May 2025 has been packed with major announcements, exciting updates, and a few unexpected delays in the world of gaming. Here's a quick roundup of the hottest headlines this month.
🎮 Grand Theft Auto VI Gets Final Release Date
Rockstar Games has officially announced the release date for Grand Theft Auto VI: October 18, 2025. The game will launch first on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC version is expected in early 2026. New gameplay footage reveals a dual-character story set in a modern version of Vice City.
🚀 Starfield Expansion "Echoes Beyond" Coming June 2025
Bethesda confirmed the first major Starfield expansion, titled Echoes Beyond, will launch on June 27. It introduces new planets, space stations, factions, and a story campaign that dives deeper into alien life. Players will need to update to version 1.7 to access the DLC.
👾 Nintendo Direct Set for May 20
Nintendo announced a new Nintendo Direct showcase coming May 20, 2025, expected to reveal new footage from Metroid Prime 4 and possibly a new Mario Kart title for the upcoming "Switch 2". Leaks suggest third-party ports from Persona 6 and Elden Ring might also be coming.
🧙♂️ Hogwarts Legacy Multiplayer Confirmed
Warner Bros. Games announced that a free multiplayer mode for Hogwarts Legacy is in development and expected by late 2025. The new mode will let players explore Hogwarts and surrounding areas with friends, cast spells together, and participate in PvP duels.
⚔️ Elden Ring 2 in Early Development
FromSoftware confirmed during a recent Q&A session that Elden Ring 2 is in early development. While no footage has been shown, the game is rumored to expand the lore beyond The Lands Between, featuring new realms and combat mechanics. A teaser could be revealed at Gamescom 2025.