Best RPGs of 2025

The year 2025 marks a significant period for role playing games with a diverse lineup of titles arriving across all major platforms. Players can expect everything from massive open world epics to intimate narrative driven experiences. Developers are pushing the boundaries of the genre with innovative combat systems and highly reactive worlds. This collection highlights the most anticipated role playing adventures scheduled for release throughout the year.

‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ (2025)

Players explore a vast and dynamic ecosystem where weather changes impact gameplay and monster behavior. ‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ introduces new mechanics for mounted combat and seamless transitions between regions. Hunters track massive creatures across diverse biomes to gather resources and craft powerful equipment. This entry emphasizes environmental interaction and strategic hunting in a living world.

‘Avowed’ (2025)

This first person role playing game takes place in the fantasy world of Eora. Players assume the role of an envoy sent to investigate a mysterious plague spreading through the Living Lands. The combat system in ‘Avowed’ allows for a combination of melee weapons and magical spells. Choices made during the journey influence the outcome of the story and the fate of the region.

‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ (2025)

Set in feudal Japan, the game features two distinct protagonists with unique playstyles. Naoe is a shinobi focused on stealth and agility while Yasuke is a powerful samurai specializing in direct combat. Players navigate a shifting political landscape during the Sengoku period. ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ includes an open world with seasonal changes that affect exploration and mission tactics.

‘Ghost of Yotei’ (2025)

This sequel to a popular action title follows a new protagonist named Atsu in the lands surrounding Mount Yotei. The story takes place more than three hundred years after the events of the previous game. Players explore a wild frontier filled with new threats and diverse landscapes. ‘Ghost of Yotei’ continues the tradition of precision combat and cinematic storytelling in a historical setting.

‘Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’ (2025)

Goro Majima takes center stage as he embarks on a maritime adventure in the Pacific. After losing his memory, the fan favorite character becomes the captain of a pirate crew. ‘Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’ features real time combat and ship based exploration across various islands. Players engage in over the top battles and eccentric side activities typical of the series.

‘Pokemon Legends Z A’ (2025)

The story returns to the Kalos region with a focus on Lumiose City and its urban redevelopment plan. This title builds upon the gameplay foundations established in previous legends entries. Players work to create a space where humans and pocket monsters can coexist peacefully. ‘Pokemon Legends Z A’ introduces new challenges and deepens the lore of the surrounding environment.

‘Fable’ (2025)

This reboot of the classic franchise invites players back to the whimsical and dangerous land of Albion. The narrative focuses on what it means to be a hero in a world filled with magic and humor. Character development in ‘Fable’ is shaped by player choices and actions throughout the quest. The game features a lush open world and updated combat mechanics for a modern audience.

‘Clair Obscur Expedition 33’ (2025)

This turn based role playing game features a unique reactive combat system that requires precise timing. Players lead a group of explorers on a mission to stop a powerful being known as the Paintress. The world of ‘Clair Obscur Expedition 33’ is inspired by the French Belle Epoque and contains surreal environments. Success depends on strategic planning and mastering the timing of attacks and parries.

‘South of Midnight’ (2025)

Set in a magical version of the American South, the game follows a young woman named Hazel. She must hunt supernatural creatures and untangle the web of her family’s past. The visual style of ‘South of Midnight’ utilizes a unique stop motion aesthetic to bring the folklore to life. Players use ancient magic to traverse the landscape and battle mythological beasts.

‘Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2’ (2025)

Players navigate the dark underbelly of modern Seattle as an elder vampire. The story of ‘Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2’ involves a complex power struggle between different factions of the undead. Combat and social interactions are influenced by the specific vampire clan chosen at the start. Every decision carries weight and can shift the balance of power within the city.

‘Crimson Desert’ (2025)

This open world action role playing game depicts a gritty story of mercenaries fighting for survival on the continent of Pywel. Players control Kliff as he leads his group through various political conflicts and monster encounters. The gameplay in ‘Crimson Desert’ emphasizes fast paced combat and environmental traversal. High fidelity visuals and a deep narrative drive the player experience.

‘The First Berserker Khazan’ (2025)

Based on the Dungeon and Fighter universe, this title focuses on the titular general who seeks revenge against those who betrayed him. ‘The First Berserker Khazan’ features intense action combat with a focus on timing and skill execution. Players progress through a dark fantasy world filled with formidable bosses and intricate levels. The story explores themes of honor and vengeance in a brutal setting.

