As the year draws to a close, the video game industry shows no sign of slowing down, delivering a staggering 30 major titles for players to dive into during December 2025. This follows a blockbuster November, which saw hits like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Kirby Air Riders, proving the festive season is packed with digital entertainment.
Headline Acts: Metroid Prime 4 Leads the Charge
The undisputed star of the month is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, launching on December 4 for both the Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2. This new chapter sees legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran confronting a dangerous alliance between Space Pirates and Metroids, aided by a companion named Myles Mackenzie and facing the antagonist Sylux.
Another major release is the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 port of Assassin's Creed Shadows, arriving on December 2. Originally released on other platforms in March, this entry features dual protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke, in a rich depiction of late 16th-century Japan. The port targets a stable 30 frames-per-second and introduces touchscreen navigation for menus.
Major Ports and a Legendary Remaster
The Switch 2 is receiving significant support this month. Football Manager 26 makes its debut on the console on December 4, a month after its PC and other console releases.
Perhaps the most surprising release is a comprehensive upgrade of a former Game of the Year. Red Dead Redemption arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, and Android on December 2. This package includes the beloved horror expansion Undead Nightmare and all bonus content from its original Game of the Year edition. Owners of the PS4, Switch, or Xbox One versions are eligible for free upgrades, with save data carrying over on PS4 and Switch 2.
Full December 2025 Release Schedule
The month's extensive line-up offers something for every gamer:
- December 1: MARVEL Cosmic Invasion (Multi-platform)
- December 2: Assassin's Creed Shadows (Switch 2), Red Dead Redemption (Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, iOS, Android), Sleep Awake (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
- December 4: Football Manager 26 (Switch 2), Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2, Switch), Octopath Traveler 0 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch)
- December 8: Skate Story (PS5, Switch 2, PC), Yakuza 0 Director's Cut (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
- December 11: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (Switch 2)
- December 18: The Last Ninja Collection (PC)
With a blend of long-awaited sequels, strategic ports to new hardware, and definitive editions of classic titles, December 2025 solidifies its position as a landmark month for gaming, ensuring players have a vast library to explore during the holiday period.
