The console wars are heating up as we close out the year. Sony and Microsoft are serving huge content updates just in time for the holidays. If your backlog was looking thin, it’s about to get seriously heavy.
Sony has rolled out one of its most balanced PlayStation Plus catalogs of 2025. The undisputed headliner is the return of Grand Theft Auto V. Whether you’re new or returning, the enhanced visuals and endless open-world chaos of Los Santos are a welcome addition.
But the fun doesn’t stop there. Insurgency: Sandstorm offers gritty, tactical firefights for FPS purists. It’s a standout pick for anyone craving hardcore gunplay.
The Talos Principle 2 is a must-play for puzzle fans. This sequel delivers a thoughtful, mind-bending philosophical experience. Its intricate challenges will keep you engaged for hours.
Pacific Drive invites you to grab a station wagon for a surreal road trip. You’ll explore a supernatural exclusion zone in one of the year’s most unique PS5 exclusives.
Premium members get a nostalgic boost with Tomb Raider: Anniversary. It’s the return of Lara Croft’s enhanced origin adventure as a PlayStation Classic.
This drop masterfully blends blockbuster appeal with critically acclaimed niche titles. November is one of the strongest PS Plus updates yet.
Microsoft’s latest Xbox Partner Preview brought a flurry of new game reveals. The broadcast delivered serious hype for Xbox and PC players with Game Pass announcements.
The 30-minute show was packed with big reveals. Raji: Kaliyuga is a surprise sequel to the multi-award-winning indie Raji: An Ancient Epic.
Set six years after the original, players control Raji and her younger brother Darsh. They face a cosmic struggle involving gods and asuras in this highly anticipated follow-up.
Hitman: World of Assassination features an insane new mission. Agent 47 hunts down the ‘Slim Shady’ alter ego of rapper Eminem as an Elusive Target.
Three games were released today and are immediately available on Game Pass Ultimate. Armatus is a third-person roguelite shooter with intense action.
Vampire Crawlers comes from the Vampire Survivors studio, offering fresh gameplay. Dave the Diver rounds out the new additions with underwater exploration.
These announcements cement Xbox’s commitment to supporting diverse, high-quality third-party titles. Many are playable day one on Game Pass, adding incredible value.
The holiday season just got much more exciting for gamers everywhere.