First-person shooters have notoriously been identified as some of the most exhilarating gaming experiences over the last several decades. This fact will remain true in 2025 with several exciting games on the horizon. While we await news on the next Battlefield and Call of Duty slated to arrive later this year, here is a quick look at 6 upcoming first-person shooters that should be on your radar now.
Doom: The Dark Ages
Developer: id Software
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC
Doom: The Dark Ages is a single-player first-person shooter developed by the talented team at id Software. Described as a prequel to 2016’s Doom, Dark Ages follows the Doom Slayer as he defends a medieval kingdom against an endless hoard of hellish creatures. Doom: Dark Ages is one of four games that we will get an update on next week during the Xbox Developer Direct. Fans of the series will have a lot to look forward to when the game drops later this year.
Splitgate 2
Developer: 1047 Games
Publisher: 1047 Games
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC
Splitgate 2 is a multiplayer free-to-play portal-hopping first-person shooter created by 1047 Games. Known for its chaotic multi-team modes similar to Halo, this highly anticipated sequel was announced last year along with previews. The full game is due later this year across consoles and PC. If you love the concept of Halo meets Portal, you’ll love what this game offers.
Mouse: P.I. for Hire
Developer: Fumi Games
Publisher: PlaySide Studios
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC
Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a retro rubber hose-style 3D first-person shooter inspired by 1930s Mickey Mouse cartoons. The story revolves around private investigator Jack Pepper who travels through a corrupt city infested with criminals. Developed by Poland-based Fumi Games, Mouse has been compared to Cuphead. Fans can look forward to learning more about this game before it drops later this year.
Delta Force
Developer: TiMi J3 Studio
Publisher: TiMi Studio Group
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, iOS, Android, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC
Delta Force is a single-player and multiplayer tactical first-person shooter developed by TiMi J3 Studio. The game revolves around players acting as military operatives as they embark on various missions on and off the battlefield. I previewed the free-to-play early access open multiplayer beta last year and am eager to try out the single-player campaign when it drops later this year. The game reminded me of Battlefield and I’m curious how the final product turns out.
Killing Floor 3
Developer: Tripwire Interactive
Publisher: Tripwire Interactive
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC
Killing Floor 3 is a co-op action horror first-person shooter developed by Tripwire Interactive. This sequel takes place 70 years after the last game and revolves around players working together to eliminate an ultimate army of creatures. Having played Killing Floor 1 and 2, I can say that you should expect a chaotic fun time if you decide to check this out when it drops on consoles and PC in March.
Borderlands 4
Developer: Gearbox Software
Publisher: 2K Games
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC
Borderlands 4 is a single-player and multiplayer first-person looter shooter developed by Gearbox Software. In this upcoming sequel, players take on the role of a Vault Hunter tasked with leading a resistance against a ruthless dictator known as the Timekeeper. Fans of the Borderlands series have a good idea of what to expect from this game and won’t have to wait too long to get their hands on it.
This concludes our list of 6 upcoming first-person shooters worth playing this year. Which games are you looking forward to playing? Let us know in the comments section below.
