2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for first-person shooter (FPS) fans. With a mix of sequels, fresh concepts, and long-awaited returns, these games promise action, strategy, and innovation. Here are the 11 most exciting FPS titles coming your way:
1. Splitgate 2
Developer: 1047 Games
Splitgate is back! Known for its “Halo meets portals” gameplay, the sequel will expand on the original with class-based multiplayer and revamped map designs. With a larger development team, Splitgate 2 aims to deliver fast-paced, strategic action.
2. Atomfall
Developer: Rebellion
Set in a post-apocalyptic England, Atomfall combines British culture with gritty survival. Inspired by the Windscale fire, this game offers intense combat with clunky weapons and eerie environments. Think Stalker but with cricket bats.
3. Killing Floor 3
Developer: Tripwire Interactive
Killing Floor 3 ramps up the gore and chaos with enhanced dismemberment mechanics and new sci-fi-inspired Zeds. Bring friends along for co-op carnage, where each character has unique gadgets and abilities.
4. Doom: The Dark Ages
Developer: id Software
Doom goes medieval! This prequel promises brutal combat, glory kills, and even dragon-riding. Building on Doom Eternal’s success, The Dark Ages is set to deliver a single-player experience packed with spectacle.
5. Borderlands 4
Developer: Gearbox Software
With a new planet, four vault hunters, and fresh movement mechanics, Borderlands 4 takes the franchise to new heights. Expect quirky humor, tons of loot, and a more refined narrative, thanks to a star-studded writing team.
6. Battlefield 6
Developer: EA
Set in modern times, this entry returns to class-based multiplayer and large-scale warfare. With Vince Zampella at the helm, fans are hopeful for a revival of the series’ glory days.
7. Call of Duty 2025
Developer: Infinity Ward (expected)
While details are scarce, the next Call of Duty will likely continue the franchise’s tradition of blockbuster campaigns and addictive multiplayer modes. Can it build on the success of Black Ops 6?
8. Judas
Developer: Ghost Story Games
From the creator of Bioshock, Judas blends space exploration with moral choices. Set on a crumbling spaceship, this game offers immersive storytelling, unique weapons, and puzzles.
9. Unrecord
Developer: Studio Drama
This body-cam-style FPS puts you in the shoes of a police officer navigating tense, realistic encounters. The unique perspective and slow-paced gameplay make it stand out in the crowded FPS genre.
10. Sand
Developer: Hologryph
A PvPvE extraction shooter, Sand lets you and your team control a massive mech called a Trampler. Fight enemies, complete contracts, and defend your mech in a dusty, chaotic wasteland.
11. Phantom Line
Developer: Antistatic Studios
This co-op FPS has you battling paranormal threats while a nuclear war rages. With loot to collect and the ability to switch between artificial bodies, Phantom Line offers a mix of horror and tactical gameplay.
2025 is a year of innovation for FPS games. From sequels like Doom: The Dark Ages to unique concepts like Unrecord and Sand, there’s something for every kind of shooter fan. Get ready to gear up and dive into these epic adventures!
Source: PCGamer.com
