This roundup spotlights the five most anticipated PC releases arriving between June and September 2025. From scorching planetary MMOs to precision platformers and explosive looter-shooter action, these titles demand your attention this summer and early fall. Whether you’re a solo storyteller, competitive PvPer or co-op fanatic, there’s something on the horizon that will reshape your gaming calendar.
Studio: Funcom | Platform: PC
Step onto the shifting sands of Arrakis in this ambitious open-world survival MMO. Water is as precious as the spice itself, pushing you to secure desert cantons, manage dwindling resources and outlast rival factions. Craft weapons from scavenged salvage, trade spice loot in player-driven markets and lead massive PvP sieges that can topple rival dynasties. Dynamic sandstorms obscure vision, while colossal sandworms can obliterate unwary harvesters—forcing alliances and betrayals on the fly.
Funcom promises a living ecosystem where every choice echoes across the dunes. Pre-order bonuses include exclusive house banners and early access to the full-cycle weapon crafting tree. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to fight beside Fremen nobles or launch a surprise raid on a spice refinery, Awakening will deliver that epic scale.
Studio: The Game Kitchen & Team Ninja | Platform: PC
Channel your inner shinobi in this side-scrolling precision platformer, where each blade strike draws a line in pixelated blood. Ragebound fuses The Game Kitchen’s signature hand-drawn art style with Team Ninja’s masterful combat design. Wall-runs, mid-air combos and hyper-agile counters flow into one another, demanding razor-sharp timing. Unlockable weapon stances and customizable ninpo magic let you tailor every engagement, while optional challenge modes track your fastest completion times on global leaderboards.
Boss fights stand out as highlight encounters—each enemy boasts unique attack patterns, punishing missteps but rewarding flawless runs with cinematic finishers. Speedrunners and completionists alike will find deep replay value in hidden challenge gates and unlockable outfits inspired by feudal folklore.
Studio: Hangar 13 | Platform: PC
Return to the shadowed alleys of Prohibition-era American crime in this narrative-driven third-person adventure. Hangar 13 ditches sprawling open worlds for a tightly woven campaign that pivots on your moral choices. Navigate tense family politics as you rise through a powerful Italian-American crime syndicate—each decision carries weight, from issuing orders on a midnight rum run to sparking a turf war that engulfs city blocks in gunfire.
High-speed car chases weave through 1920s cobblestone streets and jazz-tinged nightclubs. Elaborate shootouts feature dynamic cover systems, while NPC loyalty meters shift with every ally saved or betrayed. Period-authentic detail—from flapper dresses to Model T roadsters—immerses you in the era. Branching side missions uncover backstories that explore loyalty, redemption and betrayal in equal measure.
Studio: Lizardcube | Platform: PC
Feudal Japan comes to life in a breathtaking hand-painted style as you assume the role of a master shinobi out for retribution. Art of Vengeance emphasizes stealth and precision: cloak yourself in shadows, deploy shadow-clone decoys and unleash shuriken storms to thin enemy ranks. Elemental ninjutsu—wind blades, flame traps and ice walls—adds tactical depth, letting you choreograph takedowns with ninja elegance.
The world’s layered design rewards exploration with hidden lore scrolls, secret boss arenas and branching mission paths. Perfect your combo chains in dojo trials, then test your skills in time-attack modes that stream your best runs to online leaderboards. With its striking visuals and fluid parkour, Shinobi promises a samurai-sharp challenge for players who crave form and function in equal measure.
Studio: Gearbox Software | Platform: PC
The vault-hunting frenzy returns in this next chapter of the beloved looter-shooter franchise. Borderlands 4 ups the ante with planet-spanning biomes, from acid-rain canyons to neon-drenched spaceports. Procedurally generated weapons now feature modular perks, letting you craft experimental loadouts that redefine “overkill.” Diverse skill trees let each character class feel radically different, while NPC companions—call in a turret-wielding mech buddy or cloak-capable mercenary—amplify cooperative chaos.
Seasonal horde events challenge you to fend off waves of enemies in escalating difficulty, rewarding experimental builds with legendary gear. Signature humor and explosive set pieces—zany vehicle chases, mutated bosses and off-the-wall side quests—ensure every loot run is an absurd thrill ride. Crossplay support and built-in mod tools keep the community buzzing long after launch.
Summer’s lineup is stacked, and early fall only heats up the competition. Whether you crave harsh survival on Arrakis, blood-soaked platforming, immersive crime tales, artistic ninjitsu or high-octane loot battles, these five PC releases promise to define your gaming season. Which adventure are you loading up first?
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