The most notable video games of 2025

2025 marked another big step forward for the gaming industry. With a slew of big releases this year — and the world of video games set to expand further in 2026 — here are some of the most notable games released over the past 12 months.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Role-playing games have had a significant comeback over the past few years and may have reached peak status with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The game, which takes inspiration from a variety of historic RPGs like the Final Fantasy series...