All major 2025 gaming anniversaries

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2025 is filled with many important gaming anniversaries, including the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking Resident Evil 4 and the intense action experience of God of War. Next year will also help us call back to our former love of plastic instruments with the first Guitar Hero rocking its way to homes around the world 20 years ago.

January 2025 anniversaries

January celebrates the anniversaries of one of the first 3D fighting games Battle Arena Toshinden, and a story-focused favorite from the PS3 era, Life is Strange, which has since spawned many sequels. Since its launch in January 2015 ten years ago, the Dying Light series has sold over 30 million copies. The first Dying Light received a 7/10 review score from Destructoid a decade ago. Resident Evil 4 also revolutionized the third-person shooter genre.

Battle Arena Toshinden (PS1) – January 1, 1995 (30th)
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA) – January 10, 2005 (20th)
Mercenaries (PS2, Xbox) – January 11, 2005 (20th)
Resident Evil 4 (GameCube) – January 11, 2005 (20th)
Mario Party 2 (N64) – January 24, 2000 (25th)
Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath (Xbox) – January 25, 2005 (20th)
Dying Light (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – January 27, 2015 (10th)
Radiata Stories (PS2) – January 27, 2005 (20th)
Life is Strange (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC) – January 30th, 2015 (10th)

February 2025 anniversaries

February 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most important PC games ever, The Sims. It revolutionized the simulation genre with its compelling gameplay that revolves around growing up, getting a job, and making a family. You also have the technically impressive The Order: 1886, which came out 10 years ago and still looks incredible today.

The Sims (PC) – February 4, 2000 (25th)
Ice Climber (Arcade) – February 4, 1985 (40th)
Evolve (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – February 10, 2015 (10th)
Vagrant Story (PS1) – February 10, 2000 (25th)
Star Fox Assault (GameCube) – February 14, 2005 (20th)
WarioWare: Touched! (DS) – February 14, 2005 (20th)
Star Wars: Dark Forces (DOS) – February 15, 1995 (30th)
Ristar (Mega Drive/Genesis) – February 16, 1995 (30th)
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse (Wii U) – February 20, 2015 (10th)
The Order: 1886 (PS4) – February 20, 2015 (10th)
Dragon Ball: Xenoverse (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One) – February 20, 2015 (10th)
FIFA Street (PS2, Xbox, GameCube) – February 22, 2005 (20th)
Gran Turismo 4 (PS2) – February 22, 2005 (20th)
Resident Evil Revelations 2 – Episode 1 (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC) – February 24, 2015 (10th)
Tekken 5 (PS2 version) – February 24, 2005 (20th)

March 2025 anniversaries

In March 2025, we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening and God of War, two stellar character action games from the PS2 era. FromSoftware fans will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bloodborne, hoping for a modern remaster for the Soulsborne game.

Bloodborne has its 10th anniversary in March 2025

Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening (PS2) – March 1, 2005 (20th)
Helldivers (PS3, PS4, Vita) – March 3, 2015 (10th)
Panzer Dragoon (Saturn) – March 10, 1995 (30th)
Chrono Trigger (SNES) – March 10, 1995 (30th)
Ori and the Blind Forest (Xbox One, PC) – March 11, 2015 (10th)
Mario Party 10 (Wii U) – March 20, 2015 (10th)
Wario Land 3 (GB) – March 21, 2000 (25th)
God of War (PS2) – March 22, 2005 (20th)
Lumines (PSP) – March 22, 2005 (20th)
Bloodborne (PS4) – March 24, 2015 (10th)
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (N64) – March 24, 2000 (25th)
Mega Man 7 (SNES) – March 24, 1995 (30th)
Pillars of Eternity (PC) – March 26, 2015 (10th)
Excitebike (Arcades) – March 1985 (40th)

April 2025 anniversaries

This month, the famous Lego series of video games from Traveller’s Tales began with the Star Wars franchise. Additionally, the critically acclaimed studio Double Fine Productions broke into the scene with their mind-themed 3D platformer Psychonauts. The Legend of Zelda also had its arguably most creepy entry with Majora’s Mask on the Nintendo 64.