‘Wuchang Fallen Feathers’ (2025)

This soulslike game is set during the late Ming Dynasty in a land plagued by a mysterious illness. Players take on the role of a female warrior named Wuchang who possesses supernatural powers. The combat system in ‘Wuchang Fallen Feathers’ requires players to master different weapon styles and magic abilities. Detailed environments and challenging encounters define the journey through this historical fantasy world.

‘Dune Awakening’ (2025)

This massive multiplayer online survival role playing game takes place on the desert planet of Arrakis. Players must manage water resources and build shelters to survive the harsh environment and giant sandworms. ‘Dune Awakening’ features a persistent world where factions compete for control of the spice. Crafting and social structures play a major role in the long term progression of the character.

‘Eternal Strands’ (2025)

This title blends action and exploration in a world where players can manipulate the environment and climb massive enemies. The protagonist of ‘Eternal Strands’ uses magical abilities and a variety of weapons to overcome obstacles. Players must think creatively to use the physics system to their advantage during combat. The narrative follows a group of weavers trying to reclaim their lost home.

‘Tales of the Shire’ (2025)

This cozy role playing game allows players to live the life of a Hobbit in the village of Bywater. The gameplay in ‘Tales of the Shire’ focuses on gardening and cooking and building relationships with other residents. Players can decorate their homes and participate in various community events. It offers a relaxing experience set within the iconic world created by J.R.R. Tolkien.

‘Cronos The New Dawn’ (2025)

This survival horror role playing game involves time travel and combat against grotesque creatures. Players must manage their resources carefully while exploring eerie environments in two different timelines. The story of ‘Cronos The New Dawn’ centers on a traveler seeking to change a dark future. Atmospheric exploration and tense encounters define the core gameplay loop.

‘Where Winds Meet’ (2025)

Set during the twilight of the Ten Kingdoms period in China, this open world game offers immense freedom. Players can choose to be a doctor or a merchant or a master of martial arts in ‘Where Winds Meet’. The world reacts to the player choices and social interactions. Combat is inspired by traditional wuxia films and emphasizes fluid movement.

‘Hell is Us’ (2025)

This third person action game challenges players to explore a world without traditional maps or quest markers. The narrative of ‘Hell is Us’ explores themes of civil war and human nature in a supernatural setting. Players use a drone and various weapons to battle strange entities. Success requires observation and critical thinking to navigate the environment and solve puzzles.

‘Atomfall’ (2025)

Inspired by real world events, ‘Atomfall’ takes place in a British quarantine zone after a nuclear disaster. Players must scavenge for supplies and interact with strange cults and rogue agencies. The gameplay combines survival elements with traditional role playing mechanics. Uncovering the mystery of the disaster is the primary goal while navigating the dangerous landscape.

‘Titan Quest II’ (2025)

Returning to the world of Greek mythology, this sequel offers a deep character customization system. Players battle legendary monsters and explore ancient lands in ‘Titan Quest II’ to stop Nemesis. The loot system provides countless ways to enhance the power of the hero. Cooperative play allows groups to face the challenges of the divine world together.

‘GreedFall 2: The Dying World’ (2025)

The story follows a native of Teer Fradee who is taken to the old continent of Gacane. Players must navigate a world plagued by war and disease in ‘GreedFall 2 The Dying World’. The combat system has been revamped to offer more tactical depth. Relationships with companions remain a central part of the narrative experience.

‘Kingdom Come Deliverance II’ (2025)

Henry of Skalitz returns in a story of revenge and political intrigue in fifteenth century Bohemia. ‘Kingdom Come Deliverance II’ emphasizes historical accuracy in its world design and combat mechanics. Players engage in large scale battles and intimate character moments across a detailed open world. The choices made by the player significantly impact the reputation of the protagonist.

‘Citizen Sleeper 2 Starward Vector’ (2025)

In this sequel, players inhabit the body of a digital consciousness on the run in a lawless star system. The gameplay in ‘Citizen Sleeper 2 Starward Vector’ uses dice and clocks to simulate the tensions of survival. Players must manage a ship and recruit a crew to navigate the challenges of the belt. The narrative continues to explore themes of labor and personhood and community.

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