Recap:
| Game Title | Release Date |
| Civilization VII | February 11, 2025 |
| Monster Hunter Wilds | February 28, 2025 |
| Avowed | Mid 2025 |
| Borderlands 4 | September 12, 2025 |
| Hollow Knight: Silksong | December 24, 2025 |
Final Thoughts (That Aren’t Really Final)
2025 is looking wild. Like, upgrade-your-PC kind of wild. If you’ve been feeling that itch — the need for something fresh, something a little risky — keep your eyes on these games.
They may not all be perfect. But they’re bold. And bold is exactly what gaming needs right now.
