As 2025 winds down, the gaming world is buzzing with massive sales milestones, powerhouse releases, and awards contention that prove this year’s lineup is one for the history books. From PlayStation’s dominance to Nintendo’s Switch 2 exclusives dominating November, here’s the definitive rundown on the top stories gamers can’t stop talking about โ plus must-play titles hitting before December 31.
1. PS5 Officially Outsells Every Xbox Console Ever โ A Historic Milestone!
Sony’s PS5 has shipped 84.2 million units worldwide, surpassing the Xbox 360’s lifetime sales and every other Xbox console combined. This comes amid fierce competition, but PS5’s exclusive hits like Ghost of Yotei and strong multiplatform support have gamers flocking to it.
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Drops Mid-November โ Multiplayer Madness Returns!
The annual CoD juggernaut lands November 14, blending Black Ops 2 nostalgia with fresh campaigns and Warzone updates. Expect record player counts as it battles Battlefield 6’s multiplayer legacy.
3. Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusives Dominate: Hyrule Warriors and Kirby Air Riders!
Switch 2 owners rejoice โ Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (November 6) slashes through Zelda foes, while Kirby Air Riders (November 20) revives GameCube racing fun with Amiibo collectibles.
4. GTA 6 Delayed to November 2026 โ Rockstar Prioritizes Polish Amid Layoffs!
Rockstar pushes Grand Theft Auto VI from May 2026 to November 19, 2026, citing quality needs. This follows industry-wide layoffs, but fans praise the extra time for the hyped open-world epic.
5. 2025’s GOTY Race Heats Up: Hades 2, Silksong, Clair Obscur Lead the Pack!
Golden Joystick nominees spotlight standouts like Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It’s a stacked year rivaling any in history.
6. Stalker 2 Hits PS5 โ Console Debut After PC/Xbox Success!
The atmospheric survival shooter arrives on PS5 November 20, one year post-PC/Xbox launch, bringing its Chornobyl horrors to Sony fans.
7. Where Winds Meet Joins November Lineup โ Wuxia Action RPG Glory!
This Chinese folklore-inspired open-world RPG drops November 14 alongside Black Ops 7, promising martial arts mastery and stunning visuals.
8. Elden Ring Nightreign DLC Teased for Early 2026 โ Steam Reviews Dip!
FromSoftware eyes March 2026 for Nightreign expansion, but impatient fans hit Steam with negative reviews amid high expectations.
9. Terminator 2D: No Fate Delayed to December โ Pixel-Perfect Action Awaits!
The side-scrolling Terminator tribute slips to December 12, but its movie-faithful story and multiple endings keep hype alive.
10. Industry Layoffs Persist โ But 2025 Delivers Banner Hits Amid Challenges!
Despite ongoing job cuts since 2022, stellar titles like Doom: The Dark Ages and Blue Prince shine, proving resilience in a tough market.
Must-Play Releases Before Year’s End โ Gear Up!
November and December pack heat: Marvel Cosmic Invasion (Dec 1), plus indies like Demonschool (Nov 19). Don’t miss these before 2026 kicks off with Dragon Quest VII and Nioh 3!
