December is closing out the year with a massive wave of new games across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, and PC. From the long-awaited return of Samus Aran to major RPG prequels and superhero team-ups, this month delivers some of 2025’s most anticipated titles.
Below is your complete guide to the eight biggest video game releases of December 2025 — with platforms, release dates, and what makes each game worth playing.
1. Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Platforms: Switch, Switch 2, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: Dec 1, 2025
Rating: E10
Marvel kicks off December with a flashy beat-’em-up starring an all-star lineup of heroes. Players select two heroes per mission, dynamically swapping between them to unleash combos. Full cross-play, four-player co-op, and a polished combat system make it a must-play for superhero fans.
👉 External link:
Gameplay Review – PCMag: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/marvel-cosmic-invasion
2. Red Dead Redemption (4K Remaster + Undead Nightmare)
Platforms: Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: Dec 2, 2025
Rating: M
The legendary Western returns with 4K visuals, HDR lighting, better performance, and a free upgrade if you owned prior digital versions. The addition of Undead Nightmare makes this one of the best-value remasters in years.
3. Let It Die: Inferno
Platforms: PC, PS5
Release Date: Dec 3, 2025
Rating: M
The cult-classic Let It Die gets a brutal roguelite sequel. Randomized layouts, intense survival mechanics, and a new PvP mode — Death Jamboree — keep every run unpredictable.
👉 Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/ (placeholder)
4. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Switch 2
Release Date: Dec 4, 2025
Rating: T
After eight years of waiting, Samus Aran returns. The game expands classic Metroid Prime exploration with psychic abilities, environmental scanning upgrades, and the new Vi-O-La Motorcycle for fast traversal.
This is easily one of December’s biggest releases.
5. Octopath Traveler 0
Platforms: Switch, Switch 2, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: Dec 4, 2025
Rating: T
A prequel to the acclaimed JRPG series, this entry introduces a single customizable protagonist, over 30 recruitable characters, and the return of deep turn-based combat.
A must-play for fans of classic RPG storytelling.
6. Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut
Platforms: Switch 2, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: Dec 4, 2025
Rating: M
The definitive edition of Yakuza 0 returns with upgraded visuals, a new English dub, and 26 minutes of new story cutscenes, adding depth to Kiryu and Majima’s backstories.
7. Unbeatable
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: Dec 9, 2025
Rating: T
A rhythm-adventure hybrid set in a world where music is illegal. You explore open-world environments, compose songs, take on quests, and fight enemies through rhythm-based battles. Stylish, bold, and emotional.
8. Mutant Football League 2
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: Dec 10, 2025
Rating: M
Football gets darker and bloodier. Teams of mutants battle using traps, violence, and absurd strategies. It’s chaotic, funny, and perfect for fans of arcade sports games.
External links
Official Trailers
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUzgZpNTtcI
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion – Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h7xE0Q4Omk
- Octopath Traveler 0 – Announcement Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm-XLkJtT0E
- Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut – Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq0qFPr_i7A
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