20 Most Anticipated Video Games of 2025
13. Doom: The Dark Ages
The long-awaited third entry into the Doom reboot franchise is a surprise prequel to 2016's game, focusing on the Doom Slayer's rise to power in a unique techno-medieval setting, where he serves as a super-weapon for Gods and kings alike.
Despite the tendency for prequels to feel less than what came before, it's clear that id Software is going as hard as humanly possible here, with the game's marketing promising a bevy of large-scale, face-melting action.
The setting also provides an excuse to rustle up a ton of Very Metal new weapons - including the Skull Crusher, which grinds up skulls to create bullets - ensuring Doom: The Dark Ages is basically a shoo-in for being the most badass game of 2025.
Doom: The Dark Ages releases sometime in 2025.