A Big Year for Fantasy Gaming

After a string of years that reshaped the RPG landscape with genre-defining titles, 2025 is already generating enormous buzz in the fantasy and adventure gaming community. From long-awaited sequels to ambitious new IPs, the pipeline is packed with potential. Here's what every adventurer should have on their radar.

Highly Anticipated Titles

1. The Elder Scrolls VI (Still on the Horizon)

Bethesda's next mainline Elder Scrolls installment remains one of the most discussed games in development, even as firm release details remain scarce. Community speculation continues to swirl around the setting, mechanics, and whether the game can advance the open-world formula Skyrim established over a decade ago. Every conference season brings renewed hope — and renewed patience.

2. Avowed (Obsidian Entertainment)

Set in the Pillars of Eternity universe, Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG from Obsidian Entertainment. The game promises deep narrative choices, a richly constructed world, and the kind of morally layered storytelling that Obsidian has made their hallmark. Fans of The Outer Worlds and classic Obsidian CRPGs have been watching this one closely.

3. Monster Hunter Wilds

Capcom's follow-up to the massively successful Monster Hunter: World and Rise is positioning itself as the most ambitious entry in the franchise. Wilds promises a living, breathing ecosystem where monster behavior is tied to dynamic weather and environment cycles — raising the stakes for every hunt in new and exciting ways.

4. Hollow Knight: Silksong

Team Cherry's sequel to the beloved Hollow Knight has been one of the most eagerly anticipated indie games in history. Silksong follows Hornet through a brand-new kingdom filled with new enemies, mechanics, and lore. The Metroidvania community is holding its collective breath.

Trends to Watch in 2025

  • AI-driven NPC dialogue: Several studios are experimenting with AI-powered NPCs that respond dynamically to player choices in real time — a potential revolution for RPG immersion.
  • Soulslike expansion: The genre continues to diversify, with developers applying challenging, deliberate combat design to new settings ranging from sci-fi to historical fiction.
  • Narrative-first indie RPGs: Smaller studios are doubling down on story and character at the expense of scale, producing intimate RPG experiences that rival AAA titles in emotional impact.
  • Cross-platform play: More fantasy MMOs and co-op RPGs are embracing full cross-platform support, breaking down the walls between PC and console player communities.

Stay in the Saga

The year ahead holds tremendous promise for fans of fantasy and adventure gaming. Whether you're most excited by sprawling open worlds, tight narrative experiences, or hardcore action-RPG challenges, 2025 has something burning on the horizon for you. Keep your blade sharpened and your save files backed up — the next great adventure is just around the corner.