Death, taxes, and video game delays—these have been the constants of 2025. Several high-profile titles have been delayed, some a matter of months, others years. Here’s a running list of games that are facing delays, from long-awaited sequels to ambitious new IPs.
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Every Major Video Game Delay in 2025: Every Major Title Pushed Back and New Release Dates
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Ubisoft surprised fans when it delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows, a seldom-seen move in the series. Originally scheduled for 2024, it moved to February before finally landing on a March 20, 2025 release.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
A troubled development game, Bloodlines 2 was initially slated for 2020. Following a series of delays and development team reshuffles, it’s now set for 2025.
The Wolf Among Us 2
Telltale’s The Wolf Among Us 2 was originally slated for a 2023 release but has since been delayed indefinitely. The Telltale team, now working on a smaller scale, just needs more time to live up to fan expectations.
Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time
Ubisoft’s remake of The Sands of Time was originally set for March before it got delayed to an unspecified date to make sure it would be in step with the original while also feeling fresh.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Despite tons of hype, Silksong has continued to languish in the shadows since then. It was scheduled for early 2023 but it currently has no firm release date.
Fable
The long-dormant Fable franchise was supposed to make a return in 2025 but has dropped from Microsoft’s schedule with no new date given.
Crimson Desert
Originally planned for 2021, this Black Desert Online spin-off now targets a late 2025 release.
Ark 2 & Ark: Survival Ascended
Ark 2, starring Vin Diesel, was delayed from 2023 to 2024, while Ark: Survival Ascended faced technical issues and was indefinitely postponed.
Cities: Skylines 2 (Consoles)
The console versions were supposed to launch alongside the PC, but optimization struggles have delayed them until 2024.
Tales of the Shire
The cozy Lord of the Rings game has seen multiple delays, moving from 2024 to July 29, 2025.
Phasmophobia (Consoles)
A fire at Kinetic Games’ offices delayed the console release from August to Halloween week.
The Alters
Developer 11-bit Studios postponed The Alters to 2025 to refine mission-critical gameplay elements.
Replaced
After being pushed from 2022 to 2023, Replaced was further delayed to 2025, partially due to development disruptions in Ukraine and Belarus.
The Thaumaturge
This supernatural RPG was finished but delayed from February to March 4, 2025, to avoid a crowded release window.
Crysis 4
Crytek put Crysis 4 development on hold in early 2025, prioritizing Hunt: Showdown 1896 after major layoffs.
Little Nightmares III
Bandai Namco delayed Little Nightmares III to 2025, citing quality improvements.
Commandos: Origins
Feedback from a recent demo prompted Kalypso Media to push Commandos: Origins to March 2025 to refine AI, voice acting, and performance.
Demonschool
Necrosoft Games postponed Demonschool to 2025, focusing on world-building and polish.
FAQs
Why are so many games delayed in 2025?
Developers cite quality improvements, technical challenges, and market timing as key reasons for delays.
Which is the most anticipated delayed game of 2025?
Titles like Elder Scrolls VI and GTA VI are among the most anticipated but have seen schedule changes.
