2025 Could Have a Gaming David and Goliath Situation

The lead-up to 2025 was filled with buzz, as it’s been anticipated to be one of the biggest years the gaming industry has ever seen. Two years earlier, 2023 staked its claim as one of gaming’s most successful years, but once Rockstar made it official that GTA 6 would be released in 2025, all eyes were on the future.

As far as it’s known, GTA 6 is still on track to premiere this year, and while things can always change at the last minute, Rockstar has yet to delay its highly anticipated project. It’s been a whopping 12 years since GTA 5 hit the scene, and as 2025 continues with no official launch date in sight, anticipation and frustration are about to hit their apex. GTA 6 is big enough of an impending release, but after the recent Switch 2 Nintendo Direct event, another possible contender could be making waves: Hollow Knight: Silksong.

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9 Things Confirmed for Hollow Knight: Silksong

The wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong might finally be coming to an end. This is what is known about the highly anticipated sequel right now.

GTA 6 and Hollow Knight: Silksong Could Prove to Be Gaming’s David and Goliath

Silksong Finally Makes a New Appearance After Radio Silence

During the recent Nintendo Direct event, Silksong was showcased in a montage revealing upcoming games for the Switch 2. It was merely a few seconds of the 60-minute broadcast, but it was enough to get eager gamers excited once more about the potential for Silksong to finally arrive in 2025. Despite a full-blown release date having yet to be revealed, hope for Silksong has been reignited, and if it launches even in proximity to GTA 6, the two could be the biggest releases of the year.

The Switch 2 launches on June 5, 2025.

Rockstar’s Silence On GTA 6’s Release Date Has Shaken the Industry

Rumors have suggested that GTA 6 could launch sometime in the fall.
GTA 6 has only revealed one trailer, which premiered at the end of 2023.

Sucker Punch is set to bring gamers Ghost of Yotei this year, but no release date announcement could be due to waiting for Rockstar to make a move in order to sidestep the GTA 6 frenzy. Right now, the latter half of the year is looking quite barren, and that’s more than likely due to developers being cautious of the GTA 6 fall release date.

If both GTA 6 and Silksong were to be set for the fall, then seeing a game that is anticipated to be a historical AAA release go head-to-head with a long-awaited indie darling could be truly fascinating to watch unfold. GTA 6 would definitely be the monetary winner out of the duo, but seeing two of gaming’s most anticipated releases finally arrive in the same year would be a monumental moment.

Prominent leaker Extas1s recently claimed Silksong could arrive as soon as June, but this should be taken with a grain of salt.

2025 Could Be a Turning Point For the Industry

With the unexpected price hikes of Switch 2 games and the avalanche of major releases, this year has been filled with a mix of electrifying excitement and deep frustration. The price of Switch 2 games makes it worrying that GTA 6 may follow suit and mark the beginning of a new price standard across the board. Only time will tell, but the combination of anxiety and hype this year has the potential to affect the industry long-term.

As the year continues, the possibility of Silksong and GTA 6 releasing close to one another is compelling. Indie fans, AAA lovers, and everyone who falls somewhere in the middle may be destined to get a taste of what two vastly different sides of the gaming spectrum have to offer, and it’s a thrilling prospect.