🎮 My Gaming Year 2025: What I'm Playing and Why It Matters

🎯 What to Expect from This Blog

Gaming for me isn't just a hobby — it's a rhythm, a ritual, a source of joy. Every year I play around 12–15 new titles while returning to my all-time favorites. Some games are for the challenge, some for the story, and some — like Civilization VI — for those endless nights with friends in co-op mode. In this post, I’ll focus on the games I’m most hyped about in 2025. In future entries, I’ll share reviews of what I’ve actually played.

🏛️ Sid Meier’s Civilization VII

The legacy continues — will VII live up to its roots? My journey with Civilization started on the original PlayStation. At the time, I barely understood the mechanics, but commanding armies and watching cities grow was enough to hook me. Now, with over 500 hours in Civ VI, this franchise remains close to my heart. Civilization VII is rumored to blend elements of Civ VI with Humankind — a fusion that has potential to redefine the genre.

🐉 Monster Hunter Wilds

Gear up for the hunt — again. I fell in love with the series after World. Hundreds of hours, countless builds, and endless hunts later, it’s still one of my favorite co-op experiences. I’m currently finishing Rise, and Wilds is next in line. Its expansive ecosystems, intricate combat, and vast gear customization promise a truly immersive monster-hunting adventure.

✨ Split Fiction

From the creators of It Takes Two — and I can’t wait. If you’ve played A Way Out or It Takes Two, you know Hazelight Studios delivers one-of-a-kind co-op storytelling. Split Fiction dives into imaginative worlds created by the characters themselves. It’s interactive, collaborative, and emotionally rich. I’m counting down the days to play this one with a close friend.

🦴 Lies of P: DLC

Back to the haunting beauty of Krat. The original Lies of P was a brilliant reimagining of the Pinocchio tale with Soulslike elements. I earned the platinum and still want more. The DLC promises new horrors, deeper lore, and more brutal combat. If you missed the original — now’s your chance.

🚀 Directive 8020

Next stop: horror in space. The Dark Pictures Anthology has always fascinated me, especially Little Hope. Directive 8020 brings that tension into space, where isolation and mystery thrive. I’m expecting tough choices, terrifying consequences, and plenty of replay value.

🧟 Dying Light: The Beast

Parkour, panic, and post-apocalypse. Kyle Crane returns in what may be one of the most anticipated zombie sequels in years. I loved the first Dying Light for its parkour and gritty survival atmosphere. While the plot wasn’t its strongest suit, the thrill of nighttime chases more than made up for it. Curious to see where they take Crane after the dramatic ending of The Following.

🌙 Elden Ring: Nightreign

Miyazaki does it again. An unexpected gift — a new Souls experience with battle royale twists? Sign me up. I’m eager to see how Nightreign balances the traditional FromSoftware difficulty with new multiplayer elements. Bonus: we’ll meet familiar bosses in new forms.

🛡️ Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era

Return to strategy’s golden age. I spent my childhood playing HoMM III. The newer entries never quite hit the same notes for me. So when I heard about Olden Era going back to its roots — classic mechanics, stunning 2D visuals, and turn-based mastery — I was thrilled.

🎮 Wrapping Up

2025 promises a phenomenal lineup. Whether you’re into deep strategy, co-op narratives, survival horror, or massive MMOs — there’s something for everyone. My goal is to savor every experience and share my thoughts along the way. Let’s see where this year takes us!