The next few months are shaping up to be some of the most exciting yet for PlayStation 5 owners. Sony’s console continues to attract a steady stream of major titles, with third-party publishers helping to fill the schedule alongside first-party releases. While August, September, and October already look stacked, the momentum is expected to carry into the end of the year.
August 2025 PS5 Releases
- Madden NFL 26 – August 14
- Sword of the Sea – August 19 (PS Plus Extra Day-One Release)
- Gears of War: Reloaded – August 26
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – August 28
- Lost Soul Aside – August 29
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – August 29
August kicks off with the return of EA Sports’ popular football franchise, Madden NFL 26. Sword of the Sea joins the lineup as a day-one PS Plus Extra title, while Gears of War: Reloaded marks another Xbox-published game making its way to PlayStation. The month wraps up with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and two high-profile releases launching on the same day — Lost Soul Aside and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.
September 2025 PS5 Releases
- Hell is Us – September 4
- NBA 2K26 – September 5
- Borderlands 4 – September 12
- NHL 26 – September 12
- Frostpunk 2 – September 18
- Dying Light: The Beast – September 19
- Silent Hill f – September 25
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – September 25
- EA Sports FC 26 – September 26
- Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles – September 30
September is particularly packed, with major sports titles like NBA 2K26, NHL 26, and EA Sports FC 26 releasing alongside big-name franchises such as Borderlands 4, Silent Hill f, and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. The month also introduces narrative-heavy titles like Hell is Us and survival strategy game Frostpunk 2, ensuring variety for every type of player.
October 2025 PS5 Releases
- Ghost of Yotei – October 2
- Digimon Story: Time Stranger – October 3
- Battlefield 6 – October 10
- Little Nightmares 3 – October 10
- Ninja Gaiden 4 – October 21
- The Outer Worlds 2 – October 29
- ARC Raiders – October 30
- Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake – October 30
- Mina the Hollower – October 31
October’s lineup features one of the most anticipated first-party releases of the year, Ghost of Yotei, a visually stunning open-world experience. It’s joined by notable sequels like Battlefield 6, Little Nightmares 3, and Ninja Gaiden 4. The month closes strong with ARC Raiders, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, and indie favorite Mina the Hollower.
A Strong Finish to 2025
While Sony has yet to reveal the full details for November and December, the current schedule suggests PS5 owners are in for an exceptionally busy and rewarding end to the year. Between blockbuster sequels, high-profile remakes, and brand-new IPs, the PlayStation 5 library is set to expand rapidly over the coming months.
If November follows suit, this could be one of the strongest holiday seasons for the console since its launch.
