2025 is filled with many important gaming anniversaries, including the 20th anniversary of the groundbreakingResident Evil 4and the intense action experience ofGod of War.Next year will also help us call back to our former love of plastic instruments with the firstGuitar Herorocking its way to homes around the world 20 years ago.
January 2025 anniversaries
January celebrates the anniversaries of one of the first 3D fighting gamesBattle Arena Toshinden,and a story-focused favorite from the PS3 era,Life is Strange, which has since spawned many sequels.Since its launch in January 2015 ten years ago, theDying Lightserieshas sold over 30 million copies. The firstDying Lightreceived a 7/10 review score from Destructoid a decade ago.Resident Evil 4also revolutionized the third-person shooter genre.
February 2025 anniversaries
February 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most important PC games ever,The Sims.It revolutionized the simulation genre with its compelling gameplay that revolves around growing up, getting a job, and making a family. You also have the technically impressiveThe Order: 1886, which came out 10 years ago and still looks incredible today.
March 2025 anniversaries
In March 2025, we will celebrate the 20th anniversary ofDevil May Cry 3: Dante’s AwakeningandGod of War,two stellar character action games from the PS2 era. FromSoftware fans will also celebrate the 10th anniversary ofBloodborne,hoping for a modern remaster for the Soulsborne game.
April 2025 anniversaries
This month, the famousLegoseries of video games from Traveller’s Tales began with theStar Warsfranchise. Additionally, the critically acclaimed studio Double Fine Productions broke into the scene with their mind-themed 3D platformerPsychonauts. The Legend of Zeldaalso had its arguably most creepy entry withMajora’s Maskon the Nintendo 64.
May 2025 anniversaries
There aren’t as many releases during the summer season, and unfortunately, this is true in May.The Witcher 3: Wild Huntmade a huge splash when it released in 2015, however, with its huge open world and expansive storyline. It has since sold over 50 million copies.Splatoonalso made a splash with its ink-based take on the third-person shooter genre.
June 2025 gaming anniversaries
June 2025 celebrates the anniversary of some treasure cult classics.The Legend of Dragoonis a beloved JRPG PS1 classic that will have its North American 25th anniversary. Additionally, Rocksteady’s last great gameBatman: Arkham Knightfinished the studio’s great trilogy 10 years ago.Her Storyreceived a10/10 reviewfrom Destructoid back in 2015 as well, marking it as one of the best games of that year.
July 2025 gaming anniversaries
There aren’t that many games to celebrate in July.Rocket Leaguereleased in July 2015 and immediately had success, partially thanks to its inclusion on PlayStation Plus as a free title on launch.Final Fantasy IXis the last PS1 entry to launch on the system and impressed many with its more fantasy-based setting.Facadealso released with a creepy premise of characters reacting to what you text.
August 2025 anniversaries
August 2025 lets us look back at the 20th anniversary of the adorableNintendogs,which released with the Nintendo DS.Until Dawnalso launched 10 years ago and has become one of PlayStation’s best horror franchises. You can play arecently released remasterto celebrateUntil Dawn‘s 10th anniversary.
September 2025 anniversaries
September 2025 is a huge month for video game history. The firstRaymangame launched 30 years ago, and theSuper Mario Bros.series from Nintendo had its debut 40 years ago. Additionally, the indie hitUndertalemade a huge impact on the gaming community 10 years ago.
October 2025 gives us Pheonix Wright anniversary and more
October 2025 marks the 10th anniversary ofHalo 5,the return ofRock Band 410 years ago, and the debut of one of Capcom’s famous franchisesPheonix Wright: Ace Attorney20 years ago.Shadow of the Colossusis also a magnum opus of art and gameplay design.
November 2025 gaming anniversaries
November is another groundbreaking month for games. Some of the highlights for the anniversaries this year include the ahead-of-its-timeShenmuefor Dreamcast,Fallout 4with its 10th anniversary, andCounter-Strikeon PC, which changed the FPS genre forever 25 years ago.
December 2025 anniversaries
The last month of the year surprisingly has a lot to celebrate, despite this being a moment that usually quietens down the releases.Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siegeis still growing strong with an intense online community, andKingdom Hearts 2is one of the most beloved RPGs from Japan ever made with exciting combat and a thoroughly entertaining story that mixes Square Enix and Disney characters together.
