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We’re officially halfway through 2025, and June is shaping up to be a major turning point for the gaming world. While summer is usually a slower time for releases, this year’s bucking the trend—with Nintendo leading the charge. The launch of the long-awaited Switch 2 marks a fresh chapter for the company, and it’s coming in hot with a killer lineup of games and robust third-party support.
But don’t worry—PC, PlayStation, and Xbox gamers aren’t being left behind. Whether you’re craving post-apocalyptic storytelling, slick action, or retro-futuristic vibes, there’s something for everyone this month.
Here’s your full rundown of the biggest games dropping in June 2025.
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🔹 Deltarune Chapters 3 & 4
Release Date: June 4
Platforms: PC
Toby Fox is back at it again with the next chapters of Deltarune. Continuing the quirky, emotional journey of Kris, these new entries dive deeper into a parallel universe that riffs off the beloved world of Undertale. Expect more turn-based chaos, heartfelt story moments, and maybe a few surprises that’ll blow your mind.
🔹 Mario Kart World
Release Date: June 5
Platforms: Switch 2
Nintendo’s most iconic racing franchise is back at the starting line. Mario Kart World looks to evolve the formula with a new Free Roam mode, the return of Battle Mode, and a ridiculously stacked roster of racers. After Mario Kart 8 Deluxe dominated the Switch era, this one’s got big shoes to fill—but all signs point to Nintendo revving up for another hit.
🔹 Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: June 5
After eight years, Nintendo finally drops the Switch 2, and while it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it definitely sharpens it. Think: bigger screen, upgraded internals, more storage, and new Joy-Con 2 controllers with mouse-like controls. Plus, there’s GameChat for online socializing, which could finally give Nintendo’s online presence the glow-up it needs.
🔹 Switch 2 Third-Party Games
Release Date: June 5
The Switch 2 might only have one brand-new first-party game at launch (Mario Kart World), but it’s stacked with third-party gems. A few highlights:
- Cyberpunk 2077 (with Phantom Liberty)
- Elden Ring
- Split Fiction
- Street Fighter 6
- Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut
- Hitman: World of Assassination
Basically, the Switch 2 is launching with a vengeance, offering some of the best games from recent years—now portable.
🔹 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
Release Date: June 5
Platforms: Switch 2
This $10 bundle of tutorials, minigames, and hardware demos is Nintendo’s quirky way of introducing you to the Switch 2. Should it have been a free pack-in? Probably. But if you want a hands-on walkthrough of the system’s new features, this little title could be worth the price.
🔹 Cyberpunk 2077
Release Date: June 5
Platforms: Switch 2
Cyberpunk finally comes to Nintendo—and yes, it’s the full experience. CD Projekt Red says it’ll fully utilize the Switch 2’s hardware, and Phantom Liberty is included. If this port runs well, it could be one of the best ways to revisit Night City on the go.
🔹 Street Fighter 6
Release Date: June 5
Platforms: Switch 2
Capcom’s powerhouse fighter lands on Switch 2 with both a base version and a DLC-packed edition. Portable beatdowns have never looked so clean.
🔹 Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut
Release Date: June 5
Platforms: Switch 2
Still a fan-favorite in the franchise, Yakuza 0 returns with new content, cutscenes, and even a fresh multiplayer mode. It’s the definitive version—and it’s coming to a handheld near you.
🔹 Hitman: World of Assassination
Release Date: June 5
Platforms: Switch 2
The full Hitman trilogy makes its way to Switch 2 with all the globetrotting, stealth-based sandbox murder you could ever want. Agent 47 is suited up and ready to slay—literally.
🔹 Dune: Awakening
Release Date: June 10
Platforms: PC
After a slight delay, Dune: Awakening is ready to drop you into the deadly desert world of Arrakis. This open-world survival MMO has you battling sandstorms, rival factions, and your own thirst as you hunt for spice and build your empire. Shai-Hulud awaits.
🔹 The Alters
Release Date: June 13
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
From the creators of This War of Mine, this ambitious sci-fi game puts you in the boots of Jan Dolski—an astronaut stranded on a planet that’s about to cook him alive. His solution? Clone himself. Each clone is shaped by a different life choice he could’ve made, and it’s up to you to manage your alternate selves to survive. Oh, and it’s launching Day One on Game Pass.
🔹 Tron: Catalyst
Release Date: June 17
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
With a new Tron movie on the horizon, Tron: Catalyst is the perfect way to reenter the Grid. This time around, it’s an isometric action game with strong exploration and narrative elements—plus Light Cycles. Because it wouldn’t be Tron without them.
🔹 Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
Release Date: June 19
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Switch 2
One of the more obscure Shin Megami Tensei spin-offs is back, remastered for modern platforms. Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army gets visual upgrades, real-time combat improvements, more demons, and full voice acting. This action-RPG gem is ready to win over a whole new audience.
Final Thoughts
June 2025 is absolutely stacked, with Switch 2 leading the charge into a new era for Nintendo. But whether you’re on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch, there’s something exciting to dive into. From sprawling open-world adventures to high-octane fighters and narrative-driven indies, this month’s release calendar is proof that gaming isn’t slowing down one bit.
Get ready to clear your backlog… or just keep adding to it. We won’t judge.
