2025 is almost here, and the gaming experience is going to be better than previous years. As usual, some promising new shooters will be released this year. From tactical team confrontations to epic single-player campaigns, all shooters will have at least one game to look forward to. Here, we have prepared a list of some of the best FPS games to be released in 2025, covering their genres and gameplay.

• Call of Duty 2025
• FragPunk
• Killing Floor 3
• ALARA Prime
• Doom: The Dark Ages
• Borderlands 4
• Splitgate 2
• Judas
• Dying Light: The Beast
• FBC: Firebreak

↖ Call of Duty 2025

• Developer: Mohammad Alavi
• Release Date: Not Sure
• Model: Buy-to-play
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5
• Subgenre: Tactical Shooter (PvP)

Although only limited information is available at the moment, the latest entry in the Call of Duty series is expected to come out in 2025. The huge success of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 released last year is a good indicator of what this new game will be like. Regardless of the time frame or country of the game, Call of Duty 2025 will surely be one of the best games of 2025.

↖ FragPunk

• Developer: Bad Guitar Studio
• Release Date: March 6, 2025
• Model: Free-to-play
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5
• Subgenre: Tactical Shooter (PvP)

In FragPunk, much of the gameplay focuses on the 5v5 format where attackers are able to plant a bomb like device to designated areas while defenders seek to thwart them. As for the card feature, prior to each match, users will alter gameplay by changing weather patterns among various other modifications. There is no respawns and the tiebreaker are settled with 1v1 duels, offering a fresh take on tactical shooters where multipliers are added to each player's eliminations. What's true of every tactical shooter is that this hero style shooter brings something unique to the genre with the introduction of the card system.

↖ Killing Floor 3

• Developer: Tripwire Interactive
• Release Date: March 2025
• Model: Buy-to-play
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5
• Subgenre: Horde Shooter (PvE)

The Killing Floor series returns with its third installment, delivering intense co-op action for up to six players. In Killing Floor 3, players face off against hordes of genetically-engineered monsters known as Zeds. With its brutal combat, gory visuals, and cooperative gameplay this title is perfect for fans of games like Helldivers 2 and Space Marine 2. However, due to its graphic violence, it's strictly for mature audiences.

↖ ALARA Prime

• Developer: Fall Damage
• Release Date: 2025
• Model: Free-to-play
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S
• Subgenre: Tactical Shooter (PvP)

ALARA Prime has a unique addition to the tactical shooter genre in that there are three teams of four players (4v4v4) competing against each other. The player should either defend or capture certain key points on the map. ALARA Primealso has a blend of movement and gunplay that reminds me of Call of Duty and Battlefield, which makes it different than other competitive shooters.

↖ Doom: The Dark Ages

• Developer: Software
• Release Date: 2025
• Model: Buy-to-play
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5
• Subgenre: Single-player Shooter (PvE)

The premises of the Doom franchise is shifted to medieval times in Doom: The Dark Ages. This prequel outlines the origin of the Doom Slayer and his struggles against demon kind. It is expected that the eye-popping combat and action will still be present but blended with historic themes.

↖ Borderlands 4

• Developer: Gearbox Software
• Release Date: 2025
• Model: Buy-to-play
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
• Subgenre: Loot Shooter (PvE)

The much loved Borderlands series makes a return with its fourth main installment. With the addition of even more characters, new build options and an arsenal of unique weapons, developers certainly make for an exciting addition to the game. Gamers will be able to go on an adventure in co-op mode with 3 other players which is also a first for the series.

↖ Splitgate 2

• Developer: 1047 Games
• Release Date: 2025
• Model: Free-to-play
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S PS5
• Subgenre: Arena Shooter (PvP)

Building on the success of its predecessor, Splitgate 2 aims to reignite interest in this unique franchise by featuring new gameplay mechanics that were set apart in the arena shooter genre. Players will be able to strategically create portals for quick escapes, surprise attacks or simply as a means of gaining tactical advantages. With a multitude of new features, Splitgate 2 is sure to turn heads.

↖ Judas

• Developer: Ghost Story Games
• Release Date: Q1 2025
• Model: Buy-to-play
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X, and S.
• Subgenre: Story-driven Shooter (Single-player)

Judas, a narrative-driven shooter, takes place on a crumbling spaceship – allowing players to traverse a galaxy filled with beauty and gore. Highly acclaimed developers of BioShock bring us the game where players take control of Judas, who then has a chaotic relationship with three NPC's that can either help or ruin progress based on your choices. With mixed firearms, magical abilities and rogue lite elements, this game promises immersion, power and significant change in the experience of every player.

↖ Dying Light: The Beast

• Developer: Techland
• Release Date: Summer 2025
• Model: Buy-to-play
• Platforms: PC, Xbox, PlayStation
• Subgenre: Action Shooter (PvE)

Set years after the original Dying Light, Dying Light: The Beast allows avid gamers to bask in the breathtaking world of Dying Light, but with an evolvement of the series that blends signature parkour mechanics in combination with gunplay and a wider exploration zone. As players take on the role of Kyle Crane, committing to the quest of seeking revenge on those who experimented on him, they can now have up to 3 other players join for a more advanced experience in a new rural setting.

↖ FBC: Firebreak

• Developing: Remedy Entertainment
• Coming: 2025
• model: TBD
• Devices: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5
• Subgenre: Co-op Shooter (PvE)

In Control's universe, FBC: Firebreak is one of the three-player co-op shooters that lets you gain superpowers while working defense for the federal agency that is under fire from superhuman objects with the help of your regular and non conventional arms.

In 2025, clips from the game seem to suggest that tactical group play, as well as single player mode enthusiasts, will be on on a treat. Don't forget to get your tickets for these fun enjoyment filled activities!