Lego Star Wars: The Video Game (PS2, Xbox, GBA, PC) – April 5, 2005 (20th)
I Am Bread (PC) – April 9, 2015 (10th)
Jade Empire (Xbox) – April 12, 2005 (20th)
Mortal Kombat X (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – April 14, 2015 (10th)
Titan Souls (PS4, Vita, PC) – April 14, 2015 (10th)
Mortal Kombat 3 (Arcade) – April 15, 1995 (30th)
Psychonauts (Xbox, PS2, PC) – April 19, 2005 (20th)
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (GameCube) – April 20, 2005 (20th)
Mega Man Legends 2 (PS1) – April 20, 2000 (25th)
Crypt of the Necrodancer (PC) – April 23, 2015 (10th)
Guild Wars (PC) – April 26, 2005 (20th)
Jumping Flash! (PS1) – April 27, 1995 (30th)
Kerbal Space Program (PC) – April 27, 2015 (10th)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (N64) – April 27, 2000 (25th)
Wild Arms 2 (PS1) – April 30, 2000 (25th)

May 2025 anniversaries

There aren’t as many releases during the summer season, and unfortunately, this is true in May. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt made a huge splash when it released in 2015, however, with its huge open world and expansive storyline. It has since sold over 50 million copies. Splatoon also made a splash with its ink-based take on the third-person shooter genre.

Forza Motorsport (Xbox) – May 3, 2005 (20th)
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – May 5, 2015 (10th)
Project Cars (PC) – May 6, 2015 (10th) / May 12 (10th for PS4, Xbox One versions)
Donkey Konga 2: Hit Song Parade! (GameCube) – May 9, 2005
Invisible, Inc (PC) – May 12, 2015 (10th)
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – May 19, 2015 (10th)
Perfect Dark (N64) – May 22, 2000 (25th)
WarioWare: Twisted! (GBA) – May 23, 2005 (20th)
Daikatana (PC) – May 23, 2000 (25th)
Catlateral Damage (PC) – May 27, 2015 (10th)
Splatoon (Wii U) – May 29, 2015 (10th)

June 2025 gaming anniversaries

June 2025 celebrates the anniversary of some treasure cult classics. The Legend of Dragoon is a beloved JRPG PS1 classic that will have its 25th anniversary. Additionally, Rocksteady’s last great game Batman: Arkham Knight finished the studio’s great trilogy 10 years ago. Her Story received a 10/10 review from Destructoid back in 2015 as well, marking it as one of the best games of that year.

Batman Arkham Knight launched 10 years ago

Massive Chalice (Xbox One, PC) – June 1, 2015 (10th)
Digimon World 4 (PS2, GameCube, Xbox) – June 2, 2005 (20th)
Heroes of the Storm (PC) – June 2, 2015 (10th)
Space Channel 5 (Dreamcast) – June 4, 2000 (25th)
Street Fighter Alpha (Arcade) – June 5, 1995 (30th)
Lego Jurassic World (PS3, PS4, Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, 3DS, PC) – June 12, 2015 (10th)
Juiced (PS2, Xbox) – June 13, 2005 (20th)
The Legend of Dragoon (PS1) – June 13, 2000 (25th)
Fallout Shelter (iOS) – June 14, 2015 (10th)
Battlefield 2 (PC) – June 21, 2005 (20th)
Destroy All Humans! (PS2, Xbox) – June 21, 2005 (20th)
Batman: Arkham Knight (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – June 23, 2015 (10th)
Deus Ex (PC) – June 23, 2000 (25th)
Her Story (PC, iOS) – June 24, 2015 (10th)
Diablo II (PC) – June 29, 2000 (25th)
Persona 2: Eternal Punishment (PS1) – June 29, 2000 (25th)
Jet Set Radio (Dreamcast) – June 29, 2000 (25th)

July 2025 gaming anniversaries

There aren’t that many games to celebrate in July. Rocket League released in July 2015 and immediately had success, partially thanks to its inclusion on PlayStation Plus as a free title on launch. Final Fantasy IX is the last PS1 entry to launch on the system and impressed many with its more fantasy-based setting. Facade also released with a creepy premise of characters reacting to what you text.

Rocket League launched on PS4 and PC 10 years ago

Facade (PC) – July 5, 2005 (20th)
Final Fantasy IX (PS1) – July 7, 2000 (25th)
killer7 (PS2, GameCube) – July 7, 2005 (20th)
Rocket League (PC, PS4) – July 7, 2015 (10th)
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter (PS4) – July 15, 2015 (10th)
Castlevania: Dracula X (SNES) – July 21, 1995 (30th)
Mario Superstar Baseball (GameCube) – July 21, 2005 (20th)
MechWarrior 2 (DOS) – July 24, 1995 (30th)

August 2025 anniversaries

August 2025 lets us look back at the 20th anniversary of the adorable Nintendogs, which released with the Nintendo DS. Until Dawn also launched 10 years ago and has become one of PlayStation’s best horror franchises. You can play a recently released remaster to celebrate Until Dawn‘s 10th anniversary.

