We're now halfway through the first trimester of 2025, which means that video game company 12, Sony's First State of Play Stream of the year Revealed Several Fantastic-Looking Titles from Partners All Over the World, and Adventures Set in Outer Space Had a Hugs Presence.
Space-Set Science Fiction Games are founding lots of success right now. So much so that it's batcoming hard to keep track of them all, especially when so many of them are showing tons of promise. Back in December, we reported on the biggest sci-fi games Reveled (or expanded on) during the game awards 2024 ceremony. Now, we have even more potential new bangers to add to the pile.
Before we jump into 'Big Three' Sci-Fi Games of the Night, We'D Like to Give a Special Shout Out to the Games Split fiction and Metal Eden: Split fiction is an all-new co-op adventure brimming with imagination from hazelight studios' (the masterminds behind it takes two); And metal eden is a relative and agile first-shooter set in a dystopian city. Sure, they're not technically set in outer space, but we'd like to point how cool they look and how they are still scratch that sci-fi itch-we can't wait to check them out!
Borderlands 4 (Gearbox)
One of the best and coolest looking upcoming space games of 2025 is borderlands 4. It's all about shootin 'and lootin' raather rather than slow-paced expert and peaceful Otherworldly Vistas. So, those who love high-octane adrenaline-filled gameplay need to add this to their list.
After the Slight Disappointment of Borderlands 3 A Few Years ago And the Terrible live-action movie we had to endure last year, gearbox has a lot to provide with this one. We Remain Optimistic as Its Latest Trailer Does a MUCH Better Job of Selling Us on the New Vault Hunters, their skills, and the (somehow) more agile and aggressive Gunplay.
We've yet to learn more about the actual plot and all the new systems and mechanics coming to the long-running FPS-RPG Series, but we're More HOPEFTUL ABORDERLANDS 4 AFTERS 4 AFTER Plus, we've Learned that the game is finally launching on September 23, 2025 For PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Directive 8020 (Supermassive Games)
The next installment in supermassive's dark pictures anthology of horror video games have been on our radar for quite some time, but its story and character remsery. That changed when a meaty and unsettling trailer for directive 8020 dropped, one that's not afraid of underlining its many space horror movie influences. Freaky Horror Straight out of the thing? Check. A creepy abandoned ship with Event Horizon Vibes? Check. We don't care about how derivative it might be; It all looks stunning and fun.
Directive 8020 has been confirmed to release on September 30, 2025That's one week after borderlands 4 and just in time to scare everyone (hopually) during the all-speky halloween season. As for the platforms, it's coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Yes, Last-Gen Consoles don't cut it anymore.
Saros (housemarque)
We've been saving the best for last. Even Thought Housmarque's Saros Didn'T Reveal Any Gameplay during February 2025's State of Play, We're very much 100% in new project from the Studio Behind 2021 ' ReturnalThat game is an absolute blast which cleverly blends a strong narrative and sci-fi mysteries with brutal action and roguelite elements, and it appeares saros is taking the next level.
This was the only new first-party reveal of the night, but Playstation Studios Made Sure to Underline that IT'll Bee Coming in 2026 With exclusive graphical enhancements for the ps5 pro. If you have questions after just witnessing british sweetheart and renowned actor rahul kohli, Make a stand against a gigantic Evil entity on the surface of a barren alien plan, here's the synopsis: “Set on the planet carcosa under the threat of an ominous eclipse, take on the ROLE OF ARJUN SOWERS Tari Enforcer Searching for Answers on a loss off-world colony “. Honestly? It sounds like a perfect company game to naughty dog's intergalactic.
, You may recognize his sworn-worthy gravelly tone from the likes of gears 5 where he voiced fahz and more recently a strapping space marine in warhammer 40k boltgun.
