What to Expect From Horror Games in 2025

As a seasoned horror gaming enthusiast who has spent countless nights jumping at every creak and shadow, I can confidently say that 2025 is shaping up to be a truly terrifying year for us fear-seekers!

2024 was a stellar year for horror video games, offering a diverse array of titles from big-budget productions such as Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 and the Until Dawn Remake, to indie gems like Crow Country and Fear the Spotlight. However, among all the terrifying releases of 2024, none sparked more anticipation than Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 Remake, which breathed new life into the cherished franchise, ultimately garnering numerous nods at The Game Awards 2024. As for what 2025 holds for horror gaming enthusiasts, while the details are still uncertain, there appears to be a promising roster of games to look forward to in the coming year.

At present, the horror video game genre finds itself in a sort of transition phase. A continuous flow of significant titles has been released recently, and many highly anticipated ones are yet to announce their release dates. This interim period can prove thrilling for horror gaming enthusiasts, considering several fresh projects are underway. Although 2025 may be more promising for updates on horror games than actual releases, there will likely be enough content to keep players on edge.

Major Horror Games Slated for a 2025 Release

Cronos: The New Dawn – TBA 2025
Dark Fracture – TBA 2025
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Directive 8020 – TBA 2025
Dying Light: The Beast – Summer 2025
Little Nightmares 3 – TBA 2025
The Occultist – TBA 2025
Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 – January 2025
Post Trauma – TBA 2025
Ritual Tides – TBA 2025
Tenebris Somnia – TBA 2025
Tormented Souls 2 – TBA 2025

Major Upcoming Horror Games Without Release Dates

Alien: Isolation 2
ILL
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando
Nowhere
OD
Reanimal
Resident Evil 9
Routine
Silent Hill f
Silent Hill Townfall

Looking ahead to 2025, I’m excited about the lineup of horror games that are expected to drop next year! Although some release dates remain elusive, there’s no denying the anticipation surrounding these upcoming titles. Beyond 2024, even more highly-anticipated games are on the horizon, with updates slated for 2025. While the exact path of the horror genre may be uncertain, one thing is clear: 2025 promises to continue being an amazing time for fans like me who can’t get enough of heart-pounding horror experiences!

Resident Evil 9 May Get a Reveal in 2025

Resident Evil 9 Rumors Will Likely Come to a Head

The “Resident Evil” series plays a significant role in the horror video game genre, being one of its cornerstone franchises. Everyone’s eagerly waiting to hear what Capcom has planned for the series next. After the releases of “Resident Evil Village” in 2021 and the anticipated “Resident Evil 4 Remake” in 2023, there seems to be a pattern suggesting a new game in the series might arrive in 2025. However, Capcom has been rather secretive about the development of “Resident Evil 9,” only confirming that it’s being made under the supervision of Koshi Nakanishi, who also directed “Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.

Despite scarce information about the upcoming game “Resident Evil 9,” there has been a constant buzz of speculation over the past year. The rumors and leaks about “Resident Evil 9” hint at potential features such as Leon Kennedy and Jill Valentine reprising their roles, along with an open-world setting on an island in the South Pacific. Even though it might not be launched in 2025, the growing number of rumors and leaks suggest that fans could possibly see an official announcement for the game within the next year.

Konami Could Provide Updates on Silent Hill f and Silent Hill Townfall

After the Silent Hill 2 Remake, the Series Could Carry the Hype into 2025

Apart from “Resident Evil,” another legendary figure in the realm of classic horror games is once again dominating the genre with the return of the “Silent Hill 2 Remake,” reawakening Konami’s long-dormant series. Moreover, Konami has hinted at further projects from the series, including “Silent Hill f” and “Silent Hill Townfall.” Although details about these titles are scarce, 2025 appears to be an ideal year to ride the wave of excitement generated by “Silent Hill 2” and update fans on the development of these eagerly awaited new additions.

Bloober Team is Poised for Another Big Year in 2025

Multiple Projects from Bloober Team Are in Development

Following the highly favorable response that Silent Hill 2 received in 2024, developer Bloober Team has become well-known within the horror gaming community. With several upcoming projects from this studio, 2025 might be an exceptional year for them if they manage to achieve a similar level of recognition as the Silent Hill 2 Remake did. One of the titles planned for release in 2025 by Bloober Team is Cronos: The New Dawn, which appears to take inspiration from series such as Dead Space and Resident Evil. Another significant project in development by the team is a joint venture with Nintendo called “Project M,” details of which are yet to be revealed in 2025.

Apart from the well-known project they’re working on, Bloober Team is currently developing two other projects without specific names: “Project C,” a collaboration with Private Division, and “Project R,” a joint venture with Skybound Entertainment.

Dead By Daylight Has Some Major Crossovers Coming in 2025

Some Highly-Anticipated Crossover Content Will Be Hitting Dead By Daylight

2024 saw Dead By Daylight, the game I’m a huge fan of, making waves with its high-profile partnerships that brought in characters from games like Alan Wake, Dungeons & Dragons, Tomb Raider, and Castlevania. Now, in 2025, it looks like we’re in store for some of the game’s biggest collaborations yet! The year kicked off with a crossover featuring the works of horror manga legend, Junji Ito. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Five Nights at Freddy’s crossover, expected to drop sometime in Summer 2025. It’s still a mystery what these crossovers will bring, but one thing is for sure – we can expect some fresh new killers and survivors from these exciting collaborations!

The Dark Pictures Anthology is Set to Kick Off Season 2 with Directive 8020

Supermassive Games is Dipping its Toes into the Sci-Fi Horror Genre

Following the conclusion of the first season of The Dark Pictures Anthology with the 2022 release of The Devil in Me, many enthusiasts were left curious about what season 2 might bring. The initial game of this upcoming season, titled Directive 8020, is scheduled for a 2025 launch, although the exact date remains undisclosed. This upcoming title will star Lashana Lynch and introduces a genuine alien threat reminiscent of movies like The Thing and the Alien series.

Kojima Productions’ OD Might See an Update

The Bizarre Horror Title from Hideo Kojima Still Has Major Questions Surrounding It

Acclaimed video game creator Hideo Kojima might treat fans to a significant 2025 release with “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach,” expected to drop next year. However, horror enthusiasts are likely more eager for “OD” from Kojima Productions, unveiled at The Game Awards in 2023. Few details about the game have emerged beyond its initial live-action teaser trailer, but Kojima hints that it will create a completely new form of media—an intriguing prospect that we can hopefully learn more about in 2025.

2025 Should Continue to Be Exciting for Indie Horror Game Fans

The Indie Horror Scene Should Thrive Once Again in 2025

The backbone of the horror gaming community is its indie developers, with dozens of indie horror titles filling fans with terror each year. There are already some intriguing indie horror titles slated for a 2025 release, including Tenebris Somnia from New Blood Interactive—the publisher behind games like Faith: The Unholy Trinity, Dusk, and Gloomwood. Post Trauma is another 2025 indie horror title fans should keep an eye on after its release was delayed out of 2024 and into the new year.

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