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December 2025 Gaming Releases: Spider-Man, Samus Aran, Oscar, Katja — Every Big Title Arriving This Month
Samira Vishwas | December 2, 2025 10:24 PM CST

As the year draws to a close, December 2025 promises a packed month for gamers across platforms. Whether you love fast-paced action, nostalgic platforming, or bone-chilling horror, the upcoming slate serves something for every type of player. Here’s the full rundown of all major titles dropping this month — including superheroes, iconic space bounty hunters, gritty survivors, and more.


Marvel Cosmic Invasion – Dec 1 (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch)

Return to the arcade-beat ’em up roots with fan-favourite characters like Spider-Man, Wolverine, Beta Ray Bill and Phil Coulson. From the developers behind TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, this pixel-art brawler promises tag-swap combat and co-op chaos — perfect for both solo sessions and party nights.

Destiny 2: Renegades – Dec 2 (PC & console)

A major expansion for Destiny 2, Renegades brings Lucasfilm-licensed, Star-Wars-inspired content to the world — new weapons, gear, and planets to explore. A must for fans seeking fresh loot and cosmic thrills.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Dec 4 (Switch 1 & 2)

Samus Aran returns! After years of anticipation, this much-awaited sequel drops with new traversal mechanics (yes — a motorcycle), vast alien worlds, and classic Prime investigation-style gameplay. It’s a landmark release for both longtime fans and new players discovering Metroid for the first time.

Sleep Awake – Dec 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)

A dystopian sci-fi horror where falling asleep can kill you. Developed by veterans from Spec Ops: The Line and backed by horror-game luminaries, Sleep Awake offers psychedelic visuals, creepy atmosphere, and tense survival gameplay. For fans of psychological horror, this one’s not to miss.

Skate Story – Dec 8 (PC, PS5)

A stylish, atmospheric skateboarding adventure with crystalline visuals and immersive music. If you enjoy flow-based gameplay and indie-style design, Skate Story offers a fresh skateboarding experience, markedly different from mainstream skating titles.

Cloudheim – Dec 4 (PC)

Post-Ragnarok action-adventure for 1–4 players. With physics-driven combat, weapon crafting, and destructible floating islands, Cloudheim delivers chaotic co-op fun — great for groups looking for something unpredictable and energetic.

Octopath Traveler Zero – Dec 4 (Multiplatform)

A gorgeous HD-2D RPG with deep party mechanics, town-building elements, and a branching narrative. Fans of strategic JRPGs with immersive storytelling and customisation should keep this on their wish lists.

Mutant Football League 2 – Dec 10 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)

A wild, over-the-top fantasy sports game blending football, monsters, mayhem, and gore. Expect dark humour, chaotic matches, and ridiculous violence — perfect for players wanting something absurdly fun and far removed from conventional sports games.


  • Holy Justice Galaxy Outcast — Bullet-hell roguelite (Dec 2, PC)
  • Rising Heat — Horde-survival bullet-hell flight game (Dec 2, PC)
  • She’s Leaving — Forensic horror investigation (Dec 2, PC)
  • Red Dead Redemption (Enhanced Ports) — Current-gen re-release (Dec 2)
  • Kingdom of Night — ’80s-themed action RPG (PC)
  • Let It Die Inferno — Roguelike action sequel (Dec 3, PC & PS5)
  • Blood: ReFreshed Supply — Remaster of ’90s shooter (Dec 4)
  • Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow — VR stealth revival (Dec 4)
  • Northgard: Definitive Edition — Final update (Dec 4)
  • Night Swarm — Vampire-survivors-style action (Dec 4)
  • Free large expansions & remastered variants including Cloudheim, Skate Story, Sleep Awakeand more

December 2025 isn’t just a wrap-up month — it’s a full-fledged gaming launch bonanza. Whether you’re into retro-style beat ’em ups, sci-fi horror, JRPG depth, or chaotic co-op action — there’s a release for you.

  • For nostalgia lovers: Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Blood: ReFreshed Supply, Thief VR
  • For story seekers: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Octopath Traveler Zero, Sleep Awake
  • For co-op & party gamers: Cloudheim, Mutant Football League 2, Skate Story
  • For thrill and challenge junkies: Bullet-hell roguelites, horror titles, and tactical action-RPGs



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