The closing weeks of 2025 deliver a diverse array of video game launches across PC, consoles, and Nintendo platforms. Notable titles include action adventures like Terminator 2D: No Fate and enhanced editions such as Yakuza 0 Director's Cut. Review scores range from 73 to 89, indicating varied critical reception for these new entries.
Action and Adventure Releases
December 2025 kicks off with several action-packed titles. Terminator 2D: No Fate, an action/platformer, launched on December 12 for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, earning a score of 78 for its positive reception. Death Howl, a soulslike deckbuilder, arrived on PC on December 9 with console versions set for February 19, 2026, and received an 82 score for its gameplay mechanics. Yakuza 0 Director's Cut brought the classic open-world action to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X on December 8, scoring 85 while preserving the series' strong storytelling and combat. Skate Story, a skateboarding adventure, also debuted on December 8 for PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2, achieving a high 87 score.
Platformers and Sports Titles
Platforming fans saw Dunjungle exit Early Access on PC on December 11, with availability on other major platforms. Ultimate Sheep Raccoon, a racing and party game, released on December 9 across PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch 2, noted for cooperative play though scores are pending. Mutant Football League 2 left Early Access on December 10 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. Thank Goodness You're Here!, a comedy slapformer, hit Xbox Series X on December 9 with an impressive 89 score for its humor.
Simulation and Rhythm Games
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 expanded to PS5 on December 8, scoring 78, with a PSVR2 update planned for 2026. Unbeatable, a rhythm adventure, launched on December 9 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, earning 73.
These releases cater to various genres, with major drops typically on Tuesdays, covering mainstream platforms excluding web3-focused titles unless integrated.