Comix Zone (Sega Megadrive/Genesis) – August 2, 1995 (30th)
Grandia II (Dreamcast) – August 3, 2000 (25th)
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island (SNES) – August 5, 1995 (30th)
Rare Replay (Xbox One) – August 7, 2015 (10th)
Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture (PS4) – August 11, 2015 (10th)
Geist (GameCube) – August 15, 2005 (20th)
Volume (PS4, Vita, PC) – August 18, 2015 (10th)
Nintendogs (DS) – August 22, 2005 (20th)
The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction (PS2, GameCube, Xbox) – August 23, 2005 (20th)
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (DS) – August 25, 2005 (20th)
Evoland 2 (PC) – August 25, 2015 (10th)
Until Dawn (PS4) – August 25, 2015 (10th)
Dragon Quest VII (PS1) – August 26, 2000 (25th)
Disney Infinity 3.0 (PS3, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, PC, iOS, Android) – August 30, 2015 (10th)

September 2025 anniversaries

September 2025 is a huge month for video game history. The first Rayman game launched 30 years ago, and the Super Mario Bros. series from Nintendo had its debut 40 years ago. Additionally, the indie hit Undertale made a huge impact on the gaming community 10 years ago.

Mad Max (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – September 1, 2015 (10th)
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC) – September 1, 2015 (10th)
Rayman (PS1, Saturn, Jaguar) – September 9, 1995 (30th)
Super Mario Maker (Wii U) – September 11, 2015 (10th)
Burnout Revenge (PS2, Xbox) – September 13, 2005 (20th)
Super Mario Bros. (NES) – September 13, 1985 (40th)
Undertale (PC) – September 15, 2015 (10th)
Battalion Wars (GameCube) – September 19, 2005 (20th)
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 (PS1, Dreamcast, Game Boy Color) September 19, 2000 (25th)
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy (PC, PS2, Xbox) – September 20, 2005 (20th)
Legend of Kay (PS2) – September 20, 2005 (20th)
Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects (PS2, Xbox, GameCube, DS, PSP) – September 20, 2005 (20th)
Ninja Gaiden Black (Xbox) – September 20, 2005 (20th)
Skylanders: SuperChargers (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii, Wii U, 3DS, iOS) – September 20, 2015 (10th)
We Love Katamari (PS2) – September 20, 2005 (20th)
X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse (PS2, GameCube, Xbox, PC) – September 20, 2005 (20th)
Ultimate Spider-Man (PS2, GameCube, Xbox, PC, DS, GBA) – September 22, 2005 (20th)
Command & Conquer (DOS) – September 26, 1995 (30th)
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves (PS2) – September 26, 2005 (20th)
Lego Dimensions (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U) – September 27, 2015 (10th)
Persona 4: Dancing All Night (Vita) – September 29, 2015 (10th)
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 (PS4, Xbox One) – September 29, 2015 (10th)

October 2025 gives us Pheonix Wright anniversary and more

October 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Halo 5, the return of Rock Band 4 10 years ago, and the debut of one of Capcom’s famous franchises Pheonix Wright: Ace Attorney 20 years ago. Shadow of the Colossus is also a magnum opus of art and gameplay design.

The Beginner’s Guide (PC) – October 1, 2015 (10th)
Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness (GameCube) – October 3, 2005 (20th)
Skies of Arcadia (Dreamcast) – October 5, 2000 (25th)
2064: Read Only Memories (PC) – October 6, 2015 (10th)
Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance (PS4) – October 6, 2015 (10th)
Rock Band 4 (PS4, Xbox One) – October 6, 2015 (10th)
Black & White 2 (PC) – October 7, 2005 (20th)
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie’s Revenge (PS2, Xbox) – October 10, 2005 (20th)
SOCOM 3 (PS2) – October 11, 2005 (20th)
SSX on Tour (PS2, GameCube, Xbox) – October 11, 2005 (20th)
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (DS) – October 12, 2005 (20th)
Minecraft: Story Mode (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC) – October 13, 2015 (10th)
Downwell (PC, iOS, Android) – October 15, 2015 (10th)
Broforce (PC) – October 15, 2015 (10th)
Yoshi’s Woolly World (Wii U) – October 15, 2015 (10th)
Gyromite (NES) – October 18, 1985 (40th)
Quake 4 (PC) – October 18, 2005 (20th)
Jak X: Combat Racing (PS2) – October 18, 2005 (20th)
Shadow of the Colossus (PS2) – October 18, 2005 (20th)
Guitar Hero Live (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U) – October 20, 2015 (10th)
Tales of Zestiria (PS3, PS4, PC) – October 20, 2015 (10th)
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (PS4, Xbox One) – October 23, 2015 (10th)
TimeSplitters (PS2) – October 23, 2000 (25th)
Call of Duty 2 (PC) – October 25, 2005 (20th)
Civilization IV (PC) – October 25, 2005 (20th)
Ratchet: Deadlocked (PS2) – October 25, 2005 (20th)
Shrek SuperSlam (PS2, GameCube, Xbox, PC, DS, GBA) – October 25, 2005 (20th)
Soul Calibur III (PS2) – October 25, 2005 (20th)
Spyro: Year of the Dragon (PS1) – October 25, 2000 (25th)
SSX (PS2) – October 26, 2000 (25th)
Tekken Tag Tournament (PS2) – October 26, 2000 (25th)
Halo 5: Guardians (Xbox One) – October 27, 2015 (10th)

