Best PS5 Games of 2025: Death Stranding 2, Snake Eater, Ghost of Yōtei & More

  Best PS5 Games of 2025: Death Stranding 2, Snake Eater, Ghost of Yōtei & More

 by Jagan Sid

Hottest PS5 Exclusives of 2025: What to Play & Why

2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for PlayStation 5 gamers. From jaw-dropping visuals to emotionally charged narratives, the PS5’s upcoming lineup is packed with unforgettable experiences. With titles like Death Stranding 2 PS5, Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater, Ghost of Yōtei, Baldur’s Gate 3, and Monster Hunter Wilds, PlayStation fans are in for a treat.

 

Death Stranding 2 PS5 – A June 26, 2025 Emotional Masterpiece

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach makes landfall exclusively on PS5 on June 26, 2025. At Summer Game Fest, Kojima blew everyone away with the new Death Stranding 2 trailer Summer Game Fest, featuring Sam's face-off with Neil and cameos by Fragile, Lucy, and a red-handed Higgs.

Why it's a must-play:

• Enhanced traversal via monorails, boats, and dynamic weather.
• Emotional storytelling meets mind-bending world design.
• DualSense and 3D audio support make immersion a whole new level.

Death Stranding 2 PS5 isn’t just a sequel—it’s a cinematic evolution in gameplay.

 

Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater – Tactical Espionage Reborn

Coming August 28, 2025, Metal Gear Solid ∆: Snake Eater is an Unreal Engine 5 remake of the iconic stealth action masterpiece.

What to expect:

• Modern 3rd-person and legacy overhead camera modes.
• Realistic enemy AI, environmental damage, and sneaking physics.
• The PS5 version includes "Snake vs Monkey" and the new Fox Hunt multiplayer mode.

If you crave PS5 stealth game Delta Snake Eater action with nostalgia baked in, this is your stealthy sweet spot

Ghost of Yōtei PS5 – Samurai Redemption on October 2, 2025

 

Set 300 years after Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei launches October 2, 2025. You play as Atsu, a lone ronin battling the Yōtei Six across the frozen lands of Ezo (Hokkaido).

Why it’s a standout:

• New weapon sets: dual katanas, kusarigama, tanegashima, and ōdachi.
• Gorgeous open-world design with auroras, blizzards, and wildlife behavior.
• DualSense-driven combat and stealth mechanics.

If you loved Jin Sakai, Atsu's story will haunt you long after the credits roll.

 

 Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 – Fantasy RPG Excellence

Though it launched earlier on other platforms, Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 remains one of the deepest, most immersive fantasy RPGs available.

Why it still rules in 2025:

• DnD-style turn-based combat with modern UI design.
• Endlessly replayable thanks to branching storylines.
• Couch co-op and DualSense features enhance immersion.

For RPG fans, Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 is still the gold standard.

Monster Hunter Wilds – Epic Hunts in a Living World

While not PS5 exclusive, Monster Hunter Wilds is shaping up to be a standout release in 2025.

What hunters can expect:

• Larger-than-ever biomes with no loading zones.
• Real-time weather systems affect monster behavior.
• Cross-platform co-op and new rideable monsters.

Though its mention here is brief, its open-world hunting experience puts it high on every action fan's radar.

🏆 PS5 2025 Game Comparison Chart

Game	Release Date	Genre	Why It Stands Out	Exclusive?
Death Stranding 2 PS5	June 26, 2025	Sci-fi Adventure	Kojima storytelling, emotional world-building	✅ Yes
Metal Gear Solid ∆	August 28, 2025	Stealth Action	Unreal 5 overhaul, Fox Hunt multiplayer	❌ No
Ghost of Yōtei PS5	October 2, 2025	Samurai Open World	Sequel to Tsushima, Ezo landscape	✅ Yes
Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5	Out Now	Fantasy RPG	Deep choices, turn-based combat	❌ No
Monster Hunter Wilds	2025	Action RPG	Seamless world, weather-based encounters	❌ No

 

🌟 Final Verdict: The Best PS5 Game of 2025?

It’s a close fight, but Death Stranding 2 PS5 edges ahead with its innovation, scale, and emotional impact. If you want bold storytelling and next-gen tech flexing in perfect harmony, this is your 2025 PS5 game of the year.

However, if stealth nostalgia, samurai duels, or fantasy roleplaying are more your jam, Delta Snake Eater, Ghost of Yōtei, and Baldur’s Gate 3 PS5 each offer unforgettable journeys.

And of course, Monster Hunter Wilds is quietly stalking greatness from the shadows.