7 Most Hyped Virtual Action Games Releasing in 2025

Dhaka
December 28, 2024, 04:23 PM
by Md. Mehedi Hasan

UNB News
Dhaka
Publish- December 28, 2024, 04:23 PM
Md. Mehedi Hasan
Update- December 28, 2024, 04:48 PM

7 Most Hyped Virtual Action Games Releasing in 2025

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Gear up, video gamers! The year 2025 is poised to be a landmark for action games, with a lineup of highly anticipated titles that promise to set new benchmarks in storytelling and gameplay. Whether you’re into expansive open-world adventures or nostalgic arcade thrills, 2025’s action game roster offers something for every kind of player. Get ready to dive into rich narratives, explore diverse subgenres, and experience the games that will reshape the gaming landscape.

7 Best Action Video Games Awaiting Release in 2025

STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles

Aspyr, the famous name behind some of the most popular games like SimCity, Civilization, and Tomb Raider, is all set to launch their next action game, STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles. The game will feature the classic arcade gaming style, besides setting the Star Wars tone by empowering players with the power of the Force.

Gamers will take back the Theed Royal Palace destroying evil agents, droids, and creatures on their way. Heroes will use the famous lightsaber alongside their intimidating martial arts skills and laser weapons.

The game will also have a couch co-op campaign to let players engage in a 2-player brawl with friends. Featuring all the famous and exciting characters from the original lore, the STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles will hit PS5, PS4, XSX, XBO, PC, and NS on 23 January 2025.

Sniper Elite: Resistance

The vastly acclaimed sniper shooting series Sniper Elite will return on 30 January 2025 with a new addition: Sniper Elite: Resistance. The game will bring the pure spirit of a sniper out of gamers’ hearts, arming them with numerous new-age weapons and tactics.

The Sniper Elite: Resistance will take gamers to critical warzones in France. The story will follow parallelly with Sniper Elite 5 but from the perspective of Harry Hawker, an agent of the Special Operations Executive. After the discovery of a miracle weapon in the hands of Nazis, Harry Hawker will engage in a mission to avert a sure Nazi win.

Assassin's Creed Shadows

Ubisoft and its action-packed title Assassin's Creed have come a long way, bringing worldwide popularity to each other. This journey seems to step further ahead with the imminent launch of the Assassin's Creed Shadows on 14 February 2025.

The story is set in Feudal Japan, depicted with mesmerizing graphical scenarios, towns, shrines, marketplaces, and landscapes. Gamers will adventure through all types of weather and seasons.

The hero’s journey will follow a complex path as gamers will have to switch between two characters Naoe, a shinobi assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai. Characterized with complementary playstyles, these two heroes will give a taste of both stealth and full-action combat.

Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars

Konami is back with its next installment of high-octane action JRPG titled Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars. Apart from an original story, the game will introduce HD background illustrations, updated pixel art animation, realistic battle SFX, and fantastic environmental sounds.

The hero and his friend Jowy will fight on behalf of the Unicorn Youth Brigade against their combined rivals - the Highland Kingdom and the City-State of Jowston. Every party will engage in jaw-dropping battles to end their opposition. The game will be unveiled on 6 March 2025 on PS5, PS4, XSX, XBO, PC, and NS.

Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade

7QUARK is bringing a new action fantasy game, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade, on 24 April 2025. Filled with fantasy elements, the game is set in a Japanese ambiance. The action style and choreography of the characters are also inspired by authentic Japanese culture, making way for enthralling sword art and martial arts actions.

The game will present a world full of demonic creatures, wreaking havoc on the land and raising chaos. Gamers will select a character from three options– an immortal ninja, an Oni emissary, and a demon samurai. Each character is weaponized uniquely and capable of running massive destruction against the evil force.

Crimson Desert

The recently published trailer of the upcoming open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert has shown its potential to become a controller-wheeler in the hands of action-enthusiast gamers. Developed by Pearl Abyss, the game is expected to be released in the last quarter of 2025.

Gamers will roam the mysterious and brutal continent Pywel which is set to test the hero’s patience, rigidity, and confidence. The gamers will play as a notorious adventurer and fighter who will join the brotherhood of Join Kliff and fight conspiring forces to defend the lands of Pywel.

GTA 6

The latest title of Rockstar Games’s world-conquering series Grand Theft Auto, the GTA 6 is expected to be unveiled after August 2025. Since its first trailer release in 2023, the gaming world awaits the return of the epic action-adventure saga.

The trailer has given a glimpse of the super realistic graphical upgrades and a couple of new lead characters. Unlike the past installments of GTA, the upcoming game will introduce a female lead. From her first look in the trailer, she seems to relish the same outlaw spirit of her ancestors.

Totally revamped and highly detailed, the setting of the GTA 6 will throw a lot at the gamers to explore and exploit.

Conclusion

The most anticipated action games, coming in 2025, will take virtual gaming to a new height. Along with a few promising titles, new additions to celebrated old series are raising hype by releasing their first glimpse trailers. Hyped titles like GTA 6 and Assassin’s Creed: Shadows are making the wait hard for gamers. But there will be plenty of great early releases to reconcile the wait.