November 2025 gaming anniversaries

November is another groundbreaking month for games. Some of the highlights for the anniversaries this year include the ahead-of-its-time Shenmue for Dreamcast, Fallout 4 with its 10th anniversary, and Counter-Strike on PC, which changed the FPS genre forever 25 years ago.

Counter-Strike (PC) – November 1, 2000 (25th)
Star Wars Battlefront 2 (PS2, Xbox, PC, PSP) – November 1, 2005 (20th)
Twisted Metal (PS1) – November 5, 1995 (30th)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC) – November 6, 2015 (10th)
Crash Bash (PS1) – November 6, 2000 (25th)
Fallout 4 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – November 6, 2015 (10th)
Shenmue (Dreamcast) – November 6, 2000 (25th)
Guitar Hero (PS2) – November 8, 2005 (20th)
Gun (PS2, GameCube, Xbox, PC) – November 8, 2005 (20th)
The Movies (PC) – November 8, 2005 (20th)
Rise of the Tomb Raider (Xbox 360, Xbox One) – November 10, 2015 (10th)
Romancing SaGa 3 (SNES) – November 11, 1995 (30th)
Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival (Wii U) – November 13, 2015 (10th)
Mario Kart DS – November 14, 2005 (20th)
Shadow the Hedgehog (PS2, GameCube, Xbox) – November 15, 2005 (20th)
Sonic Rush (DS) – November 15, 2005 (20th)
Tomb Raider: Chronicles (Dreamcast, PS1, PC) – November 17, 2000 for PS1, then other platforms (25th)
Condemned: Criminal Origins (Xbox 360) – November 15, 2005 (20th)
Perfect Dark Zero (Xbox 360) – November 17, 2005 (20th)
Star Wars: Battlefront from EA (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – November 17, 2015 (10th)
Banjo-Tooie (N64) – November 20, 2000 (25th)
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong’s Quest (SNES) – November 20, 1995 (30th)
Kameo: Elements of Power (Xbox 360) – November 22, 2005 (20th)
Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time (DS) – November 28, 2005 (20th)

December 2025 anniversaries

The last month of the year surprisingly has a lot to celebrate, despite this being a moment that usually quietens down the releases. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is still growing strong with an intense online community, and Kingdom Hearts 2 is one of the most beloved RPGs from Japan ever made with exciting combat and a thoroughly entertaining story that mixes Square Enix and Disney characters together.

Rainbow Six Siege is still going strong 10 years later

Just Cause 3 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – December 1, 2015 (10th)
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – December 1, 2015 (10th)
Xenoblade Chronicles X (Wii U) – December 4, 2015 (10th)
Animal Crossing: Wild World (DS) – December 5, 2005 (20th)
Super Mario Strikers (GameCube) – December 5, 2005 (20th)
American McGee’s Alice (PC) – December 5, 2000 (25th)
Yakuza (PS2) – December 8, 2005 (20th)
Dragon Quest VI (Super Famicom) – December 9, 1995 (30th)
Dark Cloud (PS2) – December 14, 2005 (25th)
Tales of Phantasia (Super Famicom) – December 15, 1995 (30th)
Suikoden (PS1) – December 15, 1995 (30th)
Final Fight 3 (SNES) – December 22, 1995 (30th)
Kingdom Hearts 2 (PS2) – December 22, 2005 (20th)
Time Crisis (Arcade) – December 1995 (30th)

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