Autumn 2025’s Top Games Revealed: Silent Hill F, Goodnight Universe, Pokémon Legends Z Await!

The wildly popular “looter shooter” game series is back with its fourth installment, featuring over-the-top weaponry, an exciting new hoverbike, and a huge new world to conquer. This time, players face off against a formidable space tyrant known as the Timekeeper. It has been half a decade since the previous game, and the developers at Gearbox have significantly revamped its distinctive animated graphics to usher in a new era of intergalactic mayhem.

Release Date: 12 September; Available on: PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch (3 October)

Silent Hill f

Ready to be terrified this autumn? The latest entry in the Silent Hill series marks the first brand-new game in over ten years, and it has been met with tentative excitement by the series’ fans. The setting is 1960s Japan, where players follow high school student Hinako Shimizu as her town is engulfed by a mysterious, monster-filled fog.

Release Date: 25 September; Available on: PC, PS5, Xbox

EA Sports FC 26

This leading soccer simulation game is back with enhanced gameplay mechanics focusing on smooth animation, intelligent AI teammates, and the most current team rosters. Developed with input from fans and professional soccer players, this year’s game is a significant step up from its predecessor.

Release Date: 26 September; Available on: PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox

Ghost of Yōtei

Set three centuries after the beloved Ghost of Tsushima, this sequel in the early 17th century follows Atsu, a vengeful ronin, as he hunts down a rogue samurai warlord and his followers. Players can expect a deep, somber story combined with authentic combat and exploration around the scenic Mount Yōtei.

Release Date: 2 October; Available on: PS5

Battlefield 6

Regarded as the spiritual sequel to the highly acclaimed Battlefield 4, this modern combat shooter moves away from the futuristic settings of its predecessor to focus on present-day global conflicts. Early reviews have praised its multiplayer mode, noting the intense combat and detailed environmental destruction.

Release Date: 10 October; Available on: PC, PS5, Xbox

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

As the days grow shorter, dive into the world of Pokémon set in the French-inspired Lumiose City. By day a peaceful place to explore, by night it transforms into a bustling hub for Pokémon trainers. Fans can expect the familiar blend of charm and mild challenge.

Release Date: 16 October; Available on: Switch

Keeper

Venture into a rarely explored gaming concept—playing as a sentient lighthouse, assisted by a friendly seabird. This quirky concept comes from the imaginative minds at Double Fine, promising a moving story of friendship set in an enchanting coastal realm.

Release Date: 17 October; Available on: PC, Xbox

Ninja Gaiden 4

Plunge into a violent, near-future Tokyo with Team Ninja’s latest chapter in the Ninja Gaiden series. This action-packed game introduces a young ninja prodigy, Yakumo, and promises a fast-paced, challenging experience.

Release Date: 21 October; Available on: PC, PS5, Xbox

Once Upon a Katamari

This new installment in the eccentric Katamari series invites players to roll up objects into massive balls to restore broken planets. The game marks a return to the series’ signature whimsical style after a 14-year hiatus.

Release Date: 24 October; Available on: PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox

Goodnight Universe

From the creators of the BAFTA-winning game Before Your Eyes comes Goodnight Universe, an innovative adventure game about a baby named Isaac with emerging psychic abilities. This game continues to explore unique interactive elements like webcam integration to enhance storytelling.

Release Date: 11 November; Available on: PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox