Games to look for – June 2025 -.

Well, it’s finally here. June is upon us, and for 2025, that means two important things. First, the Summer Game Fest -event season is upon us, which means there will be lots of news and reveals, and no doubt a collection of surprise launches. To follow this up is the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, which we are going to keep fairly concise in this installment of Games To Look For, as many of the debut titles are reissues or ports. So although there are Switch 2 -versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, and there are plenty of additional games arriving in line with the Switch 2, we’re going to tailor this episode to the actual new projects arriving this month. If that’s the case, let’s move on.

Mario Kart World (Switch 2) – June 5

There may not be a bigger game this month than the one we are starting with. Mario Kart World is the next big installment in the long-running kart racing series and brings with it a host of huge changes and improvements. One example is an open-world adventure mode where players can freely travel through the many biomes, complete challenges and find secrets along the way. This is not to say that the signature frenetic and beloved racing action will not be lost, as if anything, it will be enhanced with new movement and control mechanics taking shape to make this Mario Kart the best in the series to date.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (PC, Switch, Switch 2) – June 5

For those looking for something with a greater focus on story and even life simulation, Marvelous’ Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is the game to watch out for. This next chapter in the long-running series aims to offer a fresh take on the formula by tasking players with operating as an Earth Dancer, a creature that uses impressive and mystical abilities to fight corrupt monsters and also build and support seasonal farms. If you’ve thought Harvest Moon has always been out of action, then Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is probably the game for you.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (Switch 2) – June 5

Another Switch 2 launch title. Unlike Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is essentially Nintendo’s answer to Astro’s Playroom. This is a project that uses mini-games and exploration as the way to teach Switch 2 owners all about their new console and some of the quirkier things it can do. It may lack the gameplay depth of Team Asobi’s platform game, but it’s still worth checking out if you’re sticking with the successor system.

Dune: Awakening (PC) – June 10

My Arrakis, My Dune. Funcom’s open-world survival experts have taken on the immense task of making Frank Herbert’s legendary desert planet the subject of an all-new adventure. Dune: Awakening sees players fall into a vast and gritty bioom where everything wants to kill you. Whether it’s the sunlight, the heat, NPC units, other players and even sand worms, this game is all about making a name for yourself in a universe different from the original timeline by exploring what would have happened if Paul Atreides had never been born…

MindsEye (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – June 10

Coming from a series of industry veterans and ex-Rockstar employees, Build a Rocket Boy ‘s MindsEye is an explosive action game set in the future. Described as a single-player narrative adventure thriller, this game takes players to the fictional city of Redrock where, in the shoes of former special forces agent Jacob Diaz, the goal is to uncover the truth and determine how technology owned by the rich and elite is being used to contain and control humanity.

Rainbow Six: Siege X (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – June 10

Ubisoft is finally giving Rainbow Six: Siege the upgrade it has long craved. After nearly a decade in operation, the tactical shooter is being upgraded to Siege X, a new evolution that will offer better visuals and performance, new ways to play, all original content in time, all while scrapping last-generation support to ensure the game performs even better on current hardware. Needless to say, if you’re a frequent Siege player, you won’t want to miss Siege X.

The Alters (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – June 13

11 Bit Studios puts a unique spin on the survival space with The Alters. This is a sci-fi game that combines adventure, survival and basic building elements to create a unique and unusual project that is about creating alternate versions of protagonist Jan Dolski in an attempt to conquer and escape a very hostile alien planet. While that may seem challenging enough, The Alters adds personal and crew turmoil and choices to the equation, all to make this survival experience only for the brave.

FBC: Firebreak (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – June 17

Remedy doesn’t do multiplayer games. Or rather, they don’t often … FBC: Firebreak is an unorthodox project for the talented Finnish team, as it’s all about a team of three players going to infected areas to overcome threats as part of the Federal Bureau of Control. Yes, FBC: Firebreak is the next part of the Remedy Connected Universe, as it builds on the events of Control and Alan Wake 2 to deliver a strange and unusual series of missions and tasks that players must overcome as a group using a range of quirky and powerful skills and tools.

Tron: Catalyst (PC, PS5, Xbox series, Switch) – June 17

Disney is finally giving Tron the love it deserves. The iconic sci-fi series is getting a new movie later this year, and in June it’s also getting a brand new video game. Known as Tron: Catalyst, this is an action-adventure where players are trapped in the Arq Grid and tasked with escaping, all by using their trusty Light Cycle and Identity Disc, and a special looping power known as the Glitch. For those looking for neon cityscapes and a digital world like no other, you won’t want to miss this game.

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – June 17

Despite sharing the same namesake, Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is not actually a sequel to the recent action strategy game, but instead is a spin-off action-roguelike that plays more like a hack-and-slash experience. Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is set in the same peculiar and memorable world and sees players adapt as Queen Aleksandra and die-companion Fortune as they are tasked with using powerful items and skills in an attempt to escape the bizarre world.

Rematch (PC, PS5, Xbox series) – June 19

Moving EA Sports FC and eFootball fans, the creators of martial arts sensation Sifu want to take over the digital soccer world. Released in June, Rematch offers a very unique take on virtual soccer, one that combines more arcade and freestyle gameplay similar to FIFA Street with exciting third-person mechanics that give you unparalleled control over your player. Sloclap really wants to turn the world of digital soccer on its head with this game, which means if you’re a fan, you won’t want to skip this one.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5) – June 26

If we were to say that Mario Kart World might be the greatest game of June, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is the one it struggles with. The sequel from Kojima Productions looks to be bigger, better and weirder than its predecessor, offering an adventure built around a stacked A-list cast and taking the bizarre universe to new locations, mainly the dangerous lands of Australia. PlayStation may not have too many great exclusive games this year, but Death Stranding 2 is certainly a titan that should be on everyone’s radar.

And it does. Again, this month has a lot to offer video game fans and no doubt even more as the event season progresses, but in terms of the must-plays we already know about, you won’t go wrong with these games. As usual, be sure to check back in a month to see what July 2025 has in store for fans.