Upcoming Game Releases: December 2025 Highlights

The December 2025 game release schedule is packed with highly anticipated titles. Kicking off the month is Marvel Cosmic Invasion on December 1, developed by Dotemu, known for TMNT: Shredder's Revenge.

This beat-'em-up features a roster of 15 characters, including Spider-Man and Wolverine. On December 2, Destiny 2: Renegades expands the Destiny 2 universe with a Star Wars-inspired add-on, introducing new balance changes and rewards.

Also releasing on the same day is Assassin's Creed Shadows, available on Switch 2, which transports players to feudal Japan and allows them to control two characters on a quest for revenge. A survival-horror experience, She's Leaving, also launches on December 2, where players act as a forensic analyst tracking a serial killer.

Following that, Let It Die: Inferno debuts on December 3, challenging players as they navigate a roguelike survival-action adventure. December 4 marks the much-anticipated release of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on the Switch 2, introducing a new sidekick and motorcycle gameplay mechanics.

Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, a stealth-action game for VR users, and Blood: Refreshed Supply, a remastered classic FPS, also hit the market on December 4. Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows expansion arrives the same day, featuring new characters and challenges.

Octopath Traveler 0 releases on December 4, focusing on rebuilding the city of Wishvale after an attack. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 lands on December 8 for the PS5, promising immersive features tailored for the DualSense controller.

Skate Story, out December 8, features a skateboarding demon with a unique narrative blending extreme sports and supernatural elements. Unbeatable, a rhythm-adventure game, is set for December 9 after a delay from November.

Mutant Football League 2, releasing on December 10, brings arcade-style chaos back to the football genre with its unique cast of characters. Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader arrives on December 11 for Switch 2, offering tactical combat in the grimdark Warhammer universe.

The same day, Star Trek: Infection ventures into survival-horror for VR players, set on a derelict spaceship. Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen targets fans of the animated series on December 11, paving the way for console releases in June 2026.

Terminator 2D: No Fate, a retro-style adaptation of the iconic film, launches on December 12. Finally, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora DLC, titled From the Ashes, coincides with the release of the next film in the franchise on December 19, allowing players to experience new adventures as the Na'vi character So'lek against human invaders.

According to GameSpot, these titles promise an exciting close to the gaming year, appealing to a wide range of players across various platforms.