Games Releasing in December 2025:
The final month of 2025 bids farewell to the gaming world with massive returns and brand-new adventures. Most notably, the Metroid Prime series breaks its 18-year silence, joined by a nostalgic beat ‘em up from Marvel. We’ve compiled a list of every game dropping in December just for you.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
- Release Date: December 1
- Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2
From the minds behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Marvel Cosmic Invasion merges the classic arcade beat ‘em up genre with the grandeur of the Marvel Universe. With 15 playable characters, players battle against Annihilus’s galaxy-threatening invasion. Blending nostalgic pixel art with modern gameplay, it offers both solo play and up to 4-player local co-op.
Red Dead Redemption (New Platforms)
- Release Date: December 2
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, iOS, Android, Netflix
Rockstar’s legendary Wild West epic, Red Dead Redemption, arrives on modern platforms. John Marston’s tale of revenge and redemption returns with enhanced graphics and performance. The Switch 2 version is particularly notable for those seeking the ultimate portable experience.
Sleep Awake
- Release Date: December 2, 2025
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Published by Blumhouse Games, Sleep Awake is a psychedelic first-person horror title bringing together Cory Davis (Spec Ops: The Line) and Robin Finck (Nine Inch Nails). Set in a city where “The Hush” phenomenon wipes out anyone who sleeps, you play as Katja—dodging cults, solving puzzles, and desperately trying to keep your eyes open.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Release Date: December 4
- Platforms: Switch, Switch 2
After an agonizing 18-year wait, it’s finally here! Metroid Prime 4: Beyond follows Samus Aran’s new mission on Planet Viewros. The game introduces open-world elements to the series, along with a motorcycle and new psychic powers. The Switch 2 version boasts 4K 60fps or 1080p 120fps support. Confronting her old nemesis Sylux and deep planetary exploration are at the core of this experience.
Octopath Traveler 0
- Release Date: December 4
- Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2
The newest entry in the beloved RPG series, Octopath Traveler 0, serves as a prequel to the original game. For the first time, you can create your own character and rebuild your destroyed hometown. Featuring over 30 playable characters and an 8-person party system, it delivers an epic tale of revenge and restoration. A free demo is available now, with progress carrying over to the full game.
Blood: Refreshed Supply
- Release Date: December 4
- Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch
The 90s cult classic Blood returns with a remake for modern platforms. Caleb’s dark story of vengeance is back, featuring overhauled graphics and controls. An unmissable opportunity for retro FPS enthusiasts.
Toxic Crusaders
- Release Date: December 4
- Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch
Troma Entertainment’s iconic characters return in a colorful beat ‘em up adventure. Fusing 90s comic book aesthetics with modern mechanics, the game promises hours of fun with friends via its co-op support.
Routine
- Release Date: December 4, 2025
- Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
After more than a decade of anticipation, Routine is finally launching. This HUD-less first-person horror experience is set on an abandoned Moon base with an 80s vision of the future. You’ll hack terminals with your tool, unlock doors, and try to evade the robots hunting you down.
Rhythm Doctor
- Release Date: December 6
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
This unique rhythm game themed around music therapy stands out with its creative mechanics and impressive soundtrack. You attempt to heal patients by synchronizing with their heartbeats. While visually minimal, the gameplay is incredibly satisfying.
Skate Story
- Release Date: December 8, 2025
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2
After years of Sam Eng driving us crazy with teasers, Skate Story is finally here in its completed form. Featuring realistic skate physics, incredible abstract visuals, and a soundtrack by Blood Cultures, it’s a compelling skating title to cap off the year.
Montezuma’s Revenge - The 40th Anniversary Edition
- Release Date: December 10
- Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch
A 40th-anniversary special edition of the classic platformer. It offers the original game alongside new levels, enhanced graphics, and modern control options. A nostalgic journey for retro gaming fans.
Terminator 2D: NO FATE
- Release Date: December 12, 2025
- Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Terminator 2D: NO FATE retells James Cameron’s classic film as a 2D pixel-art arcade game. As you switch between Sarah Connor, the T-800, and John Connor in the future, you’ll relive iconic movie scenes and dive into new Future War scenarios. The game has had a bit of an issue with delays, constantly slipping just weeks before launch for the past three months. Here’s hoping it actually sticks the landing this time.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From the Ashes (Expansion)
- Release Date: December 19, 2025
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Released in 2023, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora returns with its third major story expansion. In From the Ashes, you control the main game’s side character, So’lek, fighting for revenge and survival in the Kinglor Forest, now reduced to ash by the RDA and the ruthless Ash clan. With a new region, new enemy types, and a release date coinciding with the film Avatar: Fire and Ash, it’s perfect for anyone looking to do a “game + movie” marathon.
Conclusion
December is packed with solid titles to close out the year. While they might not all be instant cult classics, there are plenty of intriguing options. Which game are you looking forward to the most this month?